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BET Awards: Stars pay tribute to Nipsey Hussle

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 08:18:48 GMT

The LA rapper was shot dead in March aged 33.

Liam Gallagher: Knife crime fears for his children

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 05:52:24 GMT

The former Oasis star shares his views on crime and politicians' drugs admissions.

Popmaster: Coin toss decides Radio 2 quiz winner for first time

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 14:02:04 GMT

Host Ken Bruce resorted for the first time to flipping a coin after two competitors tied on points.

Take a VR trip inside a giant sequoia tree with 80-year-old Ted

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 07:00:41 GMT

Pensioner Ted Waight gives his verdict on an immersive virtual reality exhibit which takes viewers inside one of the world's biggest trees.

Yesterday: Inside Danny Boyle's world without The Beatles

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 00:12:25 GMT

Danny Boyle's film cancels the Fab Four, but makes an actor of Ed Sheeran and a UK-Asian rock star.

Yesterday: Which band would Boyle, Curtis, James and Patel erase from history?

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 00:12:22 GMT

The creators and stars of the new Beatles-free film on which act they would erase from musical history.

Why Jessie J felt 'misunderstood'

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 23:46:25 GMT

The singer discusses how she's perceived by the public and her role as a coach on The Voice Kids.

Jaclyn Hill promises lipstick refunds to fans after 'contamination'

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 13:29:19 GMT

The YouTuber promises to refund all customers, including Alexandra, who got her make-up lab tested.

Spice Girls: Geri apologises for quitting in 1998

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 01:17:42 GMT

Ginger Spice says she regrets leaving the band at the height of their fame, as their reunion tour ends.

John Malkovich tackles 'difficult' Weinstein-inspired play

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 00:11:39 GMT

The Hollywood actor takes the lead role in a new play dealing with the #MeToo movement.

'Sex and shopping' author Judith Krantz dies at 91

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 03:52:46 GMT

Her steamy bestselling novels feature young, beautiful heroines meeting rich, handsome men.

Glenn Frey's son helps the Eagles return

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 08:52:27 GMT

Three years after Glenn Frey died, the Eagles play at Wembley with a little family help.

Harwich Electric Palace cinema aims to reopen next year

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 07:31:06 GMT

The 107-year-old venue is undergoing asbestos removal and roof repairs in a near £1m project.

Toy Story 4 breaks global box office record for animation

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 09:04:10 GMT

Fourth film in the long-running franchise takes $238m (£187m) but underperforms at the US box office.

The play dispelling the British Vietnamese 'nail-bar' cliche

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 02:10:17 GMT

A new play, Summer Rolls, tells of the tension between young British-born Mai and her immigrant parents.

How TV syncs help singers swim up the charts

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 00:46:33 GMT

Who needs Top of the Pops when shows like Love Island and Killing Eve are putting songs in the chart?

Artists sue Universal for $100m over fire that destroyed thousands of recordings

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 11:05:00 GMT

Several prominent bands and musicians take action after learning a fire destroyed their music.

Kylie sings Dancing with twins who lost mum to cancer

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 11:23:44 GMT

The pop star met the pair after a video of them singing her song Dancing to their dying mum went viral.

Clapping back against racial stereotypes

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 00:14:51 GMT

Elijah Lawal has written a book about "clapping back" against racial stereotypes.

Reviving Northern Ireland's poetry scene one poem at a time

Sat, 22 Jun 2019 09:30:37 GMT

Poetry slams, spoken word events and recitals. Why are so many young people turning to poetry?

Sudan: Young musicians' hopes and fears for the future

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 23:38:31 GMT

Young musicians in Khartoum talk to the BBC about their hopes following the military crackdown.