Rina Sawayama: I’ve been blessed by ABBA!
The pop star on her correspondence with ABBA, her rebellious teens, and filming with Keanu Reeves.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power dazzling but slow, say critics
After two episodes, the new Lord of the Rings series has been praised, but with a few reservations.
Micky Dolenz: Last living Monkees member sues FBI for secret files on band
The pop-rock band were reportedly of interest to the FBI for “subliminal anti-US messaging”.
The Tiberius Show EP 202 Brad Gosse
What is dark humor? How can i be funnier so more people will enjoy my company? What is the best part about stand up? Why do you work in your basement? Do you have a book you could read that would be safe to read on my show? Can being a youtuber really make enough […]
Madison Beer: Popstar says she would consider social media break
The popstar was 13 when she shot to fame after Justin Bieber tweeted a video of her singing.
Appeal for new Ian Curtis mural site after Aitch advert after ad fail
A mural of Joy Division’s Ian Curtis was painted over with a promo for rapper Aitch’s new album.
Arcade Fire start world tour in Dublin after Win Butler abuse allegations
The band begin a world tour in Dublin days after frontman Win Butler was accused of sexual misconduct.
Charlbi Dean: Tributes to film and TV ‘star-in-the-making’ after death at 32
There is shock at the death of a “true star-in-the-making” who was “on the verge of a breakthrough”.
Roger Bolton: Ex-Radio 4 host says BBC is spooked by lack of young listeners
The veteran broadcaster talks about the decision to drop him from Radio 4’s Feedback after 23 years.
Young Thug: How rap lyrics put a rapper behind bars
Prosecutors sometimes use lyrics to help charge artists with crimes, but rappers say it is racist and wrong.
Blackpool Illuminations: Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen to turn on lights
The Changing Rooms star will turn on Blackpool’s lights, after comic Johnny Vegas had to pull out.
Creamfields North: South Wales woman dies after falling ill
A 25-year-old woman dies after becoming unwell at Creamfields North music festival in Cheshire.
Inventing Anna: Rachel DeLoache Williams sues Netflix for defamation
Rachel DeLoache Williams says the true-life series caused “catastrophic damage” to her reputation.
Queens of crime: Val McDermid reveals legal threat over Agatha Christie title
Val McDermid says Agatha Christie’s estate has objected to her being billed as the “queen of crime”.
What’s the story? Balamory celebrates 20th anniversary
The hit children’s TV show Balamory will return to the BBC iPlayer, as the show marks 20 years since it first aired.
Protesters who ‘intimidated’ BBC journalist sentenced
The anti-lockdown activists were found guilty of verbally abusing Newsnight journalist Nick Watt.
Mexico’s Queen of the Pacific sues Netflix over series
Sandra Ávila Beltrán says the Queen of the South series is based on her life and demands royalties.
Love Island: Ofcom to take no action over misogyny complaints
Media regulator Ofcom will not uphold thousands of complaints about alleged “controlling” behaviour.
Ryan Reynolds criticises football streaming ban
Wrexham’s Hollywood co-owner Ryan Reynolds criticises the National League ban on clubs streaming matches.
Leeds Festival: Tents set on fire and rocks thrown
The fires were started in a camping area of the site at Bramham Park, West Yorkshire.
Reading Festival 2022: Drone footage shows abandoned tents
The video of the aftermath of the Reading Festival shows the extent of the clear-up needed.
Notting Hill Carnival: Rapper Takayo Nembhard stabbed to death
Takayo Nembhard, also known as TKorStretch, was fatally stabbed at Carnival in west London.
Edinburgh festivals: Was the city right to worry about ticket sales?
There was concern about the impact of Covid and the cost of living as the full festival programme returned.
Can vinyl records become greener by removing the PVC?
Records are traditionally made with polyvinyl chloride but one company is trying to change that.
Sarah Beeny: TV presenter reveals she has breast cancer
The 50-year-old is having treatment for breast cancer, the same disease that killed her mother.
Unseen Charles Dickens letters show authors awareness of fame
In one he says he would be “so hampered” by post stopping on Sunday he threatens to move away.
Kenya fashion: The designers giving Nairobi a fashionable name
Upcycled fashion and high-end tailoring are thriving in the fashion scene of Kenya’s capital.
Twin films: How two new Pinocchio films reflect a Hollywood trend
It’s the latest in a long line of two films coming out about the same subject in the same year.
Fringe tickets slump blamed on accommodation costs
Ticket sales for Edinburgh Fringe shows have fallen by a quarter compared with 2019, venues say.
Tory leadership: Liz Truss cancels BBC interview with Nick Robinson
Her team says she can no longer spare the time for the programme, according to the BBC.
