A theatre company pulls out of a season about "Black Joy" after the venue becomes a temporary court.
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Richard Osman scores Christmas number one book
The Pointless co-host's sales are double the number of his nearest rival, Barack Obama.

Plays scrapped in protest at theatre's court deal
A theatre company pulls out of a season about "Black Joy" after the venue becomes a temporary court.

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How documentary films flourished in 2020
Audiences embraced a wave of non-fiction films including several on the coronavirus pandemic.

Nigella skipping Christmas turkey 'for first time'
The celebrity cook says following traditions without her family will make her "feel what's missing".

Gal Gadot defends her casting as Cleopatra
The Israeli actress was accused of "whitewashing" the story of the ancient Egyptian queen.

Warning added to Flash Gordon for 'offensive' Ming
Ming the Merciless is "dubious if not outright offensive", the UK's film ratings body says.

Ariana Grande announces engagement to Dalton Gomez
The 27-year-old US singer and actress has been with her real estate agent boyfriend for about a year.
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Richard Osman scores Christmas number one book
The Pointless co-host's sales are double the number of his nearest rival, Barack Obama.

Plays scrapped in protest at theatre's court deal
A theatre company pulls out of a season about "Black Joy" after the venue becomes a temporary court.

Video 2 minutes 23 seconds
How documentary films flourished in 2020
Audiences embraced a wave of non-fiction films including several on the coronavirus pandemic.

Nigella skipping Christmas turkey 'for first time'
The celebrity cook says following traditions without her family will make her "feel what's missing".

Gal Gadot defends her casting as Cleopatra
The Israeli actress was accused of "whitewashing" the story of the ancient Egyptian queen.

Warning added to Flash Gordon for 'offensive' Ming
Ming the Merciless is "dubious if not outright offensive", the UK's film ratings body says.

Ariana Grande announces engagement to Dalton Gomez
The 27-year-old US singer and actress has been with her real estate agent boyfriend for about a year.

Plays scrapped in protest at theatre's court deal
A theatre company pulls out of a season about "Black Joy" after the venue becomes a temporary court.

Video 2 minutes 23 seconds
How documentary films flourished in 2020
Audiences embraced a wave of non-fiction films including several on the coronavirus pandemic.

Nigella skipping Christmas turkey 'for first time'
The celebrity cook says following traditions without her family will make her "feel what's missing".
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