The US rapper, who stands accused of raping a woman at a party, failed to turn up for court.

The number of ethnic minorities involved in watching or making US films increased in 2020.

With the Oscars looming on Sunday, here is a rundown of the films up for this year’s awards.

The former Olympic athlete and TV star announced the move on Twitter on Friday.

St the Independent Spirit Awards, Carey Mulligan thanked the late star for “everything she gave us”.

The Indian music director, who made much-loved film songs, died after contracting Covid-19 in India.

Berlin Staatsballett awards compensation after the ballerina complained of racism.

He was the co-founder of hip-hop pioneers Digital Underground and produced 2Pac’s debut album.

How do you juggle shooting a major US series and owning a Welsh football club?

The one-year pilot will help the UK’s independent screen sector export content around the world.

Experts in the field explain why their role is crucial and needs recognition at the Oscars.

Sam Foulkes approached the first minister on his visit to Wrexham to ask ‘can my event go ahead?’

The Scottish singer, famous for Bye Bye Baby, died suddenly at home aged 65 his family confirm.

Rosie Dearlove, 20, set up a High Street shop in response to the growing interest in 1990s fashion.

Deep sleepscapes, ASMR and mental fitness tips will all feature to help listeners unwind.

Disability is a key theme of this year’s Oscar-nominated films, but what do disabled viewers think?

MPC’s animation director and VFX supervisor explain how they made the film’s effects.

Hannah Reid, from London Grammar, tells Radio 1 Newsbeat that music is still a sexist industry.

The audience will not have to wear masks or be socially distanced, as part of a government trial.

The Oscar-nominated film tells of a black man forced to relive his killing by a US police officer.

Why ASMR is becoming more used within the music industry.

A cinema where George Harrison and John Lennon spent teenage afternoons is saved from demolition.

Bonnie Tyler, Andrew Lloyd Webber and more fondly remember the late hit-making songwriter.

Organisers say they’re “running out of time” to save music festivals if the government doesn’t help.

Sean Orman is alleged to have shot Bradley Welsh outside his Edinburgh home two years ago.

The crisis-hit Hollywood body’s ex-president shared a controversial article about Black Lives Matter.

Deforestation should fall first before an environmental deal with Brazil is signed, the artists say.

The owner of the MailOnline site alleges the search engine has hidden links to its coverage on certain topics.

Netflix said the pandemic disrupted its production pipeline and has forecast fewer new subscribers.

The five films cover diverse topics from bullying, a drinking experiment, and the horror of war.