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Mis-Teeq on reuniting, UK garage and Alesha Dixon's ad libs

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:22:37 GMT

The noughties girl group are back for a reunion gig to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut album.

David Hockney's life in pictures: From swimming pools to celebrity portraits

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:15:54 GMT

The Bradford-born artist, who has died at 88, was one of the most influential artists of the modern era.

Anger over Epstein and Andrew fuels festival of 'female anarchy'

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:05:49 GMT

Dozens of female playwrights unite to express their "seismic rage" in an ambitious theatrical event.

Delta Goodrem becomes third celebrity to join Strictly Come Dancing

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:28:21 GMT

Goodrem rose to fame in Australian soap opera Neighbours

Warner Bros $111bn sale to Paramount approved by US justice department

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 03:28:25 GMT

The approval marks a key development in the merger that will reshape media, allowing the continue of the takeover of the Hollywood studio, which owns CNN and HBO.

David Hockney depicted a 'peaceful, gay paradise' when homosexuality was a crime

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:14:00 GMT

The painter broke social taboos by celebrating same-sex relationships in his art.

King leads tributes to 'giant of the art world' David Hockney

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:10:14 GMT

The artist, who has died at the age of 88, "was one of life's true originals", King Charles says.

Linkin Park to make Download Festival history

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:39:45 GMT

Linkin Park will make history as the first female-fronted band to headline Download Festival.

Nigerian author accuses hospital of stalling review into her son's death

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 01:08:20 GMT

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month old son died in a Lagos hospital, which she says is trying to stop an inquest into the circumstances of his death.

What do Puerto Ricans think of the viral song about their homeland?

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:34:56 GMT

People from Puerto Rico reflect on how the catchy tune has attracted attention to where they live.

Olivia Rodrigo sings about heartbreak but she's already chosen her wedding song

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:09:25 GMT

The pop star discusses the difficulty of writing happy songs, and her Glastonbury anxiety attack.

Harry Styles revisits X Factor as he kicks off Wembley residency

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:00:32 GMT

The pop star reminisces about his X Factor audition, which took place near Wembley Stadium in 2010.

Taylor Swift makes tearful 21-minute speech as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:12:11 GMT

The singer thanks her family as she becomes the youngest woman to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Art's great innovator whose vivid paintings made him a household name

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:52:22 GMT

The proud Yorkshireman, who also painted iconic pictures of America, was routinely described as Britain's greatest artist.

How Myles Smith turned five years of therapy notes into a debut album

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:09:14 GMT

The singer songwriter's first collection is inspired by the experiences that shaped him before he was famous.

Popular US movie critic Gene Shalit dies aged 100

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:42:28 GMT

The moustachioed reviewer was a popular fixture in American households from the 1970s through to his retirement in 2010.

Ed Sheeran found this record in a second-hand store - now it's finally getting attention

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:00:34 GMT

Allan Taylor is receiving overdue recognition after Ed Sheeran found his 1978 LP in a second-hand shop.

Do not use my music, Ariana Grande tells White House

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:53:30 GMT

Grande called a White House video using her song Bye "heinous nonsense", joining multiple artists demanding Trump's team not use their music.

The World Cup of adverts: How brands are competing to entertain, not simply sell

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:18:53 GMT

Kim Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet and Susan Boyle feature in ambitious ads ahead of the World Cup.

Authors Blackman and Donaldson made dames in honours list

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:08:08 GMT

Noughts & Crosses author Malorie Blackman and Gruffalo creator Julia Donaldson are made dames, as the rugby league star is knighted.

Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:04 GMT

Stars of the hit TV show say they did not know their on-screen husbands had previous convictions.

For your ears only: How music brought the new James Bond game to life

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:27:47 GMT

The BBC went behind the scenes as the score for the blockbuster James Bond video game was recorded.

From bands to bags to beer bins - everything you need to know ahead of Download festival

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:18:58 GMT

Donington Park is gearing up to host the UK's biggest festival of rock and metal music.