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Mickey Mouse horror trailer released as copyright ends

The trailer for a horror film featuring a killer dressed as Mickey Mouse has been released after Disney's earliest versions of the cartoon character entered the public domain in the US.
Movies • 03 Jan 24

Irish Squid Game contestant: 'We were starved'

Netflix has just dropped the first five episodes of Squid Game: The Challenge, a reality game show based on its most-watched series of all time, Squid Game.
Television • 25 Nov 23

21 of our favourite Toy Show moments of all time!

We're counting down to Friday's Late Late Toy Show with our favourite moments from down the decades. See if you agree!
Late Late Toy Show • 23 Nov 23

McCartney, Starr confirm date for new Beatles song

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr have spoken of their "emotional" feelings ahead of the release of what they are calling the last Beatles song.
Music • 26 Oct 23

Bruce Lee's legacy endures 50 years after his death

Martial arts icon Bruce Lee's influence can still be felt in Hong Kong, where he spent his childhood and final years, as fans this week hold exhibitions and workshops to mark the 50th anniversary of Lee's death.
Movies • 19 Jul 23

Vietnam bans Barbie film over South China Sea map

Vietnam has banned the new Barbie film from cinemas over scenes with a map showing China's claims to territory in the South China Sea, state media has reported.
Movies • 03 Jul 23

Guitar smashed by Kurt Cobain sells for nearly $600,000

A guitar smashed on stage by Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain has sold for nearly $600,000, several times its original estimate, an auction house said.
Entertainment • 21 May 23

Cannes braced for stars - and protests

The Cannes Film Festival is rolling out the red carpet for a star-packed edition featuring Harrison Ford, Johnny Depp and Natalie Portman - but there are also concerns over protests by French unions.
Movies • 15 May 23

Freddie Mercury treasures on show and under the hammer

A month-long exhibition and auction showcasing more than 1,500 items from the private collection of the late Freddie Mercury is due to take place this summer.
Music • 26 Apr 23

David Attenborough unearths giant sea monster

David Attenborough unearths the skull of a ferocious Jurassic predator in a new BBC film.
Television • 10 Apr 23

Ted Lasso stars promote mental health at White House

The cast of the hit comedy series Ted Lasso has met US President Joe Biden to promote mental health awareness - but the actors' message was briefly eclipsed by a disgruntled journalist's live-television outburst in the White House briefing room.
US • 21 Mar 23

Ska-punks Russkaja split up over safety fears

The cult Austrian ska-punk band Russkaja, surfing Soviet nostalgia in Vienna for two decades, have announced they are splitting up over safety fears following the war in Ukraine.
Music • 04 Feb 23

Oscar-nominated short film puts Iran in focus

Short films nominated for an Oscar do not often receive wide public attention, but when one is about an Iranian girl seeking freedom from male domination by taking off her veil, interest is sure to spike.
oscars • 04 Feb 23

Uganda's first Grammy nominee 'a beacon of hope'

Orphaned and homeless, Eddy Kenzo used to struggle to persuade DJs to play his songs, but Uganda's first Grammy contender said his success offers hope that even the poorest person can triumph.
Music • 01 Feb 23

BTS star to begin military service next month - report

The oldest member of the K-pop phenomenon BTS will begin his military service on 13 December, becoming the first in the group to enlist, South Korean media has reported.
Music • 24 Nov 22

That's a wrap. Sony phasing out some plastic packaging

Sony will start phasing out plastic packaging for small electronic gadgets such as smartphones, cameras and audio accessories from next year, a company spokesperson has said.
Entertainment • 08 Nov 22

'Egypt's Britney Spears' puts focus on women's rights

In recent weeks, the story of an Egyptian pop star admitted into a rehabilitation facility has spilled beyond celebrity gossip, sparking new debate on women's rights in the conservative country.
Music • 03 Nov 22

Secret history of black cinema finally given a close-up

Long before Denzel Washington, Spike Lee or even Sidney Poitier, generations of pioneering and revolutionary black filmmakers played a key role in shaping early US cinema and dispelling pejorative stereotypes, says a major new Hollywood exhibition.
Entertainment • 19 Aug 22

Thai cave rescue diver relives mission at film premiere

One of the divers who helped save 12 young footballers from a cave in Thailand has recalled how those involved did not have time to focus on emotion, only "the nuts and bolts of the rescue".
News Lens • 19 Jul 22

Rare violin could fetch €10.5 million at London auction

A rare 1679 violin made by renowned Italian craftsman Antonio Stradivari is headed for auction next month where it could fetch up to €10.5 million.
Music • 06 Jun 22

Cut down TV time to help your heart, experts say

More than one in 10 cases of heart disease could be prevented if people slashed the amount of time they spent in front of the TV, a new study suggests.
Television • 24 May 22

Vogue magazine says sorry to Cornish pub in name row

An English village pub in Cornwall has received a framed apology letter from the publisher of Vogue magazine after it requested the centuries-old establishment change its name.
Trending • 19 May 22

Keystroke portrait is exactly Tom Hanks' type of thing

A British artist who used a typewriter to create a portrait of Tom Hanks has said he was "blown away" when the artwork was signed by the actor.
Movies • 01 May 22

Irish family's home honoured with place in Lego resort

An Irish family of five who won a UK competition were "thrilled" to be shown a complete replica of their home at Legoland's Windsor Resort outside London.
Trending • 14 Apr 22

Dublin teenager sounds right note in reopening campaign

A teenage singer-songwriter who duetted with Whitney Houston as a seven-year-old girl has now been heard by millions after becoming the voice of a campaign to celebrate the reopening of hospitality in Northern Ireland.
Music • 12 Sep 21
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