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Adolescence star Owen Cooper becomes Emmys' youngest ever nominee
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 20:47:44 GMT
If he wins, Cooper will be the youngest male winner of an acting Emmy. See who are the others up for the TV industry's most prestigious awards.
After Diddy: Why hip-hop is still struggling to have its own 'MeToo' moment
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 23:10:12 GMT
The Combs verdict in itself is unlikely to lead to wider changes in the industry, according to insiders
Disappointment as Drake's final Wireless show ends after 40 minutes
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 22:58:17 GMT
The Canadian rapper performed to more than 150,000 people over the course of the weekend in London.
'This is history right here': Oasis fans queue for Manchester gig
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:07:07 GMT
The Gallagher brothers are set to play five sold-out shows at Heaton Park on 11, 12, 16, 19 and 20 July
Drake's still relevant - as his famous friends will tell you
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 02:07:10 GMT
The Toronto rapper's performance at Wireless Festival was his first UK appearance since 2016.
Beyoncé's unreleased music stolen from car during Cowboy Carter tour
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:40:33 GMT
Authorities say they've issued an arrest warrant for a suspect but it's unclear whether the stolen items have been recovered.
Lorde: Obsessing about my weight stopped my creativity
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:10:23 GMT
The singer says she almost quit music when an eating disorder left her feeling disconnected.
Mata combines art with legends of football
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 06:49:01 GMT
Juan Mata explains how he has brought 11 legendary football players to work with 11 contemporary artists to produce a unique art exhibition.
'I created it myself': The boy behind the viral 'aura farming' boat racing dance
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 08:14:13 GMT
Over the past few weeks, a boy dancing on the prow of a racing boat has become an internet sensation.
BBC Gaza documentary breached guidelines, review finds
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:45:49 GMT
BBC failed to disclose the narrator of Gaza: How to Survive a War Zone was the son of a Hamas official.
Joe Locke to follow Heartstopper movie with West End debut
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 23:09:25 GMT
Joe Locke will star in Clarkston, about two young men who bond while working night shifts at Costco.
Love Island seems to be having a moment this year - but why?
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 23:38:42 GMT
Viewers are glued to the villa once again - but more of them are watching on a small screen than a TV.
Oasis kick off their comeback: The best they've been since the 90s
Fri, 04 Jul 2025 22:46:56 GMT
The band stage a triumphant show in Cardiff, as they launch their long-awaited reunion tour.
Burna Boy apologises for distancing himself from Afrobeats
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:24:42 GMT
Burna Boy, one of the biggest names in Afrobeats, says he didn't want his sound to be "in one box".
Alzheimer's has isolated us, says Fiona Phillips' husband
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 13:22:48 GMT
Martin Frizell has spoken of the social isolation faced by the couple since the former GMTV presenter was diagnosed.
BBC pay 2024-2025: The full list of star salaries
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:41:18 GMT
Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker, who left in May, is still the corporation's top earner.
Sydney Jo's viral TikTok group chat drama, and Superman hits cinemas: What's coming up this week
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 11:53:10 GMT
Last Pundit Standing also drops on BBC iPlayer, and it's the Esports World Cup.
Ozzy Osbourne goes out on a high at farewell gig
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 21:32:11 GMT
More than 40,000 fans and an all-star line-up of rock legends pay homage at the "heavy metal Live Aid".
BBC needs to get a grip quicker after controversies, Ofcom chief says
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 13:03:22 GMT
Dame Melanie Dawes said the BBC needed to complete reports and investigations sooner.
BBC sacks several people over 'abusive behaviour'
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:39:51 GMT
BBC chair Samir Shah said the BBC had seen more staff having the confidence to come forward.
Watch: Timeline of the allegations against Gregg Wallace
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 20:42:42 GMT
BBC culture reporter Noor Nanji takes a look at when the allegations were first made and what's happened since.
BBC faces dilemma over new series of MasterChef
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 23:50:03 GMT
This year's series was reportedly filmed before co-host Gregg Wallace faced misconduct allegations.
BST cancels final day after Jeff Lynne pulls out
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 19:22:41 GMT
The band withdrew from its headline performance over concerns about the health of frontman Jeff Lynne.
Under-pressure BBC boss getting tough after controversies
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 20:39:14 GMT
The past weeks have put serious pressure on Tim Davie's leadership, says Katie Razzall.
Watch: How do you get a phone call with the president?
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:02:12 GMT
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue shares the story behind his exclusive telephone interview with Donald Trump.
BBC's twin-crises prompt apologies and promises - but will they work?
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 19:21:42 GMT
The BBC faces issues over Gregg Wallace and the Gaza documentary it says breached guidelines.
Lena Dunham on fatphobia, dating advice and her new London rom-com
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 23:12:27 GMT
Dunham's latest project is a Netflix rom-com loosely based on her life over the last few years.
Love Island USA crowns series seven winners
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:55:55 GMT
Finalists Amaya and Bryan, Chris and Huda, Nic and Olandria, and Pepe and Iris vied for a $100K prize.
Harry Potter studio to build real school for cast
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 07:07:24 GMT
The school will be created using portable buildings, rather than looking anything like Hogwarts.
The 10-year-old sleeper hit that has more plays than any Taylor Swift song
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 01:31:47 GMT
Lord Huron's The Night We Met has become a sleeper hit with more streams than any Taylor Swift song.
Hackers blamed for antisemitic posts on Elmo's X account
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:12:57 GMT
Sesame Street says Elmo's account was hacked and the posts have been removed.
In Pictures: Fans feel the heat at TRNSMT 2025
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 12:57:46 GMT
The three-day festival on Glasgow Green includes headliners 50 Cent, Biffy Clyro and Snow Patrol.
Irvine Welsh on Trainspotting, its sequel and modern-day malaise
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 08:52:17 GMT
The Scottish author speaks to the BBC ahead of the launch of his new book, Men in Love.
Trainspotting's Irvine Welsh: We've become 'dumbed-down machines'
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 23:31:43 GMT
Author Irvine Welsh has written a sequel called Men in Love, because the world is "so full of hate".
Who's missing from the BBC salaries list, and why?
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:18:26 GMT
Claudia Winkleman, Rylan Clark and Michael McIntyre are among the names who will not appear.
I Know What You Did Last Summer, and Jacob Elordi's war series: What's coming up this week
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 15:29:16 GMT
Romantic drama Mixtape is also out on BBC Two, and new game Donkey Kong Bananza is released.
Hairdresser to the stars Charlie Miller dies aged 80
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:40:41 GMT
Miller's loved ones have paid tribute to the "best dressed man in town" who styled the likes of the late Sir Sean Connery.
BBC staff at Glastonbury had power to cut Vylan feed
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 19:13:31 GMT
Tim Davie says employees who had the authority to end the broadcast were among 550 members of staff at the festival.
John Torode sacked as MasterChef presenter
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:13:13 GMT
With the show in crisis, BBC director general Tim Davie said no decision has been made on the next series.
