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US rapper BigXthaPlug arrested on drug and gun charges

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:16:22 GMT

The rapper, who has faced similar charges in the past, had been due to perform at the Country Rising Festival.

Davis 'grateful' for support over cancer diagnosis

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:50:29 GMT

The Office star was appearing at convention in London, less than two weeks after announcing her condition.

I wish I had been a more rebellious teenager, says Bella Ramsey

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:10:47 GMT

Ramsey stars in a new film about a cancer survivor who attends “chemo camp” and finds friendship, love and freedom.

Drugs at their fingertips, intense pressure: Why child stars fall into addiction

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:41:33 GMT

Experts told the BBC the pressures of childhood stardom can put actors at an unusually higher risk of substance abuse issues.

Charity? Acting? The Cotswolds? What will Harry and Meghan's UK life look like?

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:43:51 GMT

The couple's return to the UK is imminent - and what they'll be focusing on here is gradually becoming clearer.

Hidden museum gallery to reopen after 83 years

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:00:07 GMT

The gallery, which has been closed since 1943, will reopen from 16 September.

GTA 6 leaks - a nightmare or a blip for the biggest video game of the year?

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:13:00 GMT

Clips appearing to show the highly anticipated game have appeared online, but will they really hurt it?

What happened to Harry and Meghan's American dream?

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:57:34 GMT

Harry and Meghan enjoyed some showbusiness success, but their Hollywood reign proved short-lived.

EsDeeKid mystery no problem for fans after 'insane' All Points East set

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

We still don't know the Scouse rapper's true identity, but do music lovers really care who he is?

Esports World Cup ends with surprise win for China-based team

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:01:32 GMT

AG.AL claim the overall title and $7m (£5.1m) top prize at the third Esports World Cup in Paris.

Wicker Man director's sons complete their late father's film trilogy

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:51:15 GMT

The final film in the folk horror trilogy brings closure to the saga as well as its creator's family after more than 50 years.

Prince Harry and six others face privacy case legal bill of up to £34.5m

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:18:41 GMT

The seven claimants, who include Sir Elton John and Liz Hurley, have to pay the Daily Mail publisher an initial £9.54m in the next seven days after losing a privacy case.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas on making a film about love and caste inequality

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:32:28 GMT

Priyanka Chopra Jonas has executive produced The Cycle of Love, based on an Indian artist who cycled from India to Europe to reunite with his wife.

Manga-inspired theme park to be built near Paris

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:57:55 GMT

The construction of three new parks was given the green light after a €6bn investment from Saudi Arabia.

Race Across the World star dies year after son

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:13:58 GMT

Former TV contestant, Jo Gardiner, 61, dies of cancer one year after her son's death in a crash.

Hayden Panettiere: A life of struggles alongside screen success

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:47:52 GMT

She went from child actress to Hollywood star, but endured addiction, harassment and personal trauma.

British rapper Yung Filly to face retrial on rape charges in Australia

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:30:18 GMT

A jury last month cleared the YouTuber of several sexual assault offences, but it couldn't reach a decision on three others.

Viral 'Cat in the Hat' TikTok trend sparks fun fake videos but also real fear

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:38:36 GMT

The social media posts have prompted police forces in Ireland and the UK to issue statements that the images are fake.

In pictures: Hayden Panettiere's life and career, from child actor to Scream star

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:15:13 GMT

The former child star whose breakthrough came in 2006 later opened up about her struggles with mental health.

Brandon Flowers: Is fame worth it? I'm not sure anymore

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:26:57 GMT

The Killers frontman asks big questions on his third solo album, which takes a detour into country.

Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UK

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 02:01:42 GMT

The star plays the first of 10 dates in London, after which she will "step back" from public life.

Dutch broadcaster Avrotros pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:54:22 GMT

It says contest can no longer be considered neutral while a participating country remains involved in a large-scale military conflict.

Blue plaque unveiled at home of Paddington creator

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:15:56 GMT

Chairman of the Haslemere Society, Chris Harrison, says it was a day where "friends were reunited".

Tupac murder accused told police in 2008 his nephew fired fatal shots

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:09:38 GMT

A recording of the interview Duane Davis conducted with detectives was played to the jury.