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Oprah Winfrey to leave board of Weight Watchers

The celebrity recently revealed she used weight-loss drugs as a "maintenance tool." from BBC News https://ift.tt/fzcTvbk via IFTTT

Raye's path to the Brits: 'It's not been the simplest story'

The pop star arrives at the Brits with seven nominations, after one of the biggest comebacks in pop. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wRhZLCz via IFTTT

Curb Your Enthusiasm star Richard Lewis dies aged 76

He died peacefully in his home after suffering a heart attack, his publicist told US media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xXNW5iB via IFTTT

Journalists call for foreign media access to Gaza

More than 50 correspondents and presenters urge Israel and Egypt to allow them to enter Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O7vHFZY via IFTTT

Watch: Inside the famous Sistine Chapel after crowds leave

At night a team of experts monitors and looks after Michelangelo's frescos. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CITcXRP via IFTTT

Police seize 72 guns from French film star's home

Prosecutors say Alain Delon, known for his tough-guy persona on screen, does not have a gun permit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JRXOaHS via IFTTT

Two men convicted of Run-DMC star's murder in 2002

Karl Jordan Jr, 40, and Ronald Washington, 59, targeted the musician after being cut out of a drug deal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h0ikUyE via IFTTT

More music leaving TikTok over Universal row

At first artists signed to the label were removed, but now writers are being taken off the platform. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4qnOxiA via IFTTT

Ex-Australia PM accepts daughters' Taylor Swift challenge

Scott Morrison finishes his stint in politics by playing Taylor Swift bingo, naming albums in his speech. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vXyR3kN via IFTTT

Top Disney movies boss steps down in shakeup

Sean Bailey, the boss of the media giant's live-action film studio, stepped down after 15 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x64SmbO via IFTTT

Paparazzo accuses Taylor Swift's father of assault

The photographer did not need medical treatment and Australian police are investigating. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aGV1vuH via IFTTT

Chase & Status win Brit Award for best producer

The drum and bass duo pick up an early prize ahead of the main ceremony in London this weekend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b6a5tvj via IFTTT

Journalist Kate McCann describes 'brazen' spiking

The journalist and presenter says drink spiking is "so scarily common" as she shares her experience. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M4ciC0O via IFTTT

The Royal Mint unveils new George Michael coin

The new coin shows the Wham! singer in his signature Faith look. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0GYi5K3 via IFTTT

Kim Petras on sexual liberation and fighting TiKTok

The pop star talks about her sex-positive EP, and why artists need to take a stand over royalties. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SKPrWpq via IFTTT

SAG Awards: The winners and nominees

Oppenheimer, Barbie and American Fiction are among the films nominated at the event honouring actors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NcMIz39 via IFTTT

India's music star Shreya Ghoshal 'living in the moment'

One of India’s most popular singers says she feels a duty to pass on what she's learnt to the next gen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bfGdTOU via IFTTT

Steve Wright’s Mr Angry and Sid the Manager reunite

The men behind the characters recreate some of the Steve Wright Radio 1 show magic in his memory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HKDxSCy via IFTTT

The Creator's Gareth Edwards on shaking up Hollywood

The director behind Oscar-nominated sci-fi film The Creator says he adopted a "guerrilla" approach. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HniABCV via IFTTT

Grime star Wiley loses MBE over anti-Semitism

The rapper forfeits his award after making abusive comments towards Jewish critics and others. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XUrxuWo via IFTTT

Britain's biggest Bollywood star taking on Hollywood

Actress Alia Bhatt, adored by fans in India, is making her mark around the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/96ENGBL via IFTTT

V&A museum to recruit Taylor Swift super fan

The London institution seeks a Swiftie to advise it about handmade signs and friendship bracelets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Sen4UEm via IFTTT

Concern over missing Sydney TV presenter and partner

Blood-stained clothes belonging to the couple were found in a bin and police are worried for their safety. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mxve4FJ via IFTTT

US TV host Wendy Williams diagnosed with dementia

A care team for the US talk show host shared the update "to correct inaccurate and hurtful rumours". from BBC News https://ift.tt/8VfIAFr via IFTTT

'Recovering from food addiction is like walking a tiger'

Writer Bryony Gordon opens up on her OCD, food addiction and health inequality. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kqMadpO via IFTTT

Olivia Colman on why sweary letters were original trolling

The actor stars in a true story of a poison pen letter that pitted two neighbours against each other. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i6CJ05X via IFTTT

Met Police take no further action against Wootton

The New Zealand-born broadcaster says in a statement that he has been "completely cleared". from BBC News https://ift.tt/C4YQMnz via IFTTT

BBC Scotland to scrap news programme The Nine

The corporation plans for it to be replaced by a new 30-minute news programme on the BBC Scotland channel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ALgvIaC via IFTTT

Love Island All Stars final attracts 1m viewers

The All Stars format was a big switch up for ITV, but it doesn't seem to have revived the series. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VsGt5aQ via IFTTT

Watch: Robin Windsor's glittering Strictly moments

The dancer was on the show between 2010 and 2013, partnering with Patsy Kensit and Anita Dobson. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SK25vDj via IFTTT

Joe Lycett investigates sewage network in new show

The Birmingham-born comedian presents a new documentary looking at the UK's sewage infrastructure. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L94lC72 via IFTTT

Emotional Susanna Reid announces Robin Windsor's death

The presenter, who danced with Windsor in Strictly Come Dancing, pays tribute on Good Morning Britain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HVSpPWT via IFTTT

Strictly dancer Robin Windsor dies aged 44

He appeared on the BBC show between 2010 and 2013, partnering with Patsy Kensit and Anita Dobson. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SPKxehJ via IFTTT

Online campaign seeks Easter Island statue return

A campaign by social media users in Chile seeks the repatriation of Hoa Hakananai'a moai to the island. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fuJGcK2 via IFTTT

'Oppenhomies' Murphy and Downey Jr scoop Baftas

Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr and Christopher Nolan all win Bafta Film Awards for Oppenheimer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/guzaFh1 via IFTTT

How Kerrang TV shaped the alternative music scene

Channel 4, which owns the channel, says it will soon be "unprofitable" due to declining audiences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r2j1iWD via IFTTT

The Oscar-winning film that captured Navalny's life and possible death

The director of the 2022 Oscar-winning film speaks of his shock at the death of Alexei Navalny. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fsaqJHo via IFTTT

Did Bigfoot, Cricket or Piranha win Masked Singer?

The final identities have been revealed as the ITV reality singing show comes to an end. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rZY3veN via IFTTT

Moment surprise party is accidentally revealed on TV

BBC Weather's Kawser Quamer went into a bit too much detail in her forecast on North West Tonight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wXvxHER via IFTTT

Bafta Film Awards 2024: Who are the contenders?

Oppenheimer and Poor Things are the leading contenders for this year's British Academy Film Awards. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vzCZmqG via IFTTT

'We're brown artists mixing Bollywood with Beyoncé'

British south Asian artists have historically been overlooked but now they are becoming mainstream. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ELxTMgG via IFTTT

Will TikTok help take Saltburn from bathtubs to Baftas?

The film, a viral streaming hit, marks a new era for audiences, viewing habits - and awards season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OaqhK3e via IFTTT

Dune 2: Zendaya, Anya Taylor-Joy walk red carpet

Hollywood's young top stars have been attending the world premiere of Dune: Part Two in London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7JM2rUW via IFTTT

Get back! Paul McCartney reunited with stolen bass

The Beatle said he was "incredibly grateful" to be reunited with his bass guitar stolen in 1972. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lr4cWoE via IFTTT

Denise Welch: I've had to come to terms with my past

Actress Denise Welch discusses addiction, depression and why The 1975 fans treat her as "the Virgin Mary". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qn1mjEv via IFTTT

Jewish man told to leave gig says London is scary

Jewish audience members at comedian Paul Currie's show say they felt "unsafe" and "threatened". from BBC News https://ift.tt/r3mwNuA via IFTTT

Gems stolen from British Museum seen for first time

An exhibition will show 10 glass gems out of 350 items that have been recovered by the museum. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zQhHZMu via IFTTT

Brand denies claim of sexual assault on film set

In court papers, Russell Brand claims his accuser "is unable to distinguish acting from reality". from BBC News https://ift.tt/bBTScIN via IFTTT

'No-one was that good': Tributes pour in for Steve Wright

Former colleagues have been paying tribute to the legendary DJ, who has died aged 69. from BBC News https://ift.tt/auv2BDr via IFTTT

Theatre bans comedian after Jewish 'threat' row

The theatre says Mr Currie "aggressively demanded" Jewish members leave his Saturday night show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0R97i5D via IFTTT

'Wright had a brain like quicksilver' - Nicky Campbell

Nicky Campbell pays tribute to Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright, who has died aged 69. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ifacxE1 via IFTTT

Why it's expensive to make music festivals greener

Music festivals need a lot of electricity, but plugging into greener sources is not easy or cheap. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7tqP5YO via IFTTT

What does Taylor mania mean for the globe?

The BBC goes inside the world's most dedicated effort to chart Taylor Swift's power and influence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aVhBeRj via IFTTT

Kylie Minogue to receive Brits global icon award

The singer will be the fifth recipient of the award that is "reserved for truly exceptional artists". from BBC News https://ift.tt/oz86Z7T via IFTTT

Taylor Swift cheers on boyfriend Kelce in NFL clash

Many wondered if the singer, who is dating the Chiefs' Kelce, would make it back from Tokyo in time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r1pXizS via IFTTT

Usher shines at Super Bowl half-time show

The R&B star performed a hit-heavy half-time show with help from will.i.am and Alicia Keys. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bVcR4Z7 via IFTTT

Scherzinger leads winners at WhatsOnStage Awards

A monochrome and minimalist production of Sunset Boulevard shines at the theatre awards ceremony. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2duA1EH via IFTTT

UK journalist says Malaysia sentence is 'political revenge'

Clare Rewcastle Brown claims her defamation conviction is linked to her work on the 1MDB corruption scandal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j5F3LiB via IFTTT

Audiences have gone 'soft' - Ralph Fiennes

The impact of theatre should be that you're shocked, the actor says of trigger warnings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ANWM7gz via IFTTT

I'd be an eejit not to enjoy Oscars - Cillian Murphy

Star tells Desert Island Discs he has struggled with spotlight, but will aim to enjoy Academy Awards. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Da1P2lZ via IFTTT

Former child soldier appears at London gallery

One of Uganda's best sculptors, Peter Oloya, has used art to overcome his childhood abduction. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TZ4Mlkf via IFTTT

Hundreds of Sir Elton John's belongings up for auction

The listing, which includes the artist's iconic costumes, platform boots and luxury car, could bring over $10m. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kdloNvJ via IFTTT

Cash-strapped clubbers make their nights out count

As nightclub chains close their doors, experts believe revellers are becoming more choosy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XzHZSxu via IFTTT

Usher promises to roller-skate at the Super Bowl

R&B singer Usher will celebrate 30 years of hits, when he takes to the stage in Las Vegas this weekend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/26Rqd4f via IFTTT

Paul Gambaccini breaks up noisy mating urban foxes

The Radio 2 presenter says he would "not wish on anyone" the experience of interrupting breeding foxes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/seZazq0 via IFTTT

Disney boss bets on Fortnite and Taylor Swift

The announcement comes a day after the firm said it will launch a sports streaming service with Fox and Warner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MBFh3iO via IFTTT

Immersive screenings can weaken films - Scorsese

The director says he's "concerned" about what is lost when cinemas offer immersive or 3D screenings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8e4WI25 via IFTTT

Snoop Dogg sues Walmart over cereal sabotage claim

Snoop Dogg and Master P accuse the supermarket of trying to "choke" their cereal brand out of the market. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0lIR6y3 via IFTTT

Barbenheimer was wonderful for cinema, Murphy says

The star of Oppenheimer says the viral trend was not an "amazingly designed marketing strategy". from BBC News https://ift.tt/e6glzmN via IFTTT

Elon Musk funds Gina Carano lawsuit against Disney

The actress was fired in 2021 for comparing being a Republican to being a Jew during the Holocaust. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O7Y8SAh via IFTTT

Gary Lineker on avoiding 'toxic' social media

The presenter says changes to the design of X/Twitter means he now sees the "vitriolic side" more often. from BBC News https://ift.tt/knPCl3U via IFTTT

Love Islander Tasha wants you to hear deaf accents

The reality TV star says the reaction to a video without her cochlear implant has been "overwhelming". from BBC News https://ift.tt/GevbO5A via IFTTT

Country music legend Toby Keith dies aged 62

Toby Keith, one of country music's biggest stars, dies aged 62 - he had previously revealed he had stomach cancer from BBC News https://ift.tt/E6o4xbs via IFTTT

The Carry On star who helped The Great Escape

Peter Butterworth, who appeared in 16 Carry On films, was an officer for MI9 planning prison escapes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/54ghClJ via IFTTT

Taylor Swift announces new album at the Grammys

The pop star says her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, will be released in April. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4z9bUWS via IFTTT

Grammy Awards red carpet and ceremony in pictures

See the most eye-catching images and outfits as stars attend the music industry's biggest party. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5zT1XSf via IFTTT

Grammy Awards: The main winners as they happen

Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Miley Cyrus and SZA are among the nominees at the 2024 ceremony. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iydUDC5 via IFTTT

Kylie, Billie Eilish and Beatles win early Grammys

Kylie wins her second ever Grammy Award, for Padam Padam, while The Beatles win best music video. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EqrZcCM via IFTTT

Kate Garraway to return to TV after husband's funeral

She will return to Good Morning Britain next week following the death of her husband, Derek Draper. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OIDUuwi via IFTTT

Reggae icon Aston 'Family Man' Barrett dies aged 77

Aston Barrett, bassist for Bob Marley and the Wailers, was a key player in the growth of reggae. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yrp8mFS via IFTTT

Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish and SZA set to star at Grammy Awards

Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish and SZA are up for prizes, while Joni Mitchell will make her Grammys debut. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MYhmXEe via IFTTT

Angela Rippon 'stopped breathing' on Strictly tour

The presenter, 79, says she suffered a serious asthma attack but is now "dancing fit" again. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wBtYIXS via IFTTT

What ex-Doctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall did next

The producer discusses his time on the BBC sci-fi series and his raucous new theatre comedy about giving birth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o3n19SB via IFTTT

Italian minister resigns amid stolen painting probe

Vittorio Sgarbi is accused of stealing the 17th-Century painting and altering it to conceal its provenance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mnb492S via IFTTT

Rocky star Carl Weathers dies aged 76

Carl Weathers, former NFL player turned Hollywood actor who starred as Apollo Creed in the Rocky movies, dies aged 76 from BBC News https://ift.tt/gc1bX7I via IFTTT

Library named after first black BBC radio producer

The community named the library after the Jamaican trailblazer, Southwark Council says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jcktEgL via IFTTT

Hundreds of pieces exhibited in art societies' show

Hundreds of art pieces go on show in the exhibition at Coventry's Herbert Art Gallery and Museum. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DUwcOeC via IFTTT

Fawlty Towers stage show to launch in West End

Three episodes of the TV series have been combined to create the plot of the stage adaptation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iFjzSNO via IFTTT

Jamie Webster: The Liverpool hometown superstar fuelled by football and politics

Jamie Webster is playing a 40,000-capacity gig in Liverpool this summer and is aiming for number one. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/fCdb6y8 via IFTTT

Spotify's content filter fails to block explicit lyrics in dozens of hits

Fans are shown swear words and racial slurs in dozens of songs even when explicit content is blocked. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/VpGzJnL via IFTTT