LGBTQ+ - SPORTS
Volleyball player Reon Arao comes out after Rui inspires him
Japanese volleyball player Reon Arao has opened up about his sexuality, explaining how Rui Takahashi’s coming out gave him courage to share his story.
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TV & MEDIA - TV
Big Brother hits 12.7 million streams as viewing rises
Big Brother reaches 12.7 million ITVX streams, up 50% on last year, while its younger audience and second-week television viewing also grow.
SOAPS - HOLLYOAKS
Hollyoaks Tony kisses Sienna as Leela admits she’s falling for him
Leela tells Tony she’s falling in love with him, but a bottle of wine with Sienna leads to a kiss in upcoming Hollyoaks scenes.
TV & MEDIA - STREAMING
The Wanted Man reveals Hugh Laurie’s prison escape drama
Hugh plays a betrayed crime boss plotting a prison escape in The Wanted Man, an eight-part Apple TV drama launching on 6 January 2027.
TRAVEL - NEWS
England’s national museums stay free as tourist charges ruled out
England’s national museums will stay free after overseas visitor charges were ruled out. See which museums are covered and where to find them.
AI & ENT. - TECHNOLOGY
YouTube Music Adds Weekly AI Podcast Discovery Guide
YouTube Music is adding a weekly AI podcast guide that explains its recommendations before taking listeners directly into suggested shows.
SOAPS - HOLLYOAKS
Hollyoaks Ste’s plea for help sparks a new mystery for fans
Hollyoaks invites fans to follow Ste’s mystery as a TikTok livestream reveals a desperate plea for help and a note that could hold another clue.
TV & MEDIA - TV
Wentworth Halfway Home puts Boomer’s future with her daughter at risk
Boomer hopes to build a life with her daughter in Wentworth Halfway Home, but a resident’s death threatens the fresh start she has fought for.
AI & ENT. - INDUSTRY
UK Performers Near Automatic AI Protections Deal
UK performers are close to automatic AI protections covering transparency, consent and pay as Equity and Pact negotiations reach an advanced stage.
TV & MEDIA - THEATRE
Dirty Dancing brings Baby and Johnny back to the West End in January
Dirty Dancing returns to London’s Prince Edward Theatre from January to April 2027, bringing Baby and Johnny’s romance and familiar soundtrack to the stage.
SOAPS - CORONATION STREET
Coronation Street spoilers 5 to 9 October as Shona accuses Lily over cruel recording
Lily denies recording Harper’s cries as Shona lashes out. Doug issues a warning, Lisa backs Kit and David makes an emergency call.
SOAPS - EMMERDALE
Emmerdale fans ask where Graham has taken Baby Tate after shock exit
Emmerdale fans are asking where Graham has taken Baby Tate after he walked out of Home Farm carrying Joe’s son in Thursday’s episode.