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Latest Strictly Come Dancing updates including start date, new hosts and lineup
14+ hour, 52+ min ago (365+ words) Strictly Come Dancing returns for its 2026 series in the coming weeks with new hosts, professional dancers and celebrities. The BBC confirmed the start date on September 5 and there isn’t long to wait for the competition to start. If you’re looking…...
Everything you need to know about Big Brother 2026 including schedule and housemates
12+ hour, 8+ min ago (575+ words) Big Brother returns tonight (September 14) for an eight-week series, with a new companion programme joining the schedule. AJ Odudu and Will Best will return as hosts as a new group of housemates move into the redesigned Big Brother house. On…...
Catherine Zeta-Jones condemns ‘horrific’ nepo baby label
14+ hour, 8+ min ago (455+ words) Catherine Zeta-Jones has described the phrase “nepo baby” as “horrific”, adding: “These kids didn’t ask to be born into this.” The 56-year-old Welsh actress, known for roles in Chicago and Ocean’s Twelve, has given her opinion about the label assigned…...
Five stand-out shows planned at Basildon's Towngate Theatre in the coming weeks
22+ hour, 30+ min ago (381+ words) The Towngate Theatre in Basildon has a busy schedule of live music and tribute entertainment lined up for the coming weeks. While there is plenty more in the programme, these five stand-out shows offer audiences a chance to revisit some…...
Snoop Dogg set to host 2026 MTV Video Music Awards
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (284+ words) Snoop Dogg is set to host the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards as the show returns to the west coast of America for the first time in nine years. The rapper and entrepreneur will MC the telecast live from Los Angeles…...
Gemma Collins announces change of name on Instagram
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (157+ words) Gemma Collins has announced a surprising change to her name. The former The Only Way is Essex star has joined Aldi for a nationwide campaign. Aldi is inviting anyone named Colin to change their name to Cuthbert temporarily to celebrate…...
Ella Langley leads Country Music Association Awards nods
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (472+ words) Ella Langley, riding the wave of her crossover megahit Choosin’ Texas, leads the nominations for the 2026 Country Music Association Awards with nine nods, followed by her mentor Miranda Lambert with six. Also among top nominees announced on Thursday are Kacey…...
Unique new service to help customers rediscover fragrances at Lakeside store
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (442+ words) A new service at Lakeside is helping people reconnect with lost scents and forgotten fragrances. The Perfume Shop, the UK's largest specialist perfume retailer, has launched its Scent Rediscovery Service at its Lakeside Shopping Centre store, one of only 14 locations…...
William Wallace letter to return to London for display under new agreement
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (472+ words) A centuries-old letter of recommendation from the king of France for William Wallace is set to go on display across the UK. The “Wallace letter” was written in 1300 by King Philip IV of France to his agents in the court…...
National Theatre 2027 slate includes West Side Story revival and John Major play
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (584+ words) The National Theatre has unveiled its 2027 programme featuring a revival of West Side Story, a play detailing Sir John Major’s reign as Prime Minister and a production starring Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke. The acclaimed theatre company will…...