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Dawson's Creek: The 90s teen drama that 'wore its heart on its sleeve'

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:27:59 GMT

The show's lead was James Van Der Beek, who has died from cancer at the age of 48.

Radio 1 DJ Greg James comes out of 'challenge retirement' for Comic Relief

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:23:11 GMT

The Radio 1 breakfast show DJ is going to cycle 630 miles (1,000km) across the UK on a tandem bike.

12 things we spotted in the Oscars class photo

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:40:34 GMT

Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone and Michael B Jordan are among the stars at the annual Oscars luncheon.

'Funny, warm, and no car chases' - Michael Palin on his return to TV acting

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:26:27 GMT

The actor and presenter said he was attracted by the "humour and magic" of BBC series Small Prophets.

Trial date set for Trump's legal case against BBC

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:51:36 GMT

Donald Trump's multi-billion dollar lawsuit against the BBC is set to go to trial in February 2027.

You too can be 'golden', Belfast-born creative tells KPop fans

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:05:09 GMT

The Belfast born creative is now hoping to inspire the next generation of animators to go "up, up, up" in the industry.

Taylor Swift asks US government to block 'Swift Home' trademark

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:29:17 GMT

Her team argued that a bedding firm's designs showed similarities to her trademarked signature.

Steven Spielberg donates $25,000 to James Van Der Beek's $2m GoFundMe

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:40:18 GMT

The family of the late Dawson's Creek star have thanked contributors to the $2m collection pot.

Captivating chemistry or a hollow misfire? Wuthering Heights splits critics

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:44:23 GMT

Emerald Fennell's take on Emily Bronte's classic novel has received a mixed response from film reviewers.

Boys have adventure of a lifetime filming Lord of the Flies

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 01:28:04 GMT

The cast say they made friends for life during the filming of the new BBC One series.

Strictly star Robin Windsor 'took own life after mental health deterioration'

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:58:46 GMT

The dancer was "vulnerable to rejection both emotionally and professionally", an inquest jury says.

Actor Ross Kemp to return to EastEnders for short stint

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 04:25:16 GMT

Kemp plays the infamous Grant Mitchell in the long-running soap.

Ryan Reynolds' kids 'frustrated' by Wrexham chats

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:17:46 GMT

The Deadpool star says he is often stopped in the street to chat about his takeover of the football club.

Eurovision Song Contest live tour 2026 postponed

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:44:30 GMT

The event, which had been set to debut in London, has been shelved due to "unforeseen circumstances".

Hollywood studios take aim at 'ultra-realistic' AI video tool

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:34:12 GMT

Clips including Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise fighting, made by new AI video tool Seedance, have gone viral.

Catherine Zeta-Jones 'dipping toes' into art collecting ahead of new role

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:15:27 GMT

The actress says she spends more time with New York "art people" than those in LA's film industry.

The bookshop aiming to spice up romance reading

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:12:19 GMT

The bookshop in Leamington specialises in dark romance and spicy romantasy for adults only.

Why Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi's 'mutual obsession' is giving some fans the ick

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:35:34 GMT

Romance rumours have swirled around the Wuthering Heights co-stars. But is all as it seems?

BBC to make hundreds of millions of pounds of cuts

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:50:51 GMT

The outgoing director general told staff about the savings during an internal call on Thursday.