BBC confirms major changes for Sports Personality of the Year 2026 awards

Five of the nine awards at the ceremony will be decided by public vote, including two new awards for Men’s Footballer of the Year and Women’s Footballer of the Year – the latter of which already existed as a BBC World…

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Madonna teases two announcements for 21st anniversary of Confessions on a Dance Floor

Across her social media, she wrote: “I have a confession… Actually, two,” alongside a link to Madonna’s official Apple Community. Read next The announcement comes after the release of Confessions II , her number one…

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'I've got a band now' - Club anthem star Shygirl on why she's switching up her sound

But the singer and DJ - real name Blane Muise - has introduced a different sound for her second album, Swallow!, which dropped on Friday. Shygirl hasn't totally left her electronic roots behind though. You can still hear…

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Florence Pugh says ‘Dune: Part Three’ is “our generation’s Star Wars”

The original Dune was released in October 2021 after being delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It went on to gross more than $411million at the box office before a sequel followed in 2024. The upcoming Dune: Part Three…

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‘We did 10 takes of it!’ Kerr Smith on Dawson’s Creek and filming US TV’s first male gay kiss

For Kerr Smith, though, the particular magic of Dawson's Creek has proved just about impossible to replicate. "I've spent the last 25 years of my career trying to re-create that experience," Smith says of the WB teen…

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‘A medieval jigsaw puzzle’: rediscovering Coventry cathedral’s ‘stunning’ stained glass windows

First smashed during the Reformation and then dismantled for safekeeping before the second world war, the cathedral authorities knew the remnants made up a treasure trove of spectacular 15th-century glass, but not…

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Harry Potter and Emily in Paris stars reveal spoiler-filled reasons for why they were drawn to their new roles in The Assassin season 2

Kayla is again played by Shalom Brune-Franklin, while Devon Terrell has returned as Ezra Cross. Meanwhile, there are some major new characters this time around, with two being played by Harry Potter's Natalia Tena and…

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Bob Geldof, Madness, Peter Hook, The Molotovs lead stacked ‘Songs Of Freedom’ Ukraine charity gig in Manchester

Set to take place at the Co-op Love on February 3, the gig marks a night of solidarity for the women, children, and vulnerable communities affected by the war in Ukraine. Advertisement Live performances have already been…

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Heated Rivalry seasons 2 and 3 reportedly filming back-to-back, plus Scott and Kip Christmas film

Filming for Heated Rivalry season 2 began in August 2026 in Toronto, Canada, with lead actors Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie reprising their roles as Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, respectively. Read next François…

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Pet Shop Boys To Play Two Nights At The O2 For Its 20th Birthday

The synth pop legends are an incredible live act, with Pet Shop Boys currently exploring their DREAMWORLD set. A career-spanning retrospective with ambitious theatrical staging, the duo will take hold of the O2 Arena for…

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