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Who will perform at Donald Trump's inauguration?

Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th US president next Monday —and speculation remains high over which music acts will perform at the high-profile ceremony. The shortlist is... well, short.

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FireAid: Benefit concert announced for LA wildfire victims

Described as an “evening of music and solidarity", FireAid will take place later this month. Disney and LA sports organisations have also pledged money and started raising funds for the victims of the LA wildfires.

Lifestyle

No trousers? No problem: London underground users bare their legs

It's not a new tradition and the only goal is whimsy. Here's everything you need to know about the Official No Trousers Tube Ride event.

Cinema

Love, Clones and Bloodsuckers: The 25 most anticipated movies of 2025

Welcome to your moviegoing guide for 2025! Here are our picks for the unmissable movies coming to a cinema near you soon.

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Film of the Week: 'Babygirl' - Nicole Kidman shines in BDSM drama

‘Babygirl’ created quite the buzz when it premiered at the Venice Film Festival last year, and it's already one of the most talked about films of 2025. Nicole Kidman stars as a woman willing to risk it all for a torrid affair which allows her deepest desires to finally surface.

Lifestyle

An 'air kiss' ruled not sexual harassment by UK tribunal

A UK employment judge has ruled that giving a colleague an “air kiss” does not amount to sexual harassment. What does this ruling mean and what even is an "air kiss"?

Cinema

'The Bibi Files': The film Netanyahu tried to stop

After years of legal delays, the criminal indictments on fraud, bribery, and breach of trust for which Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu is now standing trial has reached a critical stage. The Israeli PM did everything he could to stop Alexis Bloom and Alex Gibney's documentary from ever being released.

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Lady Gaga joins Michael and Janet Jackson with historic new record

Mother Monster joins music royalty with a new record cemented by her duet with Bruno Mars, 'Die With A Smile'.

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LA wildfires: Hollywood celebs evacuated - Oscar nominations postponed

Hollywood celebrities are among thousands to have been evacuated from their homes as fires blaze through areas of Los Angeles.

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SAG Awards nominations: Snubs, surprises and 'Wicked' on top

Snubs, surprises and an unpredictable awards season continues... The SAG Awards are a historically accurate bellwether for the Oscars - which bodes well for 'Wicked'. Here's the lowdown.

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'Music is back': Taylor Swift drives UK music sales to 20-year high

The total 2024 UK sales of recorded music topped the 2001 record of £2.2bn and Taylor Swift is to thank for a sizeable chunk, according to new figures released by the Digital Entertainment and Retail Association (ERA).

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Screen Actors Guild Awards cancel live nominations due to LA wildfires

The wildfires in Los Angeles have led to the cancellation of several entertainment events, including today's live SAG nominations.

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Fires, Horrors and Gaga: The most anticipated albums arriving in 2025

From Central Cee to Mogwai, via Lady Gaga and Lana Del Rey, the already announced releases of 2025 sound mighty promising. Here are the 10 albums we can't wait to hear the most in the first half of the year.

Lifestyle

Fancy buying the 'Breaking Bad' house?

The New Mexico property’s role in the long-running series featuring Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul has boosted its market value and made the unassuming house a piece of pop culture history.

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Famous donkey that inspired Eddie Murphy's character in ‘Shrek' dies

RIP Perry the miniature donkey, who inspired Eddie Murphy's character in the Shrek films.

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Aubrey Plaza issues first statement since death of husband Jeff Baena

Filmmaker Jeff Baena, 47, was pronounced dead on Friday at a home in Los Angeles, with a medical examiner ruling that he had taken his own life. His wife, actress Aubrey Plaza, has issued a statement.

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Golden Globes 2025: France’s 'Emilia Pérez' dominates with four wins

France’s 'Emilia Pérez' and the American epic 'The Brutalist' dominate in the Film categories, while favourites Shōgun and Baby Reindeer win big in the TV awards. Here’s the complete lowdown on this year’s Golden Globes and what it all means for the awards season ahead.

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'Ainda Estou Aqui' ('I’m Still Here')

Nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film and shortlisted as Brazil’s pick for the Oscars’ Best International Feature category, Walter Salles' return to the big screen is not one you'll want to miss.

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Why Sony boss is wrong to blame critics for 2024 flops

Sony CEO says that critics are to blame for ‘Madame Web’ and ‘Kraven The Hunter’ flopping. Here’s why he’s talking utter nonsense.

Lifestyle

There’s a Squid Game Easter egg on Google – and it’s addictive

Google Search has a new 'Squid Game' Easter egg – and it’s more family-friendly than the show! Here’s how to find and play it.

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