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Tyler Perry accused of sexual assault in actor's $260m lawsuit
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:28:03 GMT
The US film and TV giant denies the allegations, with his lawyer calling them a "scam" to make money.
Pianist Alfred Brendel dies aged 94
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:26:18 GMT
Alfred Brendel's disciplined musicianship was tempered by a deliberately off-beat view of the world.
Writing new Bond book 'daunting responsibility'
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:54:36 GMT
Award-winning crime writer Mike Craven is writing a new James Bond series aimed at young readers.
Your next Traitors fix, and Yungblud's new album: What's coming up this week
Sun, 15 Jun 2025 17:13:07 GMT
28 Years Later is also released, Date Everything is here, and Benson Boone has a new album out.
Chris Brown jokes about 'nice' jail as he starts UK tour
Sun, 15 Jun 2025 22:59:14 GMT
The US singer is on £5m bail after being charged over an alleged assualt in a nightclub in 2023.
Son of Estée Lauder, who took the brand global, dies aged 92
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 01:51:15 GMT
Leonard Lauder joined his parents' company in 1958 and served as chief executive for 17 years.
Watch: Visitors sit on and break artwork chair in Italian museum
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 16:45:14 GMT
The 'Van Gogh' chair is an artwork by Nicola Bolla made out of thousands of Swarovski crystals.
Watch: Idris Elba unveils celebratory stone at old college
Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:07:12 GMT
Watch the moment a paving stone recognising Idris Elba was revealed outside of his old college.
'Playing piano and singing takes me to another world' - Brian Wilson
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:32:20 GMT
The late Beach Boys co-creator spoke to the BBC's David Silitto in 2011 and looked back at his career.
11 festivals you can still get tickets for this summer
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 01:10:55 GMT
If you missed out on Glastonbury tickets there are still other festivals you can get tickets for.
These touts made millions - and claimed staff at big ticketing firms helped
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:14:50 GMT
The touts alleged staff at resale sites Ticketmaster once owned helped them trade in bulk, the BBC reveals.
Mood swings fuelled Heston Blumenthal's genius. But the highs got higher and the lows got darker
Fri, 13 Jun 2025 23:02:10 GMT
A new BBC documentary looks at how a diagnosis of bipolar disorder at 57 changed the celebrity chef's life.
Social media now main source of news in US, research suggests
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:43:24 GMT
A report also finds right-leaning audiences on X have almost doubled in the UK since Elon Musk's takeover.
California doctor to plead guilty to supplying Matthew Perry with ketamine
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 01:42:26 GMT
The actor - best known for playing Chandler Bing on Friends – was found dead in his hot tub in October 2023.
'I hope she's resting now' - Kim Woodburn remembered by co-star Aggie
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:07:52 GMT
The TV personality first found fame on Channel 4's How Clean is Your House alongside Aggie MacKenzie.
Love Island’s Georgia Harrison: 'I re-read my MBE letter three times'
Fri, 13 Jun 2025 21:56:38 GMT
The 30-year-old former reality star has been recognised for her work on protecting women and girls.
Pitbull says seeing fans dressed as him is priceless
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 23:50:41 GMT
The 44-year-old American singer says he loves the trend of fans dressing up as him on tour.
Zoe Slater returns to EastEnders after 20-year gap
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:11:31 GMT
The actress returns in the first episode from new executive producer Ben Wadey.
Museum's plea after couple break crystal-covered chair
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 18:01:58 GMT
An Italian museum says the special chair has since been restored, but the culprits haven't been found.
Ed Sheeran's co-writer 'incredibly relieved' as Thinking Out Loud case finally ends
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:08:36 GMT
Songwriter Amy Wadge said the US copyright trial had "haunted" her for more than a decade.
Schwarzenegger: Hey, stop whining, do something on climate change
Sat, 07 Jun 2025 04:58:40 GMT
The actor and activist was speaking to the BBC at a summit organised by his Climate Initiative.
Juror dismissed in Diddy trial over 'inconsistencies'
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:53:06 GMT
The juror gave conflicting information about where he lived and has now been replaced.
Will Smith says Oscars slap fallout was brutal
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:34:41 GMT
The Fresh Prince actor says taking an "honest look at myself" inspired a return to music.
Can the Beckham brand survive reports of family feud?
Sun, 15 Jun 2025 16:48:44 GMT
A PR expert says coverage has begun to affect the family's public image, with it taking a more soap-opera-like tone.
Big Zuu and Tevez shine as Soccer Aid raises £15m
Sun, 15 Jun 2025 22:13:15 GMT
Big Zuu scores the winner after four goals from Carlos Tevez help the World XI beat England 5-4 in Soccer Aid, raising £15m for Unicef.
'Exhilarating and exciting!' How Bradford's children feel about their City of Culture show
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:14:07 GMT
Sing Dance Leap is the first collaboration between Royal Ballet and Opera, Opera North and Northern Ballet.
Watch: Kim Woodburn's memorable TV moments
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:02:39 GMT
The TV personality appeared on several reality shows, after rising to fame on How Clean Is Your House.
'My kids are the reason I'm alive': Backstage with Shakira
Fri, 13 Jun 2025 05:09:45 GMT
Shakira says the situation facing immigrants in the US is "painful" as she talks to the BBC in Miami.
'You're an adulterer!' - How Kim Woodburn became a one-liner legend
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:32:30 GMT
A look back at Woodward's infamous spats and some of the TV star's best - and most scathing - quotes.
Brian Wilson obituary: Troubled genius who wrote most of The Beach Boys' hits
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:59:49 GMT
One of the most innovative and creative music artists of the 20th century.