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Dawson's Creek: The 90s teen drama that 'wore its heart on its sleeve'
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:27:59 GMT
The show's lead was James Van Der Beek, who has died from cancer at the age of 48.
Why Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi's 'mutual obsession' is giving some fans the ick
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:35:34 GMT
Romance rumours have swirled around the Wuthering Heights co-stars. But is all as it seems?
Why writer Arundhati Roy's cult classic film is still relevant in India
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 01:45:02 GMT
Nearly 40 years on, the Booker prize-winning writer's debut campus satire is set to be screened in Berlin.
Bear Grylls helps families repair rifts in Welsh wilderness
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:04:34 GMT
Grylls will front a BBC show looking to resolve relationship issues via a series of physical challenges.
'It's never too late': Savannah Guthrie's new plea for mother's release as FBI analyses glove
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:37:30 GMT
The FBI says it recovered a DNA sample from the glove, which was found in a field a few miles from Guthrie's home.
Trash art reflects city centre gulls debate
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:15:31 GMT
The Worcester Plinth is displaying a sculpture titled 'The Gulls' at the play park on Lansdowne Road.
Sting and Lewis Capaldi surprise at charity show
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:09:04 GMT
The show, last held in 2020, raises funds for emerging artists in memory of actor Sammy Johnson.
Bedding firm backs down on 'Swift Home' trademark after Taylor Swift appeal
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:44:55 GMT
Swift’s team had flagged similarities between her trademark and the company’s contested design.
Lord of the Rings star cast as Lennon's wife in Beatles biopic
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:34:36 GMT
Morfydd Clark will portray Cynthia Lennon, the first wife of John, in the four-part biopic.
The man whose bad break-up gave Madonna her breakthrough hit Like A Virgin
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:22:12 GMT
Billy Steinberg, who has died at the age of 75, co-wrote Madonna's 1984 chart-topper Like a Virgin.
How Cornwall shaped the imagination of famous writers
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 07:04:05 GMT
How has Cornwall inspired Winston Graham, EV Thompson, Virginia Woolf and Daphne du Maurier?
He was once a teen 'superstar'. Why did James Van Der Beek need help to pay his medical bills?
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:03:22 GMT
A fundraiser was set up to help the actor's family after expensive cancer treatments devastated their finances.
America's Next Top Model shaped reality TV, but should it ever have been made?
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:40:47 GMT
A new Netflix documentary will finally see Tyra Banks and her fellow judges address some of the most controversial scandals from the reality show.
Captivating chemistry or a hollow misfire? Wuthering Heights splits critics
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:44:23 GMT
Emerald Fennell's take on Emily Bronte's classic novel has received a mixed response from film reviewers.
Oasis v Blur rivalry revived in new play as cast take sides
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 01:55:50 GMT
The 1995 chart battle is recreated for a new play - and the rivalry is rekindled as the cast take sides.
How Robert Duvall became a Hollywood great
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:19:09 GMT
A look at the life of the prolific actor whose many films included Apocalypse Now and The Godfather.
ByteDance to curb AI video app after Disney legal threat
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:23:02 GMT
Videos featuring Spider-Man and other characters which are Disney's intellectual property have gone viral since Seedance's update.
What the Nigella Lawson effect will mean for the Great British Bake Off
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:33:19 GMT
What joining Channel 4's famous tent could mean for the TV cook's career and the baking show.
'One of the greatest actors we ever had': Hollywood mourns Robert Duvall
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:45:43 GMT
Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, Duvall's co-stars from The Godfather films, lead tributes to the Oscar winner.
Woman admits selling fake Taylor Swift tickets
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:35:14 GMT
The total amount of the fraud was nearly £3,000 and involved 12 victims, Cardiff magistrates hear.
Logan Paul's Pokémon card smashes record in $16m sale
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:35:18 GMT
Venture capitalist AJ Scaramucci buys the card to kick off his plan for a "planetary treasure hunt".
Harry Styles named curator of 2026 Meltdown Festival
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:08:28 GMT
Harry Styles will join the list of artists that have overseen the annual London event.
Singer and YouTuber who makes music with Furbys and Game Boys picked for UK at Eurovision
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:26:36 GMT
Synth artist Look Mum No Computer is described as "a bold and brave choice" to represent the UK.
Heated Rivalry TV drama sparks new wave of ice hockey fans
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:12:22 GMT
Fans of the hit show about two male players in a secret relationship have become hooked on the sport.
YouTube star Markiplier says film's success is 'win' for independent creators
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:48:30 GMT
US creator Markiplier opens up about the multi-million dollar box office success of his debut film Iron Lung.
