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Beyoncé album is missing tracks on vinyl, fans say

Fans who pre-ordered physical copies of the star's latest album say they have been short-changed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3OacXB0 via IFTTT

Actor Chance Perdomo dies in motorcycle accident

The UK-US star was known for playing Ambrose Spellman in Netflix's Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vpdDEtL via IFTTT

'I drove 14 hours to see a Banksy for 10 minutes'

Loraine Holmes, from Leeds, will go anywhere to see the latest works by the elusive street artist. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6qvLnsg via IFTTT

Ewan McGregor 'turned into his grandad' in new role

The Scottish actor said the ageing process in A Gentleman in Moscow saw his relative emerge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IXWK83f via IFTTT

Dundee through the lens of a 20,000 photo collage

The Dundee Diorama is made of thousands of shots taken by Japanese photographer Sohei Nishino. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fQuDmgW via IFTTT

Olly Alexander rejects call to boycott Eurovision

More than 450 artists and groups urged the singer to pull out of the contest over the inclusion of Israel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5Ik6RT2 via IFTTT

Oscar-winner Louis Gossett Jr dies aged 87

He was the first black man to win a supporting actor Oscar for his role in An Officer and a Gentleman. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G4D6xaf via IFTTT

Beyoncé praised for 'impressive' country album

Critics and fans have welcomed the singer's new album Cowboy Carter, which was released on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VtMspyw via IFTTT

How I managed my autism in the Big Brother house

Bradley Riches reveals the coping mechanisms he used while taking part in the series. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tmUTC2Z via IFTTT

Harvard removes human skin binding from book

The book, from the mid-1880s, was reportedly bound with the skin from the body of a female patient. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1Zw9mOd via IFTTT

Gogglebox star, 40, dies after fall from height

Fellow television personalities are paying tribute to George Gilbey. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RCt7zNn via IFTTT

Bill Nighy on playing an England manager with a difference

Nighy's new film The Beautiful Game sees a group of men represent England at the Homeless World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fjud2pO via IFTTT

Two more abusers at J-pop predator's company

The two individuals involved in sex abuse at Johnny Kitagawa's agency are still alive, BBC is told. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BuRyph4 via IFTTT

More living than dead people on statues last year

It's the first time this century that this has happened, according to charity Art UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SXi8no3 via IFTTT

Taylor Swift's dad dodges assault charge in Australia

A paparazzo accused Scott Swift of attacking him in the hours after the megastar's final show in Sydney. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nL2uS0Z via IFTTT

Appeal for clues in 'Black Boy' portrait mystery

A museum is hoping to find vital clues about the identity of the child in the beguiling portrait. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rzS4Xa5 via IFTTT

Hathaway had miscarriage while playing pregnant woman

The star, who has since had two sons, said she "pretended everything was fine" during a play she was in. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ROXhMyo via IFTTT

Westwood and McCartney take over Blenheim Palace

Vivienne Westwood, Stella McCartney and Zandra Rhodes are transforming rooms at Blenheim Palace. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WcJxDHU via IFTTT

Law enforcement raids Sean 'Diddy' Combs's properties

The reason for the raids is unclear, but the hip-hop mogul has recently faced sexual misconduct allegations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nbVhcA1 via IFTTT

Kate Garraway: I have huge debts from husband's care

The GMB presenter says she had to pay £16,000 a month on care costs for her late husband Derek Draper. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LxSeqWy via IFTTT

How Ariana Grande and Saturn collided on her album

For a 42-second track on her number one album, Ariana hands the mic to retired astrologer Diana Garland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g61mCco via IFTTT

Jordan North: How safe is vaping for my health?

To get off cigarettes, presenter Jordan North began using vapes, but then worried how harmful they might be. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EF6ht8e via IFTTT

The Staves: 'The pressure to feel empowered is suffocating'

The band on why their fourth album is a "love song" to their former third member and sister Emily. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZF2oJhj via IFTTT

Bafta TV Awards: The list of nominations

Find out if your favourite programmes and actors have been nominated for Britain's top TV prizes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hbdw8l1 via IFTTT

Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan: Why I hate on-screen vanity

The actress says it was crucial to look "ugly and messy" in her new role in comedy series Big Mood. from BBC News https://ift.tt/krBFWxZ via IFTTT

Jordan North: How safe is vaping for my health?

To get off cigarettes, presenter Jordan North began using vapes, but then worried how harmful they might be. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w4Tld2V via IFTTT

Peaky Blinders movie to start filming in September

Creator Steven Knight tells reporters Cillian Murphy will reprise his role in the forthcoming film. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bS30w1u via IFTTT

Knives Out director pays tribute to acting 'legend'

M Emmet Walsh, who has died at the age of 88, was one of Hollywood's most admired character actors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LV64z7W via IFTTT

Dame Barbara Hepworth sculpture sold for £3.5m

The oval-shaped sculpture surpassed its price estimate at Christie's auction house in London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JcM7oli via IFTTT

Anthony Mackie: We need more fun on our TVs

The actor says he didn't overthink his latest role, and he doesn't think that viewers should either. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bGV3OjN via IFTTT

Snoop Dogg, Eminem and 50 Cent unite to honour Dr Dre

The award-winning hip-hop producer was presented with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/354uOlL via IFTTT

One Direction star champions City of Culture event

Zayn Malik says Bradford will "always" be his home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FBmkrK4 via IFTTT

NZ politician 'does not care' about Chumbawamba row

Deputy PM Winston Peters addresses the UK band's demand that he stop using their song Tubthumping. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ObXAjDo via IFTTT

The Staves: 'The pressure to feel empowered is suffocating'

The band on why their fourth album is a "love song" to their former third member and sister Emily. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N8mAd2L via IFTTT

Classic horror game reboot 'janky', say critics

Alone in the Dark, starring Jodie Comer and David Harbour, gets a mixed response from reviewers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T8GQIcz via IFTTT

Cara Delevingne's LA mansion gutted by fire

The model and actress was not at home at the time, but two other people were injured. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z09Mjr4 via IFTTT

Mel B on when she lost her girl power

The Spice Girl Mel B opens up about her experience with domestic abuse and why she chose to speak up. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kfUAl5F via IFTTT

Crowds flock to new Banksy tree mural in London

Crowds have gathered to see a new tree mural in north London after street artist Banksy claimed the piece. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uv1ZinV via IFTTT

Barbie, Oppenheimer & a wardrobe mishap? The Oscars in 60 seconds

Robert Downey Jr won his first Oscar, Emma Stone had a wardrobe malfunction and more best bits in 60 seconds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i3c6OXf via IFTTT

New London mural prompts Banksy speculation

Banksy documentary maker James Peak believes the work, near Finsbury Park, is by the elusive artist. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bf4zOyS via IFTTT

Viral Willy Wonka event to be turned into musical

The show's lead producer says he hopes the musical will have heart and people will not be in tears. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZLbozei via IFTTT

Cara Delevingne's LA home destroyed by fire

The British model and actress thought her two cats had died in the blaze - but from BBC News https://ift.tt/tievTCg via IFTTT

Idris Elba 'dreams big' with West African eco-city plan

The actor aims to regenerate an island off Sierra Leone and start the country’s first wind farm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZKyHYqn via IFTTT

Barbie, Oppenheimer & a wardrobe mishap? The Oscars in 60 seconds

Robert Downey Jr won his first Oscar, Emma Stone had a wardrobe malfunction and more best bits in 60 seconds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cE4I8MG via IFTTT

Meghan: 'Social media bullying is not catty, it's cruel'

The Duchess of Sussex has criticised the "toxicity" of social media, revealing she was targeted while pregnant. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U7VvTQm via IFTTT

Billie Piper opens up about Laurence Fox comments

The actress says she dislikes being told or asked about controversies about her former husband. from BBC News https://ift.tt/to4Svg1 via IFTTT

Meghan: 'Social media bullying is not catty, it's cruel'

The Duchess of Sussex has criticised the "toxicity" of social media, revealing she was targeted while pregnant. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CAlJgX7 via IFTTT

Urn with Lemmy's ashes to be displayed at festival

The urn containing the Motörhead frontman's ashes will go on display at Bloodstock festival. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sjfW3XR via IFTTT

Ed Sheeran’s manager says 'tout' case sets precedent

Lynda Chenery and Mark Woods bought and resold concert tickets worth £6.5m. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E0MZ8Fn via IFTTT

The uni drop-out who won an Oscar

Johnnie Burn left uni to be a runner. So is his win a big-up for technical prowess and soft skills? from BBC News https://ift.tt/yEJD763 via IFTTT

'Journalists are feeding the AI hype machine'

AI reporters and experts discuss how well or otherwise the media covers the topic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mv2TVIK via IFTTT

The story of I Will Always Love You, 50 years on

Dolly Parton's ballad endures after five decades - from Elvis Presley to Whitney Houston and beyond. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oM19T8P via IFTTT

Meghan: 'Social media bullying is not catty, it's cruel'

The Duchess of Sussex has criticised the "toxicity" of social media, revealing she was targeted while pregnant. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I5FTgPd via IFTTT

New museum recaptures Blackpool's showbiz heyday

Strictly Come Dancing costumes, a Sooty puppet and Stan Laurel's hat go on display at Showtown. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kVCznRf via IFTTT

Al Pacino explains awkward Oscars announcement

The night ended in a confusing manner, after Pacino failed to read out all the best picture nominees. from BBC News https://ift.tt/asU18iF via IFTTT

Poor Things producer calls for more Irish stories

Ed Guiney of Element Pictures calls for an all-Ireland strategy for the film and television industries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7j9B3dC via IFTTT

Whole of the Moon artist Karl Wallinger dies at 66

The Welsh-born songwriter, who collaborated with numerous artists over his career, died on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jcKHexD via IFTTT

All By Myself songwriter Eric Carmen dies aged 74

The singer-songwriter's hits also included Hungry Eyes, which featured in the Dirty Dancing movie. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zyeB3gd via IFTTT

Da'Vine Joy Randolph among early Oscar winners

The Holdovers star is named best supporting actress at the ceremony, which is taking place in LA. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Tf0eOS6 via IFTTT

Hollywood stars head to Oscars red carpet on biggest film night of year

Best picture favourite Oppenheimer has 13 nominations and could become one of the biggest winners of all time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yc9Fz68 via IFTTT

The Oscar nominations in full, and winners as they happen

The full list of who is up for Academy Awards, updating with who has won when the ceremony begins. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zAOfIZR via IFTTT

Injured Rutherford to miss Dancing On Ice final

The Olympic gold medallist was hurt while rehearsing hours before Sunday's final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ifz4csF via IFTTT

Del Amitri singer: I know Parkinson's will stop me

Musician Justin Currie says the prospect of having to give up performing is "quite grim". from BBC News https://ift.tt/jJwODsf via IFTTT

'Oh my god!' Donatella Versace rescued from lift

It took several people to hold the elevator doors open to allow the Italian fashion designer a tight escape. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IWeT7Zf via IFTTT

Stars gather for Oscars after huge year for cinema

As Hollywood's finest get ready for the big night, we bring you the lowdown on what to look out for. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tmU8ibT via IFTTT

FF7 actress's nervous wait for fan reactions

Briana White talks about waiting for the world to react to your role in a pivotal rewrite of gaming history. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Su6PVJK via IFTTT

Meghan: I was cyberbullied while pregnant

The Duchess of Sussex has criticised the "toxicity" of social media, revealing she was targeted while pregnant. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mTM5tv7 via IFTTT

Sheen in element as NHS founder say theatre critics

Critics praise Michael Sheen's performance but some say the script could have been better. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5Wyxape via IFTTT

Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch engaged for sixth time

The 92-year-old is expected to marry Russian molecular biologist Elena Zhukova, 67, this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rTqbRiX via IFTTT

Duo charged for sneaking fans into Taylor Swift show

Singapore authorities say the men distracted security to let the fans into the Eras Tour venue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sNnoGXZ via IFTTT

Israel back in Eurovision 2024 after lyric change

Israel has changed lyrics to its Eurovision song after it was thought to reference the 7 October attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/snbACYL via IFTTT

How a BBC interview helped create a Disney series

"Iwájú," a 6-episode animated series set in a futuristic Lagos has been released this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P04sfxu via IFTTT

Are theatregoers getting more badly behaved?

Front-of-house theatre staff are facing more abuse post-pandemic, union claims from BBC News https://ift.tt/QS853Bc via IFTTT

Charges dropped in Hotel California lyrics case

New evidence prompted concerns about the fairness of the trial against three men facing criminal charges. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fPqp1Vk via IFTTT

Beaming Olly Alexander unveils UK Eurovision song on Radio 2

The Years and Years singer speaks of his excitement as he unveils the UK's 2024 entry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rCAeVRt via IFTTT

Ban on FKA twigs Calvin Klein ad partially lifted

The ruling in January caused controversy, with the singer calling the ban "double standards". from BBC News https://ift.tt/zV5yGJ7 via IFTTT

Oscars goody bag serves stars a taste of Scotland

Chocolates from the west coast and gin from mountains in the east will be presented to nominees. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iIM7eyZ via IFTTT

Dave Myers on how he and Si King became friends

Dave Myers, one half of TV cooking duo The Hairy Bikers, has died at the age of 66, two years after revealing he had cancer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SLjBti0 via IFTTT

Firth's wet shirt from Pride and Prejudice on sale

The shirt, which Colin Firth wore as Mr Darcy, could fetch as much as £10,000 in a charity auction. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rVi3sd4 via IFTTT

A pioneering women's World Cup erased from history

The story of huge crowds at the 1971 event is told in a new documentary backed by the Williams sisters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D8b7YTp via IFTTT

Record find leads to record deal for 1980s band

The group's Anita Gabrielle Tedder says she never expected to have success in her 70s. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZYLsRhg via IFTTT

Engaged couple replace Greg James at Brit Awards

The Radio 1 DJ gave the tickets to them as an engagement gift and babysat their daughter instead. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ajEJHGp via IFTTT

Watch record-breaking Raye win award after award

The singer-songwriter makes history with six Brits in a year, including Artist and Song of the year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7RB20WI via IFTTT

The 'banned' Star Trek episode that promised a united Ireland

A scene discussing Ireland's "2024 unification" stopped the episode from being shown in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mt9FNQL via IFTTT

Who is winning what at the Brit Awards - the list so far

See all the winners from this year's Brit Awards, which are taking place in London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nhXLCux via IFTTT

Brits in pictures: Lots of black, some neon - and a giraffe

Stars wore their finest for the red carpet in London at the UK's biggest music night, the Brit Awards. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5TF3MtK via IFTTT

Black country singers: 'We're tolerated, not celebrated'

As Beyonce goes country, black female country singers tell the BBC of their experience in the industry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SCWarUO via IFTTT

Bad blood over Singapore Taylor Swift tour subsidies

Singapore paid taxpayer dollars to lock in Swift's shows - causing some bad blood in the region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O9b7Le2 via IFTTT

'Cousin of the Kelpies' unveiled on Glasgow canal

The 121m (397ft) mythical serpent named Bella lies along a regenerated area of north Glasgow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZDqV20s via IFTTT

Jools 'can't believe' he's finally hit number one

"I shall be celebrating tonight," says Jools Holland after topping the album chart with Rod Stewart. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yquz1Ao via IFTTT

Why some singles are more likely to cut things off after bad dates

People are more likely to end things early if they're not going well, according to experts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KuVOzCE via IFTTT

UK's oldest working cinema closing its doors

The much-loved venue is closing its doors for the foreseeable future, the BBC has learned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yUvm6H0 via IFTTT

TikTok singer Cat Janice dies of cancer, aged 31

The Dance You Outta My Head hit maker was diagnosed with a rare cancer, called sarcoma, in 2022. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NqS8emF via IFTTT