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A Minecraft Movie and Stranger Things star's new album: What's coming up this week

SIX The Musical Live! also hits cinemas, and we're finally going to find out about the Switch 2. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XPlLayZ via IFTTT

Damaged mummified bodies prevent Dublin crypt from opening

A historic crypt is unable to open after an arson attack damaged the remains of mummified bodies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2bMBdHq via IFTTT

Comedian dropped from hosting White House correspondents' dinner

Ruffin has been attacked by the White House for being critical of the Trump administration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RiyojKu via IFTTT

Rosco McClelland wins Billy Connolly comedy award

The Glaswegian comic received a special video message from Sir Billy as he picked up his award. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LmZC4DA via IFTTT

Richard Chamberlain: Heartthrob king of the TV mini-series

Dashing American actor who was unrivalled in his ability to hold a television audience. from BBC News https://ift.tt/unXPAfH via IFTTT

Usher opens 10-night London residency, with mixed results

The opening night of the star's tour mixes flashes of brilliance with moments that fail to connect. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tqznRaY via IFTTT

'I've not heard of incel before': Teenager dissects Adolescence with his worried parents

Fifteen-year-old teenager talks Andrew Tate and girl-boy friendships with his concerned parents following release of Netflix drama, Adolescence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EuA26dK via IFTTT

Amateur photographers hope to fix Wikipedia's 'terrible' pictures

The site is littered with awful photos, particularly of celebrities - but a volunteer project is trying to fix that. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pESi9j4 via IFTTT

A rediscovered painting that just made Indian art history

The 14-foot-wide mural by MF Husain sold for an unprecedented $13.8m (£10.6m) in New York last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GIODfpZ via IFTTT

Broadchurch creator uses Dorset for first novel

Chris Chibnall gave his first reading of his novel to an audience at Bridport Arts Centre on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HEIRLeb via IFTTT

Vance to purge museums of 'anti-American ideology'

Donald Trump signs an order for his vice-president to target the Smithsonian Institution's museums. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GZn1Y9T via IFTTT

Hairy Biker Dave's final ride sells for £16,000

The auction of the BSA Goldstar was for charity and it was bought by a friend of the late Dave Myers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ruMzQNX via IFTTT

Gigil: The new word in the dictionary for overwhelming cuteness

The Oxford English Dictionary has added new untranslatable words from South East Asia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y7ap4OD via IFTTT

Wigmore Hall quits 'crippling' funding system

The classical music venue says it will stop taking public money because of the "onerous" conditions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RM7txTP via IFTTT

Hounded and not guilty: A Bollywood media trial blows up in smoke

She was called "a gold digger" and "a murderer" after the death of her actor boyfriend Sushant Singh Rajput. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZN1MmlH via IFTTT

'A lot has happened in Brian's life in The Archers'

Charles Collingwood has played Brian Aldridge for half a century in the world's longest-running soap. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1iXYo4l via IFTTT

'We panicked when we realised viewers see everything' - Stacey and Joe on their new show

The TV couple are opening up their home and their lives in a new reality series for BBC One. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vGfjygl via IFTTT

How Robbie Williams became a 'therapist' to indie band Lottery Winners

Robbie asked the group to join his stadium tour, after he discovered their music on BBC Radio 2. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fGEyv93 via IFTTT

Radio host Chris Stark diagnosed with testicular cancer

The Capital Breakfast host said he was 'effectively cured' after the disease was caught early. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MxPYzGh via IFTTT

Watch: Conan O'Brien honoured at Trump-run Kennedy Center

The comedian received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at one of the more prominent events since US President Donald Trump took over the Kennedy Center. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YnlAvTr via IFTTT

John Cooper Clarke: 'A national treasure? I hate that'

He is about to become the first poet to headline a UK arena, but says he isn't ready for national treasure status. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RESZidh via IFTTT

Reeves defends taking free Sabrina Carpenter tickets

Rachel Reeves tells the BBC she went to the concert with a family member and will declare the tickets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p2mzg7h via IFTTT

Calvin Harris' pub helps his hometown's music scene

A small pub owned by the chart-topping DJ offers a "leg up" to bands plying their trade in Dumfries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GnjaCwv via IFTTT

Netflix's answer to The Traitors, and a rival to The Sims: What’s coming up this week

Also this week, Mumford & Sons release their new album, and Holland drops on Amazon Prime. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qL6FEDp via IFTTT

End of hedonism? Why Britain turned its back on clubbing

In the last five years, around 400 clubs have closed in Britain – could the lasting impact of the pandemic play a part? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dj7G5vY via IFTTT

UK TV industry in crisis, says Wolf Hall director

Peter Kosminsky says they had to cut most of the outdoor scenes to make the historical drama. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Iau2J8V via IFTTT

The Searchers to end touring after 68 years

Known as the "longest-running band in pop history", The Searchers' hits included Sweets For My Sweet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dA0I8PW via IFTTT

Dear Daughter: I too feel ugly sometimes

Bollywood actor Kalki Koechlin advises her five-year-old on how to navigate the pressure to appear beautiful. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y2pDYT0 via IFTTT

Adolescence writer calls for 'radical action' not role models

The writer behind the year's most talked-about TV show discusses the changes he hopes it will inspire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/al5Epr9 via IFTTT

Jamie Laing's Comic Relief challenge raises more than £2m

The BBC Radio 1 presenter ran 150 miles for Comic Relief, crossing the finish line in Salford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cG7dheo via IFTTT

No beauty, no beast for French children: Book sparks censorship row

France controversially pulls an order for a new illustrated version of Beauty and the Beast. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QHsgkw4 via IFTTT

Peter Mullan's return to the stage is a one-off: 'I can't afford it'

The actor takes on the role of legendary Liverpool manager Bill Shankly - but insists it won't happen again. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oXDwRqn via IFTTT

What you need to know about Red Nose Day 2025

Shows getting the Red Nose Day treatment include Strictly Come Dancing, Gladiators and Beyond Paradise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0QCfSOr via IFTTT

British Museum most visited UK attraction in 2024

Other top 10 attractions last year included Windsor Great Park and the National Museum of Scotland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M0izbox via IFTTT

Snow White film is both 'bad' and 'captivating' say critics

The reviews are in for Disney's live-action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xVsQUXO via IFTTT

Netflix hit Adolescence should be 'wake-up call' for parents

Guernsey's leading digital safety police officer says the show has highlighted a number of issues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/42RiY8D via IFTTT

You're hired: Lord Sugar signs up to stay on The Apprentice into his 80s

The businessman and TV personality talks about his life, career, The Apprentice and Donald Trump. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A3Uq7HX via IFTTT

Hollywood director charged with defrauding $11m from Netflix

The sci-fi director allegedly used his studio budget to purchase a fleet of luxury cars and other personal items. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oq2bQiL via IFTTT

K-Pop summer: How the UK is (finally) embracing Korean pop

With five massive stadium shows this summer, K-Pop is establishing itself in the UK mainstream. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2qnIAt3 via IFTTT

The inside story of Blenheim's gold toilet heist

The BBC hears how five raiders escaped with a £4.8m gold toilet, as told by Blenheim Palace staff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QDxBg5o via IFTTT

BBC Scotland to scrap flagship soap River City

The BBC said there had been a significant change in audience behaviour away from long-running shows. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NKdWQbv via IFTTT

The Matrix film producer files for bankruptcy

Village Roadshow blames its troubles on a fall-out with Warner Bros and a failed move into independent film production. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qoZEIQl via IFTTT

Piper was Doctor Who reboot's secret weapon - Davies

Russell T Davies says he never thought the show would still be going 20 years on from its reboot. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0HFAzrG via IFTTT

'A library is more than a place with books, it is a lifeline'

Research by the BBC finds libraries are being lost at a rate of about 40 each year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sF6gWML via IFTTT

Davina McCall 'feels amazing' returning to work after brain tumour

TV presenter Davina McCall says going back to work is "like the final piece of the jigsaw." from BBC News https://ift.tt/Tp903Zr via IFTTT

Jonathan Anderson steps down as creative director of Loewe

Jonathan Anderson thanks Loewe as he departs the Spanish luxury fashion house after 11 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jl6obOe via IFTTT

Wales' slavery legacy explored in new play

The Women of Llanrumney is set on a sugar plantation in 18th Century Jamaica. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3PfTXcl via IFTTT

Sean 'Diddy' Combs pleads not guilty to updated indictment

The new allegations include that the rapper forced an employee into sex acts - something his lawyers deny. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N7JpAnH via IFTTT

Hackman's children not named in actor's $80m will

The legendary actor's three children may still have a claim to his fortune under state laws, legal experts say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c697pMx via IFTTT

Netflix's $320m sci-fi blockbuster is 'soulless', 'dumb' and a hit

The Electric State, starring Millie Bobby Brown, has had scathing reviews - but Netflix won't mind. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZpBj2XM via IFTTT

As if! Cult 90s film Clueless gets musical makeover

The 1995 teen film has been brought to the stage in London's West End, with music by KT Tunstall. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RrvN5oD via IFTTT

Mrs Hinch treated for blood clot weeks after giving birth

Sophie Hinchcliffe, the social media cleaning star, says she has been treated and hopes to be home on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6r1gqwU via IFTTT

Eight hour show to open Edinburgh International Festival

Other highlights include opera incorporating circus performers for a fusion of music and acrobatics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G8PHe1C via IFTTT

Jasper Carrott at 80 - still loving comedy

The Brummie comedian talks of his career, how he got his stage name and more to the BBC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p8t1SGh via IFTTT

Theatres of the past take centre stage once more

A Belfast man makes miniature models of Belfast's old theatres to highlight it's rich dramatical history from BBC News https://ift.tt/3JHzTfA via IFTTT

Bargain hunters celebrate 25 years on our screens

There are no big cash prizes, but it's often big drama as the antiques go under the hammer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6k5SuFq via IFTTT

The actor who inspired Homer Simpson's 'D'oh!'

Finlayson performed in more than 100 films but was best known for being the "third man" to Laurel and Hardy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yZdJrsx via IFTTT

'I was lucky to be Sir Terry Pratchett's agent'

Colin Smythe reflects on the near five decades he worked with author Sir Terry Pratchett. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FZsOPwp via IFTTT

Palestinian comedian is 'proud and hurt' after making Netflix hit

Actor and comedian Mo Amer explains why he avoided mentioning the 7 October attack in the show's storyline. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MsvuIw9 via IFTTT

A dating app for video games tackles one of the industry's big issues

Ludocene is taking a cue from Tinder in an attempt to address a big problem for smaller developers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h26A7Dy via IFTTT

Los Angeles DA opposes move to resentence Menendez brothers

The new district attorney's stand could roll back an effort by his predecessor to ease the brothers' punishment for killing their parents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0cVXz3O via IFTTT

'Living in a reel': How Alzheimer's left Gene Hackman alone in his final days

The actor may not have known his wife was dead inside the home he was living in because of the disease. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4CFQlgK via IFTTT

Dark arts in Hollywood - how the powerful publicity smear machine changed

The Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni feud has shone a light on a part of the entertainment industry that many of those within it would rather remain invisible. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lD5vGqb via IFTTT

Athol Fugard: Death of a great South African playwright

Athol Fugard, who has died aged 92, wrote more than 30 plays in a career that spanned seven decades. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0cG6Qyl via IFTTT

Dylan Mulvaney's tell-all book and Netflix thriller Adolescence: What's coming out this week?

This week also sees the third season of The Wheel of Time come out, and WWE 2K25 is finally being released. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wY3ZdH0 via IFTTT

Dancing on Ice winner crowned after 'brilliant' performance

The performance of Dancing on Ice 2025's winner has been described as "brilliant" by former Olympic figure skater Jayne Torvill. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SCkU6pi via IFTTT

Next James Bond should be British, Pierce Brosnan says

The Irish actor says he hopes Amazon "handles the character with dignity and imagination and respect". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hqx7nM6 via IFTTT

India's rap rebel makes a comeback after battling addiction

Yo Yo Honey Singh, who transformed Indian hip-hop, has made a comeback after a long battle with drug abuse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I8T5Vha via IFTTT

Not so demure any more: The rise of 'free the nipple' fashion

Stars like Charli XCX have made see-through outfits all the rage at big events, but not everyone's a fan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KGuJqD3 via IFTTT

Sidemen match raises £4m for charities including Children in Need

A sold-out Wembley stadium was the venue for The Sidemen vs YouTube Allstars football match, which saw a side featuring Logan Paul and Mr Beast win on penalties. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WqNLaCH via IFTTT

Meghan's new Netflix show renewed for second series

The Duchess of Sussex launched With Love, Meghan on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0nKeBik via IFTTT

I'm lucky to be alive, says journalist tracked by Russian spies

Roman Dobrokhotov tells the BBC he thinks Vladimir Putin ordered the operation against him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FfMuSq4 via IFTTT

'We're a real risk': UK Eurovision stars promise not to shy away

Announced as the UK's entry, Remember Monday tell BBC Newsbeat they are feeling confident about their chances. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0JvD9Oi via IFTTT

Actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa died of natural causes one week apart

The Oscar-winning actor, 95, died from coronary artery disease, with advanced Alzheimer's disease listed as a contributing factor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G1r04PS via IFTTT

'I'm Danny Dyer – I don't need a chat-up line'

In his new film the actor plays a man who has six weeks save his marriage - but what are his top tips for romantic bliss? from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZdWSoAE via IFTTT

Lady Gaga: My biggest fear? Being alone

As she returns to pop with her seventh album, Mayhem, Lady Gaga reflects on the loneliness of fame. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IYZ0Xu4 via IFTTT

Baywatch star Pamela Bach found dead at 62

She was found at her home in the Hollywood Hills after dying by suicide, said the Los Angeles medical examiner's office. from BBC News https://ift.tt/176gYWa via IFTTT

The King reveals his playlist, from Marley to Kylie

King Charles III is launching a personal playlist of music from the Commonwealth that lifts his sprits. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Kcx06Pt via IFTTT

Police 'acted reasonably' in Pearson hate crime case

The Telegraph journalist claims she was "bullied and threatened" when police called at her home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ahq4SfY via IFTTT

Brit Awards prompt 825 complaints about music stars to Ofcom

More than 800 complaints were made to the media watchdog, mainly about Carpenter and Charli XCX. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E02HYTZ via IFTTT

Olivia Rodrigo and The 1975 to headline Glastonbury

Charli XCX is also among several dozen artists who have been revealed on the festival's 2025 line-up. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jsy5vxH via IFTTT

Real-life shipwreck story wins major book award

Author Sophie Elmhirst wrote about a British couple who spent four months on a life raft in the Pacific. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tAJhcVy via IFTTT

Flypast and concert for VE Day 80th commemorations

There will be four days of events in May commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JCUWd6Y via IFTTT

Cat Burns: 'I never had music for queer girls'

The Go singer says she's entering a "new era" where she's comfortable sharing her love for women. from BBC News https://ift.tt/93FlpkN via IFTTT

Banksy take on Vettriano work sells for £4.3m

The painting sold to a private buyer at auction in London the day after it was confirmed Vettriano had died aged 73. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ieuIh26 via IFTTT

Jay-Z sues woman who dropped rape claim against him

His defamation action says she admitted being pressured into making false claims, in an "evil conspiracy". from BBC News https://ift.tt/iuRqxhU via IFTTT

Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, dies aged 82

The "9-5" singer met Dean outside a laundromat on the first day she arrived in Nashville as an 18-year-old aspiring singer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zHvDZ7t via IFTTT

Five things we've learned from Meghan's interview ahead of Netflix series

What can we expect from the new TV series from the Duchess of Sussex? from BBC News https://ift.tt/41DlW2M via IFTTT

'He was born navy blue': Real-life stories behind Toxic Town Netflix series

The drama tells the story of how families fought for justice over their children's birth defects. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nf7v8k3 via IFTTT

Morgan Freeman leads Oscars tribute to 'dear friend' Gene Hackman

Freeman said Hollywood had lost "a giant", days after Hackman and his wife were found dead at their home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9ZOnhet via IFTTT

Saldaña and Culkin among early Oscar winners

The film industry's most prestigious annual honours are being handed out in Los Angeles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NgAjQwi via IFTTT

The full list of Oscar winners and nominees

This year's best picture contenders include Conclave, Anora, Emilia Pérez, Wicked and The Brutalist. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AgJ5fSe via IFTTT

Stars begin arrving on Oscars red carpet - in pictures

See all the looks as celebrities arrive for Hollywood biggest night. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IneW7Rf via IFTTT

Gene Hackman loved acting but 'hated everything that went with it'

Those who knew him discuss his brilliance, as well as his disdain for the trappings of Hollywood. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f5WV062 via IFTTT

Full list of winners at Brit Awards 2025

Charli XCX, Ezra Collective and Fontaines DC were among the big winners on the night in London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QJgU4bX via IFTTT

Red carpet in pictures: Teddy Swims and Sabrina Carpenter arrive at the Brits

The world's biggest artists were on the red carpet at London's O2 Arena ahead of the ceremony. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DehqKIQ via IFTTT

'I didn't want to be in a bad stripper film': Sex workers eye Oscars success

The strippers, dancers and actresses of Anora give us their take on the film's realism - and its limits. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ILQTUrl via IFTTT

Questions still remain for BBC after damaging Gaza documentary

Fallout from the film about Gaza's children is a reputationally damaging mess, says the BBC's media editor Katie Razzall. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tgqmH7x via IFTTT

Gold toilet was used by theft-accused, court hears

Three men are standing trial over the theft of the gold toilet which had been part of an exhibition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i9zDwO1 via IFTTT