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His body was found by an assistant at his Los Angeles home on Friday morning, US media report. Read more about this story ….

Will swapping a southern English accent for a Welsh lilt work to gain opponents trust? Read more about this story ….

Bafta reveals its 2025 award longlists, with a new prize for best children’s and family film. Read more about this story ….

The rock legend will now headline despite initially criticising what he called “corporate control”. Read more about this story ….

The rock star says the festival, which is partnered with the BBC, is “now under corporate control”. Read more about this story ….

Picture houses have had mixed fortunes recently, but some in the industry are optimistic for 2025. Read more about this story ….

Being the UK’s new City of Culture is a chance for Bradford to challenge prejudices against the city. Read more about this story ….

Kemp will appear as Grant Mitchell in the BBC soap for the first time in nine years. Read more about this story ….

Willem Dafoe reflects on the appeal of Dracula: “It’s interesting to have the undead visit the living”. Read more about this story ….

These big comebacks, awards contenders and cultural heavyweights should be highlights of the year. Read more about this story ….