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	Wed, 31 Dec 2025: X Factor contestant Chico denies drink driving BBCWorld - 31 Dec (BBCWorld) The 54-year-old is accused of drink driving in Southgate on 13 December. Read... Newslink ©2026 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	Wed, 31 Dec 2025: Jazz musicians recreate 46-year-old pub record BBCWorld - 31 Dec (BBCWorld) Joe Trudgeon and Paul Archibald recorded a follow-up to a 1979 album recorded live at the Old Duke. Read... Newslink ©2026 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	Wed, 31 Dec 2025: Brigitte Bardot: From French cinema to international fame BBCWorld - 31 Dec (BBCWorld) The French model and actress has died at the age of 91. Read... Newslink ©2026 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	Wed, 31 Dec 2025: Longplayer: The 1,000-year-long musical composition BBCWorld - 31 Dec (BBCWorld) The composition, by Jem Finer of the Pogues, has been playing since 31 December 1999. Read... Newslink ©2026 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	Wed, 31 Dec 2025: Why is K-pop band NewJeans on the rocks? BBCWorld - 31 Dec (BBCWorld) The group is losing one of its members - in yet another twist in a bitter year-long feud with its record label. Read... Newslink ©2026 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	Wed, 31 Dec 2025: Anthony Hopkins shares advice as he celebrates 50 years of sobriety BBCWorld - 31 Dec (BBCWorld) The Oscar-winning actor, 87, says he realised he needed help after driving a car while drunk. Read... Newslink ©2026 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	Wed, 31 Dec 2025: 'I played with Coldplay, but council estate is still home' BBCWorld - 31 Dec (BBCWorld) Chiedu Oraka still films music videos on his childhood street, despite performing with Coldplay. Read... Newslink ©2026 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	Wed, 31 Dec 2025: French right pushes for national tribute to film star Brigitte Bardot BBCWorld - 31 Dec (BBCWorld) A petition for a national homage to Brigitte Bardot - who died on Sunday - attracts more than 23,000 signatures. Read... Newslink ©2026 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	Wed, 31 Dec 2025: Corrie star dedicates MBE to working class actors BBCWorld - 31 Dec (BBCWorld) Sally Lindsay is among those from north-west England recognised in the New Year`s Honours list. Read... Newslink ©2026 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	Tue, 30 Dec 2025: 'Maybe we all need panto a little bit more than ever now' BBCWorld - 30 Dec (BBCWorld) The UK Pantomime Association says there are about 260 pantos going on across the UK this season. Read... Newslink ©2026 to BBCWorld Entertainment