entertainment
The Wire actor James Ransone dies aged 46
Ransone played Ziggy, the clumsy and chaotic petty criminal in the second season of the crime drama. Source link
TV presenter used to dread Christmas Day with her abusive ex
Weather presenter Ruth Dodsworth says the festive season can be a misery for domestic abuse victims. Source link
David Walliams dropped from children's book festival after inappropriate behaviour claims
Author has strongly denied allegations of inappropriate behaviour which emerged last week. Source link
Adolescence star was 'nervous' about show reaction
The teenager says he felt the drama, which sparked a national debate, was “more than a TV show”. Source link
'Loud, brash and in your face' – how to be a panto dame
Four stars of the stage don their sequins to come up with a list of what makes a good pantomime dame. Source link
Bake Off, Strictly or Amandaland? The TV highlights over Christmas
Stranger Things, Two Doors Down and The Celebrity Apprentice are among this year’s highlights. Source link
Unexpected comebacks and operatic pop: The best albums and songs of 2025
From Pulp’s unexpected comeback to Rosalía’s experimental pop, here’s the best music of the year. Source link
'A good meal and a good poo': Kate Winslet describes how she dealt with media intrusion
The actor and director recalls being followed by paparazzi, having her phone tapped, and people looking through her bins after she shot to fame. Source link
KPop Demon Hunters' song given classical makeover by Katherine Jenkins
Katherine Jenkins has recorded a classical reinterpretation of a viral song, and learnt a little Korean. Source link
Strictly winners crowned in glitzy live final
The winner of this year’s competition is announced as Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly host the final for the last time. Source link