Dolly Parton tells fans in video: 'I ain't dead yet!' Dolly Parton has taken to social media to reassure her fans after fears grew about the country legend's health in recent days. Music • 08 Oct 25
Dolly Parton tells fans in video: 'I ain't dead yet!' Dolly Parton has taken to social media to reassure her fans after fears grew about the country legend's health in recent days. Music • 08 Oct 25
Watch: Swifties, are you ready for new album drop? Taylor Swift's new album The Life of a Showgirl will be released at 5am tomorrow, while Friday night will also see the launch of The Official Release Party Of A Showgirl in cinemas. Music • 02 Oct 25
Watch: Swifties, are you ready for new album drop? Taylor Swift's new album The Life of a Showgirl will be released at 5am tomorrow, while Friday night will also see the launch of The Official Release Party Of A Showgirl in cinemas. Music • 02 Oct 25
Only Fools And Horses star Patrick Murray dies aged 68 The BBC has paid tribute to Only Fools And Horses star Patrick Murray, who has died at the age of 68. Television • 02 Oct 25
Only Fools And Horses star Patrick Murray dies aged 68 The BBC has paid tribute to Only Fools And Horses star Patrick Murray, who has died at the age of 68. Television • 02 Oct 25
The Simpsons Movie returns for sequel after two decades The Simpsons Movie will return for a sequel nearly two decades after the first film hit theatres. Movies • 30 Sep 25
The Simpsons Movie returns for sequel after two decades The Simpsons Movie will return for a sequel nearly two decades after the first film hit theatres. Movies • 30 Sep 25
Bad Bunny to headline Super Bowl LX in 2026 Puerto Rican reggaeton star Bad Bunny will headline next year's Super Bowl halftime show in Santa Clara, California, the National Football League (NFL) in the US has announced. Music • 29 Sep 25
Bad Bunny to headline Super Bowl LX in 2026 Puerto Rican reggaeton star Bad Bunny will headline next year's Super Bowl halftime show in Santa Clara, California, the National Football League (NFL) in the US has announced. Music • 29 Sep 25
'Nothing funny' about Kirk death, says Kimmel on return Jimmy Kimmel insisted he never meant to make light of Charlie Kirk's murder as he returned to his ABC show following a five-day suspension. Entertainment • 24 Sep 25
'Nothing funny' about Kirk death, says Kimmel on return Jimmy Kimmel insisted he never meant to make light of Charlie Kirk's murder as he returned to his ABC show following a five-day suspension. Entertainment • 24 Sep 25
John Lennon's school desk found in attic A desk used by John Lennon has gone on display after it was discovered in the attic of a school where teachers did not want to remember him because he was a "nuisance". Music • 18 Sep 25
John Lennon's school desk found in attic A desk used by John Lennon has gone on display after it was discovered in the attic of a school where teachers did not want to remember him because he was a "nuisance". Music • 18 Sep 25
Garth Brooks to play first UK gig in nearly 30 years Country star Garth Brooks is to play his first UK show in almost 30 years after he was announced as the first headliner of the music festival British Summer Time (BST) 2026. Music • 12 Sep 25
Garth Brooks to play first UK gig in nearly 30 years Country star Garth Brooks is to play his first UK show in almost 30 years after he was announced as the first headliner of the music festival British Summer Time (BST) 2026. Music • 12 Sep 25
Lady Gaga named artist of the year at MTV's VMAs Lady Gaga was named artist of the year as she collected four awards at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). Music • 08 Sep 25
Lady Gaga named artist of the year at MTV's VMAs Lady Gaga was named artist of the year as she collected four awards at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). Music • 08 Sep 25
Woman pleads guilty to supplying drug that killed Perry A woman branded the "Ketamine Queen" has pleaded guilty to selling Friends star Matthew Perry the drug that killed him. Television • 04 Sep 25
Woman pleads guilty to supplying drug that killed Perry A woman branded the "Ketamine Queen" has pleaded guilty to selling Friends star Matthew Perry the drug that killed him. Television • 04 Sep 25
Taylor Swift sets the date, reveals album tracklist Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl will be released on Friday 3 October, the star has revealed, as she showcased cover art and a tracklist for what is expected to be one of the biggest albums of the year. Music • 14 Aug 25
Taylor Swift sets the date, reveals album tracklist Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl will be released on Friday 3 October, the star has revealed, as she showcased cover art and a tracklist for what is expected to be one of the biggest albums of the year. Music • 14 Aug 25
Taylor Swift announces new album The Life of a Showgirl Music superstar Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album The Life of a Showgirl. Music • 12 Aug 25
Taylor Swift announces new album The Life of a Showgirl Music superstar Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album The Life of a Showgirl. Music • 12 Aug 25
Rare Hobbit first edition auctioned for almost €50k A rare first edition of JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit sold for £43,000 (€49,238) at auction on Wednesday, after it was found during a house clearance in southwest England. Books • 07 Aug 25
Rare Hobbit first edition auctioned for almost €50k A rare first edition of JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit sold for £43,000 (€49,238) at auction on Wednesday, after it was found during a house clearance in southwest England. Books • 07 Aug 25
Dolly Parton named Guinness World Records icon US country star Dolly Parton has been named a Guinness World Records icon for holding 11 record-breaking titles. Music • 05 Aug 25
Dolly Parton named Guinness World Records icon US country star Dolly Parton has been named a Guinness World Records icon for holding 11 record-breaking titles. Music • 05 Aug 25
Ozzy Osbourne fans to pay final respects in Birmingham Fans will be able to pay their final respects to Ozzy Osbourne when his remains are brought back to his home city of Birmingham for a procession on Wednesday. Music • 30 Jul 25
Ozzy Osbourne fans to pay final respects in Birmingham Fans will be able to pay their final respects to Ozzy Osbourne when his remains are brought back to his home city of Birmingham for a procession on Wednesday. Music • 30 Jul 25
Pro wrestling star Hulk Hogan dies aged 71 Professional wrestling and entertainment star Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71, World Wresting Entertainment has said. Entertainment • 25 Jul 25
Pro wrestling star Hulk Hogan dies aged 71 Professional wrestling and entertainment star Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71, World Wresting Entertainment has said. Entertainment • 25 Jul 25
Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne dies age 76 Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76. Music • 23 Jul 25
Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne dies age 76 Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76. Music • 23 Jul 25
Unreleased Beyoncé music stolen from car in Atlanta Computer drives containing unreleased music by the singer Beyoncé Knowles and plans related to her concerts were stolen last week in Atlanta, police have said, with a suspect still at large. Music • 15 Jul 25
Unreleased Beyoncé music stolen from car in Atlanta Computer drives containing unreleased music by the singer Beyoncé Knowles and plans related to her concerts were stolen last week in Atlanta, police have said, with a suspect still at large. Music • 15 Jul 25
Emmy nominations: Five things to look out for Sci-fi office drama Severance, dark comedy Hacks and teen murder saga Adolescence are expected to pile up nominations for this year's Emmys when the contenders for television's Oscars are revealed on Tuesday. Television • 14 Jul 25
Emmy nominations: Five things to look out for Sci-fi office drama Severance, dark comedy Hacks and teen murder saga Adolescence are expected to pile up nominations for this year's Emmys when the contenders for television's Oscars are revealed on Tuesday. Television • 14 Jul 25
Live Aid at 40: 10 moments that made musical history Forty years after Live Aid rocked the world, Evelyn O'Rourke looks at ten ways the music event of a lifetime made musical history. Live Aid • 15 Jul 25
Live Aid at 40: 10 moments that made musical history Forty years after Live Aid rocked the world, Evelyn O'Rourke looks at ten ways the music event of a lifetime made musical history. Live Aid • 15 Jul 25
Countdown continues as Oasis kick-off reunion tonight Oasis will kickstart their long-awaited worldwide reunion tour in Cardiff tonight, their first concert in almost 16 years. Music • 04 Jul 25
Countdown continues as Oasis kick-off reunion tonight Oasis will kickstart their long-awaited worldwide reunion tour in Cardiff tonight, their first concert in almost 16 years. Music • 04 Jul 25
Reservoir Dogs star Michael Madsen dies aged 67 Michael Madsen, whose menacing characters in Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill made him a standout performer in Quentin Tarantino's films, has died aged 67. Movies • 04 Jul 25
Reservoir Dogs star Michael Madsen dies aged 67 Michael Madsen, whose menacing characters in Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill made him a standout performer in Quentin Tarantino's films, has died aged 67. Movies • 04 Jul 25
Kanye blocked from entering Australia over Hitler song American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has been blocked from entering Australia following the release of his controversial song praising Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. Music • 02 Jul 25
Kanye blocked from entering Australia over Hitler song American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has been blocked from entering Australia following the release of his controversial song praising Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. Music • 02 Jul 25
Combs' defence urges jury to find him not guilty in trial Sean "Diddy" Combs' defence lawyer has urged a jury to find the former hip-hop mogul not guilty in his sex trafficking trial, saying prosecutors are trying to criminalise his "unusual sexual preferences". US • 27 Jun 25
Combs' defence urges jury to find him not guilty in trial Sean "Diddy" Combs' defence lawyer has urged a jury to find the former hip-hop mogul not guilty in his sex trafficking trial, saying prosecutors are trying to criminalise his "unusual sexual preferences". US • 27 Jun 25
Doctor charged in Perry overdose case to plead guilty The main doctor charged in connection with the drug overdose of actor Matthew Perry is expected to enter a guilty plea in the coming weeks, the US Justice Department has said. US • 17 Jun 25
Doctor charged in Perry overdose case to plead guilty The main doctor charged in connection with the drug overdose of actor Matthew Perry is expected to enter a guilty plea in the coming weeks, the US Justice Department has said. US • 17 Jun 25
