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TV presenter and comedian Bill Oddie dies at 85
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:47:47 GMT
His agent pays tribute to the "multi-talented" broadcaster, comedian and conservationist.
Charli XCX photo purchased by National Portrait Gallery
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:30:37 GMT
The gallery describes the pop star as "one of the defining cultural figures of her generation".
The notorious Cameroonian prison with its own record label
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:24:30 GMT
New Bell's inmates have become mini stars, recording songs and music videos from the confines of the jail.
Tougher to survive as a music festival in the UK, says Womad founder Peter Gabriel
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:16:56 GMT
Genesis frontman Peter Gabriel says putting on WOMAD in Wiltshire is always a "gamble".
Booker Prize longlist: See the 13 'dynamite' novels up for this year's prestigious award
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:16 GMT
Elizabeth Strout, Douglas Stuart and Marlon James are among the 13 authors recognised this year.
Decoding Charli XCX's new album, Music, Fashion, Film
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:09:40 GMT
The star's new album strips away artifice to examine her life after the phenomenal success of Brat.
Claudia Winkleman's chat show ended after one series - can anyone replace Graham Norton?
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:27:38 GMT
The presenter said she was "incredibly grateful" for the opportunity but simply "too nervous to enjoy it".
House of the Dragon star Bethany Antonia joins Strictly line-up
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:02:45 GMT
She plays Lady Baela Targaryen in HBO's Game of Thrones prequel, and is the ninth celebrity to be confirmed.
Horror maestro Mike Flanagan joins Henry Cavill on Warhammer adaptations
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:59:24 GMT
The director is due to work on scripts based on the popular tabletop hobby, Games Workshop says.
Giant pink mammoth and Ceefax - Joe Lycett unveils first major solo art exhibition
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:18:15 GMT
The TV comedian's first major solo exhibition starts on Wednesday in Birmingham.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:04:01 GMT
The singer also reveals she has received treatment for skin cancer, but vows to keep singing.
Naga Munchetty to leave BBC Breakfast after 17 years
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:38:26 GMT
The BBC One show's co-host will swap the TV sofa for the presenter's chair on Radio 5 Live Breakfast.
The pop band who went from playing for rescue dogs to selling out arenas
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:01:10 GMT
The group discuss disastrous gigs, putting political action into music and the meaning of "queer pop".
What Love Island tells us about the changing face of dating
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 23:31:49 GMT
From women making the first move to shifting relationship dynamics, Love Island has become a window into Britain's evolving dating culture
Ariana Grande sues hackers who leaked music and videos
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:37:12 GMT
The pop star is suing to discover the identity of hackers who obtained unreleased photos and songs.
US singer D4vd to go on trial for murder in death of 14-year-old
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:31:45 GMT
The star is accused of killing Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in a Tesla registered to his address.
Musk takes 'crusade' to Europe with Armie Hammer film
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:52:21 GMT
Musk has backed a film called Citizen Vigilante featuring an American vigilante tearing across an unnamed European country.
Bill Oddie: Comedian who found nature a welcome refuge from mental illness
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:11:20 GMT
One of Britain's best known comedians and naturalists, his life was plagued by bouts of acute depression which saw many visits to psychiatric hospitals.
Love Island UK crowns winners of twist-filled series
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:34:10 GMT
For the first time in the history of the UK series, only three couples were in the final after several twists.
Luke Littler to take on everyday darts players in Netflix live event
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:55:29 GMT
The 19-year-old darts champion will be challenged by 20 amateur players in a live event in October.
How rapper Aitch's sister inspired him to climb one of the world's toughest peaks
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:40:27 GMT
The rapper has been taking on challenges to raise awareness and money for the Down's Syndrome Association.
Richard Hammond fined £999 for speeding offences
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:43:07 GMT
The TV host is caught speeding twice in Herefordshire in the space of three weeks, magistrates hear.
Odyssey translator writes scathing review of Nolan film adaptation
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:45:10 GMT
The film has won rave reviews from film critics but a translator of Homer's work was less than impressed.
'Do the right thing': Savannah Guthrie makes another plea to mother's kidnappers
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:54:24 GMT
The US journalist has made several social media pleas for the abductors of her mother Nancy to share where she is.
