Michael Jackson film is a 'whitewash' and 'ghoulish', critics say

A new biopic, titled Michael, sees the singer's nephew Jaafar Jackson portray his uncle's rise to fame.

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Performing together on Saturday Night Live is amazing, say comedians

Comedians Celeste Dring and George Fouracres, both from the Black Country, are in the show’s cast.

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Reality TV star was found dead in ditch in Thailand

Jordan Wright, 33, from The Only Way Is Essex, was found last month near Phuket, an inquest hears.

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The Onion launches new effort to turn Infowars into parody website

The new proposal would involve the publication licensing Alex Jones's company, which faces liquidation.

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Singer appeals after car with medical equipment is stolen

Jesy Nelson offers a £10,000 reward for the recovery of her car, which had medical equipment inside.

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Twenty goals and a burning yellow card - the best bits from Sidemen charity match

A sold-out Wembley Stadium watched the Sidemen FC charity match, which raised £6.2 million.

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Museum of the year finalists revealed by Art Fund

The museums in the running for the annual title and its £120,000 prize are announced.

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Former Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter Andy Kershaw dies aged 66

The broadcaster was known for his eclectic taste and for helping champion world music on BBC Radio 1.

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TV stars renovating Welsh chapel into dream home 'here for good'

Keith Brymer Jones and Marj Hogarth are on a quest to transform a 163-year-old chapel in north Wales.

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The Pitt star on 'graphic' reality of hit show and rumours Clooney helped him get role

Gerran Howell is yet to get to the bottom of claims that George Clooney helped him secure his part.

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Sir Anthony Hopkins turns town into 'Hollywood scene' for new film

Hundreds gathered to see Sir Anthony play a leading role in his next film, A Visit To Grandpa's.

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Christine Baranski says West End debut is a 'dream come true'

The US actress will star opposite Richard E Grant in a new production of Noel Coward's comedy Hay Fever.

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Cool Hand Luke actress Joy Harmon dies aged 87

Harmon was best known for a car-washing scene in the Paul Newman prison drama.

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Five authors in the running for historical fiction prize

The shortlist is announced for the Walter Scott Prize which will be awarded in Melrose this summer.

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Meghan to appear as guest judge on MasterChef Australia

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on a four-day visit to Australia - their first since 2018.

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Jessie Ware on the 'hyper-surreal' high of her first arena tour

The singer will play three UK arenas later this year, 14 years after her first album came out.

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Jorginho withdraws criticism of Chappell Roan

Former Chelsea and Arsenal player Jorginho issues a statement saying pop singer Chappell Roan was not involved in an incident in which a security guard reduced his daughter to tears.

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Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa to receive honorary doctorate

Other recipients include Belle and Sebastian singer Stuart Murdoch and BBC journalist Sarah Smith.

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Rachel Zegler's heroes, Brian Cranston's nap schedule and more moments from the Olivier Awards

The 50th Oliviers at the Royal Albert Hall provided some memorable conversations away from the ceremony.

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Balamory is back - Miss Hoolie and PC Plum lift the lid on what to expect

The cast of the rebooted children's TV hit tell us the new series is a 'love letter to the original'.

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Your guide to the UK's music festival season for summer 2026

Glastonbury is having a fallow year but there are huge line-ups at many other festivals this year - and something different if you fancy that too.

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Welcome To Wrexham streaming series renewed for three more seasons

Wrexham's Hollywood owner Ryan Reynolds announced the news as the club aims to reach the Premier League.

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Your guide to the UK's music festival season for summer 2026

Glastonbury is having a fallow year but there are huge line-ups at many other festivals this year - and something different if you fancy that too.

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Jo Malone hopes 'sense will prevail' in lawsuit over her name

The British perfume designer and Zara are being sued by Estée Lauder over a collaboration.

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Euphoria stars hit red carpet at premiere of third - and possibly final - season

Sydney Sweeney, Zendaya and Jacob Elordi reunite and are joined by some new cast members at the launch.

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Whole lotta love for Led Zeppelin star given plaque

The band were perhaps the biggest on the planet in the 1970s.

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Paedophile and ex-BBC presenter sent back to prison

Peter Rowell, 67, failed to comply with sex offender notification requirements.

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BTS battle torrential rain to kick off $1bn world tour

The K-Pop band are battered by the elements as they launch their marathon world tour in Goyang.

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Everything you need to know about BTS's comeback tour

The megastars kick off their grandest tour, the largest in K-pop history, in Seoul on Thursday after a nearly four-year hiatus.

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Signed Oasis 'Wonderwall' guitar up for auction

The guitar was played on the band's second album (What's the Story) Morning Glory by Noel Gallagher.

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Katie Price banned from driving for seventh time

The former glamour model, from Brighton, has received bans totalling more than six years since 2010.

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Lil Nas X assault case to be dismissed if he completes mental health programme

The judge said the musician's behaviour when he was arrested in LA last year was "aberrant from his normal conduct".

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Streetwear and crop tops take World Cup fashion to new heights

Inspired by football culture on and off the pitch, this year's World Cup kit collections mix archive classics with streetwear staples.

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Raye tops album charts with This Music May Contain Hope

It is Raye's second number one this year, after her hugely popular single Where The Hell Is My Husband.

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Judge dismisses most of Blake Lively's claims in harassment lawsuit against Baldoni

The judge left in place three allegations against Baldoni, meaning the civil trial will go ahead next month.

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Bland or fan love letter? The Super Mario Galaxy Movie draws mixed reaction

Reviews are in for the sequel to the mega-successful Super Mario Brothers Movie, but not everyone is convinced.

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Carol Kirkwood: Why the time is right for me to retire - and what's next

The weather forecast stalwart tells BBC News she's experienced loss in her life recently, but she's looking forward to what's to come.

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US Army pilots who flew near Kid Rock's home suspended and then reinstated within hours

The crews of two military helicopters were suspended by the army, then told there would be "no investigation" by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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'Respectful' BBC drama on murder of Sarah Everard to air

Everard, 33, was raped and killed by serving Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens in London in 2021.

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Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition

Broadcasters from 10 countries, including South Korea and the Philippines, will be taking part.

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Céline Dion announces comeback shows: 'I'm so ready for this'

The star was diagnosed with a rare condition that affects her singing voice and her ability to walk.

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