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JRR Tolkien Fan Letters and Books Fetch £103k at Auction

Books and letters documenting JRR Tolkien's friendship with deaf fan Eileen Elgar sold for over £100,000 at Sotheby's, including a letter mentioning CS Lewis's death and a signed copy of The Adventures of Tom Bombadil.

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A black and white image of JRR Tolkien smiling for a photo while on a walk outside. A row of houses could be seen behind him.

Alan Cumming Donates Traitors US Outfit to V&A Dundee for Scottish Design Exhibit

Alan Cumming has donated his tartan outfit from The Traitors US season four to V&A Dundee, supporting the museum's call for Scottish design items ahead of the 2028 gallery reopening.

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Alan Cumming, a man, is stood holding his arm out with trees behind him. He has a red beret on his head, a leather wrist band, a red cape, a tartan vest, tartan kilt, red knee high socks and a sporran which have the initials AC embroidered onto them. He is smirking slightly and looks as if he is welcoming people to something.

Bonnie Tyler: Welsh Singer with Iconic Gravel Voice Passes at 75

Bonnie Tyler, famed for her husky voice and 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' died aged 75 after emergency surgery. From humble beginnings in Wales to global stardom, she enjoyed a 50-year career, earning multiple Grammy nods and an MBE for her contributions to music.

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Bonnie Tyler on stage singing. She wears a black long sleeve dress and holds the microphone in one hand, with the other outstretched. Her long blonde hair is loose.

Bonnie Tyler, Iconic Singer of 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' Dies at 75

Bonnie Tyler, famed for 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75. The Welsh singer battled illness after emergency surgery in Portugal. Her iconic hits and contributions to music earned her an MBE in 2023.

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Bonnie Tyler, Welsh Singer and 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' Star, Dies at 75

Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, famed for 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75 after a brief illness in Portugal. She was honored with an MBE and had a career spanning decades.

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Bonnie Tyler yn canu'r llynedd yn Berlin

The Pitt and Hacks Lead Emmy Nominations; Stranger Things Misses Top Categories

The Pitt and Hacks lead the 78th Emmy Awards nominations with 25 and 24 nods respectively. British stars including Matthew Rhys and Gary Oldman are nominated. Stranger Things and Euphoria missed top drama categories. Winners announced 14 September.

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Noah Wyle in PPE glasses and shirt, in front of an ambulance with blue and orange lights flashing, in a scene from The Pitt

Official Artwork for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Unveiled

Ben Mosley's official painting for the 2026 Commonwealth Games celebrates Glasgow's landmarks and culture. The artwork was unveiled at GOMA, with Mosley set to paint live during the Games, capturing the event's spirit and legacy.

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An abstract, expressionist painting of bright colours that show Glasgow's landmarks. There is a bridge, a crane and a statue painted amongst other abstract pictures. The painting is on an easel central to the photograph.

Tom Holland Reflects on Playing Telemachus in Nolan's The Odyssey

Tom Holland discusses his role as Telemachus in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, reflecting on masculinity, new challenges, and the film's fresh take on the ancient epic.

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Tom Holland at an Odysseus premiere wearing a black suit and black shirt

Artists’ Visions of Space Travel Highlighted in Smithsonian’s 50th Anniversary Exhibit

The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum celebrates 50 years with an exhibition showcasing how artists have uniquely captured the spirit and science of space travel, featuring works by Norman Rockwell, Alma Thomas, Robert Rauschenberg, and more.

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Australian Filmmaker Creates Award-Winning AI-Generated Wildlife Documentary

Australian filmmaker Jodie Heenan created the AI-generated short film s of the Burrow, winning awards and demonstrating AI's creative potential despite criticism. Fellow AI filmmaker Robert Gaudette emphasizes storytelling and foresees new industry roles emerging.

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A giant tarantula looms over a tiny frog

Memorable Posthumous TV Performances from James Van Der Beek to Carrie Fisher

Explore memorable posthumous TV performances by actors like James Van Der Beek, Carrie Fisher, Chadwick Boseman, and others who left lasting legacies through their final roles.

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Leith Theatre Removed from Theatres at Risk Register After Major Funding Boost

Leith Theatre, opened in 1932, has been removed from the Theatres at Risk Register after nearly a decade, following a £4.5m National Lottery grant. Other Scottish theatres remain at risk or face demolition due to structural issues.

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A curved road outside a sandstone building with a columned walkway and round windows above it