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VIDEO: Bond's Skyfall trailer released

2 hours 59 min ago
The James Bond film series is celebrating its 50th anniversary with Skyfall, the 23rd official Bond movie. It's been four years since the last 007 film Quantum of Solace, and today the first teaser trailer for Skyfall has been released.
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Adele wins 12 Billboard awards

3 hours 44 min ago
The British singer was the big winner at this year's awards in Los Angeles winning top artist and album for 21.
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Florence is to headline Bestival

4 hours 20 min ago
Florence and The Machine are named as the Friday night headliners for Bestival on the Isle of Wight this September.
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Actress aids dementia awareness

5 hours 41 min ago
Carey Mulligan backs a call for dementia awareness as a poll highlights the impact on families and friends.
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Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb dies

Mon, 05/21/2012 - 00:37
Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb has died aged 62 following a lengthy battle with cancer, his family say.
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US love affair with British pop

Mon, 05/21/2012 - 00:23
How UK bands increased their share of the US market
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VIDEO: Carey Mulligan on Alzheimer's

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 23:58
Oscar-nominated actress Carey Mulligan's grandmother, known as Nans, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's eight years ago. She has now become an ambassador for the Alzheimer's Society.
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VIDEO: Showbiz update : Robin Gibb dies

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 22:49
The Bee Gees' singer, Robin Gibb, has died.
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VIDEO: Bee Gees' singer Robin Gibb dies

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 22:40
A look back at the life of Bee Gee Robin Gibb, founder member of one of the most commercially successful bands of all time.
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Muse carry Olympic flame in Devon

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 19:44
Thousands turn out to see rock band Muse carry the Olympic flame in their home town of Teignmouth, on day two of the Olympic torch relay.
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AUDIO: Moroder on Donna Summer's talent

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 19:20
Three-time Oscar winner Giorgio Moroder told BBC Radio 5 live how he helped to make Donna Summer into an icon.
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Cannes 2012: Reporter's Diary

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 17:54
How did Pete Doherty's acting debut go down at the festival?
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'Ali G' town Staines changes name

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 13:13
The Surrey town of Staines officially changes its name to Staines-upon-Thames in an attempt to boost its riverside image.
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Crowded House drummer Jones dies

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 11:07
Crowded House drummer Peter Jones dies at the age of 45.
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VIDEO: Banksy 'marks Queen's Jubilee'

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 10:00
Andrew Marr and experts ask if the graffiti artist Banksy's latest offering ahead of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee means he is as radical as ever.
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AUDIO: How Peter Ackroyd hid his sexuality

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 07:45
Writer and historian Peter Ackroyd has explained why he decided to conceal his homosexuality from his family.
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Lemon 'wants Carry On success'

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 02:58
TV celebrity Keith Lemon says he wants his new movie to replicate the success of the Carry On movies.
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Lloyd Webber on Jesus and Profumo

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 00:12
Andrew Lloyd Webber on his search for Jesus
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Am I Sacha Baron Cohen's next target?

Sat, 05/19/2012 - 09:21
Meeting the man behind Borat - is it just a set-up?
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Ceefax founding editor dies at 85

Sat, 05/19/2012 - 09:16
Colin McIntyre, founding editor of the BBC's Ceefax service, the world's first teletext service, has died at the age of 85, his family confirms.
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