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Boy band star swaps stage for racecourse

JJ Hamblett is taking part in a charity horse race at Doncaster Racecourse on 11 September.

Natalie Imbruglia on her worst audition: 'I remember feeling icky'

The pop star talks about new music, stage fright, conspiracy theories and awkward auditions.

Why Munya Chawawa is 'jumping ship' from socials to Shakespeare

The comedian is making his stage acting debut and says he wants to move away from social content.

The next James Bond: The (00)7 questions fans want answered

Speculation has been building recently that an announcement about Daniel Craig's successor could be close.

Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger review – mammoth tour movie brings the joy and poignancy of reunion

The Gallagher brothers’ comeback concerts are given the full fan-worship treatment, but it’s impossible to begrudge the euphoria they have created“Hello … hello … It’s good to be back.” With these wor...

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The Grand Tour's new presenters: 'I hope we prove the critics wrong'

A new trio has taken the wheel of the motoring TV show from Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May.

Jay-Z 30 tour review – the sheer profusion of nailed-on classics is dizzying

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, LondonEven though Beyoncé rumours prove unfounded, there are plenty of guests, from Idris Elba to Lauryn Hill – but this show doesn’t need cameos to lift itJay-Z’s first sol...

A Brazilian documentary taught me the healing power of music

Favela Rising showed me how a grassroots movement can change the lives of young people. Its ethos is baked into the youth charity I work for – and where two of Ezra Collective met• ‘Like painting with...

Lauryn Hill, Wyclef and Giggs among surprise guests at Jay-Z's long-awaited UK show

The US rapper rolled back the years for more than two hours at the first of his two shows in London.

Recipe for success - the Chicken Shop Date moments that created a YouTube star

After more than 10 years, Amelia Dimoldenberg announced Chicken Shop Date was shutting up shop.

The rise of south-east Asia’s girl bands: ‘The talent and popularity were always here’

Girl bands from the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand are going global with their fusion of traditional and modern sounds“We all know that music is a universal language,” says Maloi Ricald...

John Bishop cancels shows after motorbike accident with Tim Peake

A live comedy gig is cancelled as well as Bishop taking part in Sir Chris Hoy's charity bike ride.

Gavin and Stacey star Rob Brydon's regret at turning down Dolly Parton interview

The comedian visited Dollywood in his BBC series Rob Brydon's Honky Tonk road trip.

'Not only did I survive, I thrived' - Meera Syal after assaults

The Wolverhampton-born comedian and actress shares her experiences in her new memoir.

How Oasis fans cracked the Celtic Park gigs code in chip shop video

Internet sleuths spotted sets of numbers in posters suggesting the map co-ordinates for Celtic's Parkhead stadium in Glasgow.

‘Men calling us woke need our show more than most’: punks P*** on finding strength in visceral confrontations of sexual violence

The Vancouver band earned a cult fandom for their uncompromising gigs. As they ready their brutal debut album, they discuss subverting audience expectations and the nightly toll of excavating trauma o...

Katseye review – petulant hyperpop bops from a girl group in crisis

O2 Arena, LondonFans scream ‘eat zucchini’ as if their lives depend on it as the six-piece’s remaining members strut their way through chest-rattling hits, ludicrous bangers and flaccid flopsIt takes...

Russell Howard 'devastated' after his baby son died shortly after birth

The comedian says his son Felix died earlier this year shortly after his wife Cerys had given birth.

Add to playlist: the churning darkness of Barcelona producer Nueen and the week’s best new tracks

Nacho Pezzati’s new album Swerved taps into the moody ambience of the UK north-west underground, ratcheting a tangible and thrilling sense of uneaseFrom Barcelona, SpainRecommend if you like Space Afr...

Man About the House star Richard O'Sullivan dies aged 82

His biggest roles included Robin Tripp in 70s TV sitcoms Man About the House and Robin's Nest.