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Princess of Wales shares emotional hug with Jessie J over cancer experiences

The singer performed “I’ll Never Know Why” during the Royal Variety Performance

The Independent UK

Princess of Wales and Jessie J share emotional hug at Royal Variety Performance after cancer battles

Jessie J said: ‘Mum to mum, who has just recently gone through cancer, I just wanted to give her a hug’

Evening Standard

'Paddington is the biggest thing I've ever been involved in': Victoria Hamilton-Barritt on the new musical

Paddington The Musical is about to take the West End - and the world - by storm... one of the stars Victoria Hamilton-Barritt gives us the inside scoop on “the biggest thing I’ve ever been involved in”

Evening Standard

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Renee Zellweger says Bridget Jones has been a ‘blessing’ as statue is unveiled

The figure was revealed on Monday in London’s Leicester Square as part of the Scenes In The Square trail.

Evening Standard

Renée Zellweger reunites with Bridget Jones cast as statue unveiled in London’s Leicester Square

The figure becomes the latest addition to the West End’s popular Scenes in the Square trail, joining icons such as Harry Potter and Paddington

Evening Standard

William and Kate to see Paddington The Musical performance at Royal Variety show

The prince and princess, who are making their sixth appearance at the star-studded event, last attended in 2023.

Evening Standard

Princess Kate and Prince William to attend Royal Variety Performance for first time since cancer recovery

The annual star-studded event will feature a performance by the cast of Paddington The Musical

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First glimpse of Paddington as Peru’s most famous bear stars in new West End musical

Fans have had a first look at the latest incarnation of Paddington Bear, as the much-loved character stars in a new West End musical.

The Independent UK

Audience reduced to tears by Paddington Bear reveal for new West End musical

The stage design of the beloved illegal immigrant bear has been a tightly guarded secret for years

Evening Standard

Spitting Image vs Paddington Bear: the legal spat raises interesting questions

We explore what the dispute could mean for satire.

Creative Bloq

‘People aren’t ready for it’: How Paddington the Musical took the world’s favourite bear and put him on stage

INTERVIEW: As Peru’s most famous ex-pat gets given a theatrical makeover, Helen Coffey sits down with scriptwriter Jessica Swale and McFly frontman and musical maestro Tom Fletcher to get the inside scoop on the five-year journey that led to Paddington’s West End debut

The Independent UK

Spitting Image comics decry lawsuit over depiction of Paddington Bear

Al Murray and Matt Forde say action over portrayal as foul-mouthed drug addict is attack on freedom of expression

The Guardian - UK

Paddington producers sue Spitting Image over foul-mouthed sketch depicting him as cocaine-using podcast host

The satirical puppet show, revived on YouTube under the title Spitting Image: The Rest Is Bulls**,* featured a sketch that reimagined the gentle, marmalade-loving bear as a crude, cocaine-fuelled caricature

Evening Standard

Paddington creators sue Spitting Image over sweary bear depiction

Satirical ‘The Rest Is Bulls***’ series features Paddington and Prince Harry as podcast hosts

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An NSFW Paddington Bear Appearance Has Turned Into A Lawsuit Between The Movie Producers And An Emmy-Winning British Show

I'll be over here chomping on marmalade-covered popcorn.

The Guardian - UK

‘Laugh, muchachos’: Spitting Image studio sued after Paddington Bear episode

StudioCanal and author’s estate taking action over video depicting Paddington with South American accent snorting powder

Euronews

From Cristiano Ronaldo to a busty mermaid: The controversial statues that have lost their place

From Denmark’s busty mermaid statue to toppled slave traders and stolen Paddington Bears, we take a look at the statues around the world that have vanished, been relocated, or quietly removed.

Evening Standard

London council scraps dog park plans at cemetery where Paddington Bear creator is buried

Brent Council abandoned the proposed dog enclosure after a public consultation in which almost two‑thirds of around 300 respondents opposed it

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Lorraine Kelly Says Spitting Image Ruined Paddington Bear

Evening Standard

Anya Hindmarch's guide to London: suppers at Moro, martinis at Dukes and a secret cabman’s shelter

The fashion designer buys her books from John Sandoe, throws parties at the Tiroler Hut and loves the tube map by Harry Beck

The Independent UK

What to Stream: 'Paddington in Peru,' Prince Royce, 'Mormon Wives' and Doom: The Dark Ages

Paddington bear going on an Indiana Jones-style adventure in “Paddington in Peru” and Alexander Skarsgard playing a robot with free will in Apple TV+‘s series “Murderbot” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

Evening Standard

Davey criticises Trump for picking fight with Bond, Bridget Jones and Paddington

The US president said he will impose tariffs ‘on any and all movies coming into our country that are produced in foreign lands’.

The Guardian - UK

Preserving English eccentricity: 20 years of the World Marmalade Awards

The contest now draws in more than 3,200 entries from as far afield as the Czech Republic and South Korea

The Independent UK

Paddington the Musical to premiere in London’s West End this year

McFly singer has written the music for the show bringing the ‘special and unique bear’ to life

Evening Standard

Paddington The Musical to debut in West End with music from Tom Fletcher

It has been adapted from the books by Michael Bond and award-winning films, which feature Ben Whishaw as the voice of the bear.

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