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BTS comeback concert on Netflix draws 18.4m global viewers

The livestreamed show saw the band perform together for the first time since October 2022.

Is Manchester reclaiming its prominence as the UK's musical hotspot?

Following on from the Brits, the city once dubbed Madchester hosts the Mobos and 6 Music Festival.

'Most difficult decision ever': Receipts Podcast hosts step down after 10 years

Audrey Indome and Tolly Shoneye have recorded almost 300 episodes of the hit podcast together since 2016.

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‘No one’s tried this before’: a new live music roster aims to ensure opportunities for disabled musicians

UnMute has been founded to overhaul ableist booking practices, representing artists with specialist access requirements often deemed too costly by venues Musician Andrew Lansley hid his autism diagnos...

Jury orders Cosby to pay nearly $60m to ex-waitress after finding he abused her in 1972

Donna Motsinger alleged Cosby gave her wine and a pill that left her incapacitated after picking her up in a limousine in 1972.

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The Trials of Pa Salieu review – what hope is there for life after prison?

Sure, this might well be a PR exercise for the rapper after being jailed in 2022 for his part in a mass brawl. But it’s also a vital indictment of the appalling probation systemIn December 2022 – just...

German outcry over deep fake porn targeting actress prompts bid to change law

Collien Fernandes has accused her ex-husband of spreading sexualised images of her online.

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Live-action movie version of children’s TV series Mr Benn in the works

I Swear’s Kirk Jones set to direct film based on the 1970s cult animation about a ‘very ordinary man’ who accessed different worlds via a magical fancy dress shopA live-action film based on the cult B...

'Truly magical woman': Tributes to Married at First Sight's Mel Schilling

The TV dating coach is remembered as "a radiant, shining light" following her death at the age of 54.

Bridgerton puts female romance at heart of season five

Francesca and Michaela will be the first same-sex couple to be in the show's central relationship.

Fortnite-maker Epic Games lays off 1,000 more staff

It is the second time in recent years the company has announced lays offs due to struggles with its blockbuster online game.

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Jay-Z on refusing to settle sexual assault lawsuit: ‘I can’t do it, I would die’

The rapper discussed his 2024 sexual assault lawsuit and the Kendrick-Drake beef in a new GQ cover storySign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxJay-Z has spoken ou...

Bafta TV Award nominations revealed as Adolescence leads field

Adolescence has the most nominations overall with 11, followed by A Thousand Blows with seven.

Bafta Television Awards 2026: The nominations in full

Find out which shows and stars have been rewarded with nominations for this year's Bafta TV Awards.

Mark Lamarr gets driving ban despite hardship plea

The comedian, 57, is banned from driving after being caught speeding in Twickenham.

Dame Shirley Bassey reveals she can no longer reply to fan mail

The singer, 89, said she was 'truly humbled' by the letters she had received during her 70-year career.

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Sheffield Crucible theatre to get £45m revamp and keep snooker championships

The World Snooker Championship will remain at the Crucible in Sheffield until 2045, with the venue set to be refurbished to add up to 500 additional seats.

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‘It won’t be pretty!’ French and Saunders to play the Ugly Sisters in Palladium panto

Comedy duo will take the stage together in the West End for the first time in 17 years in Cinderella alongside Julian ClaryDawn French and Jennifer Saunders are to return to the stage together for the...

Hannah Montana fans celebrate 20 years of 'once in a generation' show

Miley Cyrus stars in a one-off special celebrating the TV show that made her a global star.

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Teenage kicks: Camden’s Museum of Youth Culture – in pictures

Newly opened museum in north London has archive of more than 100,000 items telling story of British youth subculturesPunk masks, Walkmans and Choppers: Museum of Youth Culture to open in London Contin...