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Snoop Dogg wants to turn Swansea into Vegas - but some think 'he should leave us alone'

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:09:48 GMT

Rapper Snoop Dogg has announced his own 10-year plan to make Swansea the "Vegas of Wales".


Dune releases new trailer as it gears up for box office battle with Avengers

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:33:50 GMT

The final part of the sci-fi trilogy is set to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the year.


Afroman wins legal battle over songs mocking US police

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:36:47 GMT

The rapper was sued after releasing an entire album ridiculing the officers who raided his home.


The Salt Path author confirms she wrote secret first book - despite claiming to be debut writer

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:12:02 GMT

Raynor and Moth Winn published a book they hoped would help get them out of debt, the BBC confirms.


BTS are back: Anti-drone systems and 260,000 fans as world's biggest band returns

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:03:53 GMT

RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook will perform together for the first time since October 2022.


Tributes to reality TV star found dead in Thailand

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:37:35 GMT

A Foreign Office spokeswoman says Jordan Wright's family is being supported.


'Blessed' Wonder Stuff announce anniversary tour

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:16:48 GMT

Band members say they will be performing the hits for fans later this year.


Ryan Gosling on bringing humour to sci-fi adventure Project Hail Mary

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:53:59 GMT

The Canadian actor stars as a science teacher turned astronaut in sci-fi film Project Hail Mary.


Kevin Spacey and accusers settle before civil trial

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:27:23 GMT

The actor agrees an out-of-court settlement with three men who accused him of sexual assault.


Len Deighton obituary: How a cookery cartoonist became a master spy writer

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:48:29 GMT

Best-selling spy author whose workaday secret agents were a world away from the glamour of James Bond.


Traitors, Amandaland and Idris Elba - get set for Comic Relief

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:10:02 GMT

The charity telethon takes place on Friday night and will be hosted by Davina McCall.


Labubu film is official with Paddington director at the helm

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:01:18 GMT

The film will combine live action and computer-generated animation and is in "early development".


Hospital order for man who stalked Myleene Klass

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:26:57 GMT

Peter Windsor is sentenced after sending items including an air pistol to Klass and another presenter.


US broadcaster pulls The Bachelorette after domestic abuse allegations

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:41:58 GMT

The decision comes after footage emerged appearing to show the reality star in an altercation with her ex-partner.


Why the B-52s are trading their Love Shack for Downton Abbey

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:42:18 GMT

The new wave pranksters plan a final visit to the UK, with detours to their favourite TV show sets.


Government increases BBC World Service funding by £33m over three years

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:00:04 GMT

The funding increase is about 8% up on the previous financial year, the government will announce on Thursday.


Mum 'so proud' of deafblind son's Eastenders debut

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:40:51 GMT

Five-year-old Harvey Hind, from Clitheroe, Lancashire, appeared on the BBC One soap on Wednesday.


Natural History Museum overtakes British Museum as UK's top tourist attraction

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:05:07 GMT

The venue broke the record for the most visitors to any museum or gallery in a single year.


Lily Allen's West End Girl portrait goes on show at National Portrait Gallery

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:15:50 GMT

The painting by Spanish artist Nieves Gonzalez was used on the cover of the singer's latest album.


Greg James completes Comic Relief challenge, raising more than £4m

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:45:45 GMT

The Radio 1 host cycled 1,000km (630 miles) on a tandem bike over the course of eight days.


Sony removes 135,000 'deepfakes' of its artists' music

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:19:41 GMT

The company says the proliferation of AI has enabled people to upload fake songs to streaming sites.


Key Oscars moments as snubbed Chalamet becomes butt of jokes

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:32:03 GMT

Here's what happened inside the winners room and other insights from the biggest night in Hollywood.


Actress says being cast as Regina George is 'monumental'

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:25:17 GMT

Vivian Panka is the first black actress to play the character full-time in in the UK production of Mean Girls.


BTS Arirang review: K-pop idols rekindle their fire

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:04:50 GMT

The band's 10th album sees them return to the rebellious, rap-heavy sound of their early days.


Russell T Davies adapts It's A Sin for stage show

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:57:19 GMT

The Channel 4 show will be reimagined as an immersive, theatrical performance premiering in Manchester.