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Iron Maiden and Timex have unveiled a limited-edition 50th-anniversary watch inspired by the band's 1986 timepiece and "Somewhere in Time" album, featuring a light-up Cyborg Eddie head available for exclusive pre-order.
Timex collaborates with legendary heavy metal band Iron Maiden on a limited-edition 50th anniversary watch. Discover where to buy this collectible timepiece online.
The BBC has announced Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe as the new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing, replacing Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. The trio will share equal billing in the show's first time having three permanent presenters.
Billy Joel has publicly criticized the upcoming 'Billy and Me' biopic, calling the project "professionally misguided" in a statement regarding the unauthorized use of his life rights.
Three winners of the prestigious Commonwealth Short Story Prize face accusations of using AI to generate their work, highlighting growing concerns about artificial intelligence infiltrating literary institutions and raising questions about detection methods and contest integrity.
Yáng Shuāng-zǐ's 'Taiwan Travelogue' has won the 2026 International Booker Prize, becoming the first work translated from Mandarin Chinese to receive the award. Author Yang and translator Lin King are also the first Taiwanese and Taiwanese-American winners of the prize, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.
The BBC has announced TV presenter Emma Willis, comedian Josh Widdicombe, and professional dancer Johannes Radebe as the new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing, replacing Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
The UK's Eurovision entry Look Mum No Computer finished last with just one point at Eurovision 2026, marking the third bottom-place finish since 2020. The BBC's repeated failures highlight a systemic problem in artist selection and the perceived "poisoned chalice" status of representing Britain at the competition.
The UK came last at Eurovision 2026 with Look Mum No Computer scoring just one point, marking the third last-place finish since 2020. The article explores why the UK's Eurovision strategy has repeatedly failed and what could be done to turn things around.
Bulgarian pop star Dara has won the Eurovision Song Contest with her dance anthem Bangaranga, scoring a massive 516 points, while the UK's Look Mum No Computer took last place with just one point.
Sir David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday with a special quiz testing knowledge of his life and career as a beloved broadcaster and naturalist.
Sir David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday on Friday with a special 90-minute concert at the Royal Albert Hall, expressing gratitude for the overwhelming flood of birthday greetings from around the world.
Sir David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday on Friday with a special concert at the Royal Albert Hall, expressing gratitude for the flood of birthday greetings he has received from people of all ages.
The second series of The Celebrity Traitors will feature a star-studded cast of 21 celebrities including Richard E. Grant, Miranda Hart, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Joe Lycett, airing this autumn with host Claudia Winkleman returning.
Colombian musicians Sky Rompiendo and Kris R team up with superstar Maluma for the booming reggaeton single 'QHP Piñata,' complete with a party-centered music video shot in Colombia.
Street artist Banksy has confirmed a large statue depicting a suited man walking forward off a plinth while carrying a flag that covers his face is his work. The sculpture appeared in Waterloo Place, St James's, an area designed to celebrate imperialism and military dominance in the 1800s.
Street artist Banksy has confirmed a large statue depicting a suited man walking off a plinth while carrying a flag that covers his face appeared in central London's Waterloo Place is his work.
A curated selection of practical and unexpected gifts for outdoor enthusiasts, from merino wool socks to coffee makers and knives.
The former One Direction member discusses his fourth studio album, finding love at his own dinner party, and how his perspective has evolved from writing about heartbreak to celebrating romance.
Duran Duran and Nile Rodgers brought their new single 'Free To Love' to Jimmy Kimmel Live, creating a party atmosphere with disco-inspired visuals and rainbow imagery. The collaboration marks the latest in their long musical partnership.