Saturday, September 30, 2023

Vivienne Westwood's own wardrobe part of new runway collection in Paris

Clothes Vivienne Westwood wore and made over 30 years feature on her widower's catwalk in Paris.

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Tupac Shakur: Sister calls new murder charge 'pivotal moment'

The rapper's sister welcomes news that a former gang leader has been charged with his murder.

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Glastonbury Festival 2024 tickets rise to £360

Co-organiser Emily Eavis announces a £20 increase to festival ticket prices.

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Danny Robins: Paranormal activity can bring people comfort

The Uncanny presenter on how his trawl for ghost stories revealed positive tales among the terror.

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Tupac Shakur: Who was the rapper?

The rapper was aged 25 when he died after being shot four times in Las Vegas in September 1996.

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Friday, September 29, 2023

Mae Muller: Eurovision broke my heart but album kept me going

As the singer releases her debut studio album she reflects using humour to reset the narrative.

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District attorney cites famous Tupac quote

Steven Wolfson, who has been investigating the rapper's murder, says the team "never surrendered".

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Calvin Robinson suspended as GB News presenter

He is the third presenter on the channel to be stood down in days after sharing his support for Dan Wootton.

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Nicole Thea's husband Global Boga says he's saving lives in her name

Global Boga says he’s "back and stronger" after launching a foundation in his late wife's name.

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Anna Lapwood: How TikTok helped organist reach the Royal Albert Hall

Anna Lapwood has become one of the world's most famous organists, with the help of social media.

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My Dad Wrote a Porno enters podcasting Hall of Fame

The "most successful podcast in British history" is the first into the British Podcast Awards' Hall of Fame.

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Sir Michael Gambon: A career in pictures

A look back at the work of the award-winning star of stage and screen

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Blue star Lee Ryan given suspended jail term for BA cabin crew abuse

The Blue boyband member racially abused a cabin crew member while drunk on a BA flight to London.

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Tim Davie: We're being clear about new social media rules

The BBC's director general says the new social media guidance is "thoughtful".

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John Hardie: Non-news presenters can engage with an issue

"I have recommended... quite clear guidance about where to not go," says BBC social media report author.

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Gary Lineker: New rules for BBC flagship presenters after social media row

The guidance has been issued following a review into BBC presenters' social media.

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Russians queue up to see Barbie film despite sanctions

The Kremlin says Barbie is "not in line" with Russian values. Cinemagoers don't seem to mind.

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Chernobyl and Peaky Blinders stars team up for Harold Pinter play

Joe Cole will appear opposite Chernobyl star Jared Harris for a production of The Homecoming.

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Drag Race UK: Series five queens on being accepted in Britain

Two queens from RuPaul's latest line-up describe growing up in Poland and the United States.

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Alison Hammond praised for 'joyous' Great British Bake Off presenting debut

The This Morning presenter joined Noel Fielding and co as the Channel 4 series returned on Tuesday.

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Turner Prize 2023: Shortlisted artists' exhibition set to open

An exhibition by the four artists nominated for the prestigious prize is set to open in Eastbourne.

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GB News suspends Laurence Fox over comments about journalist Ava Evans

In a segment on the channel, Fox made disparaging remarks about PoliticsJOE reporter Ava Evans.

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Rosalba Carriera: Tatton portrait revealed as Venetian artist's work

A work hidden from display for 35 years is by "one of the most successful female artists", experts say.

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Peter Nygard: Fashion mogul begins trial facing sexual assault charges

He is also set to be extradited to the US to face charges there once his Canada cases end.

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Fifa to EA Sports FC: Name change is big gamble for UK's best-selling game

The Fifa football video games are rebranded after a reported disagreement with the governing body.

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Alien and UFO 'Bermuda Triangle' explored in new Netflix documentary

The UK's largest reported extraterrestrial "encounter" is featured in a new Netflix series.

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US actors' union members vote to authorise video game strike

The latest potential Hollywood strike relates to voice, motion capture and stunt work in video games.

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David McCallum obituary: TV favourite from NCIS and The Man From U.N.C.L.E.

The suave Scot found fame in shows and films like The Man From U.N.C.L.E., The Great Escape and NCIS.

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Hollywood strike: Which shows will return as writers' strike ends?

A tentative deal between writers and studios means some favourites could be back in production soon.

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Monday, September 25, 2023

David McCallum: NCIS and The Man from U.N.C.L.E actor dies aged 90

The Man from U.N.C.L.E. star found fame in the 1960s before later playing a police pathologist on NCIS.

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Police probe after Brand sexual offence claims

The Met will investigate allegations of "non-recent" offences following news reports about Brand.

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Hollywood strikes: UK film industry workers hit by US dispute

Despite a tentative deal between writers and studios bosses, UK workers continue to suffer.

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Russell Brand allegations: What is the star accused of?

The comedian and actor denies serious allegations about his behaviour over a period of seven years.

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Louise Redknapp pulls out of Eternal reunion over LGBTQ row

The singer drops out of a tour amid accusations that two bandmates refused to play Pride events.

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Fleur East joins cast of Coventry drama Phoenix Rise

The TV and radio host plays an inspirational music teacher in the show.

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Russell Brand accuser sparks debate about staggered age of consent

Claims against the star have led to discussions about the power dynamic between adults and teens in relationships.

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Sunday, September 24, 2023

Hollywood writers in deal to end US studio strike

Screenwriters hail an "exceptional" tentative deal to end a strike that has halted film and TV production.

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Saturday, September 23, 2023

Tom Hanks predicts first baby born on the moon

The actor turns space explorer for his latest mission, which he discussed with BBC Radio 4.

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French rapper MHD gets 12 years in jail for murder

MHD, a pioneer of "Afro trap" music, was tried for the gang murder of a young man in Paris in 2018.

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Friday, September 22, 2023

Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas: How did an amicable split go so wrong?

Actress Sophie Turner is suing her estranged husband demanding their children be returned to England.

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NME: The high-end magazines making a vinyl-style comeback

The once-mass market UK music bible NME returns as a premium product with scarcity as a selling point.

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Russell Brand makes first comments since sexual assault allegations

He says the week since the claims were reported has been "extraordinary and distressing".

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Lincoln Museum's Grayson Perry tapestries exhibition opens

Lincoln Museum is hosting the artist's show, which is said to explore attitudes to class.

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Wigan Casino: Northern Soul finds a new crowd on nightclub's 50th anniversary

It's 50 years since Wigan Casino hosted the first of its legendary Northern Soul all-nighters.

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Traitors US season two cast includes Ekin-Su Culculoglu and John Bercow

The second season of the murder-mystery game sees the Love Island winner and ex-Commons Speaker compete.

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Sophie Turner sues Joe Jonas for children's return to England

The British actress says her former partner is refusing to send their two daughters back to the UK.

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Game of Thrones author sues ChatGPT owner OpenAI

George RR Martin and John Grisham are among the authors suing the company over copyright laws.

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Russell Brand: How the comedian built his YouTube audience on half-truths

The comedian has spent recent years building an online presence, often getting millions of views.

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Taylor Swift: Australia to host academic conference on pop icon

The event will explore the megastar's impact on culture and the music industry.

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

US returns Egon Schiele art stolen by Nazis to heirs

Jewish performer Fritz Grünbaum, who owned the Egon Schiele pieces, was killed by the Nazis in 1941.

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Fortnite: Parents in US offered refunds for game purchases

Parents in the US whose children made unintended in-game purchases will be offered $245m (£198m) in refunds.

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MohBad: Nigerian fans demand justice after Afrobeat star's death

Demonstrators want to know how popular 27-year-old singer Mohbad died last week.

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Chris Evans tells listeners he is now cancer free

The Virgin Radio DJ said he had had surgery last week and received "excellent news" on Tuesday.

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Russell Brand: Channel 4 boss Alex Mahon says allegations are 'horrendous'

Russell Brand has been accused of rape and sexual assaults, which he denies.

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Selena Gomez: Huge Instagram following is 'a big responsibility'

The actress and singer became the most-followed woman on Instagram earlier this year.

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Christopher Eccleston: Kes inspired me to smash Oxbridge ivory towers

Christopher Eccleston says Ken Loach's film changed his view on "art for working class people".

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Wolverhampton theatregoers offered 'pay what you can' tickets

Newhampton Arts Centre says it wants theatre to be accessible to all.

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Henry Diltz: Rock's 'accidental photographer' wins lifetime achievement prize

Henry Diltz, who shot some of rock's most iconic images, will be honoured at Abbey Road on Thursday.

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Russell Brand: BBC pledges 'full transparency' in internal review

The BBC launches an internal review of any complaints, and removes some shows from streaming services.

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Great British Bake Off: First deaf contestant is Tasha Stones from Bristol

Tasha Stones will compete in the 2023 series with a British Sign Language interpreter.

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Monday, September 18, 2023

Danish artist told to repay museum €67,000 after turning in blank canvasses

Jens Haaning was given €71,000 by a Danish museum to create art, but sent it blank frames.

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Roger Whittaker: Durham Town folk singer dies at 87

The folk singer, famous for his whistling, singing and guitar playing, dies in France.

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Russell Brand: A comedy career built on controversy

The BBC's Chi Chi Izundu takes a look at the controversies throughout comedian and actor Russell Brand's career.

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Russell Brand: Met Police receive report of alleged sexual assault in 2003

The Metropolitan Police said officers were in contact with the woman and were supporting her.

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Chioma Nnadi named new head of editorial content at British Vogue

The London-born journalist and podcaster becomes the black female head of the fashion title.

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GB News interview with chancellor breached impartiality rules, says Ofcom

Philip Davies and Esther McVey's interview with Jeremy Hunt "overwhelmingly" reflected Tory party views, the watchdog found.

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Russell Brand behaviour was an open secret, says one accuser

A woman known as Alice says Russell Brand's denial of sexual assault is laughable but unsurprising.

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Sunday, September 17, 2023

Kylie triumphs at Radio 2 in the Park in Leicester

The performance capped the end of quite a summer for the Australian star.

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Jill Dando: Murdered BBC presenter was 'just in wrong place at wrong time'

The late star's brother hopes a new docuseries, Who Killed Jill Dando?, will jog somebody's memory.

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Russell Brand allegations: What is the star accused of?

The comedian and actor denies serious allegations about his behaviour over a period of seven years.

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Drew Barrymore apology: Star halts talk show until writers strike ends

She issued a tearful apology for continuing her talk show while her unionised writers were on strike.

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Russell Brand allegations mean entertainment industry has questions to answer - Cleverly

Comedian Russell Brand has denied sexual assault allegations, with scrutiny also on the TV business.

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Saturday, September 16, 2023

Russell Brand: Comedian says there are things he 'cannot discuss' at theatre show

The comedian performed in London in his first appearance since being accused of rape and sexual assault.

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Boys From the Blackstuff: James Graham and Barry Sloane on reviving landmark 1980s TV drama

Boys From the Blackstuff regularly appears on lists of the greatest TV shows ever. Now it's on stage.

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Who is Russell Brand, the comedian and actor accused of rape and sexual assault?

The comedian, actor and activist has hosted programmes for Channel 4, Radio X, MTV and the BBC.

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Russell Brand posts video denying 'serious criminal allegations'

The BBC understands that a number of women will make serious allegations about Brand's sexual conduct.

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Ashton Kutcher resigns from anti-child abuse charity over support for rapist Danny Masterson

The actor says his letter of support for rape convict Danny Masterson was an "error in judgement".

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Berlin protesters condemn Russian soprano Netrebko's opera performance

Anna Netrebko has been accused of failing to denounce Vladimir Putin for Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Trevor Noah jumps into fan's car to beat traffic in Johannesburg

The ex-Daily Show host's ordeal played out live on air as he ran late for an interview in Johannesburg.

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Tube Girl: How Sabrina Bahsoon became TikTok's latest icon

Sabrina Bahsoon - aka Tube Girl - talks about becoming TikTok's dancing queen and inspiring others.

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Actor Hugh Jackman and wife Deborra-Lee Furness to separate after 27 years

The Wolverine star says in a statement he and Deborra-Lee Furness will now "pursue our individual growth".

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Friday, September 15, 2023

Patrick Kielty to give Late Late Show 'all-Ireland flavour'

The popular County Down-born comedian hosts RTÉ's flagship chat show for the first time tonight.

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GUAP Gala: The event celebrating under-represented creatives

The exclusive awards show at the Natural History Museum started by two friends to celebrate creativity.

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Wilderness author on phone call that stopped her quitting

Bev Jones' book has been turned into a drama starring Jenna Coleman, with music from Taylor Swift.

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Egon Schiele art seized in US over Holocaust claim

Heirs of a Jewish collector who died in a concentration camp say the artwork is stolen.

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Artist wins top painting prize at 10th attempt

Graham Crowley first entered the John Moores Painting Prize in 1976 and had previously been shortlisted.

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Queen Camilla raises a glass for Archers' 20,000th episode

Queen Camilla thanks the BBC Radio 4 drama for "bringing joy, laughter and tears to your audience".

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Unity engine: Among Us and Slay the Spire makers join criticism

A growing number of small studios urge the maker of the game engine to ditch plans for new charges.

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Bradford Music Month to bring 'bassline and bhangra' to district

Bradford Music Month will be held in November and see concerts and other events across the district.

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Annie Macmanus says music industry has 'tidal wave' of sexual abuse cases

The DJ tells MPs a "tidal wave" of revelations about misconduct in the music industry could emerge.

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Raac: Reading's Hexagon theatre stays open after concrete concerns

Reading Borough Council says the Hexagon has been inspected and is safe to stay open.

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UK museum to care for looted Yemeni funeral stones

The stones were reported by an archaeology enthusiast in an interior design shop.

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Jean Boht: Bread actress dies at 91

The actress was best known for playing matriarch Nellie Boswell in the Liverpool-set 1980s TV sitcom.

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Constable sketch of Dover found in suitcase during house clearance

The pencil drawing of Dover dating from April 1803 goes under the hammer in Scarborough on Friday.

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MTV VMAs 2023: Shakira and Taylor Swift are the big award winners

Shakira crowd-surfs her way to a lifetime achievement award while Swift wins artist of the year.

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Olivia Rodrigo interview: 'God, what a crazy trajectory'

As her second album heads for number one, the star discusses the pressure of overnight fame.

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Grenfell Tower: Chris Ofili creates tribute at Tate to artist killed in fire

A Turner Prize-winning artist paints Tate Britain's north staircase to remember Grenfell Tower victims.

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Stolen Van Gogh handed to Dutch art sleuth in Ikea bag

Arthur Brand met an unnamed man under a tree during a mysterious, years-long quest to find the work.

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Paul Simon 'beginning to accept' hearing loss

The US singer-songwriter says his new disability has changed the way he lives and works.

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Aerosmith postpone six farewell tour shows due to Steven Tyler's vocal cord damage

Singer Steven Tyler says he is "heartbroken" to push back six shows after "doctor's orders".

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O2 Academy Brixton: Stronger doors proposed as venue fights for its future

The O2 Brixton Academy had its licence suspended after two people died at an event last year.

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Monday, September 11, 2023

Casualty breached Ofcom rules with swear word subtitles

Expletives were mistakenly shown before the watershed although the words were not audible on screen.

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Preston Guild Hall: Crumbling Raac concrete fears at venue

The city council says the Grand Hall and Charter Theatre will remain closed as engineers investigate.

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Drew Barrymore brings talk show back despite Hollywood strikes

The star says The Drew Barrymore Show will be back next week and will follow strike rules.

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Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis: Backlash over support for rapist Danny Masterson

The actors, who starred in That '70s Show with Masterson, wrote letters of support to a judge.

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Ex-dancers describe body-shaming at top ballet schools

Some tell the BBC they developed eating disorders, while others are left with mental health problems.

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Sunday, September 10, 2023

Late Late Show: Can Patrick Kielty make an Irish institution his own?

Patrick Kielty is taking over the Late Late - but can the County Down comic make a mark on an Irish institution?

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Sarah Lancashire says 'terrible menopause' affects her memory

The actress, 58, says she suffered hot flushes during last week's National Television Awards.

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Alastair Stewart: Retired news presenter reveals dementia diagnosis

The 71-year-old, who was on air for nearly 50 years, says he has also suffered a series of strokes.

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Saturday, September 9, 2023

Last night of the Proms: Sweltering heat fails to dampen the audience's spirits

The audience stomp, clap and wave flags of every denomination as the eight-week Proms season ends.

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Friday, September 8, 2023

Celebrity MasterChef winner revealed after grand final

Emmerdale's Amy Walsh, Love Island's Luca Bish and opera singer Wynne Evans made the grand final.

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Roblox coming to PlayStation 4 and PS5

The popular children's gaming platform has more than 60 million players a day, according to the firm.

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Channel 4 to put Hollyoaks episodes on YouTube for first time

Episodes of the show will appear online a week after being broadcast on E4, the network confirmed.

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Glenda Jackson set for Wirral borough's highest honour

The Birkenhead-born Oscar-winning actress and former Labour MP died in June aged 87.

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Nick Owen moved to tears by reaction to his cancer journey

The BBC presenter learns a charity has linked a rise in checking symptoms to his cancer diagnosis.

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Ian Curtis mural recreated at new site in Manchester after ad fail

The original mural of Joy Division's Ian Curtis was painted over with a promo for rapper Aitch's album.

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon apologises over 'toxic' workplace claims

The NBC's Tonight Show host has been accused by staff who blame him for a "toxic" atmosphere.

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Johnny Kitagawa: J-pop agency's new boss Higashiyama also faces abuse allegations

Noriyuki Higashiyama said he could not recall if he had sexually assaulted juniors at the boyband agency.

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Actor Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life for two rapes

The star of That '70s Show sat in court as the two women he raped described the impact of his crimes.

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Russ Millions: Rapper banned for 12 months for drug-driving offence

Chart-topper Russ Millions was arrested after the smell of cannabis was detected in his car.

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Bruce Springsteen postpones shows over stomach ulcer

The 73-year-old rock legend calls off eight concerts he was due to play on his US tour this month.

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Ken Dodd's widow saves 'invaluable' notebooks that he wanted to go up in flames

The comedian left instructions to burn hundreds of private books he filled with jokes and thoughts.

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Rolling Stones on the red carpet after new album launch

The band confirms the release of Hackney Diamonds, their first album of original material since 2005.

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Freddie Mercury: Queen star's piano and other items sold at Sotheby's

Thousands of personal items belonging to the late Queen frontman are sold at a Sotheby's auction.

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Linda Evangelista had mastectomy after breast cancer diagnosis

The supermodel reveals she has "one foot in the grave" after her cancer returned following surgery.

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Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner to divorce after four years of marriage

The marriage is "irretrievably broken", according to divorce papers obtained by the Associated Press.

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'It's still not easy': Actor David Harewood on his family's slave history

The actor speaks to BBC culture editor Katie Razzall in the house built with slave trade money.

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Starfield creator on 'choice anxiety', long games and exclusive titles

Todd Howard tells the BBC his team wondered if they 'were in over our heads' when creating the game.

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Peter Wilson: Norwich Theatre Royal producer and chief dies at age of 72

Peter Wilson was at the helm of Norwich's flagship theatre for almost 25 years.

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Kyoto Animation fire: Man admits setting 2019 blaze

The 45-year-old Japanese is claiming mental incompetence for the Kyoto Animation blaze that killed 36.

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Theatre closed after problem concrete discovered

All of the Northampton venue's shows for the rest of September have been postponed.

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Long wave radio fans mourn fading frequencies

Now disappearing, long wave radio broadcasts once gave a taste of far flung countries and cultures.

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Monday, September 4, 2023

Matt Smith: Doctor Who star to return to West End stage

He will star in a new production of An Enemy of the People, a play first performed in 1882.

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Happiness bottled: Meet indie-pop supergroup Fizz

Frustrated by the music industry, four solo singers made an album together in secret in two weeks.

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Smash Mouth frontman Steve Harwell dies at 56

The US band's singer had been receiving end of life care for liver failure, his manager said.

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Burning Man: Revellers begin to leave as boggy conditions improve

Revellers are able to leave the desert festival after heavy rain turned the site into a mud bath.

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Barbie overtakes Super Mario Bros to be 2023's biggest box office hit

Margot Robbie's hit movie becomes the year's most successful film at box offices around the world.

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Gboyega Odubanjo: Family raise £40,000 in memory of 'beloved' poet

The money will be used to create a foundation for low-income black writers.

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Sunday, September 3, 2023

I've never told anyone to hack a phone - Piers Morgan

The former editor of the Daily Mirror denies ever hacking phones or telling anyone to do so while he was at the newspaper.

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Gail Porter on comedy: 'Has anyone here been sectioned?'

The TV star on being sectioned, getting into comedy and balancing her finances.

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Paul McCartney: Global search for missing Beatles' 1961 Höfner guitar

The famous instrument featured in some of The Beatles biggest hits, but disappeared in 1969.

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Burning Man: Police investigating death during heavy rain

Thousands of people remain stuck at the event in Nevada and could remain so for several more days.

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Saturday, September 2, 2023

Jimmy Buffett: Margaritaville singer dies aged 76

The Grammy-nominated musician is also remembered as a successful author and entrepreneur.

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Friday, September 1, 2023

Gnawa music: Morocco's Asmâa Hamzaoui takes centre-stage

Morocco's Asmâa Hamzaoui learned to play the main instrument in Gnawa music from her father.

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UK chart: One in four top 40 songs samples older track

The charts are full of remixed 90s bops but are we at a turning point for more original hits?

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Adam Driver criticises studios and streamers over Hollywood strike

Actor Adam Driver had permission to speak at the Venice Film Festival as the Hollywood strike goes on.

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