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• Penguin says it did 'all necessary due diligence' with The Salt Path (2025-07-09 11:18:20)
  Raynor Winn has defended herself against accusations she gave misleading information in the 2018 book.
• Gregg Wallace warned not to 'say women made it up' (2025-07-09 06:12:08)
  The comments come after 50 more people make fresh claims about the TV presenter.
• Ed Sheeran to exhibit paintings created in car park (2025-07-09 05:51:06)
  The singer says artist Damien Hirst encouraged him to show off the work created in a car park.
• Full details for Oasis Heaton Park gigs (2025-07-09 05:09:20)
  It has been 16 long years for Oasis fans but the wait for their hometown shows is almost over.
• After Diddy: Why hip-hop is still struggling to have its own 'MeToo' moment (2025-07-08 23:10:12)
  The Combs verdict in itself is unlikely to lead to wider changes in the industry, according to insiders
• Kneecap hit out at John Swinney during Glasgow gig (2025-07-08 22:12:28)
  The group were originally slated to perform on Friday at Scotland's largest music festival.
• Gregg Wallace sacked as 50 more people make claims (2025-07-08 16:00:35)
  The TV presenter has been the subject of an inquiry into alleged misconduct, to be published imminently.
• Esports World Cup: The contest teams can't afford to miss (2025-07-08 15:23:35)
  The controversial competition returns for a second year - and competitors say its vital for them to be involved.
• Bayeux Tapestry to return to UK on loan after 900 years (2025-07-08 15:01:38)
  Bayeux Tapestry will be shown at the British Museum, which will lend treasures to Normandy museums.
• TV magician Wayne Dobson dies, aged 68 (2025-07-08 14:02:54)
  The wisecracking entertainer was a well-known face on British television in the 1980s and 1990s.
• Fans disappointed by last-minute Wireless line-up (2025-07-08 11:53:42)
  With just days to go, some fans are scrambling to sell tickets after a "disappointing" announcement.
• Lorde: Obsessing about my weight stopped my creativity (2025-07-08 10:10:23)
  The singer says she almost quit music when an eating disorder left her feeling disconnected.
• Oasis fans miss gig after fake ticket sales (2025-07-08 05:09:24)
  Oasis fans say they paid hundreds of pounds for tickets they never received.
• From India to Britain and back: The cartoonist who fought censors with a smile (2025-07-07 20:46:06)
  Abu Abraham’s sharp cartoons exposed power’s excesses during India’s 1975 Emergency crackdown.
• Comic Hunter appears in court over alleged antisemitic posts (2025-07-07 14:25:35)
  He was bailed to return to court in November, when he will find out if the case will proceed.
• What are the allegations against The Salt Path author? (2025-07-07 12:18:01)
  Writer Raynor Winn denies allegations that some elements of her best-selling book misled readers.
• The Salt Path author defends herself against claims she misled readers (2025-07-07 12:18:01)
  Writer Raynor Winn denies allegations that some elements of her best-selling book misled readers.
• Jessie J reveals cancer operation success (2025-07-07 11:13:42)
  Singer says tests following surgery to remove her breast show no spread of the disease
• Capaldi says therapy played 'massive part' in comeback (2025-07-07 11:09:11)
  Scottish star says his performance two years ago "was the worst moment of his life" but therapy helped.
• Love Island USA's Cierra leaves show after racism row (2025-07-07 09:48:13)
  Cierra Ortega's parents say it's been a "painful" week after posts emerged featuring a racial slur.
• Lena Dunham on fatphobia, dating advice and her new London rom-com (2025-07-06 23:12:27)
  Dunham's latest project is a Netflix rom-com loosely based on her life over the last few years.
• A video game on 'gold diggers' is fuelling a sexism debate in China (2025-07-06 23:03:10)
  So heated was the criticism that creators quietly renamed the game Emotional Anti-Fraud Simulator.
• The best photos from Black Sabbath's farewell (2025-07-06 19:28:10)
  The heavy metal pioneers perform their final gig on Saturday with an all-star line-up.
• Home of Gavin and Stacey's Doris goes up for sale (2025-07-06 08:20:21)
  Gavin and Stacey fans have a chance to buy the ultimate memorabilia, as Doris' house is up for sale.
• How embarrassing ancestor went from 'bit of a giggle' to icon (2025-07-06 06:19:05)
  Henry, 5th Marquess of Anglesey, scandalised Edwardian society, now his family is reclaiming his legacy.
• Sabrina Carpenter tones down headline show - but she's still at her best (2025-07-06 00:17:47)
  The 26-year-old US singer was in London to headline the first of two nights at the BST festival.
• Guru Dutt: The tragic life of an Indian cinematic genius (2025-07-05 23:08:37)
  This week marks the birth centenary of Guru Dutt, one of Bollywood's most iconic directors.
• Ozzy Osbourne goes out on a high at farewell gig (2025-07-05 21:32:11)
  More than 40,000 fans and an all-star line-up of rock legends pay homage at the "heavy metal Live Aid".
• Nandy asks why nobody has been fired at BBC over Gaza film (2025-07-05 12:19:30)
  The culture secretary says she is "exasperated" over the length of time a BBC review into the documentary has taken.
• Sydney Jo's viral TikTok group chat drama, and Superman hits cinemas: What's coming up this week (2025-07-05 11:53:10)
  Last Pundit Standing also drops on BBC iPlayer, and it's the Esports World Cup.
• Chic star guest-curates David Bowie Centre display (2025-07-05 06:55:26)
  Photographs of David Bowie and Nile Rodgers recording Let's Dance in New York will feature.
• Australian actor Julian McMahon dies aged 56 (2025-07-05 06:52:53)
  "Julian loved life," said the wife of the actor best known for roles in Nip/Tuck, FBI: Most Wanted and Fantastic Four.
• Oasis comeback tour setlist: Which songs made the cut? (2025-07-05 05:58:07)
  From Supersonic to Champagne Supernova, this was the setlist as Oasis returned to the big time in Cardiff.
• 'Biblical' - fans react to Oasis reunion tour debut (2025-07-05 01:29:50)
  Oasis hit the stage together for the first time in 16 years in Cardiff and the energy was electric.
• Oasis kick off their comeback: The best they've been since the 90s (2025-07-04 22:46:56)
  The band stage a triumphant show in Cardiff, as they launch their long-awaited reunion tour.
• Fictional K-pop bands beat BTS and Blackpink in US charts (2025-07-04 14:21:32)
  Songs from the film KPop Demon Hunter have surpassed the success of real-life K-pop bands BTS and Blackpink.
• Akon's futuristic $6bn city project in Senegal abandoned, BBC told (2025-07-04 11:07:14)
  Something more realistic will replace ambitious plans dreamt up by singer Akon, officials tell the BBC.
• BBC radio available outside UK after Sounds switch-off (2025-07-04 08:12:37)
  BBC Sounds will close for listeners outside the UK on 21 July 2025 but there will be other ways to tune in.
• Fictional K-pop bands zoom to top 10 of US music charts (2025-07-04 07:18:23)
  Songs from the film KPop Demon Hunter have rivalled the success of real-life K-pop bands BTS and Blackpink.
• Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom confirm split (2025-07-04 06:04:05)
  The couple said they were "shifting their relationship" to "focus on co-parenting”.
• Black Sabbath at Villa Park: All you need to know (2025-07-04 05:19:08)
  The band is performing at the stadium in Birmingham on 5th July, in Ozzy Osbourne's last gig.
• It may be Ozzy's night, but ELO will bow out too (2025-07-04 05:17:03)
  On Saturday, Jeff Lynne's ELO will clash with Black Sabbath in one of two farewell Birmingham shows.
• The dental nurse-turned-DJ staging a sold-out festival in her home town (2025-07-04 05:09:39)
  Doof in the Park comes to Dundee's Camperdown Park this weekend.
• Sabbath guitarist admits nerves ahead of farewell (2025-07-04 02:23:07)
  Tony Iommi says Sabbath's final gig will be like nothing the band has done before.
• Diddy's reputation is tarnished, but could he find a way back? (2025-07-03 23:51:03)
  The rap star is facing more prison time but was cleared of the most serious charges, and still has loyal fans.
• Oasis 'sounding huge' as comeback tour launches (2025-07-03 23:11:15)
  The band will play the first of 41 highly anticipated dates in Cardiff, after a break of 16 years.
• Viral band finds itself at the centre of AI claims and hoaxes (2025-07-03 23:07:54)
  Velvet Sundown has racked up hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify - without anyone even being sure if it's real.
• AI claims and a hoax spokesman: Viral band confuses the world of music (2025-07-03 23:07:54)
  Velvet Sundown has racked up hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify - without anyone even being sure if it's real.
• Reservoir Dogs actor Michael Madsen dies aged 67 (2025-07-03 19:58:37)
  The actor, a near-constant presence in Quentin Tarantino movies, is believed to have died of cardiac arrest.
• Angélique Kidjo first black African to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star (2025-07-03 16:09:46)
  Africa's "premier diva" has been honoured after more than 40 years in the industry.
• Star Wars actor Kenneth Colley dies aged 87 (2025-07-03 13:50:33)
  The actor died at his home in Kent after contracting Covid and developing pneumonia, his agent said.
• BBC senior staff told to 'step back' from duties following row (2025-07-03 13:26:04)
  No "high risk" music acts will be broadcast live in the future after Bob Vylan's Glastonbury set.
• Optimo DJ diagnosed with untreatable brain tumour (2025-07-03 12:23:55)
  Keith McIvor co-ran Optimo Espacio - one of Glasgow's most loved club nights - for 13 years between 1997 and 2010.
• BBC deemed Bob Vylan 'high risk' before Glastonbury (2025-07-03 11:59:31)
  Some BBC staff have been moved away from their usual duties after the punk duo made offensive comments.
• Oasis drone display appears ahead of stadium gig (2025-07-03 09:51:27)
  A large drone display depicting the Oasis logo appeared above Cardiff's Principality Stadium.
• Fans complain Lorde's new album won't work in CD players (2025-07-03 09:04:55)
  The singer's latest - Virgin - comes on a transparent disc, which has caused headaches for some.
• 'I looked after Sean Connery, David Lynch and Tarantino for work' (2025-07-03 05:26:51)
  Angela Freeman encountered many celebrities during 34 years at the Glasgow Film Theatre.
• Watch: What to know about the Diddy verdict - and what comes next (2025-07-03 00:52:12)
  The disgraced hip-hop mogul was denied bail after being found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
• Ozzy bows out: Rock's wildest frontman prepares for one last show (2025-07-03 00:08:08)
  Rock icon and heavy metal pioneer Ozzy Osbourne is set to perform for devoted fans one last time.
• Ozzy bows out: Rock's wildest frontman plays one last show (2025-07-03 00:08:08)
  Rock icon and heavy metal pioneer Ozzy Osbourne is set to perform for devoted fans one last time.
• Dramatic moment Sean 'Diddy' Combs fell to his knees after learning his fate (2025-07-02 22:43:51)
  The rapper mouthed to his family "I'm coming home" after being acquitted of the most serious charges.
• 'Diddy' denied bail after being cleared of most serious charges (2025-07-02 22:31:14)
  Combs will remain behind bars because of his history of violence, the judge said, setting sentencing for October.
• Diddy denied bail after being cleared of most serious charges (2025-07-02 22:31:14)
  Combs will remain behind bars because of his history of violence, the judge said, setting sentencing for October.
• Diddy's secret world revealed in videos and his voice notes (2025-07-02 21:08:28)
  Former staff expose details of "freak-offs" - drug-fuelled orgies held in luxurious international venues.
• Lost Turner work sold as museum outbid at auction (2025-07-02 20:59:53)
  The oil painting sold to a private UK collector for £1.9m, nearly eight times the estimated price.
• Superman would like more kindness, say stars of new reboot (2025-07-02 20:27:15)
  David Corenswet, Nicholas Hoult and Rachel Brosnahan were among those attending the Superman premiere.
• The Devil Wears Prada 2: What we know so far (2025-07-02 16:09:36)
  Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Anne Hathaway and Stanley Tucci are all set to reprise their original roles.
• The Devil Wears Prada 2: Everything we know so far (2025-07-02 16:09:36)
  Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Anne Hathaway and Stanley Tucci are all set to reprise their original roles.
• Renee Zellweger film to premiere at Edinburgh Film Festival (2025-07-02 15:53:01)
  The actor's first release as a filmmaker, a nine-minute animation, will debut at the expanded event as it returns in August.
• What has Sean 'Diddy' Combs been convicted of? (2025-07-02 15:42:21)
  The rapper was convicted of transporting people for prostitution and could be released on bail.
• Noel Gallagher arrives for Oasis gig by train (2025-07-02 15:19:44)
  The Oasis star opts to arrive by rail ahead of the band's first gig since 2009.
• Watch: What it was like inside courtroom when verdict came in (2025-07-02 15:10:17)
  In total, the jury deliberated for 13 hours over three days to come to a unanimous decision on the charges against Combs.
• Canaletto work owned by first UK PM sells for record (2025-07-02 13:42:50)
  The painting once adorned the walls of Dowing Street during the tenure of Sir Robert Walpole.
• Bob Vylan dropped from Manchester music festival (2025-07-02 11:31:19)
  The band made headlines with controversial comments on stage at Glastonbury about the IDF.
• What is racketeering and why is Sean 'Diddy' Combs facing this charge? (2025-07-02 10:26:45)
  The jury in the rapper's federal trial in New York is still deliberating over one remaining charge.
• Paramount to pay Trump $16m to settle 60 Minutes lawsuit (2025-07-02 09:35:39)
  The media company noted the settlement does not include a statement of apology or regret.
• Kanye West blocked from entering Australia over Hitler song (2025-07-02 09:07:16)
  Kanye West has long sparked controversy over his anti-Semitic remarks and has declared himself a Nazi.
• 'Sabbath gave bands like Slipknot the blueprint' (2025-07-02 05:15:03)
  How Black Sabbath paved the way for bands like Slipknot as well as a new wave of artists.
• Blanchett and Dunbar awarded Freedom of the City (2025-07-02 05:07:22)
  Actors Cate Blanchett and Adrian Dunbar are being honoured for their contribution to the arts.
• Diddy jury to keep deliberating after reaching deadlock on most serious charge (2025-07-02 01:51:49)
  The panel has reached a verdict on four of the five counts in the rap mogul's sex trafficking trial.
• Diddy jury to keep deliberating after deadlocking on most serious charge (2025-07-01 23:10:09)
  The panel reached a verdict on four of the five counts, but could not agree on the most racketeering count.
• 'Primary School Bangers' set draws in Glastonbury crowds (2025-06-27 05:20:00)
  The nostalgic performance was so popular, officials had to close off the field to manage crowds.
• Glastonbury boss on 'heated topics' and Kneecap at the festival (2025-06-25 10:18:47)
  Glastonbury co-organiser Emily Eavis responds to the prime minister's comments on Kneecap playing Glastonbury.
• Rod Stewart on Glastonbury: 'I wish they wouldn't call it the tea time slot' (2025-06-25 01:11:34)
  The rock star talks to BBC News ahead of his performance at the Glastonbury Festival this weekend.
• Watch: How prosecutors went after Diddy in his sex trafficking trial (2025-06-24 21:31:10)
  From a hotel video to baby oil – the BBC's Nada Tawfik breaks down the evidence and testimony heard on the stand so far.
• Glastonbury Festival: Five newcomers you don't want to miss (2025-06-24 00:37:25)
  Some of music's best new acts will play at Glastonbury. Here's who to see before they get too big.
• Timeline of the charges and allegations against Sean Combs (2025-04-07 17:14:59)
  The hip-hop mogul is accused of sex trafficking involving drug-fuelled orgies known as "freak-offs".

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