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Major Gianni Versace exhibition to open in London

The Italian designer was hugely influential in the fashion world until his murder in 1997. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q4U8lpu via IFTTT

Food authors say Australian influencer copied their recipes

Brooke Bellamy, who owns the popular Brooki Bakehouse, has rejected the allegations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2dqiLJ1 via IFTTT

William and Kate visit Mull to celebrate wedding anniversary

The couple will spend their anniversary at a self-catering cottage after a day of official engagements. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6bYKk8Z via IFTTT

Mescal and Stormzy set for National Theatre shows

Nicola Coughlan, Monica Barbaro and Aidan Turner will also appear in new plays at the London venue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8527QYI via IFTTT

'Inspiring' Museum of the Year nominees all outside London

The winner of the Art Fund prize will be announced this summer at a ceremony in Liverpool. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LMg1Eat via IFTTT

Gerry Adams libel case against BBC set to begin

The former Sinn Féin president believes he was defamed in a BBC NI Spotlight programme that claimed he sanctioned the murder of Denis Donaldson. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8R0mbxO via IFTTT

'It got to me': Vine stops cycling videos after online abuse

The TV and radio presenter says that over time the negative comments have upset him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pcIHKFj via IFTTT

Violin used in 1997 Titanic film sells for £54k

The violin was used to play hymn Nearer My God To Thee as the ship sank in the Oscar-winning film. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6yhs908 via IFTTT

My ginger Mr Darcy will break barriers, jokes Jack Lowden

The Slow Horses actor recently signed up for a Netflix adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sI0niu9 via IFTTT

Original Coronation Street star Philip Lowrie dies

The actor, who was seen as a national heartthrob thanks to his roguish role, dies ages 88. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6aLh5Zs via IFTTT

Celebrity Big Brother 2025 winner revealed

Viewers vote for their favourite in Friday's final out of the six stars left in the reality TV house. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uFex1pH via IFTTT

BBC licence fee 'unenforceable', says culture secretary

Lisa Nandy tells the Telegraph "no options are off the table" when it comes to its review into the broadcaster's charter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZOIv5Au via IFTTT

Laurence Fox denies sharing upskirting image of TV star

Fox is alleged to have posted an intimate photograph on X of the broadcaster without her consent in 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vWMIcOw via IFTTT

Tom Hardy Netflix thriller 'puts Wales on world map'

Although Havoc set in an unnamed US city, all of it was filmed in Wales. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5lKE78Q via IFTTT

River City stars protest against cancellation at Holyrood

BBC Scotland last month announced the decision to axe the soap, citing changes in audience behaviour away from long-running series. from BBC News https://ift.tt/REpKsCi via IFTTT

Yungblud on keeping fans safe, and his 'shirt off era'

The star says he is 'reclaiming sexiness' after poor self-esteem led to an eating disorder. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o30DgYO via IFTTT

Grande dame hangs up her ballet shoes aged 89

Some of Sheena Gough's students travelled hundreds of miles for her classes in Edinburgh. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fqIcXzo via IFTTT

Woman who tricked her way into men-only Magic Circle finally allowed in

Sophie Lloyd disguised herself as a man to join the Magic Circle in 1991, when female magicians were not allowed membership. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZC52mqY via IFTTT

'We'll do Paddington proud' - Tom Fletcher reveals details of musical

The McFly star says he is "so lucky and honoured" to have written the music and lyrics for the new show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/loYxLX9 via IFTTT

Proms go dark: The Traitors and all-night concerts planned for 2025

The programme for the 2025 Proms season is unveiled, with a host of special guests... and Traitors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j8EUM3B via IFTTT

Flintoff 'thought he had died' in Top Gear crash

Cricketer-turned-TV host Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff opens up about his car crash for the first time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ClpZmx8 via IFTTT

BBC building in 'lockdown' after protesters break in

Police attended the scene as up to 20 protesters make their way into a BBC building in Belfast. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9GSJZgI via IFTTT

'High-five my waxwork', says Last of Us star

Bella Ramsey's Madame Tussauds wax figure will makes its debut later this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VXS6PBm via IFTTT

Welsh National Opera musicians accept jobs deal

It comes after WNO said it would consider making the orchestra part time and cut musicians' pay. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KSehkEx via IFTTT

I worry about Beyoncé and Jay-Z's fame impacting their kids, says Tina Knowles

Beyoncé’s mum says she’s concerned about her grandchildren reading ‘lies’ put out about them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aTbiJ9E via IFTTT

Island where Stormzy wrote album on sale for £25m

Osea Island, a secluded retreat reached by a causeway, is popular with stars seeking privacy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Nvo1jeA via IFTTT

The Vivienne hid ketamine struggle 'to protect family'

James Lee Williams' sister says the family only learned of the drag performer's drug problem after watching Drag Race UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kb1TGzA via IFTTT

I felt BBC wanted me to leave Match of the Day, says Gary Lineker

The presenter is stepping down from the football show, but will still host World Cup and FA Cup coverage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NgfOEht via IFTTT

Remembering loved ones through songs and stories

The Music to Die For project is encouraging people to remember loved ones through music. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5rs2hzH via IFTTT

John Cena becomes most decorated WWE wrestler in history

The wrestler broke the record for most title wins by beating Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania. from BBC News https://ift.tt/be8fzJV via IFTTT

The ex-city trader who sold Malala painting for £51k

Alexandra Johnson describes how she tackled boredom and channelled her grief in 2020. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w9AVgIk via IFTTT

Race Across the World is back, and Self Esteem's new album: What's coming up this week

The next series of The Mangione Trial also drops this week, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is released. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MXnIbtf via IFTTT

Three chords and the truth: Where country's big moment might go next

Since Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter and Lana Del Rey have explored country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bWIxN1f via IFTTT

Eurovision singer Clodagh Rodgers dies aged 78

Clodagh Rodgers, who is from Warrenpoint, County Down, is known for songs such as Jack In The Box and Come Back and Shake Me. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZoULFCf via IFTTT

Race Across the World winner on 'authentic travel' and how to do it

As series five begins, 2024 winner Alfie Watts shares his travel tips, experiences and bucket list. from BBC News https://ift.tt/laFXut6 via IFTTT

Will WWE's big Netflix gamble pay off at WrestleMania?

Wrestling's main event is to stream live on Netflix for the first time - here's why it matters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DQPfpLE via IFTTT

Robbie Williams: Fan photo requests cause 'discomfort'

The singer says he feels frightened by social interaction and panics every time a stranger approaches. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gHQAdPF via IFTTT

How hard is it to do a fab job of playing a Beatle?

Portraying some of the most famous people on the planet has its challenges, experts say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4fE5wlm via IFTTT

Couchella: The best sets to stream on Coachella's second weekend

The festival returns for a second weekend in the Californian desert. Here's how to watch at home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/debquy8 via IFTTT

Chilli vs the chiller: Lord Sugar hires new Apprentice

He bills the battle between Indian-flavoured pizzas and air conditioning as "chilli vs the chiller". from BBC News https://ift.tt/X0A2Qq7 via IFTTT

When do impressions stop being funny and start being mean?

Impressionists say exaggeration is part of the job, but some warn that jokes shouldn't punch down. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sF06UEq via IFTTT

Watch: Michigan town forms human chain to move 9,100 books for shop

Community members in the small town of Chelsea passed the books one-by-one to the bookstore's new location a block away. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NXWs12M via IFTTT

Gene Hackman's wife searched online for flu and Covid symptoms

Betsy Arakawa searched online for whether Covid can cause dizziness or nosebleeds, police files say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zWhR2jp via IFTTT

Sugababes join Radio 1's Big Weekend line-up

The Anthems headliners will join the likes of Sam Fender, Tom Grennan and Mumford & Sons in Liverpool. from BBC News https://ift.tt/82IZuPJ via IFTTT

Eastenders star playing her part in keeping the Fringe fresh

Michelle Collins is making her Edinburgh debut as the Fringe looks to the future with a new leader. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UyCRHpT via IFTTT

Rodent nests found near house where Gene Hackman's wife died of hantavirus

The Oscar-winning actor's wife Betsy Arakawa died from a respiratory illness linked to infected rodents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C10MA4h via IFTTT

Who is Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, the US rapper accused of sex trafficking?

The rap mogul denies charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, and allegations from several women. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wNgpbcD via IFTTT

Lil Nas X in hospital with partial face paralysis

The Old Town Road rapper reassures fans saying he'll "look funny for a lil bit but that's it". from BBC News https://ift.tt/AHtN1wM via IFTTT

25 of the best theatre shows to see in spring and summer 2025

New shows take inspiration from Banksy, football boss Marcelo Bielsa, and an eccentric aristocrat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OtrqguN via IFTTT

Big drop in plays staged by theatres over past decade

The number of plays and musicals staged by the UK's main subsidised theatres is down by almost a third. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6N2qh9l via IFTTT

Mario Vargas Llosa: Giant of Latin American literature, dies aged 89

The distinguished Peruvian author won the Nobel Prize and courted controversy most of his life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WCPBolu via IFTTT

'People think he's intimidating but he's guileless': Daryl Hannah on her Neil Young film

The actress shows a softer side to Neil Young, and discusses his fears of being barred from the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qQhDbGE via IFTTT

The Last of Us is back, and it's The Apprentice final: What's coming up this week

Warfare is also coming out, while new game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is released. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qt57HTL via IFTTT

The Last of Us: Bella Ramsey talks season 2, autism, and growing up on screen

The actor speaks about growing up in the spotlight and embracing her autism diagnosis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UMl4zyw via IFTTT

Rourke leaves Big Brother after 'unacceptable behaviour'

The Hollywood actor was formally warned by the show earlier this week over "offensive" language he had used. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wt0onxd via IFTTT

Gladiators 2025: Winners crowned after grand final

The four finalists in this year's competition battled it out on the BBC One show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4SMX0Qs via IFTTT

Davina McCall reveals brain tumour 'not coming back'

TV presenter Davina McCall has revealed her benign brain tumour is "not coming back" following surgery. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sNfhK3X via IFTTT

The Stone Roses gig that inspired Pulp's new track

The Spike Island track refers to a gig by The Stone Roses held in Cheshire in 1990. from BBC News https://ift.tt/neWQHXg via IFTTT

How 'deaf rage' inspired groundbreaking sign language thriller

The four-part series tells the story of Daniel Brennan, a deaf man on a journey of revenge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pk1Lmey via IFTTT

From Dubai to Lidl: How one woman's pregnancy craving launched a craze

The story behind the Can’t Get Knafeh of It chocolate bar, which combines the flavours of chocolate, pistachio and tahini with shredded pastry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zL9Ybe2 via IFTTT

Never say never on Gavin & Stacey film - Larry Lamb

Actor Larry Lamb says playing Mick Shipman was the "most extraordinary experience" of his life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UD21CtP via IFTTT

Ncuti Gatwa cast as playwright Christopher Marlowe

The Doctor Who star will appear in a new play which examines the rivalry between Marlowe and Shakespeare. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JVoBX8N via IFTTT

Will Poulter and Kit Connor on bonding with head-shaving and tattoos for Warfare

The cast of Alex Garland's film Warfare on how a tough bootcamp taught them to play a US army unit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gQFEJGK via IFTTT

Prada to buy rival fashion brand Versace for $1.36bn

The deal to unite the two Italian brands has an estimated value of $1.36bn (£1.06bn). from BBC News https://ift.tt/GeI8kOn via IFTTT

Bollywood duo to have statue in Leicester Square

The statue of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol marks 30 years of the longest-running film in Indian cinema. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fJQVT3y via IFTTT

Cranston and Jean-Baptiste to return to West End

A new production of Arthur Miller's play All My Sons will open in London's West End in November. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8rYT5NJ via IFTTT

What can we expect in Universal's theme UK park?

Paddington, Lord of the Rings and 007 – but not Harry Potter – expected at Bedfordshire theme park. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EgbL50O via IFTTT

Chappell Roan announces Edinburgh summer session gig

US singer-songwriter Chappell Roan has announced that she will perform at Edinburgh Summer Sessions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nphNAUz via IFTTT

'Black Mirror could just run and run', says Charlie Brooker

The unsettling tech-driven anthology is back for a seventh series and there's no shortage of material. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M2guydp via IFTTT

Astro Bot dominates Bafta Games Awards with five wins

Sony's 3D platformer scoops five trophies in total at the London ceremony, with Balatro winning best debut. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CXN8lzR via IFTTT

'I'm in the best shape of my life,' says Olly Murs

The pop star tells the BBC about his preparation ahead of a bumper summer of gigs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gqMt68f via IFTTT

Corrie legend, social star, and an Oscar winner: Celebrity Big Brother kicks off

The latest Celebrity Big Brother begins on ITV - with ex-MP Michael Fabricant and EastEnder Patsy Palmer among the contestants. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LAE17cd via IFTTT

Meghan's divisive Marmite effect may well work to her advantage

As the Duchess of Sussex builds her lifestyle empire, experts examine her popularity rating - and where she goes from here. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PAqnaSj via IFTTT

Manville and Lithgow score top Olivier prizes

Fiddler On The Roof, The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button and Giant were among the other big winners. from BBC News https://ift.tt/89COtoG via IFTTT

Government wants film studio to proceed 'at pace'

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says the development could boost the North East economy for "decades". from BBC News https://ift.tt/I9mUi7M via IFTTT

Rachel Chinouriri's success has been a slow burn. She prefers it that way

The singer has won thousands of new fans on the Sabrina Carpenter tour, seven years into her career. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m6bi8Ad via IFTTT

Elton John 'can't watch sons play rugby' after eyesight loss

The 78-year-old star has been struggling with his eyesight after an infection last summer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gkZQzVe via IFTTT

The teacher who helped to propel Richard Burton to fame

Philip Burton lent his young protégé his name and helped him on his way to international stardom. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RdxN5fc via IFTTT

Nightly parties and mid-take burgers: Filming Top Gun with Val Kilmer and Tom Cruise

Co-stars recall the memorable moments of working with Val Kilmer on and off screen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o2rNkVu via IFTTT

Ed Sheeran weaves Persian music into new song, Azizam

The star incorporates Persian instruments on Azizam, the first single from his eighth studio album. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PMXyfKC via IFTTT

'Nothing we can't do': Gladiators' first hijabi contender aims to inspire

Aneila Afsar says she wants to be a role model for other Muslim women who wear the hijab. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yaprb3q via IFTTT

London 'inaccessible' to Gen Z, says film director

Sasha Nathwani's debut tells the story of an ambitious British Iranian teen and her friends in the city. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uwfPVWl via IFTTT

Tate receives 'transformational' gift from US donors

A painting by the US modern artist Joan Mitchell is "one of the most important" Tate has received. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2TkfqyA via IFTTT

'We need to speak up': Authors protest against Meta training AI on their work

Authors say their books have been taken without permission and used to train Meta's AI systems. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZY5XQMf via IFTTT

Top Gun and Batman actor Val Kilmer dies aged 65

The Top Gun and Batman Forever actor died of pneumonia on Thursday, his daughter said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hwc93v4 via IFTTT

Indian superstar's latest film faces right-wing backlash

Mohanlal agrees to remove some scenes from L2 Empuraan after criticism from Hindu nationalist groups. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dakXo9H via IFTTT

Ashley Cain visits dangerous cities for new series

The six-part series sees Mr Cain explore the issues faced by young men on the fringes of society. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PB0VR2h via IFTTT

Gary Glitter bankrupt after failing to pay victim damages

The convicted sex offender was ordered to pay a woman he abused when she was 12 more than £500,000. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fuoiW8P via IFTTT

Fab four stars revealed for major Beatles films

Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan are among the stars who will play The Beatles in Sam Mendes' biopics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2p0oNUO via IFTTT

Love song to a city that moved John Peel to tears

The Liverpool anthem Does This Train Stop On Merseyside? is 20 years old this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Bt0eGCv via IFTTT