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Hayden Panettiere: A life of struggles alongside screen success
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:47:52 GMT
She went from child actress to Hollywood star, but endured addiction, harassment and personal trauma.
US rapper BigXthaPlug arrested on drug and gun charges
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:16:22 GMT
The rapper, who has faced similar charges in the past, had been due to perform at the Country Rising Festival.
Davis 'grateful' for support over cancer diagnosis
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:50:29 GMT
The Office star was appearing at convention in London, less than two weeks after announcing her condition.
What happened to Harry and Meghan's American dream?
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:57:34 GMT
Harry and Meghan enjoyed some showbusiness success, but their Hollywood reign proved short-lived.
Brandon Flowers: Is fame worth it? I'm not sure anymore
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:26:57 GMT
The Killers frontman asks big questions on his third solo album, which takes a detour into country.
Tupac murder accused told police in 2008 his nephew fired fatal shots
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:09:38 GMT
A recording of the interview Duane Davis conducted with detectives was played to the jury.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas on making a film about love and caste inequality
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:32:28 GMT
Priyanka Chopra Jonas has executive produced The Cycle of Love, based on an Indian artist who cycled from India to Europe to reunite with his wife.
Hidden museum gallery to reopen after 83 years
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:00:07 GMT
The gallery, which has been closed since 1943, will reopen from 16 September.
Prince Harry and six others face privacy case legal bill of up to £34.5m
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:18:41 GMT
The seven claimants, who include Sir Elton John and Liz Hurley, have to pay the Daily Mail publisher an initial £9.54m in the next seven days after losing a privacy case.
Sir Anthony Hopkins often 'returns' to Wales on Google Maps
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:04:22 GMT
The Hollywood star who was born in Port Talbot says his thoughts bring him back to Wales every day.
Starmer donates biography of himself to Downing Street library
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:23:32 GMT
The former PM and seven of his ministers have added to the collection, which began in 1931.
In pictures: Hayden Panettiere's life and career, from child actor to Scream star
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:15:13 GMT
The former child star whose breakthrough came in 2006 later opened up about her struggles with mental health.
Drugs at their fingertips, intense pressure: Why child stars fall into addiction
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:41:33 GMT
Experts told the BBC the pressures of childhood stardom can put actors at an unusually higher risk of substance abuse issues.
Meghan in talks for role in Netflix series The Gentlemen, BBC understands
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:29:31 GMT
This would be Meghan's first significant acting role since her marriage to Prince Harry.
British rapper Yung Filly to face retrial on rape charges in Australia
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:30:18 GMT
A jury last month cleared the YouTuber of several sexual assault offences, but it couldn't reach a decision on three others.
Dave Bautista confirmed as new God of War star
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:15:57 GMT
The ex-wrestler replaces Ryan Hurst as Kratos in the upcoming adaptation of the popular PlayStation series.
Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UK
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 02:01:42 GMT
The star plays the first of 10 dates in London, after which she will "step back" from public life.
GTA 6 leaks - a nightmare or a blip for the biggest video game of the year?
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:13:00 GMT
Clips appearing to show the highly anticipated game have appeared online, but will they really hurt it?
I wish I had been a more rebellious teenager, says Bella Ramsey
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:10:47 GMT
Ramsey stars in a new film about a cancer survivor who attends “chemo camp” and finds friendship, love and freedom.
Wicker Man director's sons complete their late father's film trilogy
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:51:15 GMT
The final film in the folk horror trilogy brings closure to the saga as well as its creator's family after more than 50 years.
Tributes paid to 'giant' of Irish traditional music scene
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:19:01 GMT
Eithne Vallely, who was 81, was originally from Donegal, but had lived for decades in Armagh.
Blue plaque unveiled at home of Paddington creator
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:15:56 GMT
Chairman of the Haslemere Society, Chris Harrison, says it was a day where "friends were reunited".
Viral 'Cat in the Hat' TikTok trend sparks fun fake videos but also real fear
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:38:36 GMT
The social media posts have prompted police forces in Ireland and the UK to issue statements that the images are fake.
