R. Kelly gets extra prison time after latest sex abuse conviction
The disgraced singer is sentenced to 20 years, but 19 will be served alongside an existing term.
Oldham Coliseum closure an attack on arts – Maxine Peake
The actress is among campaigners trying to save historic Oldham Coliseum from closure.
BBC India: Director-general tells staff to report without fear
Tim Davie says nothing is more important than reporting impartially, after officials search BBC offices.
Masterpieces taken on tour to make great art accessible, foundation says
A tour of town halls and libraries will “make great art accessible to everyone”, a foundation says.
John Motson obituary: BBC commentator was ‘voice of football’ for 50 years
John Motson, who has died at the age of 77, was famed for his iconic football commentaries.
Paul Mescal: Actor talks about his fury after ‘creepy’ fan groped him
The Oscar-nominated actor reveals he confronted a fan who “put her hand on my ass”.
Oscars 2023: Crisis team in place for ceremony, after the Will Smith slap
The unit has “run many scenarios” in the wake of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at last year’s show.
Five of Motson’s best commentary moments
Five famous lines from iconic BBC football commentator John Motson, who has died aged 77.
John Motson: Legendary commentator dies aged 77
Legendary football commentator John Motson, who had an illustrious 50-year career with the BBC, dies aged 77.
Abba star gives Birmingham drag tribute play his ‘blessing’
Band member Benny Andersson gave permission for his song to be used in a Birmingham stage play.
Music venue saved with £5,000 charity grant
Esquires in Bedford says it may have had to close due to its outdated fire alarm system.
O2 Academy Brixton crush: Claims of not enough medical cover
The number of medical staff working at the O2 Academy Brixton did not match industry recommendations.
David Bowie’s ‘rich and powerful’ archive to be made public in new venue
The V&A museum has acquired more than 80,000 letters, photographs and costumes from the rock icon.
Florida TV journalist and child shot dead at scene of earlier murder
Dylan Lyons is named as the journalist killed while reporting the fatal shooting of a woman in Orlando.
Uproar as Fox host Tucker Carlson gets Capitol riot videos
Democrats say the Speaker’s decision to give Tucker Carlson the footage is an “egregious security breach”.
Rapper Nipsey Hussle’s killer Eric R Holder Jr gets 60 years in prison
Eric R. Holder, Jr. receives 60 years to life for the murder of the Grammy-nominated rapper in LA.
Harry Styles downed a ‘shoey’ – a divisive Australian trend
Australians have mixed feelings on the shoey – the stunt of drinking from a used shoe in celebration.
From the Baftas red carpet to the Turkey earthquake zone in 24 hours
Cameraman Rob Taylor, 25, went from the glamour of the red carpet to the devastation in Turkey.
Dynasty star Stephanie Beacham struggled to learn lines after ‘terrifying’ raid
Stephanie Beacham says she no longer feels safe in her home after being threatened during a break-in.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle dismiss South Park lawsuit rumour
A spokesperson for the royal couple reportedly said claims of a lawsuit are “totally baseless” and “boring”.
Aardman animation teaches UK school kids about child refugees
The four minute film is made by the studio behind Wallace and Gromit and will be shown in schools.
Tommy Fury v Jake Paul: Boxer says Molly-Mae deserves more credit
The boxer says he’s been busy training for his fight with Jake Paul since Molly-Mae had their baby.
JK Rowling dismisses backlash over trans comments: ‘I don’t care about my legacy’
The author says she isn’t worried about how the backlash over her views will affect her legacy.
Eurovision 2023: Hosts include Graham Norton and Ted Lasso’s Hannah Waddingham
The Emmy-award winner will be joined in Liverpool by Graham Norton, Julia Sanina and Alesha Dixon.
BBC India: MPs call Delhi and Mumbai searches ‘intimidation’
BBC premises in Delhi and Mumbai were searched by tax authorities last week.
PS VR2: Sony’s next attempt to make virtual reality gaming mainstream
PlayStation has released its updated virtual reality headset for the PS5.
Oldham Coliseum: Maxine Peake leads battle for theatre
The actress says Oldham Coliseum, threatened with closure, is the “heart” of the town.
Singer Jully Black explains her change to Canada’s national anthem
The singer tells the BBC why her small change to O Canada’s lyrics has gained so much attention.
Why singer Jully Black changed one word in Canada’s national anthem
Singer Jully Black has gotten a lot of reaction for her rendition of O Canada at an NBA game.
Microsoft defends $69bn Activision deal
Opponents, including Sony, challenged the proposal at an EU hearing held behind closed doors.
