Lata Mangeshkar: ‘Why I loved the Indian singer as much as The Beatles’
For many South Asians around the world, Bollywood singer Lata Mangeshkar’s legacy goes beyond singing.
This Is Going To Hurt: Ben Whishaw on a best seller, Bond and a Bear
The actor talks about roles including playing a doctor in Adam Kay TV series This is Going to Hurt.
Rudimental: Leon Locksmith Rolle writes book of tips for teens
Rudimental’s Locksmith tours the youth club he credits with keeping him safe as he tries to give teens a helping hand with a new book.
Lata Mangeshkar: India bids farewell to beloved singer
Large crowds in Mumbai, India, pay their respects after the legendary singer’s death at the age of 92.
Neighbours under threat after Channel 5 drops show
The Australian network that airs the show says it is looking for a new UK partner for the soap.
Lata Mangeshkar: A look back at the life of India’s nightingale
Singer Lata Mangeshkar’s voice is the soundtrack to more than a thousand Bollywood films.
Lata Mangeshkar: India bids farewell to beloved singer
The Bollywood star beloved by Indians around the world is cremated with full state honours.
Queen cuts cake at Platinum Jubilee reception
The Queen hosted a reception on the eve of the 70th anniversary of her reign.
Joe Rogan: Podcast star apologises over past use of racist language
A video shared online showed the podcast host using a racial slur on several occasions.
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee music released by British-Israeli composer
British-Israel composer Loretta Kay-Feld says a royal “close to the Queen” made a personal request.
Mexican journalists shocked with surge in targeted killings
Four journalists were killed in Mexico in January, the most violent month for the profession in a decade.
Ros Atkins on… Joe Rogan and Spotify
Ros Atkins looks at the controversy surrounding the US podcast presenter Joe Rogan and his Spotify show.
Jimmy Carr sparks fury with Holocaust routine in Netflix special
The comedian is described as “truly disturbing” for a segment of his latest Netflix stand-up special.
Grand Theft Auto 6: Rockstar announces it is working on the game
The studio said development of the next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series is “well under way.”
Don Broco: How they topped this week’s chart with last year’s album
It’s taken Don Broco until 2022 to release physical versions of their album – and the wait paid off.
Police review allegation of rape during production of BBC show
A woman alleges she was raped during the production of a new BBC TV cooking show.
German anger as Russia shuts international broadcaster Deutsche Welle
Germany and the EU condemn a decision to shut down Deutsche Welle’s bureau in Moscow.
Game of Thrones studio opens door to Westeros, in Northern Ireland
A major new attraction launches at one of the hit TV show’s filming locations in Northern Ireland.
Rita Ora signs record deal that lets her own her masters
The pop star signs with BMG to release new music, in a deal that gives her control of her recordings.
Bafta Film Awards 2022: Dune leads nominations with 11
The Power of the Dog, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, got eight nominations, while Belfast got six.
Lady A: Country stars settle lawsuit with namesake blues singer
The country band changed their name over links to slavery, then sued a singer using the same name.
After Life: Meet the owners of Netflix’s number one dog
Antilly, who plays Brandy in After Life, was chosen especially for the role by star Ricky Gervais.
Gabby Logan’s heart screening call for brother Daniel
The “catastrophic” impact of losing Daniel when he was 15 is behind the presenter’s appeal.
Encanto: Girl’s glasses-wearing Disney heroine wish comes true
Lowri wrote to Disney three years ago asking them to create a character with glasses.
Spotify boss says too early to know Joe Rogan row impact
Shares in the streaming platform fell by more than 10% in after-hours trading.
Ukraine crisis: The teenage rock band finding solace in music
While troops prepare for a possible Russian invasion on Ukraine’s front line, a teenage rock band in the nearby town of Avdiyivka is finding solace in music.
Jude Hill: Meet the 11-year old starring in Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast
The BBC’s Katie Razzell meets Jude Hill, who stars as nine-year-old Buddy in Branagh’s film, Belfast.
How Covid brought new roles for Singapore’s theatre actors
The production company that found a way to put itself back in the spotlight.
‘I have had more time, silence and solitude to write’
Why authors like Isabel Allende have moved the traditional book tour online.
Four charged in drug death of The Wire actor Michael K Williams
Officials say the suspects sold drugs to Michael K Williams one day before his overdose death.
