Jason Aldean: US country star denies new music video is ‘pro-lynching’
Jason Aldean defends his song as it is yanked by Country Music Television and Sheryl Crow attacks him.
Damon Albarn felt ‘quite lost’ writing new Blur album
The singer says he embraced his low mood and used it to inform Blur’s first album in eight years.
Evening Standard front page of mayoral candidate a mockery, say Tories
The Evening Standard’s use of a photo of Susan Hall is described as having a “whiff of misogyny”.
Kevin Spacey’s accusers left feeling worthless, jury told
The Hollywood actor was “used to getting his own way” and took advantage of his power, prosecutors say.
Roald Dahl museum condemns author’s ‘undeniable’ racism
The museum says it condemns racism directed at any groups and is working to be more welcoming.
The Tiberius Show EP 248 Aliasghar Jagani
What exactly is an optometrist? When should a kid see an eye doctor? Why is it important to check your eyes one a year, is it just a way to get my parents to spend more money? What is the difference between opticians, optometrists, and ophthalmologists? Can you really stop our vision form getting worse? […]
Latitude festival opens earlier to avoid rail strikes disruption
Organisers hope to avoid disruption by opening the festival campsite a day early
Gigi Hadid arrested over drug possession in Cayman Islands
The model’s bags were searched as she arrived in the Cayman Islands earlier this month.
Barbie: Peak inside a real-life fairy tale mansion
The BBC’s Colin Paterson tours The Pink House in Essex in the build-up to the new Barbie film’s release.
Barbie reviews: What do critics make of the Margot Robbie film?
One review calls the film “painfully funny”, but another describes it as “uneven and disjointed”.
Wham stars liken new chart joy to ‘warm hugs’
Wham backing singers Pepsi and Shirlie say reaching number two in the UK album chart is “joyous”.
Mel C and Wolf Alice make Lionesses World Cup song
The stars are joined by Self Esteem, Olivia Dean and Shura on an anthem for the England squad.
Noel Clarke seeks £10m damages over ‘false’ Guardian articles
The actor is suing for defamation over articles accusing him of misconduct towards several women.
No 10 turned down Larkin, Auden and other poets for laureate job
Great writers such as WH Auden, Philip Larkin and Robert Graves were all ruled out as poet laureate.
Dan Wootton: GB News host admits ‘errors of judgement’
Sun and MailOnline publishers say they are looking into claims against the broadcaster.
Why some celebrities are embracing Artificial Intelligence deepfakes
Concerns over the impact of AI are partly behind the first Hollywood actors’ strike in 43 years.
Tupac Shakur: Police search house over 1996 killing
Nevada police search a Las Vegas home as part of an investigation into the rapper’s 1996 killing.
Huw Edwards: Huge pressure to name presenter amid allegations, BBC chair says
The BBC’s bosses reflect on a week of allegations and speculation about a then-unnamed presenter.
Amol Rajan: Critics warm to University Challenge’s new presenter
His arrival on the BBC Two quiz show was described as “seamless” following Jeremy Paxman’s exit.
Loot boxes: Games companies agree to restrict access in UK
The government has spent nearly three years on plans to regulate the use of loot boxes
AI in dance music: What do DJs and producers think of it?
With software getting better and venues cutting budgets, could AI replace DJs and producers?
New high of 1.1m for overseas music tourists to UK last year, report says
New figures show the international pulling power of stars like Harry Styles and Glastonbury Festival.
The Sixth Commandment: Maids Moreton TV writer left out most ‘distressing details’
The Sixth Commandment tells the story of Peter Farquhar, who was duped and killed by a churchwarden.
Ofcom investigates campaign on Ken Bruce radio show
Greatest Hits Radio’s campaign around offenders attending sentencing is under scrutiny.
BBC journalist Clive Myrie receives honorary doctorate
The Bolton paperboy turned international broadcaster is recognised for a 30-year journalism career.
Sir Elton John gives evidence in Kevin Spacey trial
The musician appeared via video link as a defence witness in the actor’s sex assault trial.
Actors’ strike: Mark Ruffalo says cut out Hollywood ‘fat cats’
The star is encouraging fellow striking actors and writers to make their own indie films and shows.
‘Horrifying!’: Movie critic reacts to AI-generated films
Filmmakers are using AI to generate short films and adverts. But are they any good?
Why the 90s and noughties are having such a moment
Fashion, music and TV are all taking cues from 20-odd years ago – but what’s behind the fascination?
Flute fail: BBC presenter tries to emulate Lizzo
Ben Thompson struggled to get a note out of the instrument during a segment on BBC Breakfast.
