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• Mariah Carey and ex-manager accused of abuse (2019-01-18 17:25:26)
  The singer's former assistant accuses them of subjecting her to "severe sexual harassment and discrimination".
• Ant and Dec reunite for Britain's Got Talent auditions (2019-01-18 17:12:57)
  Ten months after his arrest for drink driving, Ant McPartlin has rejoined Declan Donnelly at the auditions.
• Big Brother's Cameron: 'I get homophobic abuse on a daily basis' (2019-01-18 17:05:43)
  Cameron Cole came out on last year's final series but says he gets abuse online and in person.
• Ab Fab stars say farewell to June Whitfield (2019-01-18 16:53:37)
  Julia Sawalha, Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley pay their respects to their beloved co-star.
• What's behind the success of Netflix's latest releases? (2019-01-18 16:22:07)
  A look at why Bird Box, You and Sex Education are proving so popular with viewers of the streaming service.
• Ant and Dec reunite to film Britain's Got Talent auditions (2019-01-18 15:26:39)
  The celebrity duo are filming together for the first time in almost a year.
• Lauren Jauregui: 'The music industry clouds your soul' (2019-01-18 15:13:05)
  The former Fifth Harmony star on how the pop machine nearly broke her - and how she fought back.
• Murdoch asks to merge Times titles (2019-01-18 13:14:29)
  Rupert Murdoch asks for permission to share some resources between The Times and The Sunday Times.
• Hunted on TV: Could a reformed criminal win cash prize? (2019-01-18 10:40:40)
  Nick Bachelor, who has 41 spent convictions, explains why he went on the run for a TV reality show.
• Timothee Chalamet stars in Beautiful Boy, the real life story of a teen's drug addiction (2019-01-18 09:33:05)
  Beautiful Boy is the true life story of Nic Sheff and his battle with substance abuse.
• Netflix shows Bird Box and Elite drive subscriber growth (2019-01-18 09:05:16)
  The streaming giant says the subscriber growth reflects the success of its original programmes.
• Banksy artwork in Port Talbot sold for 'six-figure sum' (2019-01-18 08:20:43)
  Season's Greetings will remain in Port Talbot for "two to three years" as it is bought by a gallery.
• Brexit: Leavers and Remainers watch vote on PM's deal (2019-01-18 00:14:21)
  Three Remainers in Glasgow and three Leavers on the Wirral watch MPs vote on the PM's Brexit deal.
• Fyre Festival: Inside the world's biggest festival flop (2019-01-18 00:10:41)
  A new documentary sheds light on what allegedly went on behind the scenes at the disastrous Fyre Festival.
• Wakefield, Grimsby, Plymouth win share of £20m culture fund (2019-01-18 00:00:26)
  Five areas in England will benefit from a new Cultural Development Fund to boost local culture.
• BBC Asian Network editor on trial over abuse victim naming (2019-01-17 15:32:36)
  The abuse victim says she went into "full meltdown" after hearing her name on air, a court hears.
• Corrie star in 'historic' female BAME Shakespeare play (2019-01-17 14:11:17)
  The Globe Theatre welcomes the "first-ever company of women of colour", who are performing Richard II on its stage.
• Ant McPartlin returning to work with Dec (2019-01-17 12:13:00)
  The pair will be reunited at auditions for Britain's Got Talent at the London Palladium.
• Lin-Manuel Miranda raps fan for filming Hamilton (2019-01-17 12:00:53)
  Lin-Manuel Miranda changed the lyrics during a performance to stop an audience member from filming.
• How globalisation has affected Hollywood (2019-01-17 10:14:56)
  Hollywood is becoming increasingly reliant on foreign ticket sales for its revenue.
• Marie Kondo - does tidiness really equal a clean mind? (2019-01-17 00:24:49)
  Marie Kondo has turned de-cluttering into an art form - but does it really work?
• Netflix's Bird Box film contains footage of Lac-Megantic disaster (2019-01-17 00:21:55)
  Two Netflix productions used images of the deadly Lac-Megantic rail disaster in a fictional context.
• Netflix used rail disaster in Bird Box (2019-01-17 00:21:55)
  Two Netflix productions used stock images of the Lac-Megantic rail disaster in a fictional context.
• Stephen King persuades newspaper not to scrap its book reviews (2019-01-16 15:26:04)
  The author's local newspaper pledges to reinstate book reviews after his fans take out subscriptions.
• UK film age rating rules get stricter for scenes of sexual violence (2019-01-16 14:57:55)
  Film ratings body the BBFC says under-15s will no longer be able to see scenes of sexual violence.
• Kenya attack: 'Our deaths are displayed for consumption' (2019-01-16 14:40:42)
  Kenyans are outraged at a picture of victims' bodies which is being published in Western media.
• Sofia Coppola to direct first Apple film (2019-01-16 13:00:58)
  On the Rocks, starring Bill Murray, will be the tech giant's first venture into feature film-making.
• Racing game Forza pulls dances amid Fortnite legal action (2019-01-16 12:11:11)
  Microsoft-owned Forza removes dances as Fortnite faces fresh legal action over dance moves.
• Roku U-turn over streaming Alex Jones's InfoWars (2019-01-16 11:43:48)
  Roku bans Alex Jones after initially defending its decision to stream the conspiracy theorist's channel.
• Ghostbusters: Original director's son Jason Reitman to direct new film (2019-01-16 10:36:44)
  He is directing a new film in the series his dad Ivan began in 1984 - but says it won't be a reboot.
• Why a 1,200-year-old calligraphy piece angered China (2019-01-16 08:46:49)
  News the prized Tang dynasty work is being sent from Taiwan to Japan triggered outrage across China.
• Bauhaus in pictures: The architects exiled by Nazis (2019-01-16 00:36:49)
  The Bauhaus's radical approach to building design can be seen around the world.
• Rihanna takes father to court in trademark dispute (2019-01-15 23:58:25)
  The singer says her father has misused her name to further his entertainment business.
• Ed Sheeran's help for Game of Thrones friend (2019-01-15 17:24:09)
  Kit Harington said he took advice from the singer on where he should settle.
• Should Family Guy 'phase out' gay jokes? (2019-01-15 16:08:43)
  The producers say they are taking the show's comedy in a new direction, but is that what fans want?
• Carlos Acosta named Birmingham ballet director (2019-01-15 16:03:08)
  The Cuban-born dancer says he wants to use the new position to reach "more diverse audiences".
• Netflix raises prices for US customers (2019-01-15 15:33:43)
  Prices are to rise by between 13% and 18%, the second increase in less than two years.
• The Cranberries release new Dolores O'Riordan song on the anniversary of her death (2019-01-15 15:26:11)
  Exactly a year after Dolores O'Riordan's death, The Cranberries reveal new songs featuring her vocals.
• Stars of Mary Queen of Scots film attend Scottish premiere (2019-01-15 13:30:28)
  Some of the stars of the new Mary Queen of Scots film attend its Scottish premiere in Edinburgh.
• Hello Dolly's Carol Channing dies aged 97 (2019-01-15 12:50:44)
  The Broadway actress and singer died on Tuesday morning at her home in California of natural causes.
• Gillette faces backlash and boycott over '#MeToo advert' (2019-01-15 12:33:15)
  The video about toxic masculinity, bullying and men's behaviour sparks outrage online.
• West Side Story: High school student cast as Maria in Spielberg remake (2019-01-15 11:31:37)
  Rachel Zegler, 17, will reprise Natalie Wood's role as Maria in Steven Spielberg's remake.
• Boohoo remains in fashion as sales surge (2019-01-15 09:09:31)
  The online retailer raises its revenue forecast as sales at its PrettyLittleThing brand nearly double.
• Kim Kardashian and Kanye West expecting fourth child (2019-01-15 07:23:55)
  The reality star confirms on US TV that the couple are expecting their fourth child.
• Ishy Din: Driving a taxi made me a better playwright (2019-01-15 00:46:51)
  Ishy Din's latest play takes audiences on a ride to the heart of post-Thatcher Britain.
• Danny Dyer: 'I like a chinwag about medieval history' (2019-01-15 00:43:52)
  The EastEnders actor and Cockney hardman defends his new BBC show based on his family history.
• Danny Dyer defends show over 'dumbing down' (2019-01-15 00:43:52)
  The EastEnders actor and Cockney hardman defends his new BBC show based on his family history.
• 'Afghan Justin Trudeau': Singer on looking like Canada's PM (2019-01-14 22:29:40)
  Singer Abdul Salam Maftoon's similarity to Canada's PM has caught people's attention on a TV talent show.
• M. Night Shyamalan's latest film Glass has just been released in cinemas (2019-01-14 22:20:09)
  M. Night Shyamalan's latest film Glass has just been released in cinemas, it is the sequel to the 2000 film Unbreakable starring Bruce Willis.
• Sara Cox starts her new Radio 2 show (2019-01-14 21:14:48)
  The former Radio 1 host begins her new job as host of the drivetime show.
• Artwork with Saudi Arabia flag removed from Ground Zero (2019-01-14 18:05:33)
  A sculpture featuring the flag drew complaints after being installed near New York's Ground Zero.
• Mary Queen of Scots director Josie Rourke defends menstrual blood scene (2019-01-14 17:27:22)
  Josie Rourke says she included certain scenes in Mary Queen of Scots as they reflected reality.
• Mary Queen of Scots director Josie Rourke explains menstrual blood scene (2019-01-14 17:27:22)
  Josie Rourke says she included certain scenes in Mary Queen of Scots as they reflected reality.
• Africa by Toto to play on eternal loop 'down in Africa' (2019-01-14 16:56:03)
  A sound installation is set up in the continent's oldest desert in tribute to the 80s classic.
• Game of Thrones trailer: Superfans predict season eight (2019-01-14 16:51:07)
  The first teaser trailer for the new season is out and fans are beyond excited.
• Tidal streaming data figures investigated by Norway (2019-01-14 16:36:04)
  Music streaming service Tidal's data is under investigation in Norway over claims some of its listener numbers were inflated.
• Instagram egg: Kylie Jenner's most-liked record beaten (2019-01-14 12:45:57)
  A single speckled egg, sitting on a white background, has toppled reality television star Kylie Jenner for most-liked picture on Instagram - and we have questions.
• Bros to play comeback show after documentary goes viral (2019-01-14 12:09:11)
  The show was announced on Monday morning after the success of Bros: After The Screaming Stops
• Critics Choice Awards: Lady Gaga and Glenn Close share best actress (2019-01-14 11:38:00)
  Lady Gaga and Glenn Close were jointly awarded best actress at the Critics Choice awards.
• Critics' Choice: Horse heartbreak for Lady Gaga follows award win (2019-01-14 11:26:34)
  Lady Gaga rushed from the Critics' Choice Awards to be with her dying horse Arabella.
• Hugh Grant appeals over script stolen in car break-in (2019-01-14 10:45:32)
  The actor said papers taken from his car contained weeks' worth of notes.
• Too hot to Handel: Classical music sales rise by 10% (2019-01-14 10:25:22)
  Classical music is Bach in business, with CD sales and streaming numbers both increasing in 2018.
• Zoe Ball starts her role as BBC Radio 2's Breakfast presenter. (2019-01-14 09:49:21)
  Zoe Ball starts her role as BBC Radio 2's Breakfast presenter.
• Super Bowl: Maroon 5, Big Boi and Travis Scott to perform (2019-01-14 07:47:04)
  The group faces calls to pull out because of the NFL's stance on players who refuse to stand during the US national anthem.
• Zoe Ball earns respect with new BBC Radio 2 breakfast show (2019-01-14 07:46:07)
  She starts as the station's first female weekday breakfast host by playing Aretha Franklin's Respect.
• Zoe Ball 'excited' to kick off new BBC Radio 2 breakfast show (2019-01-14 07:04:45)
  She starts as the station's first female weekday breakfast host by playing Aretha Franklin's Respect.
• Dating apps: What are they doing to our mental health? (2019-01-14 00:05:32)
  Will's a serial swiper, Alvin's 'addicted' and Meggy's giving up. Do we know how dating apps affect us?
• Malala Yousafzai: What does a Nobel Peace Prize winner do for fun? (2019-01-14 00:04:05)
  Whilst studying at Oxford, the Nobel Peace Prize winner has just written a book called "We Are Displaced".
• Robbie Williams 'blasting' music to torment Jimmy Page (2019-01-13 16:21:18)
  Williams has also been imitating Jimmy Page's Led Zeppelin bandmate Robert Plant, a complaint to the council says.
• Devon artist: 'Why mushrooms are my muse' (2019-01-13 12:42:43)
  All mushrooms are magic for an illustrator whose day job is puzzle magazines.
• Missed this week's entertainment news? (2019-01-13 10:04:58)
  Here's the low-down on what you need to know from this week.
• Brit Awards: Anne-Marie, Dua Lipa, Jorja Smith and George Ezra lead nominations (2019-01-12 17:52:34)
  Female artists including Anne-Marie, Dua Lipa and Jorja Smith lead the field for the 2019 Brits.
• Is R Kelly's music being shut down after new abuse claims? (2019-01-12 00:34:57)
  We examine whether fresh abuse claims against the RnB star will have a lasting impact on his music.
• US driver in 'Bird Box blindfold' crashes in Utah (2019-01-11 23:44:22)
  Utah police warn against trying an online challenge inspired by the Netflix horror film.
• Mary Poppins Returns: Can tuppence really save the day? (2019-01-11 22:11:13)
  The latest Mary Poppins film has been a hit at the box office but what money lessons can we take from the film franchise?
• Zoe Ball on choosing her first song for Radio 2 Breakfast Show (2019-01-11 21:12:05)
  The new Radio 2 early host reveals which famous guests she has lined up for the first show on Monday.
• How a sculptor's artwork slowly poisoned her (2019-01-11 20:31:24)
  Gillian Genser worked on a sculpture for 15 years. Little did she know, she was being poisoned by it.
• Louise Redknapp forced to pull out of musical (2019-01-11 15:55:49)
  The ex-Strictly star and singer was set to star in Dolly Parton musical 9 to 5, but will miss two months.
• When Stan and Ollie pulled pints in a village pub (2019-01-11 14:44:29)
  Stan and Ollie pulled pints at a pub in rural Leicestershire during the duo's final tour.
• Lady Gaga's R Kelly duet removed from streaming services (2019-01-11 13:28:39)
  It follows the pop star apologising for working with the controversial R&B singer.
• Nick Vallelonga: Green Book writer sorry for Muslim 9/11 tweet (2019-01-11 11:29:26)
  The Oscar-tipped film's writer Nick Vallelonga sent a 2015 tweet about Muslims cheering the 2001 attacks.
• Stacey Dooley defends hosting TV make-up show (2019-01-11 11:09:43)
  The Strictly winner and investigative journalist is to front a BBC talent competition and some fans aren't pleased.
• 'Colourism is big in the Asian community' (2019-01-11 10:26:08)
  British Bangladeshi vloggers Bilal and Mima say Asian people abuse each other over how dark their skin is.
• Surviving R Kelly documentary: Daughter calls him a monster (2019-01-11 09:30:27)
  Buku Abi posts about a US documentary that accuses the star of sexually abusing a number of women.
• BBC presenter Dianne Oxberry dies aged 51 (2019-01-11 09:00:38)
  Dianne Oxberry was on BBC Radio 1 before becoming a popular presenter in the North West of England.
• Craig McLachlan: Actor charged with assault and sex offences (2019-01-11 08:15:07)
  A spokesman for the ex-Neighbours star said he would "vigorously defend" the charges.
• Peter Kay gate-crashes a Dianne Oxberry weather forecast (2019-01-11 06:00:00)
  A memorable moment from her career includes comedian Peter Kay gate-crashing a weather forecast.
• Fiona Bruce's Question Time debut proves popular (2019-01-11 04:08:35)
  Fiona Bruce has been widely praised for navigating some thorny debates on her Question Time debut.
• Question Time: Fiona Bruce's debut proves popular (2019-01-11 04:08:35)
  Fiona Bruce has been widely praised for navigating some thorny debates on her Question Time debut.
• Kevin Fret: Gay rapper shot dead in Puerto Rico aged 24 (2019-01-11 02:34:25)
  The young musician was shot eight times while riding a motorbike in Puerto Rico, police say.
• ’Ignorant and offensive!' The subtext of subtitles (2019-01-11 01:15:12)
  Director Alfonso Cuarón is furious about his latest film being subtitled. Why is it such a minefield?
• Zoe Ball: I'm such a different person to my Radio 1 days (2019-01-11 01:14:17)
  The new Radio 2 breakfast host on how she's changed since she was on Radio 1.
• Question Time: Praise for Fiona Bruce's first episode (2019-01-11 00:48:08)
  Viewers react warmly to the presenter's handling of panellists on the new-look political programme.
• Stan & Ollie: The story of Laurel and Hardy's final tour (2019-01-11 00:35:52)
  How the stellar career of Laurel and Hardy came to an end after a show at an English regional theatre.
• Octavian wins the BBC Sound of 2019 (2019-01-10 23:59:16)
  The Drake-endorsed rapper tops the BBC's Sound of 2019, which tips the Next Big Things in music.
• Futuristic rap star Octavian wins BBC Sound of 2019 (2019-01-10 23:59:16)
  The Drake-endorsed rapper tops the BBC's Sound of 2019, which tips the Next Big Things in music.
• Octavian: The rapper who went from homelessness to winning the BBC Music Sound of 2019 (2019-01-10 23:59:15)
  How the rapper went from homelessness and poverty to the top of the BBC's Sound of 2019.
• BBC Music Sound Of list: Octavian 2019's winner (2019-01-10 23:58:25)
  With periods of homelessness and poverty in his teens, now Octavian's BBC Music's Sound Of winner.
• Question Time: Fiona Bruce hosts her first episode (2019-01-10 23:13:33)
  The presenter hosts her first edition of the programme since David Dimbleby's departure.
• Grime artist Solo 45 'raped four women' jury told (2019-01-10 16:26:09)
  Andy Anokye, who performs under the stage name Solo 45, denies the "sadistic" rape of four women.
• 'Queer icon' King Princess (2019-01-10 07:00:46)
  Meet 20-year-old King Princess, whose songs about love and queer identity have entranced fans.

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