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• Elton John and Prince Harry sue Daily Mail publisher over 'privacy breach' (2022-10-06 17:27:51)
  Elton John, Prince Harry and other public figures take legal action against Associated Newspapers.
• Channel 4 Countdown: 'Absolutely phenomenal' student breaks records (2022-10-06 16:20:26)
  Tom Stevenson, 21, says he had something to prove after getting disappointing A-Level results.
• Kevin Spacey on trial over New York sex abuse claim (2022-10-06 14:57:03)
  The actor denies inappropriately touching a 14-year-old boy at a Manhattan apartment party in 1986.
• Annie Ernaux: 'Uncompromising' French author wins Nobel Literature Prize (2022-10-06 13:12:56)
  The panel praises French author Annie Ernaux for her "courage" exploring gender, language and class.
• Edinburgh film festival and cinemas cease trading (2022-10-06 12:31:57)
  Centre for the Moving Image in administration, with the loss of 102 jobs in Edinburgh and Aberdeen.
• Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em writer Raymond Allen dies, aged 82 (2022-10-06 11:47:02)
  Raymond Allen created the character of Frank Spencer while working as a cinema cleaner in Ryde.
• Annie Ernaux: French writer wins Nobel Prize in Literature (2022-10-06 11:45:06)
  The French writer wins for "the courage with which she uncovers the collective restraints of memory".
• Simon Thomas thanks NHS after baby born prematurely (2022-10-06 11:21:26)
  Simon Thomas praises staff for delivering his daughter eight weeks early after his wife fell ill.
• Jeremy Clarkson told to shut Diddly Squat Farm's dining areas (2022-10-06 10:12:16)
  The district council says it has "worked" with Mr Clarkson but advice has been "ignored".
• Eric Weinberg: Scrubs writer and producer charged with 18 sexual assaults (2022-10-06 10:03:29)
  The Los Angeles County District Attorney says Eric Weinberg allegedly lured women to photo shoots.
• Kevin Spacey facing trial on New York sex abuse claim (2022-10-06 02:36:40)
  The actor denies inappropriately touching a 14-year-old boy at a Manhattan apartment party in 1986.
• Ukraine designers fight back at Paris Fashion Week (2022-10-05 23:25:40)
  How Ukraine's "indomitable" fashion designers are showcasing their work in the French capital.
• Irish dancing organisation begins results fixing investigation (2022-10-05 23:00:19)
  An ex-court of appeal judge has been asked to investigate potential breaches of code of conduct.
• The Beatles: Love Me Do celebrated at Sir Paul McCartney's former home (2022-10-05 17:36:36)
  The 60th anniversary of The Beatles' debut is marked with a gig at Sir Paul McCartney's childhood home.
• Alec Baldwin reaches settlement with Halyna Hutchins family after fatal shooting on Rust film set (2022-10-05 16:34:54)
  Filming of Rust will resume in January, with Hutchins' husband on board as executive producer.
• Alec Baldwin reaches settlement over Halyna Hutchins shooting on Rust set (2022-10-05 16:34:54)
  Filming of Rust will resume in January, with Hutchins' husband on board as executive producer.
• Alec Baldwin shooting: Filming to resume after Halyna Hutchins death on set (2022-10-05 15:33:10)
  Filming of Rust will continue in January, with Halyna Hutchins' husband as an executive producer.
• Why do politicians use walk-on music? (2022-10-05 14:47:38)
  Bizarre, inappropriate and occasionally spot on - what music tells us about political leaders.
• Lost Hancock's Half Hour episode found by Lowestoft teacher (2022-10-05 13:59:05)
  Richard Harrison says the rediscovered BBC radio recording is the only one to feature Peter Sellers.
• Donna Langley, the British film executive who wants to send Tom Cruise to space (2022-10-05 13:00:11)
  Universal boss Donna Langley is the first British woman to run a Hollywood studio.
• London Film Festival to show joyous Matilda and Glass Onion - director (2022-10-05 12:03:26)
  Festival director Tricia Tuttle says the opening and closing films were chosen to uplift audiences.
• Moving On Up: M People founder livid song was used by PM (2022-10-05 12:02:36)
  Mike Pickering says the use of his song to introduce Liz Truss at the Tory conference left him "angry".
• BET Hip Hop Awards: Kendrick Lamar and Drake the big winners (2022-10-05 11:26:49)
  Kendrick Lamar has taken home six awards including artist of the year and album of the year.
• Fans who solved the clues to unearth musician's new album (2022-10-05 10:06:11)
  Erland Cooper planted the master tape in peaty soil at a secret location then gave clues to its location.
• Erland Cooper: Fans unearth only version of album buried in Orkney (2022-10-05 10:06:11)
  Erland Cooper planted the master tape in peaty soil at a secret location then gave clues to its location.
• Daniel Barenboim steps back from performing due to health condition (2022-10-05 09:49:57)
  The classical conductor and pianist reveals he has a "serious neurological condition".
• Dolly Parton leads tributes to Loretta Lynn (2022-10-05 08:16:40)
  "I miss her dearly," says the star, after fellow country singer Loretta Lynn dies at the age of 90.
• Ellie Goulding: 'People forget I write music' (2022-10-05 06:03:42)
  "The music industry definitely isn't the same as when I started out," Ellie tells Newsbeat.
• Northampton teenage sisters highlighting diversity in children's books (2022-10-05 05:25:05)
  Two teenage sisters are trying to highlight a wider diversity of characters in children's books.
• Banksy kept under spare bed to go on display in Salford (2022-10-05 05:24:12)
  The owner of Leopard and Barcode has kept it wrapped in a blanket under a bed for a decade.
• Angelina Jolie accuses Brad Pitt of abuse on private plane (2022-10-05 01:08:38)
  Angelina Jolie says Brad Pitt grabbed her head and attacked two of their children, which he denies.
• Wagatha Christie: Rebekah Vardy to pay 90% of Coleen Rooney's legal costs (2022-10-04 16:11:10)
  Rebekah Vardy is ordered to pay 90% of Coleen Rooney's legal costs after the "Wagatha Christie" case.
• Coldplay postpone Brazil shows over Chris Martin illness (2022-10-04 15:40:39)
  Chris Martin is under 'strict doctors orders' to rest after contracting a serious lung infection.
• Queen of Country music Loretta Lynn dies aged 90 (2022-10-04 15:24:25)
  The singer's hits included Coal Miner's Daughter, Honky Tonk Girl and feminist anthem The Pill.
• Owain Wyn Evans: Wales first for new BBC Radio 2 show (2022-10-04 14:54:01)
  The new programme from Cardiff will be the first Radio 2 weekday show to move out of London.
• Sickle cell: Birmingham woman raises awareness with books (2022-10-04 14:11:50)
  Jenica Leah, who has the condition, has written a series of children's books to aid understanding.
• Diana Panorama interview: BBC settles with Earl Spencer aide (2022-10-04 14:04:13)
  Alan Waller claimed false documents were used by Martin Bashir to win the late princess's trust.
• Wagatha Christie: Rebekah Vardy to pay Coleen Rooney £1.5m in legal costs (2022-10-04 13:53:48)
  Rebekah Vardy has been ordered to pay 90% of Coleen Rooney's legal costs following a defamation trial.
• BBC presenter Alex Scott: I won't let my abusive dad win any more (2022-10-04 13:06:26)
  BBC broadcaster Alex Scott says the domestic abuse she experienced during her childhood is "still so raw".
• Alex Scott on the abuse she says she endured at the hands of her father (2022-10-04 12:51:53)
  The presenter responds after her father denies being violent to her, her brother and her mother.
• Lowry's Going to the Match: Mayor wants export ban put on £8m work (2022-10-04 12:43:52)
  Salford's mayor says an international collector could take Lowry's Going to the Match overseas.
• The Pockets Gods put one £1m album on sale in royalties protest (2022-10-04 12:11:40)
  The Pocket Gods says it is part of a protest at streaming services that pay "unfair" royalty rates.
• Pocket Gods issue one copy of new album for £1m (2022-10-04 12:11:40)
  The Pocket Gods say it is a protest at streaming services that pay "unfair" royalty rates.
• Factory International: Manchester arts venue goes £100m over budget (2022-10-04 11:59:03)
  The price of the new Factory International rises by another £25m, taking its total cost to £211m.
• Wrestling star's tattoo artist wins WWE2K lawsuit (2022-10-04 10:59:12)
  Jurors agree Take-Two used Catherine Alexander's designs on Orton's player model without permission.
• House of the Dragon: HBO defends Game of Thrones spin-off's dark scenes (2022-10-04 10:51:01)
  Some viewers complain that they had difficulty seeing the most recent episode due to poor lighting.
• Kaye Adams: 'I blanked before Strictly dance-off' (2022-10-03 20:46:33)
  Loose Women star Kaye Adams reflects on becoming the first to leave this year's Strictly.
• Will Smith film Emancipation to come out this year (2022-10-03 18:37:24)
  The slave drama will be released in December, making it eligible for next year's Oscars.
• Tim Westwood review issues call for evidence (2022-10-03 16:35:13)
  A barrister is examining what was known about the ex Radio 1 DJ's conduct during his time at the BBC.
• Ringo Starr cancels North American tour after catching Covid (2022-10-03 15:59:11)
  The Beatles drummer is "recovering at home" and hopes to resume shows soon, his spokesperson says.
• Kim Kardashian pays $1.26m over crypto 'pump and dump' (2022-10-03 13:27:13)
  Kim Kardashian agrees to pay $1.26m after regulators charge her in EthereumMax case.
• Mr Doodle: Why I covered my entire house with doodles (2022-10-03 12:46:23)
  Artist Sam Cox, known as Mr Doodle, is living his childhood dream in a house he's adorned with his own art.
• Police asked to investigate Blackpink photo leak (2022-10-03 11:15:06)
  The band's management company takes action after private photos of Jennie are distributed online.
• Popular Minecraft YouTuber Dream reveals face (2022-10-03 10:13:53)
  The YouTuber's 30 million subscribers finally find out what he looks like without a mask.
• Sacheen Littlefeather: Native American activist and actor who refused Oscar for Brando dies (2022-10-03 10:10:16)
  Native American Sacheen Littlefeather declined Marlon Brando's award for The Godfather in 1973.
• The Beatles: Rare images of early Cavern Club gigs found (2022-10-03 05:39:28)
  The photos, featuring original drummer Pete Best, were taken a year before debut single Love Me Do.
• Bruce Willis denies selling rights to his face (2022-10-02 01:15:26)
  It was widely reported that the actor had sold his face to a deepfake company.
• Gabriels: From 'harrowing' American Idol to 2022's most talked-about band (2022-10-01 23:04:03)
  Singer Jacob Lusk on the musical rebirth that saw him form the year's most talked-about new band.
• Cashy C's: The musical staging working class stories in a pawnbrokers shop (2022-09-30 17:50:52)
  Cashy C's, a rap musical about life on the breadline, is being performed in an empty Bradford shop.
• Phil Collins and two Genesis bandmates sell song catalogue for a reported $300m (2022-09-30 16:51:50)
  The deal is one of the biggest in music history, approaching the sum paid for Bob Dylan's music.
• Netflix's Jeffrey Dahmer drama attracts huge ratings and strong reactions (2022-09-30 15:55:28)
  The latest true crime streaming show is criticised by some - but achieves huge viewing figures.
• Steve Wright signs off from BBC Radio 2 afternoon show (2022-09-30 14:24:50)
  The DJ tells listeners he wants to "celebrate the show's success and long run" after 23 years.
• Steve Wright hosts his final BBC Radio 2 afternoon show (2022-09-30 14:17:26)
  The DJ tells listeners he wants to "celebrate the show's success and long run" after 23 years.
• Sue Barker: BBC could have handled my Question of Sport exit better (2022-09-30 13:11:09)
  The presenter says the BBC could have handled her exit better when it decided to shake up the show.
• The Governess, Anne Hegerty, on autism, quizzing and her challenges with everyday life (2022-09-30 11:38:34)
  The Governess, Anne Hegerty, on autism and how she finds everyday household tasks difficult.
• Sue Barker: 'BBC could have handled my Question of Sport exit better' (2022-09-30 11:30:22)
  The presenter says the BBC could have handled her exit better when it decided to shake-up the show.
• PnB Rock: Father and son pair charged with rapper's murder (2022-09-30 10:03:42)
  The pair are accused of being behind the shooting of PnB Rock in a Los Angeles waffle house robbery.
• Ex-Oasis guitarist Bonehead says tonsil cancer is 'gone' (2022-09-30 09:49:11)
  Liam Gallagher is among those saying how pleased they are the musician said he is now in recovery.
• Harry Styles: Could singer's make-up get more men into cosmetics? (2022-09-30 09:22:30)
  The popstar-slash-actor's beauty brand branches into cosmetics - but will other men follow his lead?
• Ed Sheeran must face copyright trial over Thinking Out Loud, judge rules (2022-09-30 08:37:48)
  The star is ordered to appear in a US court over claims he copied his hit song from Marvin Gaye.
• Nandi Bushell: Foo Fighters' guest drummer, 12, releases song for dad (2022-09-30 05:09:21)
  Nandi Bushell launches her track weeks after performing at an all-star Wembley Stadium tribute gig.
• Nandi Bushell releases debut single written to 'cheer up Dad' (2022-09-30 05:09:21)
  Nandi Bushell has performed with numerous musical stars but is now launching her solo career.
• Salford mayor's plea for help to buy Lowry painting for public (2022-09-30 05:08:44)
  Paul Dennett asks local figures, including bookmaker Fred Done, for help to keep it on display.
• Quick Q&A with drumming star Nandi Bushell (2022-09-30 05:07:42)
  Twelve-year-old rock star Nandi answers some quick-fire questions as she releases her new song.
• Trevor Noah to step down as host of The Daily Show (2022-09-30 02:50:46)
  The comedian says he is "filled with gratitude" as he announces his departure from the programme.
• David Tennant jealous of incoming Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa (2022-09-30 02:28:13)
  The star on returning to the sci-fi TV show, and his new stage production, Good, about the Holocaust.
• Google to close Stadia cloud service and refund gamers (2022-09-29 18:01:21)
  Stadia allows players to stream games online without owning a console.
• Tsitsi Dangarembga: Zimbabwe author convicted over placard protest (2022-09-29 17:22:41)
  A court rules that Tsitsi Dangarembga incited violence by walking with a sign calling for reform.
• Anger as newspaper claims Liverpool has no culture (2022-09-29 16:53:40)
  Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram brands the comments "outrageous" and demands an apology.
• Anger as newspaper claims Liverpool has no significant culture (2022-09-29 16:53:40)
  Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram brands a journalist's comments "outrageous" and demands an apology.
• BBC World Service proposes 382 post closures as part of savings (2022-09-29 14:07:44)
  The move is part of wider BBC savings, while "accelerating digital offering and increasing impact".
• How Gangsta's Paradise changed the course of hip-hop (2022-09-29 12:41:27)
  In 1995, Coolio combined street-tough lyrics with a pop sensibility - and rap wold never be the same.
• Paramore 'needed a break to find our identity', says Hayley Williams (2022-09-29 12:00:55)
  Frontwoman Hayley Williams talks about returning to the stage and teases plans for a 2023 UK tour.
• Danny Boyle's dance Matrix set for Manchester's £186m Factory arts venue (2022-09-29 11:00:06)
  The director's live version of the 1999 film will be among the first shows at Manchester's Factory.
• Theatre: Difficult years ahead, says director Peter Doran (2022-09-29 10:31:59)
  The theatre director says it will be tough to bring audiences back regularly after the pandemic.
• Coolio: Michelle Pfeiffer and Snoop Dogg lead tributes to Gangsta's Paradise rapper (2022-09-29 09:24:28)
  Stars pay tribute to Gangsta's Paradise rapper, who has died at 59 after being found unresponsive.
• Coolio: Gangsta's Paradise rapper dead at 59 (2022-09-29 01:50:59)
  The artist's manager says he was found unresponsive in a friend's bathroom.
• Shania Twain: I was touch and go with Covid (2022-09-28 23:19:11)
  The country singer on a brush with death, standing up to sexism, and her "celebratory" new album.
• Ron's house: Minotaur head and lion discovered in rented Birkenhead flat (2022-09-28 23:16:36)
  Ron Gittins transformed his rented home in Birkenhead and now campaigners are trying to buy it.
• Lizzo plays 200-year-old flute owned by former US president (2022-09-28 15:15:39)
  The star played the crystal instrument once owned by James Madison during one of her US concerts.
• Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club: Retirement village that inspired books (2022-09-28 11:00:54)
  The BBC's arts correspondent Rebecca Jones visits the real-life setting of the popular books.
• NI comic book artist's Marvel-lous dream job (2022-09-24 05:42:24)
  Ruairí Coleman, from County Armagh, has worked on everything from Thor to Iron Man.
• Award for Elton John after White House performance (2022-09-24 04:10:10)
  US President Joe Biden surprised Sir Elton John by giving him a medal for his contribution to music.
• Strictly Come Dancing; How are this year's newly-paired couples feeling? (2022-09-24 03:44:27)
  The widely watched dancing competition has paired the celebrities, including comedian Ellie Taylor and actor Will Mellor, with their dancing professionals.

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