Here are the contenders for UK Christmas Number One 2024
The contenders who are in the race to clinch the Number One spot on the singles chart in time for Christmas 2024 have been shared.
80s band first to announce a show at Becketwell arena
They are expected to be one of the first big names to perform at Becketwell Live after soft launch events in late spring
Fury as legal action against MI5 by Manchester Arena families blocked by judges
'This judgment certainly doesn't exonerate MI5. There were failings by MI5 and multiple other parties...'
Listen to Robbie Williams’ reflective new single ‘Forbidden Road’ from ‘Better Man’ biopic 
Robbie Williams has shared ‘Forbidden Road’, taken from his upcoming biopic - check it out, alongside the full soundtrack tracklist, here.
Twenty One Pilots share gorgeous new track ‘The Line’ from ‘Arcane’ soundtrack
Twenty One Pilots have shared 'The Line', a gorgeous new track taken from the soundtrack for 'Arcane's second and final season
‘Wicked’ will be UK’s biggest film of the year, predicts cinema boss
'Wicked' is on course to be the UK's biggest film of the year, according to major cinema boss Tim Richards.
Murphy, McGuinness to purchase iconic Kerry cinema
Actor Cillian Murphy and artist Yvonne McGuinness have confirmed the purchase of the iconic Phoenix Cinema in Dingle-Daingean Uí Chúis, Co Kerry.
GeForce RTX 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti And 5070 GPU Specs Leak Ahead Of Launch
A popular benchmarking site has leaked crucial information on pretty much the entire NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series lineup, including specs and release time frames.
Late Queen broke Christmas protocol to show her true feelings on Meghan Markle
A highly unusual move from the late Queen Elizabeth over the Christmas period a few years ago showed her real feelings about Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, a royal expert has claimed
Zoe Saldaña’s ‘Emilia Perez’ Extensive Screen Time Sparks Oscars Category Debates
Zoe Saldaña has more screentime in "Emilia Perez" than Karla Sofia Gascon, fueling the lead or supporting acting debates.
Bloc Party remove ‘A Weekend In The City: B-Sides’ from streaming: “The audio quality was well below what we expect”
Bloc Party have removed ‘A Weekend In The City: B-Sides' from streaming as the audio quality was “well below what we expect”. 
Study: Brilliant white male characters more believable, some viewers say
Brilliant characters often play key roles in movies and TV shows. However, when these characters are played by women and people of color, some audience members dismiss them as unrealistic, even if they ...
Sundance Film Festival 2025 Gala to Honor Sean Wang and ‘Sugarcane’ Co-Directors Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie with Vanguard Awards
The Sundance Film Festival 2025 Gala will honor Sean Wang and 'Sugarcane' co-directors Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie with the Vanguard Awards.
Inside Sharon Hogan's famous family: Rugby hall of fame brother and Peaky Blinders actress sister
Sharon Horgan has had an enormously successful career in producing and acting, but she isn't the only famous one in her family! Here's everything we know about the Horgan clan
This Beloved Austrian Museum May Never Reveal Which Artist Is Doing Its Big Fall Show Next Year
The Kunsthaus Bregenz, a high-profile Austrian museum, may never say which artist is doing its Fall 2025 show.
Gigabyte Quietly Unveils 4K And 1440p QD-OLED Gaming Monitors With A Burn-In Warranty
Gigabyte's just announced a pair of new QD-OLED gaming monitors that we can't wait to see in person.
Puppets return to Caravan
Larger-than-life puppets will put a unique spin on the Caravan Farm Theatre production of A Christmas Carol.
Louisiana Film Incentive Saved, With $25 Million Cut, in State Budget Deal
The Louisiana legislature has hammered out a budget deal that preserves the state's incentive for film and TV production, with a $25 million cut.
New Photos Shared For Lucasfilm's ANDOR Season 2
Some new photos have surfaced for Lucasfilm’s highly anticipated second season of the epic Star Wars series Andor . They offer a little glimpse at what's to come as Cassian Andor's story continues. The images feature the return of Diego Luna as Cassian Andor, Stellan Skarsgård as Luthen
Norah O’Donnell’s ‘CBS Evening News’ Exit Set for January 24
Norah O'Donnell will anchor 'CBS Evening News' for the final time on January 24, keeping her on the show through the next presidential inauguration
Bonnie Hammer, Once Called ‘Queen of Cable,’ Plans to Exit NBCU After Celebrated Tenure
Bonnie Hammer, who has helped manage everything from 'This Old House' to 'Monk,' plans to leave NBCUniversal after the end of the year
Wicked, Band Aid, and Sabrina Carpenter lead the race for 2024's Christmas number one
The race is on for acts trying to secure 2024’s official Christmas number one, with tracks from musical film Wicked
British prisoners of war at 'Great Escape' camp built second tunnel weeks after breakout
Stalag Luft III gained infamy as the German prisoner of war camp 76 Allies escaped from which featured in classic film the Great Escape, and new drawings have been unveiled
Review: GLADIATOR II is a Solid Yet Uneven Return To The Colosseum
I went into Gladiator II with a mix of excitement and apprehension. The original Gladiator was such a monumental achievement, a cinematic masterpiece that delivered a gripping story, a powerful lead performance by Russell Crowe , and, of course, some incredible action sequences. I hoped
Xolo Maridueña and William Zabka Break Down Father-Son Dynamic in ‘Cobra Kai:’ ‘The One Thing Johnny Needed Is This Boy Who Needed Him’ 
Xolo Maridueña and William Zabka detail the father-son dynamic between their 'Cobra Kai' characters as the series comes to an end.
Washington Spirit Owner Michele Kang on Momentum in Women’s Sports as Team Preps for NWSL Championship: ‘You Can Feel the Change’
On the eve of the National Women's Soccer League championship game, Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang sees growing momentum for female-led sports.
Pop star Katy Perry wins appeal in trademark battle against Sydney fashion label Katie Perry
An Australian designer must rebrand her business after a "David and Goliath" battle with the pop star.
Prince William installed very special added extra in secret home he shared with Princess Kate
The Prince and Princess of Wales had a secret home together during their last two years at university - and William found a way to put his own unique stamp on the property
36 sworn in as new Jamaican citizens
Thirty-six persons were sworn as new Jamaican citizens, while Gramps Morgan, a member of the reggae group Morgan’s Heritage, led a group of nine Jamaicans in the Tri-State area who received the Consul General’s Heritage Awards on November 15. The...
UN committed to communicating in Hindi, will expand programme: Official
The top United Nations (UN) official for communicating the world organisation's news has said that it was committed to communicating with Hindi audiences and plans to launch a WhatsApp channel in the...
Prince William's 'dirty' secret weapon for happy marriage to Princess Kate
The Prince and Princess of Wales have been together for more than 20 years - and now a royal expert has revealed the trait that is 'key' to their happy marriage
Meghan and Harry's excitement at Pippa's wedding was short-lived
Not yet engaged and less than a year into their relationship, Meghan and Harry were set to enjoy Pippa Middleton's wedding reception in each other's company.
'I'm A Celebrity needs to change - or there won't be a 2025 series'
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! is back on our screens - but there is one thing that needs to change or the show could risk losing viewers
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