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Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash
Hansard, who was 56, won the best song Oscar for the 2007 low-budget musical film Once.
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Prince Harry media battle legal bill expected to cost millions
Earlier this month, a judge ruled against a group - which includes the Duke of Sussex and Sir Elton John - after they sued the Daily Mail's publisher.
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Jared Leto denies accusations of criminal sexual conduct against teenagers
Actor and musician responds hours after BBC documentary airs claims by four women that allegedly took place when he was in 30s and 40sThe actor and singer Jared Leto has denied accusations of criminal...
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BBC cancels Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo
The corporation said it was "incredibly proud" of all three shows, but that it must make savings.
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Glen Hansard, Oscar-winning Irish singer-songwriter, dies aged 56 in motorcycle crash
Frontman of chart-topping band the Frames had huge success as the star of 2007 romantic drama OnceGlen Hansard, the Irish folk-rock musician and actor who fronted the band the Frames and had Oscar-win...
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French music producer Kavinsky, known for Drive soundtrack hit Nightcall, dies aged 50
French authorities investigate death of musician who performed at Paris Olympics, but say ‘no suspicious elements’ at playThe French electronic musician Kavinsky, known for the song Nightcall which ac...
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Russell T Davies says death of late husband has been his 'greatest loss'
The Doctor Who writer spoke about the death of Andrew Smith, who died in 2018 from a brain tumour.
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DJ Guetta leads tributes to electronic musician Kavinsky who has died
He had a hit with Nightfall, which featured on the Drive soundtrack and at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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Greggs sales jump as iced matcha lattes and chicken rolls become heatwave hits
Rise to £1.1bn in first six months of year for bakery chain largely down to opening of new storesBusiness live – latest updatesIced matcha lattes and a bigger range of salads and chicken rolls helped...
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‘It sounds good next to almost anything’: how Choosin’ Texas became the biggest song of the year
Ella Langley’s country single has spent 15 weeks as US number one thanks to its retro-modern sound, a viral misheard lyric – and a boost from the Ella FellasThis week, Ella Langley beat a chart record...
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BTS withdraw from Grammys, a month after Asian pop prize introduced
All seven members of the band post a statement online, saying they will boycott the 2027 ceremony.
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A moment that changed me: I’d lost my libido – then I saw Richard Ashcroft on stage and it came bursting back
I was nearly 60 and hadn’t had sex in 10 years. And I was fine with that. But seeing the Verve’s former frontman reminded me how much fun it is to fancy someoneWhen the world entered lockdown in 2020,...
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Amelia Dimoldenberg: I wouldn't invite Andy Burnham on Chicken Shop Date - but I'd love a chat
The YouTube star on helping young creatives, and who she wants (and doesn’t want) on her show.
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Uncovering sexual misconduct claims against the Oscar-winning actor
Multiple women accuse Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Jared Leto of sexual misconduct.
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‘No plan, no budget, no promotion’: how a genre-mashing masterpiece by a forgotten New York beatnik blew gen Z away
How did an album that began life in 1984 – fusing disco, folk, synth-pop and Chinese opera – end up as ‘one of 2026’s most thrilling releases’? And why does its creator call himself Nirosta Steel?‘It’...
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Pop star Madison Beer and NFL player Justin Herbert announce engagement
The couple made the announcement on social media on Tuesday, including photos of the proposal.
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Amy Dowden credits Strictly partner for convincing her not to quit dancing
Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu are set to star in the latest series of Celebrity Hunted.
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Cynthia Erivo and Damson Idris among stars in Children of Blood and Bone trailer
Author Tomi Adeyemi has distanced herself from the blockbuster film based on her novel of the same name.
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Laughter and tears at Dame Penelope Keith's funeral
Broadcaster Gyles Brandreth says the service at Guildford Cathedral was "deeply moving".
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Odyssey translator writes scathing review of Nolan film adaptation
The film has won rave reviews from film critics but a translator of Homer's work was less than impressed.
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