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Cate Blanchett 'deeply concerned' by AI impact

The Australian actress says the threat of AI is "very real" as "you can totally replace anyone". from BBC News https://ift.tt/EHeL3SQ via IFTTT

'It's part of my DNA': Charli XCX and the fight to save club culture

Can Charli XCX's Brat tour give the UK's club scene the boost it desperately needs? from BBC News https://ift.tt/nPDi86U via IFTTT

Malian singer detained in Belgium in child custody row

The 50-year-old is being held after being extradited from Italy, according to reports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vJIey1w via IFTTT

Public access to BBC's HQ permanently restricted

The public will continue to be denied entry to formerly accessible parts of New Broadcasting House. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VhwBoJk via IFTTT

Kevin McKidd: It's nice to be in a Christmas show that's not Father Ted

The Grey's Anatomy star is back in a Scottish-based drama that he says his children can watch. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5rlaUhA via IFTTT

Gregg Wallace 'fascinated by my sex life and made lesbian jokes'

A number of workers across a range of shows have approached BBC News with claims about the TV presenter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F532L8x via IFTTT

Zoe Ball left with 'awful headaches' by jaw condition

The broadcaster recently announced her departure from BBC Radio 2's breakfast show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xcUbeSO via IFTTT

Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail for third time in sex-trafficking case

The rapper was denied bail after being accused of trying to contact witnesses from behind bars. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nqcbvfL via IFTTT

Michael Kiwanuka on the 'wake-up call' that changed his music

The musician says winning the Mercury Prize helped put an end to his "desperate" search for approval. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CdSZ2lg via IFTTT

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey in bid for Christmas No 1

The party leader has teamed up with the Bath Philharmonia's Young Carers' Choir to release a charity single. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tNowyAB via IFTTT

Tartan and hysteria: Musical tells story of Scotland's biggest boyband

Shang-a-lang - Hits of the Bay City Rollers get the Mamma Mia treatment in a new theatre show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qun2ZJj via IFTTT

Great British Bake Off winner revealed

The triumphant cook in the 2024 series of The Great British Bake Off is announced. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YCVwG9P via IFTTT

Charli XCX to headline Parklife 2025

The star will join a swathe of artists at the two-day music festival next summer in Manchester. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7BQijw6 via IFTTT

Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing delayed until January

Ever since two young men were jailed for killing their wealthy parents in 1989, the case has gripped the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EfiarHw via IFTTT

Kate invites Southport families to Christmas carols

It comes after the Prince and Princess of Wales met families of those killed in the attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D2ejy4H via IFTTT

Chappell Roan and Ezra Collective on BBC Sound of 2025 list

The list has a track record of picking music's next big things, from Adele to The Last Dinner Party. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fjhl4V2 via IFTTT

Why was Olivia Rodrigo in a Welsh seaside town?

Olivia Rodrigo has been spotted around Welsh seaside town Llandudno, but why was she there? from BBC News https://ift.tt/iZWRufG via IFTTT

'Love you bro' - Zayn Malik's tribute to Payne at gig

The singer began his tour in Leeds following his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne's death. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EBcSt9i via IFTTT

Singer absolutely terrified of Diddy, lawyer says

Sean Combs had a "vicious temper" and threatened Dawn Richard with violence, her lawyer claims. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0vaG27j via IFTTT

The Sex Pistol, ex-MP and the fight for live music

The legendary punk band founder tells how he and an MP found a common interest: keeping music live. from BBC News https://ift.tt/41ZHxrO via IFTTT

Gavin and Stacey gang in first official photo

The first official photo from the final Gavin and Stacey episode is released ahead of Christmas Day. from BBC News https://ift.tt/whrOCQY via IFTTT

Jussie Smollett: A hoax, jail time, and now cleared

The actor's conviction of lying about being the victim of a racist, homophobic attack is overturned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9ixFTS2 via IFTTT

Duct-taped banana artwork sells for $6.2m in NYC

The winning bidder says he will eat the banana in coming days as part of a "unique artistic experience". from BBC News https://ift.tt/LVh5MU1 via IFTTT

English National Opera reveals first Manchester plans

The announcement comes after the ENO was told it must move out of London or lose its public funding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QptNcRd via IFTTT

Logan Paul accused of misleading fans over crypto investments

New evidence suggests the YouTuber promoted investments without revealing his financial interest in them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ljtLqKx via IFTTT

James Bond theme tune guitarist Vic Flick dies

The musician best known for playing the guitar riff in the James Bond theme tune dies aged 87. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oziUbu4 via IFTTT

Wizard of Oz ruby slippers go on display in London

The slippers were worn by Judy Garland to click her heels together in the film's ending scenes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YQhku1f via IFTTT

Taron Egerton stars in Christmas action Netflix film

Welsh actor Taron Egerton stars in new Christmas action film Carry-On alongside Jason Bateman. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FDcKi7C via IFTTT

Je Ne Regrette Rien composer dies aged 95

Charles Dumont wrote the song in 1956 but did not dare offer it to French star Edith Piaf until 1960. from BBC News https://ift.tt/opw2rIT via IFTTT

Bucks Fizz and Christmas hit lyricist Sinfield dies

Pete Sinfield was in King Crimson, and wrote the hits Think Twice and I Believe In Father Christmas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xUvdkAy via IFTTT

London becomes Emerald City for Wicked premiere

Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Jeff Goldbum were among those to brave the rainy weather for the premiere. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EJ4brLA via IFTTT

Paul Mescal says Ronan was 'spot on' over viral clip

Saoirse Ronan's comments about women's safety last month trended on social media for days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3IvFd46 via IFTTT

Watch: Children in Need 2024... in 91 seconds

Some of the key moments from Children In Need 2024 which raised nearly £40m by the end of Friday night's live programme. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CZBvckf via IFTTT

Lineker: It is 'right time' to leave Match of the Day

The host says it "makes sense for someone else to take the helm" of the long-running football show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fzHvX1j via IFTTT

SZA was 'scared and freaked out' at Glastonbury

The singer was criticised after her set suffered technical problems and drew a small crowd. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RdZ8wIo via IFTTT

First Glastonbury tickets sell out in 30 minutes

Music fans still have a chance to purchase standard tickets which go on sale at 09:00 GMT on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BHgrhbG via IFTTT

Eva Longoria says her family no longer lives in 'dystopian' US

The Desperate Housewives star acknowledged most Americans were not as "privileged" to "get to escape". from BBC News https://ift.tt/LczOQBA via IFTTT

The Onion buys Alex Jones's Infowars at auction

Infowars was auctioned as part of a defamation ruling after Jones falsely called the Sandy Hook School shooting a hoax. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xoOLvN7 via IFTTT

Paddy McGuinness nears end of cycling challenge

The presenter has raised nearly £5.9m for Children in Need by cycling 300 miles on a Chopper bike. from BBC News https://ift.tt/erjK8gf via IFTTT

Why does Pharrell's biopic sidestep Blurred Lines?

Williams was fined $5m in a plagiarism lawsuit, but a film about his life doesn't touch on the issue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/okF5tLK via IFTTT

Band Aid recordings combined to mark 40th birthday

A remix will blend the voices from all the different versions released over the years into one whole. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nbKqBiu via IFTTT

Return of the Jedi rating changed over violence

The film is upgraded from a U to a PG rating by the BBFC because of "the intensity of its violence". from BBC News https://ift.tt/nSvJpfa via IFTTT

British author Samantha Harvey wins Booker with space story

The first book set in space to win, Orbital follows astronauts in the International Space Station. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rIDxkJ9 via IFTTT

‘I lost nine teeth filming Squid Game’: On set with show’s director

The South Korean hit drama returns for a second season in December. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ehLbsyA via IFTTT

Gary Lineker to leave BBC's Match of the Day

The broadcaster has hosted the corporation's flagship football show Match of the Day since 1999. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PwamOzi via IFTTT

Coleen Rooney, GK Barry and Danny Jones in I'm a Celeb 2024 line-up

The 2024's series of I'm a Celebrity include McFly's Danny Jones and social media influencer GK Barry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9qhkDCS via IFTTT

Stars hit MTV Awards red carpet in Manchester

The MTV Europe Music Awards take place in the UK for the first time in seven years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I3sX7xu via IFTTT

Mattel 'deeply regrets' porn site misprint on Wicked dolls

Recently-released dolls tied to the new Wicked movie inadvertently carry the address of an adult website. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3a9tnBY via IFTTT

'A disabled South Park character from 24 years ago is getting me harassed today'

I have felt the shadow of Timmy since childhood - but never imagined the name would be hurled at me by strangers in my 30s. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ptBErCy via IFTTT

Fans spot porn website on Wicked dolls packaging

Mattel recently released the singing dolls ahead of the release of the Wicked movie starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3a9tnBY via IFTTT

Beyoncé passes Jay-Z in all-time Grammy nominations

The pop star was previously tied with her husband for the most nominations ever on 88 each. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HEIQeWX via IFTTT

Three charged in connection with Liam Payne's death

One Direction star Payne, 31, died after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R2WoMpd via IFTTT

Amy Dowden hopes to dance again by end of month

Amy Dowden had to pull out of Strictly Come Dancing following an injury. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l74MWhE via IFTTT

Meet the AI robot whose artwork sold for over $1m

A portrait of mathematician Alan Turing is thought to be the first artwork by a humanoid robot to be sold at auction. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nChSOMo via IFTTT

Indian officials misplace Rushdie book ban order

India’s ban on the import of Rushdie’s The Satanic Verses is under scrutiny - here's why. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8nCE01M via IFTTT

AI artwork of Alan Turing sells for $1m

Sotherby's says the Ai-Da Robot work "marks a moment in the history of modern and contemporary art". from BBC News https://ift.tt/0haHy6Q via IFTTT

Sarah Harding takes lead on new Girls Aloud single

The group will re-release I'll Stand By You with newly rediscovered vocals by their late bandmate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kvUnQf3 via IFTTT

Hard to get backing for diverse films, director says

Gurinder Chadha said investors are cautious despite the success of her film Bend It Like Beckham. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DuQO2mF via IFTTT

'He changed my life': Stars remember Quincy Jones

Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and Barack Obama lead the tributes to the music legend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kJ4S2Qs via IFTTT

Barry Keoghan: My background is not a pity story

The Saltburn star wants his foster-care childhood to inspire children with a similar upbringing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8e9VSqP via IFTTT

Netflix Europe offices raided in tax fraud probe

The raid is part of an investigation in France and the Netherlands that began in November 2022. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SQTePkI via IFTTT

Actor launching playwright contest to fund theatre

A community theatre in Norfolk says it has a financial shortfall following last week's Budget. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WdaVezP via IFTTT

Strictly stars celebrate 'glitterball' Windsor

Robin Windsor, one of the BBC show's professionals, died in February and a show is held in his honour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CjEVe1u via IFTTT

Scissor Sisters spill the beans on their comeback

The colourful pop band are reuniting to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album. from BBC News https://ift.tt/skhCDVw via IFTTT

Brat crowned Collins Dictionary 2024 word of the year

It describes a person who is "characterised by a confident, independent and hedonistic attitude". from BBC News https://ift.tt/269eoXq via IFTTT

Squid Game's Player 456 returns in season 2 trailer

The new season follows Gi-hun as he tries to expose the games' secrets, three years after his narrow escape. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1KQvtYB via IFTTT

Taylor Swift cake damaged and cannot shake it off

The singer's edible double suffers structural damage and has to be withdrawn from show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DUjxMvY via IFTTT

Nighy stole Shakespeare book for drama audition

The star said he started as an actor to impress a girl and took the books to prepare for an audition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fqx4apL via IFTTT

Vardy launches appeal bid against latest Rooney ruling

Last month a judge ruled in favour of Mrs Rooney in a dispute about the legal costs Mrs Vardy must pay. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Tjc7eQ9 via IFTTT

Morrissey donates £50k to help save lads club

The Smiths star donates £50k to the Salford Lads Club, which features on the band's album sleeve. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bu1Jzm6 via IFTTT

Squid Game champion returns in season 2 trailer

The new season follows Gi-hun as he tries to expose the games' secrets, three years after his narrow escape. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YzqMOSv via IFTTT

Ronan says reaction to women's safety comment is 'wild'

Actress Saoirse Ronan responded to comments by Paul Mescal and Eddie Redmayne on The Graham Norton Show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gyXQ467 via IFTTT

Morrissey donates £50k to help save lads club

The Smiths star donates £50k to the Salford Lads Club, which features on the band's album sleeve. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bu1Jzm6 via IFTTT