BBC broadcast of racial slur at Baftas unacceptable, says Nandy
The broadcast of a racial slur at the Bafta Film Awards was “completely unacceptable and harmful”, the culture secretary says. Read more about this story ….
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Martin Short’s daughter Katherine dies at 42
The actor says his daughter “will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world”. Read more about this story ….
Robert Carradine, Lizzie Maguire and Revenge of the Nerds star, dies aged 71
His family says the actor took his own life after living with bipolar disorder for nearly two decades. Read more about this story ….
Mescal and Abrams go red carpet official, William’s ‘I’m not calm’ comment and other key Bafta moments
This year’s Bafta Film Awards had it all… A-listers, a touch of royalty, Paddington Bear – and the sun even came out, for what felt like the first time all year. Read more about this story ….
Scotland’s mad for Oasis, Newcastle loves Sam Fender: Music tastes where you live revealed
Spotify and YouTube’s streaming data for 2025 shows some interesting variations in listening habits. Read more about this story ….
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean finally reach number one after 35 weeks
Rein Me In sets a new UK chart record for the longest time to reach number one. Read more about this story ….
The Grammy winner bringing traditional country to new audiences
Zach Top discusses winning the first ever Grammy Award for best traditional country album. Read more about this story ….
BBC plans David Attenborough celebration for 100th birthday
The corporation will look back on the veteran wildlife broadcaster’s career for his birthday in May. Read more about this story ….
Electronic artist and YouTuber Look Mum No Computer to represent UK at Eurovision
The synth artist and Eurovision fan says he finds it “completely bonkers” to be representing the UK. Read more about this story ….
America’s Next Top Model shaped reality TV, but should it ever have been made?
A new Netflix documentary will finally see Tyra Banks and her fellow judges address some of the most controversial scandals from the reality show. Read more about this story ….