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Look back at the notable deaths of 2025

01 January 2026, 08:15

Pope Francis, Ozzy Osbourne and Diane Keaton are among those who died this year.

Source: BBC News - Entertainment & Arts

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Death and disguises: Meet the artist reviving Ireland's lost laments

01 January 2026, 08:15

County Fermanagh musician Róis draws on the faded Irish tradition of keening to shape her award‑winning album Mo Léan.

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'I'm my own worst enemy' - Hamish Hawk gears up for Hogmanay

01 January 2026, 08:15

Hamish Hawk will support Wet Leg at Edinburgh's Hogmanay street party

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Notable deaths 2025

31 December 2025, 08:15

Pope Francis, Ozzy Osbourne and Diane Keaton are among those who died this year.

Source: BBC News - Entertainment & Arts

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Isiah Whitlock Jr: The Wire and Veep actor dies at 71

31 December 2025, 08:15

Whitlock was known for his notably elongated, profane catchphrase, which he used on The Wire and in films.

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Ronan Keating on his New Year's Eve show, resolutions, and Boyzone reunion

31 December 2025, 08:15

Ronan Keating says he hopes his BBC One concert will help people who are finding things difficult.

Source: BBC News - Entertainment & Arts

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GTA 6 and everything else: What to watch in video games in 2026

31 December 2025, 08:15

Next year could be hugely significant for video games - here are the big things to keep an eye on.

Source: BBC News - Entertainment & Arts

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Female artists (and Oasis) drove UK music sales in 2025

31 December 2025, 08:15

Taylor Swift was the biggest-seller, with Olivia Dean and Sabrina Carpenter also topping the charts.

Source: BBC News - Entertainment & Arts

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Disney to pay $10m over alleged children's privacy law violations

31 December 2025, 08:15

Regulators accused Disney of failing to properly label kids' videos uploaded to YouYube, allowing for data collection and targeted advertising.

Source: BBC News - Entertainment & Arts

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George Clooney, wife Amal and their twins awarded French citizenship

31 December 2025, 08:15

The Hollywood actor and his wife, Amal, purchased their home in the south of France in 2021.

Source: BBC News - Entertainment & Arts

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