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• Bollywood biopic in hot water over Sikh name (2018-07-17 16:02:01)
  Sikh politicians criticise web series for using the name Kaur in the title.
• Tanyalee Davis 'humiliated' on train over disabled space (2018-07-17 15:56:27)
  A comedian was asked to move her mobility scooter out of a disabled space on a train.
• BAME characters should be 'more central' in children's books (2018-07-17 15:14:56)
  Ethnic minority characters should feature in more books and not be defined by their "otherness".
• Mamma Mia stars attend London premiere (2018-07-17 12:59:50)
  Meryl Streep and Cher reveal why they wanted to be in the new Mamma Mia film.
• Annabelle Neilson, muse for Alexander McQueen, dies (2018-07-17 12:56:48)
  The model, reality star and best friend of Kate Moss was found dead at her Chelsea home on Thursday.
• Duncan Jones to make Rogue Trooper film (2018-07-17 12:24:38)
  Rebellion said director Duncan Jones had a "unique level of commitment and passion" for the character.
• Comedian 'humiliated' for using disabled space on train (2018-07-17 10:58:16)
  Tanyalee Davis says a guard threatened to call police when she did not give up a disabled space.
• The Killers, Alt-J, Wolf Alice and more select their song of the summer (2018-07-17 10:36:03)
  Latitude headliners The Killers, Alt-J and other acts honour the UK heat wave by naming their hottest hit of 2018 so far.
• Song of the summer: The Killers, Alt-J & Wolf Alice pick theirs (2018-07-17 10:36:03)
  Latitude headliners honour the UK heat wave by naming their hottest hit of 2018 so far.
• Sacha Baron Cohen: More criticism and mixed reviews for star's new show (2018-07-17 10:16:27)
  Who is America? is described as "urgently resonant" by one reviewer and "toothless" by another.
• Johnny Depp settles lawsuit with former management (2018-07-17 09:55:58)
  The settlement resolves a case in which both sides blamed each other for Depp's money troubles.
• China's most expensive film pulled after opening weekend (2018-07-17 04:12:18)
  Despite costing $112m to produce, fantasy epic Asura was withdrawn from cinemas after just one weekend.
• World Cup: Pussy Riot protesters jailed over pitch demonstration (2018-07-17 02:30:55)
  Four anti-Putin activists ran onto the pitch in the World Cup final between France and Croatia.
• 'How we made Now That's What I Call Music 100' (2018-07-17 00:33:08)
  We go behind the scenes of Now 100 to find out why Dua Lipa made the tracklisting but Drake didn't...
• The Crown: First look at Olivia Colman's new Queen (2018-07-16 17:17:46)
  Olivia Colman takes over from Claire Foy in Netflix's royal drama as Queen Elizabeth II.
• World Bodypainting Festival: Models transformed into amazing artworks (2018-07-16 16:08:10)
  The city of Klagenfurt hosted competitors from more than 50 nations in a celebration of bodypainting.
• Forbes: George Clooney earns more in one year than any previous actor (2018-07-16 14:54:30)
  The Hollywood star raked it in last year thanks to the sale of the tequila company he co-founded.
• Love Island: 2,600 complaints will not be investigated by Ofcom (2018-07-16 13:20:40)
  The scenes involving Dani and Jack sparked 2,600 complaints, but Ofcom says the reality TV show did not break any rules.
• Nile Rodgers: To be recognised is "weird to me" (2018-07-16 12:45:00)
  Guitarist and producer on his popularity and the long wait between Chic albums
• Nile Rodgers: To be recognised is 'weird' (2018-07-16 12:45:00)
  Guitarist and producer on his popularity and the long wait between Chic albums
• Lost Kubrick screenplay found 60 years on by Bangor professor (2018-07-16 12:23:12)
  The script by the man behind epics like 2001: A Space Odyssey is a "fantastic" find says expert.
• World Cup: Pussy Riot protesters charged over pitch demonstration (2018-07-16 10:48:24)
  Four anti-Putin activists face fines for disrupting the World Cup final between France and Croatia.
• Doctor Who trailer: 5 things we learned from World Cup teaser (2018-07-16 10:31:32)
  A runny egg, miracle pizza and a copy of The Beano feature in a 40-second advert for the next series.
• Richard Bacon out of coma and tweets 'I am alive' (2018-07-16 09:50:37)
  The former Blue Peter presenter was put into a coma after falling ill with suspected pneumonia.
• Suicide Club: What if burgers and beer were illegal? (2018-07-16 08:11:43)
  Rachel Heng's novel Suicide Club deals with a society where wellness is the key to living forever.
• Love Island: Does the show have a race, age and body diversity problem? (2018-07-16 00:28:30)
  Some fans have criticised the show for not choosing contestants with a range of ages, body types and ethnicities.
• 'I had to make my kidnapper fall in love with me' (2018-07-15 23:59:33)
  Kidnapped model Chloe Ayling explains how she escaped her captor and how she copes with people who doubt her story.
• How two strangers set up Dropbox and made billions (2018-07-15 23:07:48)
  Drew Houston and Arash Ferdowsi had never met before they teamed up to launch cloud storage giant Dropbox.
• Liam Gallagher in Latitude surprise performance (2018-07-15 10:09:55)
  The ex-Oasis star had tweeted that he was in Suffolk ahead of the secret gig at Latitude.
• Lovebox review - Pharrell and Childish Gambino preach resistance (2018-07-15 00:28:42)
  Pharrell and Childish Gambino urge fans to fight Donald Trump while playing London's Lovebox festival.
• Africa's WWI effort recognised in new Tate Modern exhibit (2018-07-14 23:39:12)
  Many events have marked the centenary of World War One - but Africa has seldom rated a mention until now.
• X Factor winner Louisa Johnson splits from Simon Cowell’s label (2018-07-14 11:15:00)
  Louisa won The X Factor in 2015 and has left Syco Music after a string of singles.
• Nancy Sinatra Senior, Frank's first wife, dies aged 101 (2018-07-14 08:08:11)
  Frank Sinatra's first wife and the mother of his children "passed away peacefully", her daughter says.
• Scarlett Johansson quits trans role after LGBT backlash (2018-07-13 21:35:44)
  The actor will no longer play a transgender man in Rub & Tug after criticism from the LGBT community.
• Three Lions breaks chart record (2018-07-13 16:41:07)
  It's the first time a song has scored four spells at number one with the same artist line-up.
• Will Smith smashes In My Feelings Challenge with bridge dance (2018-07-13 16:08:51)
  The social media craze was started by Instagram comedian Shiggy and features dancing, Drake and a lot of cars.
• Presenter Richard Bacon 'getting better' after days in coma (2018-07-13 14:42:00)
  The former Blue Peter presenter has suspected pneumonia and has been in hospital for over a week.
• Richard Bacon 'getting better' after days in coma (2018-07-13 14:42:00)
  The former Blue Peter presenter has suspected pneumonia and has been in hospital for over a week.
• Downton Abbey film (finally) confirmed (2018-07-13 14:23:18)
  The "original principal cast" will begin production later this summer, producers confirm.
• The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival begins (2018-07-13 14:12:58)
  The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival gets under way with music from New Orleans based Soul Brass Band.
• Stig of the Dump author Clive King dies aged 94 (2018-07-13 12:39:18)
  The children's author was 94 years old.
• Doctor Who: Jodie Whittaker set for World Cup debut (2018-07-13 12:03:51)
  The trailer comes a year after Whittaker was revealed to be replacing Peter Capaldi as the Doctor.
• Henry Cavill sorry for 'rapist' comment (2018-07-13 11:52:19)
  The Superman actor apologises for suggesting he is scared to date women for fear of being "called a rapist".
• 6 Things we learned from the Emmy nominations (2018-07-13 11:37:27)
  The most diverse Emmy's nominations yet - with side orders of snubs and surprises.
• Glass Animals cancel tour after lorry crash (2018-07-13 10:24:38)
  Joe Seaward from Glass Animals is recovering after suffering a broken leg and fractured skull.
• Critics rave over Tom Cruise's latest Mission (2018-07-13 10:20:14)
  The latest Mission: Impossible film is "the most exciting and ambitious of the lot" says one critic.
• Richard Bacon in induced coma after infection (2018-07-13 07:46:52)
  The former Blue Peter presenter's condition worsened after being taken ill on a flight from the US.
• Pick of the Proms: Five stand-outs from the 2018 season (2018-07-13 05:44:15)
  Five of the best concerts at the 2018 Proms season.
• The Incredibles 2: Holly Hunter on the 'rush' of seeing a female hero (2018-07-13 00:07:37)
  Holly Hunter, who is the voice of Elastigirl, on how the sequel reverses traditional gender roles.
• Kermit The Frog: 'I try to lead a clean life' (2018-07-12 23:46:06)
  The Muppets' front-frog talks about how he's avoided the pitfalls of drink and drugs.
• Kylie Jenner: How the reality teen founded a cosmetics empire (2018-07-12 23:32:54)
  Kylie Jenner is not old enough to drink alcohol in the US yet, but is worth almost $1bn.
• How Kylie Jenner became a beauty giant (2018-07-12 23:32:54)
  Kylie Jenner is not old enough to drink alcohol in the US yet, but is worth almost $1bn.
• Holly Hunter reveals why women are the stars of the new Incredibles film (2018-07-12 23:28:13)
  Actress Holly Hunter on whether the 14-year wait for the new Incredibles film is worth it.
• Emmys 2018: Game of Thrones leads with 22 nominations (2018-07-12 17:45:13)
  The fantasy drama has 22 nominations for the TV awards, ahead of rivals including The Handmaid's Tale.
• Three Identical Strangers: The secret study of triplets (2018-07-12 13:43:54)
  Three Identical Strangers tells the story of triplets separated at birth and put up for adoption.
• Mira Sorvino: Casting director gagged me with condom when I was 16 (2018-07-12 12:36:32)
  The actress says a casting director tried to scare her by gagging her with a condom when she was 16.
• Samira leaves Love Island to be with fellow contestant (2018-07-12 12:15:02)
  She made the decision after her partner in the show, Frankie Foster, was voted out last week.
• Steve McQueen's Widows to open film festival (2018-07-12 09:46:24)
  Steve McQueen's film of the 80s TV series stars Viola Davis, Daniel Kaluuya, Liam Neeson and Michelle Rodriguez.
• World Cup 2018: England defeat watched by 26.5m (2018-07-12 09:42:36)
  The semi-final's climax was the most-watched thing on UK TV since the 2012 Olympic opening ceremony.
• Bucks Fizz star Jay Aston 'positive' after cancer surgery (2018-07-12 09:19:21)
  Jay Aston is recovering in hospital after a seven-hour operation to treat mouth cancer.
• Drake's mind blown by London illusionist's magic lollipop (2018-07-12 09:06:46)
  Julius Dein performed a tongue-twisting trick with a boiled sweet for one of the world's biggest rappers.
• The UK magician who blew Drake's mind with a magic lollipop (2018-07-12 09:06:46)
  Julius Dein performed a tongue-twisting trick with a boiled sweet for one of the world's biggest rappers.
• Thailand cave: Museum and film in the works for Tham Luang (2018-07-12 08:26:14)
  The rescue gripped the world and now has the attention of film producers and the tourist board.
• Simon Le Bon denies sex assault claim (2018-07-12 08:03:08)
  "I cannot apologize for something I did not do," says the Duran Duran star.
• Thailand cave: Museum and movie in the works for Tham Luang (2018-07-12 04:36:28)
  The rescue gripped the world and now has the attention of film producers and the tourist board.
• Australian Ballet performance cut short by rat (2018-07-12 03:12:02)
  Dancers were left in the dark after the rodent gnawed through key power cables in Adelaide.
• Artist Pete McKee on painting Britain's working class in a positive light (2018-07-12 00:36:54)
  Sheffield artist Pete McKee gave away artworks in exchange for tins of food.
• Robert Mapplethorpe: From suburbia to subversive gay icon (2018-07-12 00:29:12)
  Mapplethorpe's sister Nancy recalls the formative years of the artist who shocked America.
• Robert Mapplethorpe: From suburbia to subversive (2018-07-12 00:29:12)
  Mapplethorpe's sister Nancy recalls the formative years of the artist who shocked America.
• Brothers spread positive message about Down's Syndrome (2018-07-12 00:20:17)
  Brothers Alex and Nick are making a documentary about Down's Syndrome.
• Marvel: The off-screen heroes bringing fantasy worlds to life (2018-07-11 23:56:55)
  The artists who help create the look of the all-conquering blockbusters reveal their secrets.
• The off-screen heroes bringing Marvel fantasies to life (2018-07-11 23:56:50)
  The artists who help create the look of the all-conquering blockbusters have revealed their secrets.
• The architectural masterpiece that wouldn't stand up (2018-07-11 23:40:54)
  It took 17 years to build Sydney Opera House. The lead engineer, Sir Jack Zunz, describes how the architect quit, costs spiralled and locals thought it a joke.
• Paul Chowdhry on why everyone is fair game for comedians (2018-07-11 23:10:43)
  Comedian Paul Chowdhry talks about his life in comedy and why he's not afraid to push the boundaries.
• Kylie Jenner to be 'youngest self-made US billionaire' (2018-07-11 21:44:11)
  But some are debating whether the cosmetics entrepreneur is truly "self-made", as Forbes says.
• Cardi B and Offset announce the birth of their daughter (2018-07-11 17:01:22)
  The rapper, who secretly married husband Offset in September, announces the news on Instagram.
• XXXTentacion death: Second suspect arrested (2018-07-11 16:06:18)
  A 22-year-old man has been served with an arrest warrant for first degree murder, according to police.
• TOWIE star: 'I bought cannabis oil for my friend' (2018-07-11 14:15:00)
  Former TOWIE star Danielle Armstrong says she bought cannabis oil for her friend who was dying from breast cancer.
• 'Everyone say hello to Tony': Killers TRNSMT drummer revealed (2018-07-11 13:45:05)
  Tony practised for his big moment for weeks, praying he would be picked to play.
• Joaquin Phoenix becomes the latest Joker in the pack (2018-07-11 13:03:34)
  The Gladiator actor will play Batman's nemesis in a film exploring the comic book villain's origins.
• Joaquin Phoenix becomes latest Joker in pack (2018-07-11 13:03:34)
  The Gladiator actor will play Batman's nemesis in a film exploring the comic book villain's origins.
• Joaquin Phoenix is latest Joker in the pack (2018-07-11 13:03:34)
  The Gladiator actor will play Batman's nemesis in a film exploring the comic book villain's origins.
• BBC pay: Men still dominate star salaries list (2018-07-11 12:00:55)
  The top 12 earners on the BBC's latest list of star salaries are all men.
• BBC star salaries: Who earned what? (2018-07-11 11:47:27)
  A rundown of the BBC's top earning stars.
• Chile unveils street art for blind people in Santiago (2018-07-11 10:19:22)
  Tactile boards have been introduced in Chile's capital to make the city's murals more accessible.
• Bruno Mars halts gig after on-stage fire (2018-07-11 08:10:47)
  The US singer briefly leaves the stage in Glasgow after fireworks set fire to part of his set.
• Sacha Baron Cohen 'dupes' Sarah Palin for new TV series (2018-07-11 03:36:27)
  Sarah Palin calls the Borat star "truly sick" for posing as a wounded military veteran.
• Sacha Baron Cohen 'dupes' Palin for new series (2018-07-11 03:36:27)
  Sarah Palin calls the Borat star "truly sick" for posing as a wounded military veteran.
• Sharp Objects writer Gillian Flynn on why she wants to show recognisable women (2018-07-11 00:03:15)
  Gone Girl and Sharp Objects author Gillian Flynn wants to see "every kind of woman" represented.
• Gillian Flynn: 'Why my characters are so screwed-up' (2018-07-11 00:03:15)
  Gone Girl and Sharp Objects author Gillian Flynn wants to see "every kind of woman" represented.
• 'The everyday sexism I face as a stay-at-home dad' (2018-07-10 23:57:16)
  When a gay Londoner and his partner had a child they knew they would experience homophobia - they weren't ready for the sexism.
• Why John Cleese is leaving the UK (2018-07-10 23:33:11)
  The Monty Python star blames the newspapers and Brexit for his decision to relocate to the Caribbean.
• Why John Cleese is leaving the UK for Nevis (2018-07-10 23:33:11)
  The Monty Python star blames newspapers and Brexit for his decision to relocate to the Caribbean.
• BBC to unveil next star salaries list in annual report (2018-07-10 23:03:41)
  It's the second year in a row the corporation will make public the pay of those earning more than £150,000.
• Aaron Armstrong: Sophie Gradon's boyfriend dies weeks after her death (2018-07-10 19:30:52)
  Aaron Armstrong has been found dead, almost three weeks after his girlfriend Sophie Gradon died.
• Boyfriend of ex-Love Island star Sophie Gradon dies (2018-07-10 19:30:52)
  Aaron Armstrong has been found dead, almost three weeks after his girlfriend Sophie Gradon died.
• Lethal White: JK Rowling reveals Strike release date (2018-07-10 17:01:26)
  Fourth Cormoran Strike novel, written under her pseudonym Robert Galbraith, given September release.
• Caroline Flack and fiance Andrew Brady split (2018-07-10 16:29:15)
  The couple revealed their engagement just three months ago but have now gone their separate ways.
• Conor McGregor to get sculpture for birthday (2018-07-10 15:45:57)
  Lithuanian artist Aspencrow took five months creating the image of the MMA fighter from photographs alone.
• World Cup 2018: Shows and concerts axed or altered due to England clash (2018-07-10 14:47:58)
  All Saints and Jason Manford are among those gripped by football fever ahead of Wednesday's match.
• Iran dance videos: 'It's not just simple dancing - it's an act of protest' (2018-07-10 14:46:54)
  Masih Alinejad, an Iranian journalist now based in the US, on why so many women have sent her videos of themselves dancing.
• Original 1926 Winnie-the-Pooh map sells for record £430,000 (2018-07-10 14:28:34)
  The illustration was animated as part of the Disney film Winnie-The-Pooh and the Honey Tree.
• Kylie Jenner and the celebrity surgery effect (2018-07-10 14:22:44)
  The 20-year-old may have removed her famous fillers, but she's not the first star to change cosmetic trends.
• Johnny Depp 'punched crew member in drunken tirade' (2018-07-10 13:31:42)
  Court documents filed in Los Angeles claim Depp punched a crew member twice in the ribs on Notorious BIG film.
• Best of Banksy - an exhibition of his greatest hits (2018-07-10 12:07:18)
  The mysterious artist's subversive takes on Monet and Van Gogh pieces go on display in London.
• George Clooney injured in Italian motorbike crash (2018-07-10 10:41:26)
  The star was filming for Channel 4 TV series Catch-22 in Sardinia when the accident happened.
• Sacha Baron Cohen's new series Who is America? set to launch (2018-07-10 10:20:49)
  The star of Borat and Bruno has been secretly filming Who is America? for a year.
• Sacha Baron Cohen series to air on Channel 4 (2018-07-10 10:20:49)
  The star of Borat and Bruno has been secretly filming Who is America? for a year.
• George Clooney injured in Italian scooter crash (2018-07-10 09:52:49)
  The star was filming for Channel 4 TV series Catch-22 in Sardinia when the accident happened.
• Nadiya Hussain on the sugar tax, takeaways and Bake Off adverts (2018-07-10 00:02:09)
  The Bake Off winner doesn't think the rising cost will put people off buying sugary drinks.
• Nadiya: I don't know who the sugar tax is helping (2018-07-10 00:02:09)
  The Bake Off winner doesn't think the rising cost will put people off buying sugary drinks.
• World Cup 2018: Three Lions on course to top UK singles chart (2018-07-09 17:05:14)
  The football anthem sees a huge spike in popularity after England make the World Cup semi-finals.

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