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Timothée Chalamet attends A24's Marty Supreme New York premiere on December 16, 2025 in New York City.

Timothee Chalamet is unbeatable as a new kind of movie star

You can’t avoid Timothee Chalamet. He is everywhere and he won’t stop talking about the only thing on his mind.

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The most viral moments of 2025, archived.

A complete rundown of 2025’s most viral moments

Coldplay cheats, KPop Demon Hunters and one devastating but high-profile revenge album: We break down the events that ruled the online world in 2025.

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There was no shortage of gripping tomes during 2025.

Gladiators, dictators and Beatles: The best books of 2025

Gladiators and dictators, wolves and Beatles feature in our list this year.

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It was a great year in TV as streaming services were overloaded with impressive dramas and raucous comedies.

Bingeworthy laughs and drama: 2025’s best TV shows

It was a great year in TV as streaming services were overloaded with impressive dramas and raucous comedies.

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Tens of thousands of Los Angeles residents — including celebrities — lost their homes during the January wildfires.
Brigitte Bardot went from sex symbol to political radical.

Sex appeal to far right, Bardot symbolised a changing France

In the decades after becoming a megastar, the French actress became as known for her politics as she once had been for her acting career.

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Brigitte Bardot relaxes in her hotel room at The Plaza Hotel in New York on Dec. 17, 1965.

Brigitte Bardot, film icon who renounced stardom, dies at 91

Brigitte Bardot, the tousle-haired French actress who redefined mid-20th-century movie sex symbolism in films, then gave up acting at 39 to devote her life to animal welfare, has died aged 91.

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French film icon of the 1960s Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91.

French 1960s screen siren Brigitte Bardot dies at 91

French actor Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91 at her home in southern France, her foundation says.

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The celebrity scandals that shocked us in 2025.

The 10 celebrity scandals that shocked the world in 2025

We all love a celebrity scandal - and 2025 has been filled with drama, break-ups, and some truly WTF moments. 

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Mitch McTaggart is back with The Last Year Of Television.

Love your TV? You NEED to watch Mitch McTaggart’s show

The Last Year Of TV, Run, Tales From Outer Suburbia, Dear Life & The Scarecrow’s Wedding: here’s what our Screen Queen Clare Rigden is dipping into this week.

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FILE: John Farnham in 2018.

‘Looking great’: Fans share love for Farnham Christmas pics

Legendary Aussie singer John Farnham has been seen for the first time in months as his family gathered on Boxing Day, with fans quick to share their thanks and adoration for the star.

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Dr Karl is still asking questions after all these years.

Inside Dr Karl’s Lifetime of Curiosity

From taxi driver to National Living Treasure, Dr Karl has spent 50 years asking the questions we didn’t know we had. He’s back with the second series of his fantastic ABC show, How Things Work.

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Perry Bamonte entered the Cure's world as part of its road crew in 1984 before joining in 1990. (EPA PHOTO)

The Cure star dies aged 65

Perry Bamonte, best known as guitarist and keyboardist in The Cure, has died at the age of 65 after battling a short illness at home over Christmas.

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George Mason is sensational as Brenden Abbott in Run, coming to Binge.

Everything worth watching on TV this week

Run, The Last Year Of Television, NYE on ABC, the new Harlen Coben series Run Away and the second series of Daddy Issues: here’s what we’re diving into on TV this week.

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Erika Kirk and Nicki Minaj speak during Turning Point USA's AmericaFest on December 21.

Nicki Minaj in hot water over Kirk ‘assassin’ comment

The rapper is copping backlash after she had an awkward encounter with Erika Kirk, the widow of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

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