Vax declared Oxford English Dictionary’s word of the year
The Oxford English Dictionary said the word had made “the most striking impact”.
How film-school reject Khadar Ahmed is winning prizes and hearts
Finnish-Somali prize-winning director Khadar Ahmed credits Africa for his great storytelling.
Stars of music enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Carole King, Jay-Z and Foo Fighters and others were inducted at a star studded Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony.
Alec Baldwin makes first public comments on ‘one in a trillion’ shooting
In his first public comments, the actor says the cinematographer he accidentally shot was his friend.
The women reviving a vanishing legacy of Sufi music in Kashmir
This six-piece band has overcome a lot of opposition to be able to play Islamic devotional music.
Igor Kirillov: TV man known as the face of the USSR dies at 89
Soviet TV’s chief newsreader anchored major events in the country that collapsed in 1991.
The Rolling Stones: Robot dog ‘Spot’ shares Mick Jagger’s moves
A unique robotic version of Start Me Up celebrates 40 years since the release of The Rolling Stones’ Tattoo You album.
Sir Elton John hits number one with lockdown album
The pop legend beats Lana Del Rey and Coldplay to take the top spot with his Lockdown Sessions disc.
Zayn Malik files ‘no contest’ plea to harassment charges
The charges relate to an argument between the singer and Gigi Hadid’s mum, Yolanda Hadid.
Ed Sheeran offers a sneak peak of his Christmas song
Pop star Ed Sheeran previewed his Christmas duet with Sir Elton John live on Zoe Ball’s Breakfast show.
BBC unveils ‘significant’ 10-point impartiality plan
The plan follows criticism it received over how a 1995 interview with Princess Diana was obtained.
Zayn Malik denies assault of Gigi Hadid’s mum Yolanda Hadid
The singer has asked for privacy for his daughter, after reports he and Gigi Hadid have broken up.
Squid Game cryptocurrency rockets in first few days of trading
The popular Netflix show has now spawned a cryptocurrency – and it’s soaring.
COP26: Arnold Schwarzenegger angered by world leaders’ climate policies
The Terminator actor also says reducing meat intake does not have to mean sacrificing something.
Ed Sheeran review: How does his new album = add up?
The star’s fourth album is largely a love-letter to his new wife and their baby daughter, Lyra.
Colin Kaepernick: Netflix drama follows the birth of a protest figurehead
The series tries to show how a sport-mad teenager became a civil rights figurehead.
Shogun: ‘I told the prison guards I wasn’t coming back’
The Scottish rapper told the BBC how his approach to his career evolved after his track Vulcan went viral.
Wrexham FC’s Hollywood owners make first visit
Wrexham owners and Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney introduce themselves to the club’s fans on their first visit to the Racecourse Ground.
Open letter calls for BBC apology over trans article
The letter, which takes issue with a BBC News online story, is signed by more than 16,000 people.
Sale girls hip-hop team compete in world championships
The group, who are aged 11 and 12 and from Sale, are currently the reigning junior UK champions.
Max Stahl: Blue Peter host and film-maker who captured East Timor struggle dies
Max Stahl went from children’s TV host to award-winning film-maker and East Timor national hero.
MOBOs to return with first live show since 2017
Fans will be able to get tickets to attend the show, which takes place on 5 December 2021.
MOBOs to return with first live show since 2017
Fans will be able to get tickets to attend the show, which takes place on 5 December 2021.
Breakfast radio shows lost listeners during pandemic
Many DJs lose audiences as the ratings body unveils the first figures under a new measurement system.
Joy Division: Photographer Kevin Cummins on capturing the post-punk icons
Photographer Kevin Cummins on turning his Joy Division photos into a time capsule of the city.
Ruth Negga on her latest role – as a black woman passing as white
Based on the 1929 book by Nella Larsen, the film tells the story of childhood friends who meet in later life.
Benin Bronzes: ‘My great-grandfather sculpted the looted treasures’
Nigerians welcome the return of artefacts – including Cambridge University’s cockerel – looted in 1897.
Eric Clapton guitar given to Welsh friend goes to auction
Dave Edmunds was given the instrument by rock legend Eric Clapton in 1976.
Alec Baldwin shooting: Criminal charges may be filed, prosecutor says
A US prosecutor says “all options are on the table” over the shooting involving actor Alec Baldwin.
Buzz Lightyear: First trailer for Toy Story favourite’s origin story
Chris Evans voices the “real” Buzz Lightyear in the first trailer for the Toy Story origin story.
