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Al Pacino sets record straight on why he "didn't show up" to Oscars
Al Pacino sets record straight on why he "didn't show up" to Oscars
Setting a decades-long Hollywood rumor to bed, the actor revealed that he didn't attend the 1973 Oscars due to struggling with fame.
By Lottie McGrath On 10/26/24 at 4:00 AM EDT
Simon Cowell cancels 'Britain's Got Talent' taping after Liam Payne's death
Simon Cowell cancels 'Britain's Got Talent' taping after Liam Payne's death
Simon Cowell canceled a taping of "Britain's Got Talent" on Thursday after the death of former One Direction member Liam Payne.
By Erin Keller On 10/17/24 at 3:02 PM EDT
Competition to meet 'The Queen' sparks confusion, jokes online
Competition to meet 'The Queen' sparks confusion, jokes online
A British writing competition prize to "meet Her Majesty The Queen" has sparked a number of joke responses on social media.
By James Crawford-Smith On 9/24/24 at 10:59 AM EDT
Prince Andrew accused of tampering with interview
Prince Andrew accused of tampering with interview
Prince Andrew asked for "extra bits" to be added to a car crash tell-all about Jeffrey Epstein, the interviewer said.
By Jack Royston On 9/19/24 at 10:53 AM EDT
Prince Harry reveals key life change as he turns 40
Prince Harry reveals key life change as he turns 40
Harry has revealed his mission moving forward as he enters his fifth decade.
By James Crawford-Smith On 9/13/24 at 11:44 AM EDT
Joe Rogan's "Peaky Blinders" post mocked as it sparks disappointment
Joe Rogan's "Peaky Blinders" post mocked as it sparks disappointment
Fans teased the podcaster for being so late to the party on the acclaimed drama series, starring Oscar winner Cillian Murphy.
By Shannon Power On 9/2/24 at 8:58 AM EDT
Olympics commentator fired for sexist remark, child rapist still competing
Olympics commentator fired for sexist remark, child rapist still competing
Bob Ballard was fired by Eurosport after over remarks regarding Australian female swimmers following their gold medal victory.
By Anezka Pichrtova On 7/29/24 at 12:08 PM EDT
Interviewer breaks silence on Meghan Markle swipe
Interviewer breaks silence on Meghan Markle swipe
Meghan Markle said the TV interview announcing she was engaged to Prince Harry was an "orchestrated reality show."
By Jack Royston On 7/23/24 at 5:57 AM EDT
Trump shooter climbed roof with gun as police watched, witness says
Trump shooter climbed roof with gun as police watched, witness says
"Why is there not Secret Service on all of these roofs here?"
By Adeola Adeosun On 7/13/24 at 11:52 PM EDT
How to watch Glastonbury Festival 2024 from the US
How to watch Glastonbury Festival 2024 from the US
This year's five-day extravaganza, which kicked off on Wednesday, will see headliners such as Dua Lipa, Coldplay and LCD Soundsystem.
By Ryan Smith On 6/26/24 at 9:54 AM EDT
Wife of missing Michael Mosley speaks of "unbearable" wait
Wife of missing Michael Mosley speaks of "unbearable" wait
The TV doctor was last seen on CCTV footage in Greece after setting off from St. Nicholas Beach a little less than a mile away.
By Shannon Power On 6/8/24 at 10:24 AM EDT
Vegas restaurant sent legal threat after 'Bluey' event left kids "crying"
Vegas restaurant sent legal threat after 'Bluey' event left kids "crying"
Local eatery Dirt Dog has been issued a cease and desist after its unauthorized "Bluey" event prompted a flood of complaints.
By Ryan Smith On 5/28/24 at 5:39 AM EDT
How Kate Middleton can be rescued
How Kate Middleton can be rescued
Kensington Palace should consider releasing an unedited video of the Princess of Wales.
By James Crawford-Smith On 3/15/24 at 8:47 AM EDT
Putin billboard raises invasion fears: "Russia's borders do not end"
Putin billboard raises invasion fears: "Russia's borders do not end"
The BBC posted an image of the Russian president next to the ominous quote.
By Brendan Cole On 1/16/24 at 8:25 AM EST
'Doctor Who' Christmas special sparks backlash
'Doctor Who' Christmas special sparks backlash
Some viewers of the recent "Doctor Who" Christmas special aren't happy with the Doctor being played by a Black, gay man.
By Billie Schwab Dunn On 12/26/23 at 6:48 AM EST
News anchor gives the finger to the audience in viral video
News anchor gives the finger to the audience in viral video
"A meme is born," said one social media user, while another wrote: "Can the BBC please go one day without a scandal."
By Sophie Lloyd On 12/7/23 at 4:34 AM EST
Kremlin uses online bots to smear angry relatives of Russian troops: Report
Kremlin uses online bots to smear angry relatives of Russian troops: Report
The Russian government could be targeting family members of soldiers who are frustrated about how their loves ones are treated.
By Jon Jackson On 12/4/23 at 7:02 PM EST
Everything Prince William said about "false narrative" Diana interview
Everything Prince William said about "false narrative" Diana interview
Following an investigation into journalist Martin Bashir's conduct, William said Diana's "Panorama" interview should never be shown again.
By James Crawford-Smith On 11/13/23 at 11:44 AM EST
Seals suddenly turn on great white shark in incredible video
Seals suddenly turn on great white shark in incredible video
The heartstopping sequence was taken from the third and final series of the Planet Earth trilogy.
By Pandora Dewan On 10/27/23 at 1:24 PM EDT
Full list of journalists fired over Pro-Palestinian remarks
Full list of journalists fired over Pro-Palestinian remarks
At least two journalists have so far been removed from their roles at publications over social media comments supportive of Palestinians.
By Aleks Phillips On 10/25/23 at 1:06 PM EDT
Prince William slammed by playwright for silencing Princess Diana
Prince William slammed by playwright for silencing Princess Diana
"It's ironic that the eldest son she brought up to have the courage to speak out has silenced his own mother," playwright Jonathan Maitland said of William.
By James Crawford-Smith On 10/19/23 at 5:03 AM EDT
Prince William and Kate Middleton reveal their most used emojis
Prince William and Kate Middleton reveal their most used emojis
The Prince and Princess of Wales took part in a short interview on World Mental Health Day for BBC radio, providing a humorous insight into their marriage.
By James Crawford-Smith On 10/11/23 at 6:32 AM EDT
Jordan Peterson urges Burger King boycott after Russell Brand move
Jordan Peterson urges Burger King boycott after Russell Brand move
"For those of you who care to know. Maybe eat at the other place. For a while," Peterson said after Burger King pulled its ads from an online video platform.
By Shannon Power On 9/25/23 at 10:36 AM EDT
Jordan Peterson weighs in on Russell Brand controversy
Jordan Peterson weighs in on Russell Brand controversy
Psychologist Jordan Peterson has taken to social media again to call the BBC's investigation into the British comedian "convenient".
By Jamie Body On 9/18/23 at 9:40 AM EDT
What Dolly Parton said about turning down invite to meet Kate Middleton
What Dolly Parton said about turning down invite to meet Kate Middleton
"She wasn't going to promote my rock album," Parton said of an invite to meet Kate during a visit to London in July.
By James Crawford-Smith On 8/29/23 at 4:36 AM EDT
Putin ally doubles down on call to use nukes after strike on Crimean bridge
Putin ally doubles down on call to use nukes after strike on Crimean bridge
A prominent Kremlin-backed journalist said it may be time for Russia to "batter" Ukraine's leadership with tactical nuclear weapons.
By Jon Jackson On 6/22/23 at 2:48 PM EDT
BBC launches 'Bluey' lawsuit over merchandise sold on Amazon, Walmart
BBC launches 'Bluey' lawsuit over merchandise sold on Amazon, Walmart
The popular children's TV show 'Bluey' is the subject of a court case between BBC Studios and a company selling alleged "counterfeit" products online.
By Jamie Burton On 6/21/23 at 11:55 AM EDT
Zelensky admits counteroffensive is disappointing people
Zelensky admits counteroffensive is disappointing people
Ukraine's president said his forces have been slowed down by Russian landmines.
By Jon Jackson On 6/21/23 at 11:48 AM EDT
Baby monkeys tortured to death on film as viewers voted on weapons
Baby monkeys tortured to death on film as viewers voted on weapons
The BBC found there are monkey torture rings all over the world where people pay for videos showing the violent acts.
By Robyn White On 6/20/23 at 8:04 AM EDT
Prince Harry takes swipe at Prince William's view of Princess Diana
Prince Harry takes swipe at Prince William's view of Princess Diana
Prince Harry told the High Court that his mother "was fearful of what was actually happening to her and now I know that I was the same."
By Jack Royston On 6/6/23 at 10:23 AM EDT