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Samantha Mumba: From 'obnoxious teen' to pop superstar

It was 25 years ago that the Dubliner's life changed forever when she shot to fame as a 17-year-old with debut single Gotta Tell You. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KSrEyU3 via IFTTT

The noise battle at the heart of Real Madrid's stadium

It hosted 65,000 Taylor Swift fans last year but the Bernabéu stadium has been silent since September. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VDuYjlL via IFTTT

M*A*S*H actress Loretta Swit dies aged 87

Swit won awards for her role as "Hot Lips" Houlihan, a nurse based at hospital during the Korean War. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5KRZCX0 via IFTTT

Sean 'Diddy' Combs raped and attacked ex-assistant, she tells court

The anonymous witness tells the jury she lived in fear of the hip-hop mogul's violent rages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iUxZMh6 via IFTTT

Oasis fans' anger at Manchester gig ticket plan

Fans are asked to opt-in to a ballot for the closest spots to the stage for "safety" reasons. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ndv2IKU via IFTTT

Giant of African literature Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o dies aged 87

The Kenyan author sent shockwaves through African literature by refusing to write in English. from BBC News https://ift.tt/13zIxFR via IFTTT

Yungblud 'excited' for his music festival to return

The rock musician is returning to the county for the second year of his music festival. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2nMQKzl via IFTTT

Why Strictly star chose dancing over football

Dancer Kai Widdrington had a really promising football career ahead of him growing up in Stoke-on-Trent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mod5IyH via IFTTT

Man denies breaking order to contact ex-Bond boss

Daniel Wilson denies 11 counts of breaching orders banning him from contacting Barbara Broccoli. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iNXIhgk via IFTTT

Man who stalked radio DJ avoids prison

Keaton Adams believed he was in a relationship with the presenter, a court hears. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0EQUswh via IFTTT

Iran's Palme d'Or-winning director cheered as he arrives home

Director Jafar Panahi returns to Iran after his Cannes Film Festival win, greeted by cheers and applause. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fGJmpgr via IFTTT

'It's been so special' - Lineker's final Match of the Day sign-off

Gary Lineker signs off his final Match of the Day appearance by thanking his colleagues and viewers after 25 years of presenting the show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5do0hsO via IFTTT

Mumford & Sons close out Radio 1's Big Weekend

The group provide a rousing end to the final day of the weekend-long music festival in Liverpool. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bB2S74J via IFTTT

Iran summons French envoy over 'insulting' Cannes remarks

Iranian officials say the remarks are “blatant interference” in the country’s internal affairs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U7yYsT5 via IFTTT

Timothy Spall's new crime drama filmed entirely in Wales

Death Valley, starring Timothy Spall and Gwyneth Keyworth, is set in a fictional Welsh town. from BBC News https://ift.tt/azwGeyd via IFTTT

Director Stanley Kubrick's house up for sale

He edited films - including Clockwork Orange - in the garage, his daughter says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v0dsDCV via IFTTT

Iranian director speaks out after Cannes triumph

Jafar Panahi uses his Palme d'Or acceptane speech to send a message against the regime's restrictions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bwsPOZm via IFTTT

Line-up announced for BBC Black Sabbath special

Bands Cherrydead, Gans and Meatdripper will perform at the BBC Radio WM special on 2 July. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ma1M9GW via IFTTT

Texas star Sharleen Spiteri 'still living the dream'

Almost 40 years after Texas was formed, Sharleen Spiteri says she has not lost her love of performing live. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1IcTHuX via IFTTT

Kneecap defiant at first major gig since terror charge

The Irish-language hip-hop trio play their biggest ever festival headline slot in south London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IuhHNDT via IFTTT

Tom Grennan lights up Liverpool for Radio 1's Big Weekend

The Higher hitmaker brought out Ella Henderson, Mel C and KSI as surprise acts to close out day one. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IJnl5Z9 via IFTTT

Homebound: The Indian film that got a nine-minute ovation at Cannes

The film, shot in India's rural North, follows two men from the Muslim and Dalit communities who form a bond. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OIbJghn via IFTTT

Kneecap stage surprise gig after member charged

Kneecap performs in London a day after one of their members is charged with a terror offence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/06sGJmM via IFTTT

'I'm hardly Bob Dylan': Charli XCX wins songwriter of the year

The star gives a self-deprecating speech about her "genius", while U2 pick up a lifetime award. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zAK45lZ via IFTTT

Glastonbury glampers concern after yurt firm goes bust

Festivalgoers who booked through Yurtel have been left ticketless and out of pocket. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PwO1zNo via IFTTT

Life-sized animal puppets to stampede across London

The migration of the public artwork from Africa is to highlight the impact of climate change. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H3yjtlY via IFTTT

Kneecap member charged with terror offence

Liam O'Hanna, 27, has been charged after allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah, the Met Police says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tgOJWqX via IFTTT

Israel's Eurovision result prompts questions over voting

Countries including Spain, Ireland and Finland raise concerns about the song contest's public vote. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MYPXm8z via IFTTT

India's Banu Mushtaq scripts history with International Booker win

Mushtaq won the prize for the short story collection Heart Lamp, translated into English by Deepa Bhasthi. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SU7D4Zz via IFTTT

Exotic dancer 'The Punisher' tells court how he discovered Diddy's identity

Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex-trafficking trial heard testimony from the mother of Cassie Ventura as well as a male exotic dancer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LDe3Imd via IFTTT

Gold toilet businessman given suspended sentence

Fred Doe, from Windsor, was found guilty of conspiracy to convert or transfer criminal property. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Bd4MqGY via IFTTT

Sesame Street heads to Netflix after Trump pulled funding

The platform will offer a new season and 90 hours of previous episodes to its 300 million subscribers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Flg2MaW via IFTTT

Brockwell Park festivals to go ahead this summer

Despite a legal challenge, the six scheduled festivals at Brockwell Park will go ahead. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UH54ugK via IFTTT

Eurovision 'emotional ride' for Remember Monday

The trio, from Surrey and Hampshire, are going on tour after finishing 19th in the contest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sm8yWpi via IFTTT

Gary Lineker expected to leave the BBC

It comes after he faced criticism for sharing a social media post about Zionism. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N2ZuSQn via IFTTT

Elton John brands government 'absolute losers' over AI copyright plans

The musician accuses the government of robbing young artists over its copyright law plans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/637HhbB via IFTTT

Eurovision: What the hell happened to the UK entry?

Remember Monday had high hopes, but their Eurovision entry ended in 19th place. What went wrong? from BBC News https://ift.tt/g0vfiuj via IFTTT

The best photos from Eurovision Song Contest 2025

The night saw wacky songs, fabulous outfits and high-tempo dancing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0zTlYo4 via IFTTT

Campaigner wins legal fight over park festivals

Rebekah Shaman took on Lambeth Council over the use of parts of Brockwell Park for music events. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VPQfh2D via IFTTT

What time is the Eurovision 2025 final and who is in it?

Here's your guide to the grand final as the great Eurovision party heads to Basel in Switzerland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R3beTpB via IFTTT

Smokey Robinson under criminal investigation after sexual assault claims

The Motown legend has denied the allegations and his lawyer welcomed the probe "because exposure to the truth is a powerful thing". from BBC News https://ift.tt/kXKoewP via IFTTT

Israel qualifies for Eurovision final amid protests

Israel's Yuval Raphael makes it to the final, alongside acts from Austria and Malta. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qvX8JrW via IFTTT

UK to allow foreign states 15% stake in newspapers

A ban was introduced last year - but the law has now been changed to help cash-strapped publishers raise funding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KCapUn3 via IFTTT

Radio 2 breakfast audience drops after Zoe Ball's exit

Scott Mills still has the most popular breakfast show in the UK, attracting 6.5 million listeners. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eb5S6JX via IFTTT

Meet the 'invisible crew' who have 35 seconds to prevent a Eurovision blunder

Find out how Eurovision gets one act off the stage and another one in place in under a minute. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6sKUSWa via IFTTT

'Alan Carr could be frontrunner': Who will win Celebrity Traitors?

BBC News speaks to psychologists about the line-up's likely faithfuls, traitors and frontrunners. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5Jdzqtv via IFTTT

Key looks from the Cannes Film Festival red carpet

From Quentin Tarantino to Bella Hadid - celebrities hit the red carpet as the 78th Cannes Film Festival kicked off in the South of France. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jDuo6gT via IFTTT

Céline Dion appears at Eurovision, as Sweden qualify for the final

The singer sends a good luck message to Switzerland, as 10 countries qualify for Saturday's final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k7Z2ogQ via IFTTT

'This is my closure': Emotional Kim Kardashian shares fears and forgives robber in court

The celebrity businesswoman grew tearful as she gave evidence in the trial of 10 people accused of robbing her at gunpoint. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SO6xRPE via IFTTT

'I've practised being booed' Israel's Eurovision entry tells BBC

Yuval Raphael, who survived the 7 October attack, says performing her ballad New Day Will Rise is a "personal win". from BBC News https://ift.tt/kI2o5b9 via IFTTT

Stars hit the Cannes Film Festival: Five things to look out for

Jennifer Lawrence, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Cruise are among the stars expected to hit the red carpet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QXgExOK via IFTTT

Verdict due in Gérard Depardieu sexual assault trial

The French actor, who denies the allegations, could face a suspended prison term if he is convicted. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3T1oFfH via IFTTT

Kim Kardashian to appear in court as witness in Paris burglary case

The reality TV star and business woman, 44, is expected to take the stand in the afternoon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9WLsJZw via IFTTT

Watch: Best moments of 2025 TV Baftas in under two minutes

Emotional speeches, funny moments and heartwarming wins - here are some of the best moments of the evening. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tA4U8XV via IFTTT

Mr Bates and Mr Loverman win top Bafta Awards

ITV's dramatisation of the Post Office scandal was among the winners on a night with several surprises. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tGZpBL7 via IFTTT

Bafta TV Awards: The winners and nominations list in full

Jessica Gunning was among the winners, winning best supporting actress for Baby Reindeer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CYSOTkh via IFTTT

Yungblud: 'I can't play a festival that's ÂŁ800 a ticket'

The singer and musician said he decided to launch his own festival as he was tired of the status quo. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IH80AJ3 via IFTTT

How to win Eurovision, according to the experts

Eurovision songwriters, judges and more discuss crafting the ideal anthem. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cBxt2Ed via IFTTT

Baby Reindeer and Mr Bates to compete at TV Baftas

Rivals and Slow Horses are also nominated at the ceremony, which will be hosted by Alan Cumming. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H3wrvQh via IFTTT

Indiana Jones in Glasgow: The US films you never knew were shot in UK

Hollywood blockbusters such and World War Z and Spider-Man, were made closer to home than you think. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RsDawpy via IFTTT

'I found out my brother was killed from the news - my story has now helped others'

The Lockerbie bombing's impact and lessons learned are explored in TV drama The Bombing of Pan Am 103. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vKSgqhn via IFTTT

Elton John and Dua Lipa seek protection from AI

They are among 400 artists appealing to Sir Keir Starmer, saying creative industries are threatened. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YNACJQz via IFTTT

Bargain Hunt expert admits failing to report sales to 'Hezbollah financier'

Oghenochuko Ojiri, who has been an expert on the BBC programme, has admitted eight offences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GFNlH1W via IFTTT

Fifty Shades director James Foley dies aged 71

He also directed Madonna in three music videos as well as the 1987 film Who's That Girl? from BBC News https://ift.tt/q1o0s83 via IFTTT

Rediscovered Thomas & Friends pilot to be released

The original episode of the fictional train, voiced by Ringo Starr, arrives on YouTube on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2nGo7Fx via IFTTT

The 2000s indie heroes who are back and bigger than ever

After being dismissed as "indie landfill", many guitar bands are back with a vengeance after 20 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6BGMon2 via IFTTT

Gavin and Stacey star says show will not return

Larry Lamb is going on tour from Essex to Barry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/95HUXbI via IFTTT

Adams accuses BBC of claiming he has 'no reputation' to libel

Gerry Adams is suing the BBC over a 2016 story which alleged he gave final approval for the murder of Denis Donaldson. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jkztWhu via IFTTT

King and Queen unveil Coronation portraits

The two portraits will be on display at the gallery until they are moved to Buckingham Palace in June. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oTABODn via IFTTT

What have we learned from Grand Theft Auto 6's second trailer?

After pushing the much-anticipated sequel into 2026, developer Rockstar gives fans a new glimpse of the game. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ys02X7f via IFTTT

Oscar winner Alicia Vikander returns to stage after 17 years

The Tomb Raider star will appear in a new West End production of Ibsen's The Lady from the Sea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vf1caF3 via IFTTT

Call the Midwife film and prequel series announced

The new film and prequel series come as filming for the fifteenth series of the drama begins. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9PvRZqj via IFTTT

Lemmy statue to be unveiled in hometown

The tribute to the legendary Motörhead frontman will be placed in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ArSTNxt via IFTTT

Banksy's legacy amid steelworks loss fuels new play

A play examines how Port Talbot saw the arrival of a Banksy in town - and the death of its industry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JMucxdq via IFTTT

Met Gala 2025: Stars don their tailored best in suits, feathers and ties

The theme for this year's event is "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," the first since 2003 to focus exclusively on menswear. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eSkbMA6 via IFTTT

Rihanna reveals she is pregnant with third child at Met Gala

Partner A$AP Rocky confirms the news on the red carpet, telling reporters the couple were "happy". from BBC News https://ift.tt/dv59j7H via IFTTT

When is Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial and what is he charged with?

The rap mogul denies sex trafficking and racketeering charges, plus dozens of other lawsuits alleging abuse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FmRA5Tx via IFTTT

Lewis Hamilton to co-host Met Gala with spotlight on menswear and black style

Menswear and black style will be celebrated at this year's fashion extravaganza in New York City. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TIJ2MB5 via IFTTT

Clair Obscur: How a passion project became 2025's most talked-about game

The makers of a video game that even impressed the French president tell the unusual tale of its development. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BC2fm80 via IFTTT

Vast crowd enjoys free Lady Gaga concert in Brazil

More than two million people attend a Lady Gaga concert on Copacabana beach, paid for by Rio de Janeiro city to help boost the economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FJQjmwU via IFTTT

Conclave author says papal selection is like The Traitors

Robert Harris says the dynamic of the secretive ritual "is why often it produces a surprise". from BBC News https://ift.tt/8mLef4G via IFTTT

Lorraine Kelly reassures fans ahead of surgery

The 65-year-old says she is having an operation after "not feeling all that well for a while". from BBC News https://ift.tt/zIHo8fW via IFTTT

Nepo babies or superstars in waiting?

Is Blue Ivy another example of a celebrity child given an unearned spotlight or could she be a genuine star? from BBC News https://ift.tt/KJTDzh1 via IFTTT

Grammy-winning producer awarded honorary degree

Producer Steve Lillywhite worked with U2, The Rolling Stones and The Killers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yPxhoL0 via IFTTT

Ground-breaking musician Jill Sobule dies in house fire

Her song I Kissed a Girl is widely considered the first openly gay-themed song to crack the Billboard Top 20. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yeBOcvJ via IFTTT

Four ways the film Conclave sheds light on the secretive way popes are chosen

The Bafta award-winning film gives viewers a window into a "highly secret and a deeply private process". from BBC News https://ift.tt/XaAC2Js via IFTTT

'Playing Celine Dion on stage is a lot of pressure'

Lauren Drew, 32, from Port Talbot, plays the star in Titanique the musical in London's West End. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XHG6pv4 via IFTTT

More Kneecap gigs cancelled after 'kill your MP' controversy

A ticket site for the Irish rap band's gigs in Hamburg, Berlin and Cologne confirms the summer shows are no longer going ahead. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jbhWMPz via IFTTT