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Chalamet's Oscar Hopes Dented by 'Cringe' Backlash
Timothée Chalamet is tipped for an Oscar for 'Marty Supreme', but his confident press tour has sparked a 'cringe' backlash. Could winning hurt his career like Anne Hathaway?
Gail's faces backlash over Christmas Day opening plans
Gail's Bakery sparks debate by opening 10 London branches on Christmas Day. While some praise the move for combating loneliness, others criticise it for staff welfare. Discover the full story and locations.
Game Awards 2025: The 'WrestleMania' of Gaming Debate
A reader's feature explores the spectacle of The Game Awards, questioning if popularity equals quality, and analyses Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's big win. Join the conversation.
GAIL's Christmas Day opening: 10 London branches open
GAIL's Bakery will open 10 London shops on Christmas Day, offering a free mince pie. The decision has sparked online debate over staff working conditions.
Oscars move to YouTube from 2029 in exclusive deal
The Academy Awards will leave broadcast TV for a global YouTube stream from 2029. The four-year deal includes red carpet coverage and exclusive content. Discover the details.
Larian CEO Responds to Divinity AI Backlash
Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke clarifies the studio's use of generative AI after facing criticism from players and former employees. Discover the details of the controversy and the wider debate in gaming.
Disney Gaston Live-Action Movie Prompts Fan Backlash
Disney's plan for a live-action Gaston film from Beauty and the Beast has ignited a fierce online backlash. Fans criticise the choice as a 'cashgrab'. Read the full story here.
London Film Awards: 'One Battle After Another' Dominates
Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' sweeps the London Critics' Circle Film Awards nominations with nine nods. Discover the full list of contenders and the celebration of human creativity over algorithms.
Amber Davies asks fans to be 'nice' after Strictly criticism
Strictly Come Dancing's Amber Davies addresses 'vile' comments about her dance experience. The star replaced Dani Dyer and faces backlash despite perfect scores. Read her emotional plea.
Sweeney: Silence on Ad Row 'Widened the Divide'
Hollywood star Sydney Sweeney says she should have spoken sooner about the controversial American Eagle campaign accused of eugenics overtones. Read her full statement.
Netflix-Warner Bros Merger Faces Political Backlash
US politicians and Hollywood guilds demand the $83bn Netflix-Warner Bros merger be blocked, warning of higher prices and less choice for consumers. Read the full story.
Tesla cuts Model 3 price as European sales slide
Tesla launches a cheaper Model 3 in Europe to counter plunging sales, driven by Musk's political controversies and fierce Chinese competition. Will it revive demand?
Morrisons launches 'Talking Tills' to combat loneliness
Morrisons introduces 'Talking Tills' to encourage customer conversation, tackling UK loneliness. The scheme runs from 4-7 December amid debate over self-checkouts.
Liguria Off-Season Road Trip: A Guide to Italy's Quiet Coast
Escape the crowds and discover the authentic beauty of the Italian Riviera. Our guide reveals the perfect out-of-season road trip through Liguria, from Cinque Terre to Portofino.
'One Battle After Another' Wins Best Picture at Oscars
The 97th Academy Awards crowned 'One Battle After Another' Best Picture. Discover the night's big winners, emotional speeches, and the ceremony's most memorable moments.
Guardian Football Weekly Wins Double at FSA Awards
The Guardian's Football Weekly and Women's Football Weekly podcasts have both been honoured at the Football Supporters' Association Awards. Discover the details of this prestigious double victory.
Wiggles deny condoning drugs after TikTok video
The Wiggles issue a firm statement distancing themselves from a viral TikTok video featuring their music and dancing to a song about ecstasy. The group says the clip was not approved and has been removed.
Lambeth named London's best borough for 2025
Lambeth has been named Borough of the Year at the New London Architecture awards for its community projects and youth programmes. Discover why this south London area won.
Cheat Sheet: Reeves Tax Defence, HIV Plan, Film Award Win
Get the day's top stories in 10 minutes: Starmer backs Reeves over tax claims, a £170m HIV action plan, and Pillion's film award triumph. Listen now on Spotify.
British Independent Film Awards 2025 Winners Revealed
Discover all the winners from the 2025 British Independent Film Awards ceremony in London, including Pillion's four victories and special honours for Emily Watson and Warp Films.
Duplantis and McLaughlin-Levrone win top athletics awards
Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis is named World Athletics' Male Athlete of the Year after an unbeaten season. Discover his critique of athlete tours and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's historic win.
Australia's Best Photos: November 2025 Highlights
Explore Guardian Australia's stunning photographic collection from November 2025 featuring cyclones, awards ceremonies and sporting triumphs. Discover the nation's stories through powerful imagery.
Guardian's 2025 Top 100 Women Footballers Revealed
The Guardian unveils its eighth annual ranking of the world's best female footballers, featuring insights from legendary players and top coaches. Discover who made the cut from December 1st.
6 Returning TV Shows to Binge This December
Discover the top TV shows returning this December including Fallout season 2, Emily in Paris season 5 and Stranger Things finale. Plan your festive binge-watching now!
Katy Perry battered by Blue Origin backlash and legal woes
Katy Perry opens up about being 'battered and bruised' by criticism of her Blue Origin space flight while navigating legal disputes and a surprising new romance with Justin Trudeau.
Game Awards 2025 Leaks: What's In & Out
Leaks reveal the rumoured line-up for The Game Awards 2025, including Control 2 and a Silent Hill 1 remake. Find out what's confirmed and what's ruled out for the December 11 event.
London's Best Burgers Named in British Awards
Discover the three London restaurants crowned the capital's best burgers by The British Burger Awards. Find out who made the list and what's next for the winners.
Global Press Freedom Under Threat: UK Media Warned
Veteran journalist Kerry O'Brien warns that press freedom faces unprecedented threats worldwide, from Gaza to Trump's lawsuits. Australia's government criticised for failing to deliver promised media reforms.
Kerry O'Brien Sounds Alarm for Australian Media Crisis
Veteran journalist Kerry O'Brien delivers powerful Walkley Awards speech warning of Australian media's existential threat. Read his urgent call to action.
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