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Optimus Prime voice actor dies

Peter Cullen, who voiced characters in Winnie the Pooh and Transformers, has died aged 85, his agent and family have confirmed.

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her polka dot art, has died aged 97.

Dame Jenni Murray died after being dazzled by headlights and crashing car, inquest hears

Dame Jenni Murray died days after she was involved in a car crash which happened when she was dazzled by headlights, an inquest was told.

Actor Tim Curry has died

Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at the age of 80.

Why Dolly Parton was loved by all ages

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From rags to rhinestones: Farewell to Queen of Country Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton would say songwriting was her therapy. "There are pieces of me, of course, in everything I write."

Dutch broadcaster to boycott Eurovision 2027

Dutch broadcaster AvroTros will boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest, in protest at Israel's participation in the competition amid the war in Gaza.

British YouTuber to face retrial on rape charges in Australia

British YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly will face a retrial on allegations he raped a woman in Australia almost two years ago.

UK cinemas consider ban on Meta glasses

Cinemas are considering a ban on Meta AI glasses amid piracy concerns.