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Charli XCX electrifies Reading Festival with era-spanning set
It marked the British singer's first UK festival gig since releasing her latest album Music, Fashion, Film. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Paul Heaton scores first number one album as Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 finally reaches top 40
Heaton's Jenius! Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Reading and Leeds Festival unveils major overhaul, but will it draw in a new crowd?
BBC Newsbeat has spoken with festival-goers to see whether they feel the changes will attract a wider demographic. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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'Dragon' offers street artist advice - and a job
Nathan Murdoch is offered a job painting one of the Dragon's offices in London. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts...
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Edinburgh launches new media event after final TV Festival
Edinburgh TV Festival moves to Manchester next year, so what will a new event look like? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainment &a...
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The spells Practical Magic 2 stars wish they could cast
The film Practical Magic 2 is having its UK premiere in London. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts and links reader...
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BBC director-general says he was not aware of 'severity' of cuts needed
Matt Brittin succeeded Tim Davie as boss of the BBC in May. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts and links readers to...
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Optimus Prime and Eeyore voice actor Peter Cullen dies
Cullen voiced the heroic Optimus Prime in the Transformers TV series and then the Hollywood films. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entert...
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Festivalgoers brave heavy rain on wet first day
The Reading Festival has begun and continues until Sunday, before tens of thousands leave on Monday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Ente...
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Dame Jenni Murray died days after car crash, inquest hears
The former presenter of BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour died earlier this year, eight days after the collision. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Biopic, coffee brand and dog treats among Dolly Parton's upcoming business projects
"Dolly worked up until the day she died," her manager says, as her upcoming projects are revealed. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entert...
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Top Gear to return after Flintoff crash, BBC confirms
The show was "rested" after co-host Andrew Flintoff was injured in a crash during filming in 2022. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entert...
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Met Police defends drill rap use in court trials
Drill rap lyrics have been used as evidence in recent London murder trials to help secure convictions. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - En...
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Creamfields 2026 festival guide: Everything you need to know
The annual four-day dance music festival celebrates its 20th year at Daresbury in Cheshire. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainment...
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Moment Peter Kay gatecrashes BBC weather report
The comedian interrupted North West Tonight weather presenter Molly Brewer as she gave her report. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entert...
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Maura Higgins to fill Cilla Black's shoes as host of Blind Date reboot
The Love Island and Traitors US TV personality will host a reboot of the popular dating show. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainme...
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Rupert Grint to return to Harry Potter in Broadway play
Grint, now 38, will play his character as an adult in the Harry Potter spin-off play in New York. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Enterta...
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V&A workers to strike over pay and conditions
Workers at three Victoria and Albert museum sites are due to strike and further staff plan to work to rule. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Rockstar Games breaks silence on Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks
The game developer says the unauthorised footage has caused "heartbreak" for those working on the title. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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How Dolly Parton helped the world - from children's books to supporting Covid vaccine
The late singer-songwriter's charity causes were as eclectic as her music, but she had a personal connection to each one. Newsiline summarises this report...
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'If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain': The wit and wisdom of Dolly Parton
The much-loved country singer-songwriter in her own words, following her death aged 80. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainment &am...
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'It's a big step up': Behind the scenes as Netflix hit Dept Q returns to Edinburgh
The second season began filming in the Scottish capital in June and is due to continue until October. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Ent...
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Practical Magic 2's Kidman and Bullock board Essex vintage train
The stars appear on the train, specially transported to a film studos for a new movie sequel. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainme...
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Chinese artist jailed over satirical Mao sculptures, say rights groups
The case against Gao Zhen, who was prosecuted under a law banning "slander of heroes", has been seen as an assault on artistic freedom. Newsiline summaris...
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'I'm heartbroken' - Fans react to Dolly Parton's death
The BBC spoke to gatherers at her Hollywood star in Los Angeles, and fans in Washington DC about the music icon's impact. Newsiline summarises this report...
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'Dolly made everybody feel they were her friend'
US singer Darius Rucker speaks to the BBC about Dolly Parton following the news of her death. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainme...
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Gasps as 9 to 5 cast announce Dolly's death
The cast of Dolly Parton's musical, 9 to 5, was about to go on stage when her death was announced. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entert...
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Dolly Parton: A life in pictures
The singer rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most beloved entertainers in the world. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Enter...
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Family announces death
Legendary country music singer Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts and links...
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Designer's diamond watch cut off wrist, court told
Three men allegedly stole the Richard Mille watch straight from Catalin Botezatu's wrist. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainment &...
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'Obsessive' Billie Piper stalker jailed for 12 months
Philip Jerome admits breaching a stalking prevention order designed to protect the ex-Doctor Who star. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - En...
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Kate Hudson to make How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days sequel, 23 years on
Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, her co-star from the 2003 rom-com, could be reunited for the sequel. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Ente...
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Russian stadium says it won't host Kanye West gigs
Two planned concerts are thrown into doubt, but Russian promoters insist they will go ahead. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainmen...
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Manga-inspired theme park to be built near Paris
The construction of three new parks was given the green light after a €6bn investment from Saudi Arabia. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Drugs dug up at Creamfields site ahead of festival
Police urge anyone who buried a rucksack or holdall to get in touch if they want it back. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainment &...
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Dutch broadcaster Avrotros pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest
It says contest can no longer be considered neutral while a participating country remains involved in a large-scale military conflict. Newsiline summarise...
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Race Across the World star Jo Gardiner dies
Former TV contestant, Jo Gardiner, dies of cancer one year after her son and co-star's death in a crash. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Nigerian film star Ogogo dies from cancer aged 66
Taiwo Hassan, better known as Ogogo, was one of the most recognisable faces of Yoruba cinema. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainme...
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Blue plaque unveiled at home of Paddington creator
Chairman of the Haslemere Society, Chris Harrison, says it was a day where "friends were reunited". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Enter...
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Tributes paid to 'giant' of Irish traditional music scene
Eithne Vallely, who was 81, was originally from Donegal, but had lived for decades in Armagh. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainme...