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• Scott Walker, influential rock enigma, dies aged 76 (2019-03-25 11:05:54)
  The US singer, one of the most enigmatic figures in rock history, was hugely influential.
• Scott Walker: A life in music in pictures (2019-03-25 10:58:07)
  The star, who has died aged 76, first found fame in the 1960s with The Walker Brothers.
• Dr Dre removes university boast post about daughter (2019-03-25 10:53:17)
  He said his daughter got in to USC 'all on her own' but was criticised over large college donation.
• From Venezuela's concert halls to the streets of Colombia (2019-03-25 10:12:45)
  Rosana Garcia once played the violin in a philharmonic orchestra in Venezuela. Now she is busking on the streets of Bogota.
• Scott Walker: Tributes paid to 'influential genius' (2019-03-25 09:54:32)
  Musicians, DJs and poets pay homage to "the man with the mahogany voice" following his death at 76.
• Rock enigma Scott Walker dies aged 76 (2019-03-25 09:00:51)
  The US singer, one of the most enigmatic figures in rock history, was hugely influential.
• Sackler Trust suspends new UK donations (2019-03-25 07:57:41)
  The Sackler family halts new charitable donations and denies claims it helped fuel the US opioid crisis.
• Might this Nazi-stolen painting be returned? (2019-03-25 00:56:43)
  The Uffizi Gallery has replaced it with a copy, and the exact location of the original is a mystery.
• Kwan Pa: Ghana Palm Wine band are bringing back the love (2019-03-24 10:42:42)
  Ghanaian four-piece, Kwan Pa, are helping to revive traditional Palm Wine music's popularity.
• Jenny Lewis: 'I'm a barf bag poet' (2019-03-24 08:24:46)
  The singer discusses writing a "rebound album" on scraps of paper and aeroplane sick bags.
• Mary Berry: Quick-fire questions with cookery supremo (2019-03-24 00:06:14)
  The cookery writer and broadcaster on everything from food she avoids to her motto.
• Michael Jackson: Barbra Streisand apologises over abuse comments (2019-03-23 22:40:26)
  Barbra Streisand posts apology "for any pain" caused after saying abuse "didn't kill" the victims.
• Michael Jackson: Barbra Streisand apologises for abuse remarks (2019-03-23 22:40:26)
  The singer Barbra Streisand posts an apology after saying alleged child abuse "didn't kill" the victims.
• Michael Jackson: Barbra Streisand criticised for abuse comments (2019-03-23 16:04:22)
  Barbra Streisand says she believes the abuse claims but said it "didn't kill" the victims.
• Fans of The Prodigy's Keith Flint to line procession route (2019-03-23 15:36:41)
  A church service will be held for family and close friends but there will be speakers outside.
• Sir David Attenborough to present climate change documentary (2019-03-22 22:00:35)
  The broadcaster's film will explore potential threats to our planet and the possible solutions.
• Taron Egerton: 'Elton allowed me to make him ugly' (2019-03-22 17:57:04)
  Taron Egerton says his portrayal of Sir Elton John in Rocketman will show him at his worst - with the singer's blessing.
• Mark Lamarr receives apology over discontinued assault case (2019-03-22 16:04:48)
  The Crown Prosecution Service says it was wrong to charge the TV presenter with common assault.
• Guilty Feminist: 'I can't call Theresa May a feminist' (2019-03-22 12:57:39)
  Co-creator of the Guilty Feminist podcast gives us her take on feminism.
• David Van Day wins council by-election (2019-03-22 12:23:42)
  The former Dollar and Bucks Fizz star was standing for the Conservatives.
• Actress exits The Color Purple over anti-gay post (2019-03-22 12:21:44)
  Seyi Omooba is no longer part of The Color Purple after a 2014 post saying homosexuality was not "right" resurfaced.
• Blue Peter presenter Radzi Chinyanganya to leave show (2019-03-22 10:32:15)
  Radzi Chinyanganya will leave after more than five years on the CBBC children's show.
• Radzi is leaving Blue Peter after five years (2019-03-22 10:32:15)
  Radzi Chinyanganya will leave after more than five years on the CBBC children's show.
• Cardi B applies to trademark 'Okurrr' (2019-03-22 09:12:51)
  The star wants to use her catchphrase on merchandise, according to documents filed in the US.
• Line of Duty: All you need to know to get up to speed for series five (2019-03-22 07:34:46)
  Here's a summary of all the case files to date, in our handy bluffer's guide.
• World Heavy Metal Congress: First event takes place in London (2019-03-22 07:27:01)
  Bands from around the world are celebrating 50 years of heavy metal at the inaugural World Metal Congress in London.
• Michelle Obama book vies with Trump exposé at book awards (2019-03-22 00:54:01)
  Michelle Obama’s Becoming goes up against Michael Wolff's Fire and Fury at the British Book Awards.
• Obama book battles Trump exposé for major prize (2019-03-22 00:54:01)
  Michelle Obama’s Becoming goes up against Michael Wolff's Fire and Fury at the British Book Awards.
• Jordan Peele: Get Out and Us director reveals why he finds rabbits scary (2019-03-22 00:44:03)
  The director of horror hit Get Out explains his bias against bunnies while promoting his new film Us.
• Why the creator of Get Out finds rabbits scary (2019-03-22 00:44:03)
  Director Jordan Peele explains his bias against bunnies as his new film Us arrives in cinemas.
• Why the creator of Us and Get Out finds rabbits scary (2019-03-22 00:44:03)
  Director Jordan Peele explains his bias against bunnies as his new film Us arrives in cinemas.
• How a bookshop wolf handles awkward customers (2019-03-22 00:12:00)
  If you've ever worked in customer service, this comic might resonate
• 'Upbeat' refugee tale wins children's book prize (2019-03-21 20:54:17)
  The Boy at the Back of the Class is "a future classic", Waterstones Children's Book Prize judges say.
• Game of Thrones: Emilia Clarke's brain surgery ordeal (2019-03-21 20:50:52)
  "Every minute of every day I thought I was going to die," said the actor, who suffered two aneurysms.
• Game of Thrones star reveals surgery ordeal (2019-03-21 20:50:52)
  "Every minute of every day I thought I was going to die," said the actor, who suffered two aneurysms.
• Artwork sale earns Hertfordshire County Council £440,000 (2019-03-21 17:02:24)
  Hertfordshire County Council has been criticised for selling off 90% of its collection.
• Mural tribute to Prodigy's Keith Flint (2019-03-21 16:23:27)
  The street art is described as "our own shrine to Keith Flint" by a former guitarist with the band.
• Lorraine Kelly, tax law and how celebrities build public personas (2019-03-21 13:40:45)
  Even though, as a judge has ruled, "she may not like the guest she interviews or the food she eats".
• Jussie Smollett: Timeline of the actor's alleged attack and arrest (2019-03-21 12:46:15)
  The Empire actor is charged with filing a false police report after claiming he'd been attacked.
• Jay-Z's Blueprint preserved for posterity (2019-03-21 12:09:18)
  His sixth album The Blueprint is the first hip hop album of the 21st Century added to the archive.
• Excellent! Bill and Ted to go on summer adventure (2019-03-21 11:51:02)
  Dudes, it's been 28 years since we last saw the duo on the big screen but now they're back.
• Richard E Grant spills beans on Moore's film exit (2019-03-21 11:44:03)
  Julianne Moore was fired from Can You Ever Forgive Me? over a fat suit row, the actor claims.
• Richard E Grant spills beans on Julianne Moore's film exit (2019-03-21 11:44:03)
  Julianne Moore was fired from Can You Ever Forgive Me? over a fat suit row, the actor claims.
• Richard E Grant spills beans on Julianne Moore film exit (2019-03-21 11:44:03)
  Julianne Moore was fired from Can You Ever Forgive Me? over a fat suit row, the actor claims.
• Richard E Grant on Julianne Moore film exit (2019-03-21 11:44:03)
  Julianne Moore was fired from Can You Ever Forgive Me? over a fat suit row, the actor claims.
• R. Kelly asks judge for permission to play Dubai concerts (2019-03-21 08:58:09)
  The embattled singer surrendered his passport last month and faces 10 charges of sexual abuse.
• Stormzy to appear in Noughts + Crosses TV series (2019-03-21 08:04:34)
  The grime artist gets a small role in the BBC's adaptation of Malorie Blackman's novel.
• Jussie Smollett: Empire's Lee Daniels describes 'pain and anger' (2019-03-21 06:51:36)
  The creator of TV show Empire describes the "sadness and frustration" of the last few weeks.
• Lorraine Kelly wins £1.2m tax row against HMRC over ITV work (2019-03-21 05:50:12)
  HMRC claimed she was employed by ITV, but the judge ruled that Kelly's TV persona is a daily performance.
• Lorraine Kelly wins £1.2m tax case against HMRC over ITV work (2019-03-21 05:50:12)
  HMRC claimed she was employed by ITV, but the judge ruled that Kelly's TV persona is a daily performance.
• George the Poet: Social media gives poets 'a fair shot' (2019-03-21 03:56:44)
  George the Poet says social media propelled his career and made poetry more accessible.
• Social media 'gives everyone a fair shot' (2019-03-21 03:56:44)
  George the Poet says social media propelled his career and made poetry more accessible.
• Modern art sold by Hertfordshire County Council 'lost forever' (2019-03-21 00:02:07)
  The authority is selling 152 pieces of art as part of a move to get rid of 90% of its collection.
• How do reality TV shows care for their stars? (2019-03-20 18:36:28)
  ITV say they are going to improve their after-care after the death of a Love Island star.
• Sam Fender, hot sauce and SXSW (2019-03-20 16:19:05)
  The Brits Critics' Choice winner shares his tour diary from the South By Southwest festival.
• Katie Price denies being abusive outside West Sussex school (2019-03-20 13:52:21)
  The reality star is accused of being in a "verbal altercation" with her ex-husband's girlfriend.
• Killing Eve star Jodie Comer talks about the new series and why she loves Villanelle. (2019-03-20 12:38:14)
  Jodie Comer discusses why she may never get a role like Villanelle again and why she's surprised Killing Eve has been so popular.
• The Specials: Neville Staple releases knife crime song (2019-03-20 11:52:31)
  Neville Staple has remixed A Message To You Rudy after the death of his 21-year-old grandson.
• Fireman Sam: 'No stereotype problem' in show, says creator (2019-03-20 11:32:03)
  Creator David Jones defends the show after a fire officer said it puts women off joining the service.
• Killing Eve's Jodie Comer among RTS winners (2019-03-20 11:11:53)
  The British actress beats co-star Sandra Oh to be named best female actor at this year's awards.
• Emily Maitlis becomes Newsnight's lead host (2019-03-20 10:46:01)
  Emma Barnett also joins the presenting line-up after the departure of Evan Davis to BBC Radio 4.
• National Portrait Gallery drops £1m donor (2019-03-20 09:10:27)
  The Sackler Trust, embroiled in opioid allegations, drops the donation earmarked to help revamp the gallery.
• Spring arrival: Public to capture new season in words (2019-03-20 08:37:09)
  The public is being asked to contribute entries to a national nature diary documenting the arrival of spring.
• £36 iPhone XR ad criticised (2019-03-20 08:12:08)
  Advertising body criticises a Black Friday promotion for iPhones, following complaints from the public.
• Mike Thalassitis death: Love Island stars to be offered therapy (2019-03-20 05:18:22)
  Mike Thalassitis's death prompts ITV to expand the care it gives contestants when they leave the show.
• EastEnders overrun set rebuild project criticised by MPs (2019-03-20 03:05:05)
  The new Walford was meant to be finished in 2018, but the target is now 2023 and it will cost £27m more.
• White Crow's star dancer 'channelled' Rudolf Nureyev (2019-03-20 00:48:17)
  Oleg Ivenko says he "talked" to Rudolf Nureyev as he played the superstar Russian dancer.
• Ballet star Nureyev was a 'monster of selfishness' (2019-03-20 00:48:17)
  Oleg Ivenko says he "talked" to Rudolf Nureyev as he played the superstar Russian dancer.
• Hang White People: Rapper Nick Conrad fined over YouTube song (2019-03-19 21:54:47)
  French rapper Nick Conrad is found guilty of incitement to violence with his video Hang White People.
• James Corden to host Tony Awards (again) (2019-03-19 15:37:16)
  The British chat show host and actor first hosted the prestigious US theatre awards in 2016.
• Sophie Gradon: Aaron Armstrong killed himself after girlfriend's death (2019-03-19 14:31:40)
  Aaron Armstrong killed himself after the death of Sophie Gradon, who had appeared on the TV show.
• Peppa Pig criticised for using the word 'fireman' in episode (2019-03-19 12:57:30)
  London Fire Brigade has criticised the children's TV programme Peppa Pig after an episode referred to firefighters as 'firemen', saying that it is sexist.
• Sophie Gradon: Boyfriend Aaron Armstrong's death ruled suicide (2019-03-19 12:40:19)
  Aaron Armstrong killed himself after the death of Sophie Gradon, who had appeared on the TV show.
• Glastonbury 2019: Janet Jackson 'promoted' in line-up poster (2019-03-19 11:49:25)
  In a recent tweet posted on Jackson's account, her name replaces The Killers at the top of the bill.
• Bohemian Rhapsody film editor responds to criticism (2019-03-19 11:13:52)
  John Ottman says he 'wants to put a bag over his head' when he sees criticised scene that went viral.
• Ariana Grande kicks off Sweetener world tour in New York (2019-03-19 10:00:23)
  The star plays a hit-packed, 31-song setlist in New York.
• Ariana plays 31-song setlist as Sweetener tour launches (2019-03-19 10:00:23)
  The star plays a hit-packed, 31-song setlist in New York.
• Ariana's Sweetener tour launches in New York (2019-03-19 10:00:23)
  The star plays a hit-packed, 31-song setlist in New York.
• People don't become 'adults' until their 30s, say scientists (2019-03-19 07:24:50)
  Experts say people aged 18 are still going through changes in the brain that can affect behaviour.
• Smack The Pony: Amanda Holden was first choice for show (2019-03-19 03:43:44)
  The Britain's Got Talent judge could have had a much bigger role in the Channel 4 sketch show.
• Grime music is being 'stifled', MPs say (2019-03-19 02:43:36)
  Urban acts find it harder to put on gigs because of "institutional racism", says an official report.
• Frozen musical heads from Broadway to London's West End (2019-03-19 00:56:04)
  The stage adaptation of the Disney movie is coming to the Drury Lane Theatre in 2020.
• Warner Bros boss quits amid affair allegations (2019-03-18 20:08:29)
  Kevin Tsujihara leaves after claims he attempted to secure roles for an actress he was involved with.
• Watch the UK's largest bronze sculpture arrive in Devon (2019-03-18 16:42:39)
  The latest addition to Plymouth's Theatre Royal is a 10-tonne bronze statue of an actor "breathing life into words".
• David Lammy responds to Comic Relief donation drop (2019-03-18 16:10:25)
  David Lammy MP had criticised the charity telethon for promoting the idea of "white saviours".
• Lammy responds to Comic Relief donation drop (2019-03-18 13:58:08)
  David Lammy MP had criticised the charity telethon for promoting the idea of "white saviours".
• Sam Smith comes out as non-binary: 'I'm not male or female' (2019-03-18 12:00:36)
  The singer says realising he doesn't identify as either gender has improved his body confidence.
• Lesbian storyline defended by film director Francis Lee (2019-03-18 11:50:00)
  Francis Lee's Ammonite, about pioneering fossil collector Mary Anning, stars Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan.
• What did Americans think of the British acts at the South By Southwest festival? (2019-03-18 08:13:34)
  The BBC brought a bunch of up-and-coming musicians to Texas. So what did the locals think?
• Felicite Tomlinson death: Louis Tomlinson's sisters pay tribute (2019-03-18 07:50:38)
  Felicite Tomlinson's sisters pay tribute to the aspiring fashion designer who died last week aged 18.
• Mike Thalassitis death: 'Love Island has got to open its eyes to this' (2019-03-18 05:18:15)
  Ex-Towie star Mario Falcone says reality TV producers have to provide more aftercare to contestants.
• Getting inside the head of the man who was Frank Sidebottom (2019-03-18 03:33:21)
  For the first time a new documentary tells the full story of Chris Sievey, the man behind the mask.
• Sir David Hare: Society shifting women's role in film and theatre (2019-03-18 02:16:15)
  The director says he's been going on about women's lives for 45 years and only now people are listening.
• Pulp Fiction guitarist Dick Dale dies at 81 (2019-03-17 23:45:26)
  Tributes pour in for the "King of Surf Rock", whose music featured in the classic film Pulp Fiction.
• Dick Dale: 'King of Surf Rock' guitarist dies aged 81 (2019-03-17 22:54:20)
  Tributes pour in for the "King of Surf Rock", whose music featured in the classic film Pulp Fiction.
• Strictly's Oti on juggling jobs and Misbehaving (2019-03-17 05:43:02)
  The Strictly star discusses choreographing her first stage musical and her TV presenting debut.
• Simon Mayo: There's a gap in the radio market (2019-03-13 01:30:05)
  The presenter is hoping Scala Radio can carve out its own audience despite two existing classical stations.

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