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A Minecraft Movie and Stranger Things star's new album: What's coming up this week

SIX The Musical Live! also hits cinemas, and we're finally going to find out about the Switch 2. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b8ASGLz

Comedian dropped from hosting White House correspondents' dinner

Ruffin has been attacked by the White House for being critical of the Trump administration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gVEocF7

Rosco McClelland wins Billy Connolly comedy award

The Glaswegian comic received a special video message from Sir Billy as he picked up his award. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m4fapqv

Richard Chamberlain, Shogun star, dies aged 90

Chamberlain earned the title "king of the mini-series" for his leading roles in Shogun and The Thorn Birds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ajYirwF

Usher opens 10-night London residency, with mixed results

The opening night of the star's tour mixes flashes of brilliance with moments that fail to connect. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WyFOm5H

Snow White, Rachel Zegler and a toxic debate that's not going away

The 23-year-old star of Disney's remake has become a battleground on social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JcToBuN

'I've not heard of incel before': Teenager dissects Adolescence with his worried parents

Fifteen-year-old teenager talks Andrew Tate and girl-boy friendships with his concerned parents following release of Netflix drama, Adolescence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xFNytdE

Amateur photographers hope to fix Wikipedia's 'terrible' pictures

The site is littered with awful photos, particularly of celebrities - but a volunteer project is trying to fix that. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CK1ot84

A rediscovered painting that just made Indian art history

The 14-foot-wide mural by MF Husain sold for an unprecedented $13.8m (£10.6m) in New York last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SKD7vug

Broadchurch creator uses Dorset for first novel

Chris Chibnall gave his first reading of his novel to an audience at Bridport Arts Centre on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6YxgFDR

Vance to purge museums of 'anti-American ideology'

Donald Trump signs an order for his vice-president to target the Smithsonian Institution's museums. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ad1xOzu

Gérard Depardieu denies allegations of sexual assault at combative trial

The two legal teams have clashed repeatedly in court as the French film star's lawyer has questioned the credibility of the two plaintiffs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t5xCSmA

Hairy Biker Dave's final ride sells for £16,000

The auction of the BSA Goldstar was for charity and it was bought by a friend of the late Dave Myers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fMRtOs6

Gigil: The new word in the dictionary for overwhelming cuteness

The Oxford English Dictionary has added new untranslatable words from South East Asia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cPV3hvN

Wigmore Hall quits 'crippling' funding system

The classical music venue says it will stop taking public money because of the "onerous" conditions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aD6ROjp

Hounded and not guilty: A Bollywood media trial blows up in smoke

She was called "a gold digger" and "a murderer" after the death of her actor boyfriend Sushant Singh Rajput. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SPZhbFB

Corden and Jones to reunite at Hay Festival

The duo will take to the stage to talk about Gavin & Stacey's origins and its hit final episode. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6154cJX

'A lot has happened in Brian's life in The Archers'

Charles Collingwood has played Brian Aldridge for half a century in the world's longest-running soap. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KzeIfn2

'We panicked when we realised viewers see everything' - Stacey and Joe on their new show

The TV couple are opening up their home and their lives in a new reality series for BBC One. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fstihId

Radio host Chris Stark diagnosed with testicular cancer

The Capital Breakfast host said he was 'effectively cured' after the disease was caught early. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I6NbABH

Netflix's Adolescence makes UK TV ratings history

The hit drama becomes the first streaming show to top the UK's overall weekly TV ratings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5rwM8CU

Watch: Conan O'Brien honoured at Trump-run Kennedy Center

The comedian received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at one of the more prominent events since US President Donald Trump took over the Kennedy Center. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9UELVJ8

John Cooper Clarke: 'A national treasure? I hate that'

He is about to become the first poet to headline a UK arena, but says he isn't ready for national treasure status. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z89fYaC

Reeves defends taking free Sabrina Carpenter tickets

Rachel Reeves tells the BBC she went to the concert with a family member and will declare the tickets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ioB3qtZ

Calvin Harris' pub helps his hometown's music scene

A small pub owned by the chart-topping DJ offers a "leg up" to bands plying their trade in Dumfries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YoNj54d

Netflix's answer to The Traitors, and a rival to The Sims: What’s coming up this week

Also this week, Mumford & Sons release their new album, and Holland drops on Amazon Prime. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T0AS5Gv

UK TV industry in crisis, says Wolf Hall director

Peter Kosminsky says they had to cut most of the outdoor scenes to make the historical drama. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ETA75iP

The Searchers to end 68-year stint at Glastonbury

Known as the "longest-running band in pop history", The Searchers' hits included Sweets For My Sweet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e4CahMS

Dear Daughter: I too feel ugly sometimes

Bollywood actor Kalki Koechlin advises her five-year-old on how to navigate the pressure to appear beautiful. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FdlOSv5

Adolescence writer calls for 'radical action' not role models

The writer behind the year's most talked-about TV show discusses the changes he hopes it will inspire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ThDj72s

Jamie Laing's Comic Relief challenge raises more than £2m

The BBC Radio 1 presenter ran 150 miles for Comic Relief, crossing the finish line in Salford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L3SGMqb

No beauty, no beast for French children: Book sparks censorship row

France controversially pulls an order for a new illustrated version of Beauty and the Beast. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kWDvrYL

Court rules against K-pop group NewJeans in record label dispute

The band, who renamed themselves NJZ, had begun organising their own appearances. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2MWIiv5

Peter Mullan's return to the stage is a one-off: 'I can't afford it'

The actor takes on the role of legendary Liverpool manager Bill Shankly - but insists it won't happen again. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BgIRQcD

What you need to know about Red Nose Day 2025

Shows getting the Red Nose Day treatment include Strictly Come Dancing, Gladiators and Beyond Paradise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C8xmQYj

British Museum most visited UK attraction in 2024

Other top 10 attractions last year included Windsor Great Park and the National Museum of Scotland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nvF2Iqk

Snow White film is both 'bad' and 'captivating' say critics

The reviews are in for Disney's live-action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GX5mCQO

Netflix hit Adolescence should be 'wake-up call' for parents

Guernsey's leading digital safety police officer says the show has highlighted a number of issues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lgLdsax

You're hired: Lord Sugar signs up to stay on The Apprentice into his 80s

The businessman and TV personality talks about his life, career, The Apprentice and Donald Trump. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wThEpVd

Hollywood director charged with defrauding $11m from Netflix

The sci-fi director allegedly used his studio budget to purchase a fleet of luxury cars and other personal items. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EeIV3C2

K-Pop summer: How the UK is (finally) embracing Korean pop

With five massive stadium shows this summer, K-Pop is establishing itself in the UK mainstream. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zQm3XPj

The inside story of Blenheim's gold toilet heist

The BBC hears how five raiders escaped with a £4.8m gold toilet, as told by Blenheim Palace staff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YXIaKhx

BBC Scotland to scrap flagship soap River City

The BBC said there had been a significant change in audience behaviour away from long-running shows. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FJig1AD

The Matrix film producer files for bankruptcy

Village Roadshow blames its troubles on a fall-out with Warner Bros and a failed move into independent film production. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tnWxZrc

Piper was Doctor Who reboot's secret weapon - Davies

Russell T Davies says he never thought the show would still be going 20 years on from its reboot. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DlrGy8q

'A library is more than a place with books, it is a lifeline'

Research by the BBC finds libraries are being lost at a rate of about 40 each year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tXmdPfr

Davina McCall 'feels amazing' returning to work after brain tumour

TV presenter Davina McCall says going back to work is "like the final piece of the jigsaw." from BBC News https://ift.tt/o0xV1RC

Jonathan Anderson steps down as creative director of Loewe

Jonathan Anderson thanks Loewe as he departs the Spanish luxury fashion house after 11 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7poLlFd

Cancelled Cambridge Folk Festival lost £320,000

The cancelled festival attracts thousands and has hosted the likes of Robert Plant and Van Morrison. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9r2CqSf

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd-Webber write new songs

The pair have written songs for a new comedy entitled Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X6SNiV5

Wales' slavery legacy explored in new play

The Women of Llanrumney is set on a sugar plantation in 18th Century Jamaica. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YaIVSUD

Sean 'Diddy' Combs pleads not guilty to updated indictment

The new allegations include that the rapper forced an employee into sex acts - something his lawyers deny. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HPFQ56a

Hackman's children not named in actor's $80m will

The legendary actor's three children may still have a claim to his fortune under state laws, legal experts say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hZMS4v2

Netflix's $320m sci-fi blockbuster is 'soulless', 'dumb' and a hit

The Electric State, starring Millie Bobby Brown, has had scathing reviews - but Netflix won't mind. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tc7KOa1

As if! Cult 90s film Clueless gets musical makeover

The 1995 teen film has been brought to the stage in London's West End, with music by KT Tunstall. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0Fsbtn1

Succession's Matthew Macfadyen in line to play spy Smiley

Macfadyen is set to become the latest actor to play John le Carré's spy George Smiley, reports say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hj87bL5

Mrs Hinch treated for blood clot weeks after giving birth

Sophie Hinchcliffe, the social media cleaning star, says she has been treated and hopes to be home on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IVC9qP5

Eight hour show to open Edinburgh International Festival

Other highlights include opera incorporating circus performers for a fusion of music and acrobatics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VzjCcQd

Jasper Carrott at 80 - still loving comedy

The Brummie comedian talks of his career, how he got his stage name and more to the BBC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C8epcyG

Theatres of the past take centre stage once more

A Belfast man makes miniature models of Belfast's old theatres to highlight it's rich dramatical history. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WQbZw52

I can't justify my teenage shoplifting, says Stacey Dooley

Stacey Dooley speaks about the rise in shoplifting in her new BBC documentary. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kVy8qAj

Bargain hunters celebrate 25 years on our screens

There are no big cash prizes, but it's often big drama as the antiques go under the hammer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FBy5DgG

The actor who inspired Homer Simpson's 'D'oh!'

Finlayson performed in more than 100 films but was best known for being the "third man" to Laurel and Hardy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BdtYLRz

Bradford hosts Extraordinary Portraits exhibition

It features artworks created on the TV show Extraordinary Portraits, hosted by Bill Bailey. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QVp5dI1

'I was lucky to be Sir Terry Pratchett's agent'

Colin Smythe reflects on the near five decades he worked with author Sir Terry Pratchett. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HtIfVjP

Palestinian comedian is 'proud and hurt' after making Netflix hit

Actor and comedian Mo Amer explains why he avoided mentioning the 7 October attack in the show's storyline. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mw2dEra

Los Angeles DA opposes move to resentence Menendez brothers

The new district attorney's stand could roll back an effort by his predecessor to ease the brothers' punishment for killing their parents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rQV1d79

'Living in a reel': How Alzheimer's left Gene Hackman alone in his final days

The actor may not have known his wife was dead inside the home he was living in because of the disease. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D6rhsMn

Dark arts in Hollywood - how the powerful publicity smear machine changed

The Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni feud has shone a light on a part of the entertainment industry that many of those within it would rather remain invisible. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iKpdVW9

Noel Clarke says life 'smashed' by allegations

He is suing the Guardian's publisher over allegations of sexually inappropriate behaviour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e4aHLmi

Athol Fugard: Death of a great South African playwright

Athol Fugard, who has died aged 92, wrote more than 30 plays in a career that spanned seven decades. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QcT1d8t

Dylan Mulvaney's tell-all book and Netflix thriller Adolescence: What's coming out this week?

This week also sees the third season of The Wheel of Time come out, and WWE 2K25 is finally being released. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FysUfqb

Dancing on Ice winner crowned after 'brilliant' performance

The performance of Dancing on Ice 2025's winner has been described as "brilliant" by former Olympic figure skater Jayne Torvill. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L2wzNBP

Next James Bond should be British, Pierce Brosnan says

The Irish actor says he hopes Amazon "handles the character with dignity and imagination and respect". from BBC News https://ift.tt/kJWmocK

India's rap rebel makes a comeback after battling addiction

Yo Yo Honey Singh, who transformed Indian hip-hop, has made a comeback after a long battle with drug abuse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DOETnBX

Not so demure any more: The rise of 'free the nipple' fashion

Stars like Charli XCX have made see-through outfits all the rage at big events, but not everyone's a fan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8YmtWwC

Sidemen match raises £4m for charities including Children in Need

A sold-out Wembley stadium was the venue for The Sidemen vs YouTube Allstars football match, which saw a side featuring Logan Paul and Mr Beast win on penalties. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0JdtYAj

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I'm lucky to be alive, says journalist tracked by Russian spies

Roman Dobrokhotov tells the BBC he thinks Vladimir Putin ordered the operation against him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fWZ3EOt

'We're a real risk': UK Eurovision stars promise not to shy away

Announced as the UK's entry, Remember Monday tell BBC Newsbeat they are feeling confident about their chances. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H7KJcGP

Actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa died of natural causes one week apart

The Oscar-winning actor, 95, died from coronary artery disease, with advanced Alzheimer's disease listed as a contributing factor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aI3Hh7E

'I'm Danny Dyer – I don't need a chat-up line'

In his new film the actor plays a man who has six weeks save his marriage - but what are his top tips for romantic bliss? from BBC News https://ift.tt/4RkAYqW

Lady Gaga: My biggest fear? Being alone

As she returns to pop with her seventh album, Mayhem, Lady Gaga reflects on the loneliness of fame. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KrhmLOW

The King reveals his playlist, from Marley to Kylie

King Charles III is launching a personal playlist of music from the Commonwealth that lifts his sprits. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zJmG9cV

Baywatch star Pamela Bach found dead at 62

She was found at her home in the Hollywood Hills after dying by suicide, said the Los Angeles medical examiner's office. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MEwN7lc

Police 'acted reasonably' in Pearson hate crime case

The Telegraph journalist claims she was "bullied and threatened" when police called at her home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3aVnMX7

Brit Awards prompt 825 complaints about music stars to Ofcom

More than 800 complaints were made to the media watchdog, mainly about Carpenter and Charli XCX. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dFZWLva

Olivia Rodrigo and The 1975 to headline Glastonbury

Charli XCX is also among several dozen artists who have been revealed on the festival's 2025 line-up. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OCVFNyJ

Real-life shipwreck story wins major book award

Author Sophie Elmhirst wrote about a British couple who spent four months on a life raft in the Pacific. from BBC News https://ift.tt/93IbV8c

Flypast and concert for VE Day 80th commemorations

There will be four days of events in May commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1AEMwqn

Cat Burns: 'I never had music for queer girls'

The Go singer says she's entering a "new era" where she's comfortable sharing her love for women. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1rR0XqF

Banksy take on Vettriano work sells for £4.3m

The painting sold to a private buyer at auction in London the day after it was confirmed Vettriano had died aged 73. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZwRDTtS

Jay-Z sues woman who dropped rape claim against him

His defamation action says she admitted being pressured into making false claims, in an "evil conspiracy". from BBC News https://ift.tt/eK2Plka

Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, dies aged 82

The "9-5" singer met Dean outside a laundromat on the first day she arrived in Nashville as an 18-year-old aspiring singer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X1uNH4K

Five things we've learned from Meghan's interview ahead of Netflix series

What can we expect from the new TV series from the Duchess of Sussex? from BBC News https://ift.tt/8oGywZx

'He was born navy blue': Real-life stories behind Toxic Town Netflix series

The drama tells the story of how families fought for justice over their children's birth defects. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vl7SpZI

Morgan Freeman leads Oscars tribute to 'dear friend' Gene Hackman

Freeman said Hollywood had lost "a giant", days after Hackman and his wife were found dead at their home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7TNM1sc

Saldaña and Culkin among early Oscar winners

The film industry's most prestigious annual honours are being handed out in Los Angeles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BomW3yK

The full list of Oscar winners and nominees

This year's best picture contenders include Conclave, Anora, Emilia Pérez, Wicked and The Brutalist. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5LfscrA

Stars begin arrving on Oscars red carpet - in pictures

See all the looks as celebrities arrive for Hollywood biggest night. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mkKNHPZ

Gene Hackman loved acting but 'hated everything that went with it'

Those who knew him discuss his brilliance, as well as his disdain for the trappings of Hollywood. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l5oaP6C

Full list of winners at Brit Awards 2025

Charli XCX, Ezra Collective and Fontaines DC were among the big winners on the night in London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nJhpMdZ

Red carpet in pictures: Teddy Swims and Sabrina Carpenter arrive at the Brits

The world's biggest artists were on the red carpet at London's O2 Arena ahead of the ceremony. from BBC News https://ift.tt/51N4M0F

'I didn't want to be in a bad stripper film': Sex workers eye Oscars success

The strippers, dancers and actresses of Anora give us their take on the film's realism - and its limits. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SGEDyK5

Brit Awards: Five things to look out for an tonight's ceremony

The 2025 Brit Awards are upon us - so who will win, and who'll give the biggest performances? from BBC News https://ift.tt/vdN92iT

Questions still remain for BBC after damaging Gaza documentary

Fallout from the film about Gaza's children is a reputationally damaging mess, says the BBC's media editor Katie Razzall. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6fE1vdH

Gold toilet was used by theft-accused, court hears

Three men are standing trial over the theft of the gold toilet which had been part of an exhibition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cA301fO