Rock band Kiss sells brand and songs for $300m

The band's distinctive look and entire back catalogue is sold to a Swedish music investor for around $300m.

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Actor and comedian Joe Flaherty dead at 82

His career spanned nearly five decades and included notable roles in Freaks and Geeks and on SCTV.

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Afrobeats star Davido to sue over April Fool’s joke

The superstar said a prank story that he had been arrested in Kenya was "extremely irresponsible".

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Israeli government says it will ban Al Jazeera

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would "act immediately" to close the Qatari network's local office.

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Olly Alexander rejects call to boycott Eurovision

More than 450 artists and groups urged the singer to pull out of the contest over the inclusion of Israel.

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Beyoncé's country album: The verdict

The Texan star's eighth album adds a country twang to her immaculate blend of pop and hip-hop.

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Appeal for clues in 'Black Boy' portrait mystery

A museum is hoping to find vital clues about the identity of the child in the beguiling portrait.

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Kate Garraway: I have huge debts from husband's care

The GMB presenter says she had to pay £16,000 a month on care costs for her late husband Derek Draper.

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Anthony Mackie: We need more fun on our TVs

The actor says he didn't overthink his latest role, and he doesn't think that viewers should either.

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Veteran DJ Tony Blackburn receives OBE

The 81-year-old radio presenter was honoured by the Princess Royal at Windsor Castle.

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Murdoch must have known of phone hacking, court hears

Lawyers for Prince Harry claimed in court a hard drive belonging to Rebekah Brooks went missing.

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Crowds flock to new Banksy tree mural in London

Crowds have gathered to see a new tree mural in north London after street artist Banksy claimed the piece.

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Viral Willy Wonka event to be turned into musical

The show's lead producer says he hopes the musical will have heart and people will not be in tears.

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Billie Piper opens up about Laurence Fox comments

The actress says she dislikes being told or asked about controversies about her former husband.

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Urn with Lemmy's ashes to be displayed at festival

The urn containing the Motörhead frontman's ashes will go on display at Bloodstock festival.

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Paul Murray's The Bee Sting wins Nero book award

The novel tells the story of a middle-class Irish family imploding against a background of crisis.

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UK to ban foreign state ownership of newspapers

It follows concern about a potential takeover of the Daily Telegraph by a group backed by the United Arab Emirates.

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New museum recaptures Blackpool's showbiz heyday

Strictly Come Dancing costumes, a Sooty puppet and Stan Laurel's hat go on display at Showtown.

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Chinouriri latest to pull out of SXSW over Gaza war

A string of artists are boycotting the Texas festival which has a sponsorship deal with the US Army.

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The Oscar nominations in full, and winners as they happen

The full list of who is up for Academy Awards, updating with who has won when the ceremony begins.

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