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Major Gianni Versace exhibition to open in London

The Italian designer was hugely influential in the fashion world until his murder in 1997. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pi4eH9w

Food authors say Australian influencer copied their recipes

Brooke Bellamy, who owns the popular Brooki Bakehouse, has rejected the allegations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BhtaM6n

William and Kate visit Mull to celebrate wedding anniversary

The couple will spend their anniversary at a self-catering cottage after a day of official engagements. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FsCoV9Y

Mescal and Stormzy set for National Theatre shows

Nicola Coughlan, Monica Barbaro and Aidan Turner will also appear in new plays at the London venue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MHBLdVZ

'Inspiring' Museum of the Year nominees all outside London

The winner of the Art Fund prize will be announced this summer at a ceremony in Liverpool. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZFrUwoV

Gerry Adams libel case against BBC set to begin

The former Sinn Féin president believes he was defamed in a BBC NI Spotlight programme that claimed he sanctioned the murder of Denis Donaldson. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YHvtVg6

'It got to me': Vine stops cycling videos after online abuse

The TV and radio presenter says that over time the negative comments have upset him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yb6xIns

'Much loved' music venue to reopen after a decade

53 Degrees hosted acts the Arctic Monkeys, The 1975 and Kasabian before closing in 2015. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6S51XHR

Violin used in 1997 Titanic film sells for £54k

The violin was used to play hymn Nearer My God To Thee as the ship sank in the Oscar-winning film. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qwMhiT1

My ginger Mr Darcy will break barriers, jokes Jack Lowden

The Slow Horses actor recently signed up for a Netflix adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iUM7j4e

Original Coronation Street star Philip Lowrie dies

The actor, who was seen as a national heartthrob thanks to his roguish role, dies ages 88. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wofT1jS

Celebrity Big Brother 2025 winner revealed

Viewers vote for their favourite in Friday's final out of the six stars left in the reality TV house. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TdIZBD7

BBC licence fee 'unenforceable', says culture secretary

Lisa Nandy tells the Telegraph "no options are off the table" when it comes to its review into the broadcaster's charter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yg7KzUB

Gregg Wallace defends himself against allegations

Wallace stepped away from presenting MasterChef last November in the wake of the claims against him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7bdYlBm

Laurence Fox denies sharing upskirting image of TV star

Fox is alleged to have posted an intimate photograph on X of the broadcaster without her consent in 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wNWo9ci

Tom Hardy Netflix thriller 'puts Wales on world map'

Although Havoc set in an unnamed US city, all of it was filmed in Wales. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g3S8Udb

River City stars protest against cancellation at Holyrood

BBC Scotland last month announced the decision to axe the soap, citing changes in audience behaviour away from long-running series. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N8QCEd1

Grande dame hangs up her ballet shoes aged 89

Some of Sheena Gough's students travelled hundreds of miles for her classes in Edinburgh. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EAjcgmV

Woman who tricked her way into men-only Magic Circle finally allowed in

Sophie Lloyd disguised herself as a man to join the Magic Circle in 1991, when female magicians were not allowed membership. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eqDofcL

'We'll do Paddington proud' - Tom Fletcher reveals details of musical

The McFly star says he is "so lucky and honoured" to have written the music and lyrics for the new show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/28cRUjS

Proms go dark: The Traitors and all-night concerts planned for 2025

The programme for the 2025 Proms season is unveiled, with a host of special guests... and Traitors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DuItqbV

Flintoff 'thought he had died' in Top Gear crash

Cricketer-turned-TV host Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff opens up about his car crash for the first time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/suqJAoy

BBC building in 'lockdown' after protesters break in

Police attended the scene as up to 20 protesters make their way into a BBC building in Belfast. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iFoXzWw

'High-five my waxwork', says Last of Us star

Bella Ramsey's Madame Tussauds wax figure will makes its debut later this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EQVJIR5

Welsh National Opera musicians accept jobs deal

It comes after WNO said it would consider making the orchestra part time and cut musicians' pay. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tiG8crQ

कैथल में गुहला बीडीपीओ ने पास की यूपीएससी परीक्षा:पाया 687वां रैंक, दूसरे प्रयास में मिली सफलता

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Island where Stormzy wrote album on sale for £25m

Osea Island, a secluded retreat reached by a causeway, is popular with stars seeking privacy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qcl1ZAK

The Vivienne hid ketamine struggle 'to protect family'

James Lee Williams' sister says the family only learned of the drag performer's drug problem after watching Drag Race UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A5ZPr3g

I felt BBC wanted me to leave Match of the Day, says Gary Lineker

The presenter is stepping down from the football show, but will still host World Cup and FA Cup coverage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GcTOVyI

Remembering loved ones through songs and stories

The Music to Die For project is encouraging people to remember loved ones through music. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C2kI0Ut

John Cena becomes most decorated WWE wrestler in history

The wrestler broke the record for most title wins by beating Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aERXPcr

The ex-city trader who sold Malala painting for £51k

Alexandra Johnson describes how she tackled boredom and channelled her grief in 2020. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xwgRc8o

Race Across the World is back, and Self Esteem's new album: What's coming up this week

The next series of The Mangione Trial also drops this week, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is released. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HgiStB8

Three chords and the truth: Where country's big moment might go next

Since Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter and Lana Del Rey have explored country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/daiTePW

मुंबई में मंदिर तोड़ने के खिलाफ जैन समुदाय का प्रदर्शन:कोर्ट में सुनवाई से पहले BMC की कार्रवाई; लोग बोले- हम कमजोर नहीं, मंदिर वहीं बनाएंगे

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Race Across the World winner on 'authentic travel' and how to do it

As series five begins, 2024 winner Alfie Watts shares his travel tips, experiences and bucket list. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MfdqbJT

Will WWE's big Netflix gamble pay off at WrestleMania?

Wrestling's main event is to stream live on Netflix for the first time - here's why it matters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dUVAWsq

Singer Self Esteem: There were moments I considered giving up

The singer describes the troubled gestation of her third album, as she launches it on the West End. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dsv6Ac0

How hard is it to do a fab job of playing a Beatle?

Portraying some of the most famous people on the planet has its challenges, experts say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hXlWfqd

Couchella: The best sets to stream on Coachella's second weekend

The festival returns for a second weekend in the Californian desert. Here's how to watch at home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qn2v0D4

Chilli vs the chiller: Lord Sugar hires new Apprentice

He bills the battle between Indian-flavoured pizzas and air conditioning as "chilli vs the chiller". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gp82Rmq

Flintoff 'didn't leave house for six months' after crash

The former England cricketer speaks about his recovery from the crash ahead of a new documentary. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7STFpqb

When do impressions stop being funny and start being mean?

Impressionists say exaggeration is part of the job, but some warn that jokes shouldn't punch down. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C8LrBTm

Watch: Michigan town forms human chain to move 9,100 books for shop

Community members in the small town of Chelsea passed the books one-by-one to the bookstore's new location a block away. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ImrYl6C

US actress Michelle Trachtenberg died from diabetes complications

The Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress was found "unresponsive" at her New York City apartment in February. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PLJvKdY

Gene Hackman's wife searched online for flu and Covid symptoms

Betsy Arakawa searched online for whether Covid can cause dizziness or nosebleeds, police files say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4poMAUC

Sugababes join Radio 1's Big Weekend line-up

The Anthems headliners will join the likes of Sam Fender, Tom Grennan and Mumford & Sons in Liverpool. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L30ipE7

Eastenders star playing her part in keeping the Fringe fresh

Michelle Collins is making her Edinburgh debut as the Fringe looks to the future with a new leader. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xAKdStn

Rodent nests found near house where Gene Hackman's wife died of hantavirus

The Oscar-winning actor's wife Betsy Arakawa died from a respiratory illness linked to infected rodents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3mdDysp

Who is Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, the US rapper accused of sex trafficking?

The rap mogul denies charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, and allegations from several women. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IWoMX7t

Lil Nas X in hospital with partial face paralysis

The Old Town Road rapper reassures fans saying he'll "look funny for a lil bit but that's it". from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZzwAnQF

25 of the best theatre shows to see in spring and summer 2025

New shows take inspiration from Banksy, football boss Marcelo Bielsa, and an eccentric aristocrat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/48EkAPJ

Big drop in plays staged by theatres over past decade

The number of plays and musicals staged by the UK's main subsidised theatres is down by almost a third. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uAeE8lz

Mario Vargas Llosa: Giant of Latin American literature, dies aged 89

The distinguished Peruvian author won the Nobel Prize and courted controversy most of his life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jhu28A7

'People think he's intimidating but he's guileless': Daryl Hannah on her Neil Young film

The actress shows a softer side to Neil Young, and discusses his fears of being barred from the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5UuNXPH

Upstairs Downstairs actress Jean Marsh dies age 90

The British star won an Emmy for her role in the Edwardian period TV drama she co-created in the 1970s. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LI1mWyx

The Last of Us is back, and it's The Apprentice final: What's coming up this week

Warfare is also coming out, while new game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is released. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ca0LjTZ

The Last of Us: Bella Ramsey talks season 2, autism, and growing up on screen

The actor speaks about growing up in the spotlight and embracing her autism diagnosis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jwAsEq1

Rourke leaves Big Brother after 'unacceptable behaviour'

The Hollywood actor was formally warned by the show earlier this week over "offensive" language he had used. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sKNIg5Z

Gladiators 2025: Winners crowned after grand final

The four finalists in this year's competition battled it out on the BBC One show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rRsATHi

Davina McCall reveals brain tumour 'not coming back'

TV presenter Davina McCall has revealed her benign brain tumour is "not coming back" following surgery. from BBC News https://ift.tt/upIFfJ0

The Stone Roses gig that inspired Pulp's new track

The Spike Island track refers to a gig by The Stone Roses held in Cheshire in 1990. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hM69Prl

How 'deaf rage' inspired groundbreaking sign language thriller

The four-part series tells the story of Daniel Brennan, a deaf man on a journey of revenge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s4bihqD

From Dubai to Lidl: How one woman's pregnancy craving launched a craze

The story behind the Can’t Get Knafeh of It chocolate bar, which combines the flavours of chocolate, pistachio and tahini with shredded pastry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4YzlRew

Never say never on Gavin & Stacey film - Larry Lamb

Actor Larry Lamb says playing Mick Shipman was the "most extraordinary experience" of his life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jAgCfxP

Ncuti Gatwa cast as playwright Christopher Marlowe

The Doctor Who star will appear in a new play which examines the rivalry between Marlowe and Shakespeare. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IGJz6O0

Will Poulter and Kit Connor on bonding with head-shaving and tattoos for Warfare

The cast of Alex Garland's film Warfare on how a tough bootcamp taught them to play a US army unit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T2OJlt5

Prada to buy rival fashion brand Versace for $1.36bn

The deal to unite the two Italian brands has an estimated value of $1.36bn (£1.06bn). from BBC News https://ift.tt/9S3rHXD

Bollywood duo to have statue in Leicester Square

The statue of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol marks 30 years of the longest-running film in Indian cinema. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eSTp0vl

Cranston and Jean-Baptiste to return to West End

A new production of Arthur Miller's play All My Sons will open in London's West End in November. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pWagxn7

What can we expect in Universal's theme UK park?

Paddington, Lord of the Rings and 007 – but not Harry Potter – expected at Bedfordshire theme park. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dn0g17P

MPs call for streaming levy to help UK TV industry

A CMS committee report warns of the need to safeguard "culturally distinct British productions". from BBC News https://ift.tt/I364wXF

आईपीएल के सट्‌टे में बुकी को 10% कमीशन:दुबई से डायरेक्शन; सट्‌टा खिलाने वाले को हर महीने 20 हजार, सागर के 15 खाते होल्ड

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New Universal theme park confirmed for UK

The company says the new site is expected to create 28,000 jobs and generate £50bn for the economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gqQNeGX

'Black Mirror could just run and run', says Charlie Brooker

The unsettling tech-driven anthology is back for a seventh series and there's no shortage of material. from BBC News https://ift.tt/znsiYBP

Astro Bot dominates Bafta Games Awards with five wins

Sony's 3D platformer scoops five trophies in total at the London ceremony, with Balatro winning best debut. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JOApGVU

'I'm in the best shape of my life,' says Olly Murs

The pop star tells the BBC about his preparation ahead of a bumper summer of gigs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AD2rG38

Madonna and Elton John bury hatchet after lip-sync feud

Madonna said the pair had reconciled after she went to "confront" Sir Elton following a performance of his new songs on Saturday Night Live. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9FgqGjd

Corrie legend, social star, and an Oscar winner: Celebrity Big Brother kicks off

The latest Celebrity Big Brother begins on ITV - with ex-MP Michael Fabricant and EastEnder Patsy Palmer among the contestants. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uoOq9p2

Jean Charles de Menezes: Mum hopes TV drama will 'show world the truth'

The mother of a man shot dead in a Tube station by police who mistook him for a terror suspect says she will continue the fight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R3dqNXf

Meghan's divisiveness may well work to her advantage

As the Duchess of Sussex builds her lifestyle empire, experts examine her popularity rating - and where she goes from here. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7XCGuxJ

Manville and Lithgow score top Olivier prizes

Fiddler On The Roof, The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button and Giant were among the other big winners. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xyzSZYT

Government wants film studio to proceed 'at pace'

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says the development could boost the North East economy for "decades". from BBC News https://ift.tt/fGvyxMF

Waking up with a Banksy on your wall: The differing fortunes of two homeowners

Two homeowners had very different experiences when the elusive artist chose their walls for his work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JYCh8sn

Rachel Chinouriri's success has been a slow burn. She prefers it that way

The singer has won thousands of new fans on the Sabrina Carpenter tour, seven years into her career. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1bjAfM0

Elton John 'can't watch sons play rugby' after eyesight loss

The 78-year-old star has been struggling with his eyesight after an infection last summer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/50R3ZBu

The teacher who helped to propel Richard Burton to fame

Philip Burton lent his young protégé his name and helped him on his way to international stardom. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ake4QIc

Nightly parties and mid-take burgers: Filming Top Gun with Val Kilmer and Tom Cruise

Co-stars recall the memorable moments of working with Val Kilmer on and off screen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iOMKhp5

Ed Sheeran weaves Persian music into new song, Azizam

The star incorporates Persian instruments on Azizam, the first single from his eighth studio album. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wavnzST

'Grateful and honoured': Tom Cruise pays tribute to Val Kilmer

At CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Cruise led the crowd in a moment of silence to honour Kilmer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o7W8F1H

'Nothing we can't do': Gladiators' first hijabi contender aims to inspire

Aneila Afsar says she wants to be a role model for other Muslim women who wear the hijab. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jzNPpXF

London 'inaccessible' to Gen Z, says film director

Sasha Nathwani's debut tells the story of an ambitious British Iranian teen and her friends in the city. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nL6VBgF

Tate receives 'transformational' gift from US donors

A painting by the US modern artist Joan Mitchell is "one of the most important" Tate has received. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jqPLcda

Amazon plans 'fresh' James Bond but will respect 007 legacy

Producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman were recently hired to oversee the hugely popular spy franchise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rlHJoDk

Court gives Drake access to Kendrick Lamar's recording contracts

The star requested access to the sensitive documents in his defamation lawsuit over Not Like Us. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tkQaiHJ

'We need to speak up': Authors protest against Meta training AI on their work

Authors say their books have been taken without permission and used to train Meta's AI systems. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9hTPWjS

Val Kilmer: A brilliant, underrated and 'difficult' film star

An often underrated actor, Val Kilmer had extraordinary range. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3651Obi

Pegg film on hold as producers run out of cash

Scenes were due to be filmed in Louth, Lincolnshire, but the project has been "forced into hiatus". from BBC News https://ift.tt/DtJLaEV

Buskers are 'psychological torture' says judge

Westminster Council has been told to stop the racket after they were taken to court by Global Radio. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kyMixIX

Indian superstar's latest film faces right-wing backlash

Mohanlal agrees to remove some scenes from L2 Empuraan after criticism from Hindu nationalist groups. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2V01feL

Ashley Cain visits dangerous cities for new series

The six-part series sees Mr Cain explore the issues faced by young men on the fringes of society. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2fKAzy0

Gary Glitter bankrupt after failing to pay victim damages

The convicted sex offender was ordered to pay a woman he abused when she was 12 more than £500,000. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qAwjrmf

Love song to a city that moved John Peel to tears

The Liverpool anthem Does This Train Stop On Merseyside? is 20 years old this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8AkhiXn