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Glastonbury's best bits: Capaldi's comeback, celebrity sightings and lots of spoons

The UK's biggest festival is over for another year and here is what made it so memorable. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2FLs9Rv via IFTTT

Crowds celebrate Pride in New York City, India, Mexico and more

Crowds have gathered at Pride celebrations around the world, including the Pride Parade NYC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cmr3zWT via IFTTT

Rod Stewart at Glastonbury: Old school charm from another era

The star brings out several special guests and seranades Michael Eavis in a Vegas-style set. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Zv1iLrG via IFTTT

What a night in Glasto's 'Naughty Corner' looks like

Over 20 years, Glastonbury has expanded its after-hours offering for those who dare brave it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NUFKBX6 via IFTTT

Government condemns Glastonbury chants aired live on BBC

Chants from rap duo Bob Vylan were streamed live and called for "death" to the Israeli military. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UqyO5sT via IFTTT

Kneecap hit back at Starmer in highly-charged Glastonbury set

The Irish-language rap trio play to a packed crowd, despite calls for their performance to be banned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0dEOf8K via IFTTT

In pictures: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's star-studded wedding in Venice

The festivities are expected to last three days, ending with a large party on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/15UG7Pn via IFTTT

CMAT says she still faces abuse after viral song

The singer spoke to BBC News after her set lit up Glastonbury festival on Friday afternoon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AJ0Us9o via IFTTT

Keeping Joe Strummer's spirit alive at Glastonbury

Joe Strummer's widow says he "absolutely loved" the festival. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M5HyOWn via IFTTT

Who is Lauren Sanchez? Journalist, pilot and Jeff Bezos' fiancee

The 55-year-old started her career as journalist and is also a pilot with a keen interest in aviation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XahEvAP via IFTTT

Open-air 'living museum' scoops prestigious £120k prize

Beamish in Country Durham, which recreates life from bygone eras, is named the UK's museum of the year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ePdH2gA via IFTTT

In pictures: Glastonbury Festival day one

A wheelie bin to carry your tent to smiling faces in the crowd - the festival is now under way. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nZaSPqx via IFTTT

Director of new James Bond film announced

The Oscar-nominated filmmaker says he is a "die-hard" Bond fan and will "honor the tradition" of the franchise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n8wl0SO via IFTTT

Touts employ overseas workers to bulk-buy gig tickets

An undercover probe finds workers help touts make money from gigs including Oasis and Taylor Swift. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CA9rZcU via IFTTT

Watch: Glastonbury opens its gates for 2025 festival

Glastonbury 2025 is here! Thousands of people are heading to Worthy Farm ahead of a weekend of music. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C3IoeWx via IFTTT

Rod Stewart on Glastonbury: 'I wish they wouldn't call it the tea time slot'

The rock star talks to BBC News ahead of his performance at the Glastonbury Festival this weekend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GLwSJmT via IFTTT

'We got 30 minutes' sleep queuing for Lana Del Rey'

Excitement is building for the opening night of Lana Del Rey's UK and Ireland tour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tV9PecK via IFTTT

Singer Jessie J undergoes surgery for breast cancer

The singer reveals she has undergone surgery and is now resting at home awaiting her results. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ht8rvje via IFTTT

TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan reveals stage four cancer

The ex-BBC and Sky journalist says he is "responding positively" to treatment and is "feeling well". from BBC News https://ift.tt/l9VFmKc via IFTTT

Kelsey Parker announces 'devastating' loss of stillborn baby

The widow of The Wanted's Tom Parker posts a poignant poem saying her baby boy was "born sleeping". from BBC News https://ift.tt/hmEC57O via IFTTT

Drummer has cardiac arrest on festival stage

Lionel Duke fell ill as the band were supporting Sting during Liverpool's On The Waterfront festival. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5Djated via IFTTT

Council's £100k appeal to buy lost Turner painting

Bristol City Council is asking for help to buy The Rising Squall, which depicts the Avon Gorge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ATlQbg0 via IFTTT

For 50 years, Sydney Opera House has had one man on speed dial

Terry Harper has been tuning pianos in the iconic venue since he was a teen - a family legacy started by his dad. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hpIjeba via IFTTT

Armani to miss Milan Fashion Week for first time after hospital stay

The 90-year-old Italian designer is recovering at home after a hospital stay, his company reports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GU9ATdI via IFTTT

Kneecap performing at Glastonbury 'not appropriate', PM says

He made the comments after Kneecap member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh appeared in court on Wednesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RabJLip via IFTTT

'Not just smut' - Why it's happily ever after for romance books

Despite being mocked by book critics for years, the romantasy genre is booming - and that means big business for publishers and bookshops. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OfqoLp3 via IFTTT

Serpents to saints: The fascinating journey of India's spiritual art

A new exhibition at the British Museum in London traces the stunning evolution of India's devotional art through 189 objects. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fOv0k9F via IFTTT

Steps star Ian 'H' Watkins honoured at LGBT awards

He was recognised for his work organising pride events and his advocacy for same-sex parents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nMQt3Xq via IFTTT

BBC shelves Gaza doc over impartiality concerns

Gaza: Doctors Under Attack, which was due to air in February, was made by an independent company. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BONypFm via IFTTT

Actress feels 'lighter' after ADHD and autism diagnosis

Kimberley Nixon, star of Channel 4's Fresh Meat, was diagnosed on Wednesday after lots of tests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vLwQAV2 via IFTTT

Chris Brown arrives in court to answer assault charges

The US singer is on £5m bail after being charged over an alleged assault in a nightclub in 2023. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ywpb0lo via IFTTT

BBC Breakfast boss takes extended leave after bullying allegations

It comes after reports of an internal investigation into allegations of bullying. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VRO58Lv via IFTTT

Future of Notting Hill Carnival 'in jeopardy'

The carnival's chair Ian Comfort has written to Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to request extra funding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k9nD0FB via IFTTT

Sheen comes 'full circle' with new theatre company

Michael Sheen says he's excited to launch his new company in the city his theatre journey began in. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7Fm1YSr via IFTTT

Danny Boyle: 'Covid made 28 Years Later feel possible'

The British director of 28 Years Later speaks alongside star Jodie Comer about returning to horror. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PNUHsJ3 via IFTTT

Anger at lack of action on 'Oasis ticket scammer'

Fans say they felt let down by an initial Action Fraud decision not to refer their case. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f4LAwC1 via IFTTT

Tyler Perry accused of sexual assault in actor's $260m lawsuit

The US film and TV giant denies the allegations, with his lawyer calling them a "scam" to make money. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ldDsf53 via IFTTT

'Exhilarating and exciting!' How Bradford's children feel about their City of Culture show

Sing Dance Leap is the first collaboration between Royal Ballet and Opera, Opera North and Northern Ballet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s5dz9Zw via IFTTT

Writing new Bond book 'daunting responsibility'

Award-winning crime writer Mike Craven is writing a new James Bond series aimed at young readers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LNpG2OE via IFTTT

Ed Sheeran's co-writer 'incredibly relieved' as Thinking Out Loud case finally ends

Songwriter Amy Wadge said the US copyright trial had "haunted" her for more than a decade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ozJTM9P via IFTTT

Reality star Kim Woodburn dies at 83

The TV personality first found fame on Channel 4's How Clean is Your House alongside Aggie MacKenzie. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ptnglWm via IFTTT

Social media now main source of news in US, research suggests

A report also finds right-leaning audiences on X have almost doubled in the UK since Elon Musk's takeover. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vobqkNH via IFTTT

California doctor to plead guilty to supplying Matthew Perry with ketamine

The actor - best known for playing Chandler Bing on Friends – was found dead in his hot tub in October 2023. from BBC News https://ift.tt/26FWIgy via IFTTT

Roald Dahl's original sketches to be auctioned

In Roald Dahl's five-decade long career, these were the only sketches he ever created for his books. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZJ27PER via IFTTT

Social media singer soars from Bury to Graceland

Elliot James Reay says he is keen to tour after becoming a social media star with his retro music. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UPY3ljs via IFTTT

Your next Traitors fix, and Yungblud's new album: What's coming up this week

28 Years Later is also released, Date Everything is here, and Benson Boone has a new album out. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5ml4AP9 via IFTTT

Chris Brown starts UK tour as court hearing looms

The US singer is on £5m bail after being charged over an alleged assualt in a nightclub in 2023. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PCyQEh3 via IFTTT

Can the Beckham brand survive reports of family feud?

A PR expert says coverage has begun to affect the family's public image, with it taking a more soap-opera-like tone. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TQusod8 via IFTTT

Mood swings fuelled Heston Blumenthal's genius. But the highs got higher and the lows got darker

A new BBC documentary looks at how a diagnosis of bipolar disorder at 57 changed the celebrity chef's life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MwV8IPy via IFTTT

Watch: Idris Elba unveils celebratory stone at old college

Watch the moment a paving stone recognising Idris Elba was revealed outside of his old college. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W0bPBan via IFTTT

Noel Gallagher gave me his Oasis Wonderwall guitar - after Liam smashed up mine

When Oasis singer Liam Gallagher smashed up Nick Brine's guitar, he didn't realise he'd be in luck. from BBC News https://ift.tt/32zq79M via IFTTT

Missed Glasto? 11 festivals you can still get tickets for

If you missed out on Glastonbury tickets there's still other festivals you can get tickets for. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xW3DGHt via IFTTT

Exhibitions celebrate 'Brummie icon' Ozzy Osbourne

The free exhibitions will showcase images celebrating Black Sabbath's awards and album artwork. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4VNMUaE via IFTTT

Yung Filly faces two new sexual assault charges

The rapper appeared before Perth Magistrates Court in Australia on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WEsSYw1 via IFTTT

'My kids are the reason I'm alive': Backstage with Shakira

Shakira says the situation facing immigrants in the US is "painful" as she talks to the BBC in Miami. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kHh4X13 via IFTTT

'Masterful' romance novel wins Women's Prize for Fiction

The award's judges say Yael van der Wouden's debut novel The Safekeep is a "classic in the making". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Be5O3Hi via IFTTT

Kylie serenade leaves fan, 3, 'smiling ear to ear'

Three-year-old Reuben was given a rose by the Australian singer, before she sang a song to him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cyCAUdx via IFTTT

Race Across The World winners crowned

The duo will share a cash prize of £20,000 after racing through China, Nepal and India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F7zlVnj via IFTTT

'Playing piano and singing takes me to another world' - Brian Wilson

The late Beach Boys co-creator spoke to the BBC's David Silitto in 2011 and looked back at his career. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7ixz3a9 via IFTTT

Actor arrested by police on set of TV show Rivals

An actor was arrested on a set while filming the TV show Rivals, the BBC understands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xI1Yb4D via IFTTT

Sting says governments have neglected the North East for decades

The musician is says he is donating an undisclosed amount to the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9mEwUFy via IFTTT

Sly Stone: A funky life - in pictures

The singer and front man of Sly and the Family Stone was known for his big style and even bigger hair. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8LvpO9V via IFTTT

Sly Stone, leader of Sly and the Family Stone, dead aged 82

The funk music icon died following a "prolonged battle" with COPD and other underlying health issues, his family said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aLxiScC via IFTTT

Bafta-winning stars announced for Harry Potter TV show

Katherine Parkinson will play Molly Weasley, with eight more actors announced. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9DcEu7e via IFTTT

South Korea celebrates historic Tony win for Maybe Happy Ending

The beloved musical's success highlights South Korea's status as a cultural powerhouse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zqUJ8Br via IFTTT

Brit Awards to leave London for Manchester after 48 years

Next year's Brits are to be held at Co-op Live in Manchester. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KPpob3S via IFTTT

Paul McCartney joins Bruce Springsteen for duet

The former Beatle returns to his hometown of Liverpool to join Springsteen on stage at Anfield. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FncJqAm via IFTTT

Chappell Roan's Apple dance, and other Primavera moments

Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, Haim, Wolf Alice and CMAT all performed at the festival in Barcelona. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h6i3dPt via IFTTT

How India's 'biggest art deal' buried MF Husain masterpieces in a bank vault

The paintings are set to go up for auction for the first time on 12 June in India's financial capital, Mumbai. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tHyWiBT via IFTTT

EastEnders star suspended over 'unacceptable' language

The BBC said his language was “entirely unacceptable and in no way reflects the values or standards we hold”. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JGmMtzy via IFTTT

Watch: Moment Chile earthquake rocks live TV show

The 6.4 magnitude earthquake interrupted the broadcast, shaking the equipment in the studio. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hA54aZI via IFTTT

Diddy's ex-girlfriend testifies about pressure to participate in 'hotel nights'

"Jane" testified about her "love contract" with Sean "Diddy" Combs and feeling pressure to continue with the sexual encounters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vxitYQp via IFTTT

Beckham scores a winner with the royal circle

The ex-footballer appears to be in line for a knighthood, but he already has a close relationship with the royals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ha7TBu0 via IFTTT

BBC Radio presenter takes break for cancer treatment

Bryan Burnett, who presents BBC Radio Scotland's Get it On, tells listeners he has an "incredibly rare" but treatable form of the disease. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dG6xcrV via IFTTT

Olly Alexander lands West End role after leaving record deal

The star says he is focusing on acting after parting ways with his record company. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DTGZry3 via IFTTT

Cowboy Beyoncé dazzles nearly sold-out stadium

The 43-year-old global superstar performed the first night of her six show residency in London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jGlw2dy via IFTTT

Could AI cost me my job as a weather forecaster?

AI could provide hyper-localised and longer term forecasts - but could it also put me out of a job? from BBC News https://ift.tt/h9Jub7X via IFTTT

Stores open at midnight as fans rush to buy Nintendo Switch 2

One retailer says it's the "biggest gaming pre-order ever" - but there questions over whether high prices will dent sales. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L6ptnR3 via IFTTT

Witness testifies that Diddy dangled her over apartment balcony

In an intense cross examination, Comb's lawyers sought to undermine the credibilty of witness Bryana Bongolan from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZAjPQ1G via IFTTT

Oreo maker sues Aldi in US over 'copycat' packaging

The discount supermarket is being sued in a US court, accused of imitating the American biscuit brand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/it6TbE7 via IFTTT

10cc star sees first match - and does love cricket

Graham Gouldman goes to The Oval - decades after the hit song with lyrics "I don't like cricket - I love it". from BBC News https://ift.tt/nWB2PvN via IFTTT

Singer Jessie J reveals early breast cancer diagnosis

The singer says she will "disappear for a bit" to have surgery. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tQkEZKB via IFTTT

Author Bernardine Evaristo 'astonished' to receive one-off £100k prize

The trailblazing novelist says she will use the £100,000 prize money to support other female writers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wgldh41 via IFTTT

Taskmaster creator hosts care home competition

Alex Horne hosted the competition at Seccombe Court in Adderbury, Oxfordshire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wyXtYUp via IFTTT

Britain's Got Talent comic addresses online trolls

Joseph Charm came fifth after receiving the Golden Buzzer from judge Alesha Dixon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KP17I9x via IFTTT

Mormon wives on swinging scandals, friendship fallouts and religious backlash

Set in suburban Utah, the series follows a group of Mormon women, most of whom rose to fame on TikTok. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vg21kw9 via IFTTT

'Raised in a council house, I never saw writing as a career'

Hanan Issa praises Hay Festival for providing a space for people from marginalised backgrounds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gNFhnDH via IFTTT

'I'm over knife attack,' says Salman Rushdie

The literary giant spoke at the Hay Festival about getting back to fiction and free speech. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZO65NSr via IFTTT

The Mississippi town behind the box office hit Sinners

Ryan Coogler presented his smash-hit Sinners in Clarksdale, Mississippi, which served as inspiration for his genre-defying movie. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JZOrPe0 via IFTTT

As Punjabi hip-hoppers go global, bhangra outfits get a makeover

New-age Punjabi music artists are blending Western outfits with tradition, reflecting a broader cultural shift. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fn3LA6b via IFTTT

Ncuti Gatwa regenerates into Billie Piper as he leaves Doctor Who

The actor leaves his role as the Doctor after playing the iconic character for two series on Doctor Who. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UYrbQvB via IFTTT