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How Afrobeats made it to the very top of Glastonbury

On Sunday, Afrobeats megastar Burna Boy will play Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/floCnW4

Eavis found first Glastonbury 'nerve-wracking'

Sir Michael Eavis was slightly disappointed with the first-ever Glastonbury festival. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XnhySmG

Tom Cruise watches Coldplay's dizzying Glastonbury set

They duetted with Michael J Fox, and serenaded Michael Eavis, in an all-out assault on the senses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IHf7bKN

Camila Cabello 'surprised' by lack of female headliners

The 27-year-old stopped by for a performance at Glastonbury on the weekend of her new album release. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CV0UYDm

Dua Lipa hits all the right notes at Glastonbury

The pop star delivered an ambitious and exhausting set as she headlined the Pyramid Stage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qwU5Sp6

Ready for it? Taylor Swift dazzles Dublin with Eras Tour

At least 150,000 Swifties are descending on the Irish capital for three nights. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vhARJbo

The night South Asians took over Glastonbury

For the first time ever, South Asian artists have their own space for the entirety of the festival. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C1R8kIb

Sirieix joins BBC's presenter line-up for Olympics

The French TV star is best known as the maître d' on Channel 4 series First Dates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jqD8FAd

Indonesia’s hijab-wearing metalheads play Glastonbury

The band has been praised by international rock stars but their music has also struck some nerves. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hno8r3A

The Bear star on making her directorial debut on the show

The cast tell the BBC why people love the show, the stress of filming and what to expect in season three. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gvRm5Si

Artwork now most valuable Harry Potter item ever sold

The illustration for the first book sold for $1.9m - more than three times the expected price. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r4T6fCk

How Sugababes paved the way for pop at Glastonbury

The band look back at their Glastonbury history - including the year they shut down the Avalon field. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dxeHGyM

Adorable moment girl, five, declares on air she has a boyfriend

A little girl shares with a BBC reporter in front of her amused parents that she has her first boyfriend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mIfsgwl

Superhero series tackling knife crime and sickle cell

Supacell is a Netflix sci-fi series about five black south Londoners who unexpectedly gain superpowers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PMrlId3

Brave, inspiring, crazy - the joy of managing Fela Kuti

Rikki Stein says that working with the Afrobeat legend was unpredictable but highly rewarding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a5Do81u

Shania Twain hopes to ride a horse to Glastonbury stage

Shania Twain wants to pull off a Glastonbury first by riding a horse to her Legends slot. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FRn7WOH

New Attenborough portrait by Jonathan Yeo unveiled

The painting marks the veteran natural history broadcaster's 40 years of fellowship to the Royal Society. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gtOlPpN

A posthumous album by Sophie is due in September

The self-titled album will be the last release by the avant-garde artist, who died after a fall in 2021. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KTHUkzA

Ayra Starr on her 'crazy' Glastonbury debut and meeting Rihanna

The Nigerian singer, who's bringing Afrobeats to Somerset, discusses famous fans and her new album. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bTmgyZ9

Oscar winner Brody set for first London stage role

The star will play a man who spent 22 years on death row after being wrongly conficted of murder. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8VpIiaP

AI: World's biggest music labels sue over copyright

Record labels say the unauthorised use of music to train AI is a threat to the music industry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X8pYy5K

Charli XCX urges fans to stop anti-Taylor chants

The Brat singer says she "won't tolerate" abuse aimed at Taylor Swift at her shows. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YqvkLhy

Tribute act back on 9 to 5 after Meta 'ban' ends

Tribute acts' social media profiles were deleted by Meta sparking a protest in London last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aDfmkC4

Kelce makes surprise appearance during Swift show

Kelce joined Swift on stage as a dancer for I Can Do It With a Broken Heart. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NEi9RnP

Stars take over Paris for sporty Vogue fashion show

Supermodels, singers and sports star took to the runway in Paris as Vogue turned a square into a runway. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dc0IKnx

Trolls told me I was too fat to play Kate - Crown star

Meg Bellamy says she was trolled online while playing the future Princess of Wales in The Crown. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XjDYAT6

You've probably never heard of the biggest band at Glastonbury

They're the biggest-selling act in the world, and they're about to play the Pyramid Stage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CiNpbLf

Good Girl's Guide to Murder: Emma Myers on new BBC drama

Actor Emma Myers discusses the hype around the upcoming BBC series - and the power of BookTok. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4hpL9Cc

No tickets? No problem, say Taylor Swift fans outside arena

Some fans gathered outside Taylor Swift's sell-out concert at Wembley Stadium to hear the star perform. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AgkbXWE

छत्तीसगढ़ में महिला से मंगलसूत्र स्नैचिंग का VIDEO:रायपुर में सूनी गली में अंधेरे का फायदा उठाकर की थी वारदात; महाराष्ट्र-एमपी के दो आरोपी गिरफ्तार

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Diane von Furstenberg on 'magic' wrap dress and fearlessness

The acclaimed fashion designer says it taught her a lesson - that fear was not an option. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nGuyl05

Dead Man Running: How a mysterious punk band frontman became an international fugitive

A new podcast uncovers the full strange and dark case of Kim Avis, including his early days as punk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WNOEjX7

Marvel star Karen Gillan is not scared of being cancelled

Scots actress Karen Gillan's new role made her face up to the pitfalls of social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fBnxGOj

Olympic swimmer trained Hollywood star for new film

Siobhan-Marie O’Connor said it was "surreal" to be Daisy Ridley's swimming coach for the biopic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7EdLpTN

From villains to lovers - Donald Sutherland played them all

The Canadian actor had a prolific screen career that included roles in Don't Look Now and The Hunger Games. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Er4GVdM

Actor Donald Sutherland dies aged 88

The star of films including The Hunger Games and Animal House has died after a long illness. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wnVCEaJ

Ian McKellan to miss play's final London shows after stage fall

Sir Ian McKellen will not return to his starring West End role as he recovers from a fall off stage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PQ10DKe

Five ways Taylor Swift stole Welsh hearts

From speaking in Welsh to performing surprise songs, Taylor Swift fans had an evening to remember. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iZKzqO6

Justin Timberlake's lawyer to 'vigorously' defend star

The singer was arrested for running a stop sign and failing to stay on the right side of the road. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6Yxnldg

Princess Zelda finally stars in her own game

The Nintendo heroine takes the starring role in one of its most popular series for the first time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3say9Kd

इंडिगो की चेन्नई-मुंबई फ्लाइट में बम की धमकी:मुंबई एयरपोर्ट पर सेफ लैंडिंग हुई; 22 दिन में एयरलाइन कंपनी में बम से जुड़ा ये तीसरा मामला

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Naomi Campbell at the V&A: ‘A Pandora’s box’ of memories

The A-lister is the latest star to land a solo exhibition at London's V&A. from BBC News https://ift.tt/th2eME3

Will India's Booker Prize-winning author face jail for 14-year-old remark?

Authorities have approved prosecuting writer Arundhati Roy under India’s anti-terror laws. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AIGckNU

Sir Ian McKellen falls off stage during performance

Sir Ian McKellen was in a fight scene when he lost his footing and fell off stage at Noël Coward theatre. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QSR7s2e

Scooter Braun retires as music manager after 23 years

The entrepreneur, 42, said he has stepped back to focus on his role as a father. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JBvTGEO

McCartney to play first UK tour dates since 2018

The 81-year-old star will finish his year with four homecoming gigs in Manchester and London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CF2p5hA

Pixar's Inside Out 2 sees record opening weekend

It marks a big win for cinemas, which have seen lacklustre takings for some major new movies this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SWkMbF2

More people turning away from news, report says

News avoidance is now at record high levels, the Reuters Institute's 2024 Digital News Report says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZyCA47e

'Hackers leaked intimate photos after my laptop was stolen'

A Spanish filmmaker turned the cameras on herself and made a "sextortion diary" after being blackmailed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mRqIM7E

Boy grapples with tradition in Spanish bullfighting town

A new film follows a boy as he tries to square a controversial practice with his family's hopes for him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y0eWbtf

Clive Myrie shares emotional toll of broadcasting

The TV anchor shares the impact of reporting from war zones and personal toll of being a prominent public figure. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GPFOqRf

Historic writer's desk could be 'knackered' old fake

Is this piece of furniture really a literary relic, or part of a Victorian money-making hustle? from BBC News https://ift.tt/npNX9rM

Why a hit show is calling it quits after two series

Some consider award-winning animation Arcane the best videogame adaption ever - so why is it ending? from BBC News https://ift.tt/9QHGdrg

Naked, alone and living on dog food – all for a TV show that gripped a nation

A new documentary revisits the "sadistic" 1990s reality show which preceded Big Brother. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9azDEIn

Pope jokes around as he hosts famous comedians

Among the US celebrities were Whoopi Goldberg, Stephen Colbert, Chris Rock and Jimmy Fallon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XVJSClp

Tracey Emin on becoming a dame and getting cancer all-clear

The artist says she didn’t think she’d be alive now, "let alone sitting here and becoming a dame". from BBC News https://ift.tt/w3vgfUp

Can indie games inspire a creative boom from Indian developers?

India's games industry is dominated by mobile sports titles, but a growing movement is pushing creativity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t2LgVr5

Silent Men film asks why so many still struggle to open up

Scottish filmmaker Duncan Cowles set out to ask why men tend to bottle up their emotions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dJXlZ43

Celine Dion says 'I'm back' after health struggles

The vocal powerhouse tells the BBC about her devastating health battle and her comeback plans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Iybz2MR

Naomi Klein wins first Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction

Fiction prize is won by US author VV Ganeshananthan for family drama Brotherless Night. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0tn5aDs

लंदन में बैठे केआरके पर सहारनपुर में मुकदमा दर्ज:बसपा की हार के बाद 'X'बसपा सुप्रीमो के खिलाफ की थी अभद्र टिप्पणी, बसपा प्रत्याशी के भाई है केआरके

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Taylor Swift fans make the earth move at Edinburgh gig

Tens of thousands of Taylor Swift fans made the earth move by cheering and dancing at her Edinburgh concerts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PI78fDk

Valance and Wintour host rival Trump-Biden London events

Holly Valance is set to host a pro-Trump event, with Anna Wintour reported to be hosting a pro-Biden one. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eVOGEBx

Pauline Black pays tribute to The Selecter frontman

Black says Arthur "Gaps" Hendrickson had a powerful stage presence but was a "humble man". from BBC News https://ift.tt/xhDSP6f

Kevin Spacey says he was 'too handsy’ in the past

The actor admits to "pushing the boundaries" in an interview with Piers Morgan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QUBnvdN

Wuthering Heights guitar sells for £21k at auction

Ian Bairnson played the 1974 Les Paul Custom with a broken arm in a solo for Wuthering Heights. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cgeqluh

The Selecter frontman Gaps Hendrickson dies

Arthur ‘Gaps’ Hendrickson dies after a short illness, a spokesperson for The Selecter says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fsaQA1X

Easy Life band renamed after EasyGroup legal row

The band changed their name after a threat of legal action by the brand owners of airline EasyJet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0Y9IrHn

Giovanni Pernice will not return to Strictly Come Dancing

The Italian professional dancer joined the show in 2015, winning it in 2021 with Rose Ayling-Ellis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2Jbr8A9

Ten-year-old Taylor Swift fan delighted to be given star's hat

Ten-year-old Pippa Bartholomew's dream came true when she was chosen by Taylor Swift to be the lucky recipient of her hat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/psXrbc8

Daisy May Cooper praises staff after early birth

The This Country star had her new baby at the delivery suite in Gloucester on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KA4csfh

Why has Doctor Who always been so LGBT-friendly? Russell T Davies thinks he knows

The mastermind of modern Doctor Who on the importance of camp, diversity and representation on the show from BBC News https://ift.tt/HKnmrR1

CCTV appears to show missing Michael Mosley leaving village

Health author, journalist and presenter Dr Michael Mosley, 67, remains missing after going for a walk on the Greek island of Symi on Wednesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tymrWh5

Woman sues Netflix over Baby Reindeer character

She claims to have inspired the character and seeks $170m for defamation, negligence and privacy violations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nk7LIZO

Les Dennis on entering his Shakespearean era

The entertainer and actor discusses fulfilling one of his last long-held ambitions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HcRJE8Y

UP-MP समेत 5 राज्यों में हीटवेव:झांसी 45° तापमान के साथ देश में सबसे गर्म; केरल और गोवा में बारिश का ऑरेंज अलर्ट

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Saturday Subculture: 30 years of Glasgow club night

After 30 years, subculture at the Sub Club is the world’s longest-running weekly house and techno night from BBC News https://ift.tt/fM5vtsx

Grown-up films 'out of fashion' in Hollywood, says Linklater

Director Richard Linklater on fighting Hollywood's aversion to risk and a "Glen Powell summer". from BBC News https://ift.tt/uOEiNnP

Birmingham Royal Ballet to perform at Glastonbury

The announcement follows the success of 2023's Black Sabbath - The Ballet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rF70ASw

Kanye West accuses former assistant of blackmail

The star's lawyer describes claims of sexual harassment "baseless" and threatens to counter-sue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ajz3Uug

Original Doctor Who cast member William Russell dies

Russell played schoolteacher Ian Chesterton in the first two series of the BBC's sci-fi show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NrVjGM0

सांसद बनने के बाद अरुण गोविल का पहला इंटरव्यू:जीत के कम मार्जिन पर बोले- कुछ खेल तो हुआ है; पार्टी का आदेश होगा तो मंत्री बनूंगा

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Judge sets $100,000 bond for rapper Sean Kingston

The US rapper has been accused of stealing money and goods exceeding $1m in value. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JPDvYN0

'We're two northerners singing about true crime'

The show is about two true-crime podcast obsessed friends who find themselves in the middle of a murder. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GlWNzXD

Stars descend on Dior's first Scottish fashion show since 1955

The French fashion house took inspiration from Scottish history for the show at Drummond Castle near Crieff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cXjhlDa

Britain's Got Talent winner celebrated in Wetherspoons

Ten finalists, including a choir and a magician, competed in Sunday night's live final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7jLlrks

MrBeast overtakes T-Series for most YouTube subscribers

Jimmy Donaldson, already the most-subscribed individual on the platform, has claimed another title. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bIWOnQc

Can you become a lawyer by listening to Taylor Swift?

A Glasgow law student is hoping to pass her undergraduate degree with a dissertation on Taylor Swift. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hTzFmCa

अकासा एयर और इंडिगो की फ्लाइट में बम की अफवाह:दिल्ली-मुंबई विमान अहमदाबाद डायवर्ट किया गया; चेन्नई से कोलकाता जाने वाला एयरक्राफ्ट दो घंटे लेट

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Parents' marriage made Wilson 'avoid relationships'

The Australian actor speaks about her career, childhood and recent book with Desert Island Discs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vbGkujQ

Geek Girl: The teen drama tackling neurodiversity

Holly Smales' acclaimed book series has been developed by Netflix into a ten-part Netflix drama. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RexfohQ

इंडिगो की चेन्नई-मुंबई फ्लाइट में बम की धमकी:इमरजेंसी लैंडिंग हुई; एक हफ्ते के भीतर एयरलाइन में बम से जुड़ा ये दूसरा मामला

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पुणे पोर्श केस- नाबालिग आरोपी से पूछताछ कर सकेगी पुलिस:माता-पिता की मौजूदगी में होगी पूछताछ, जुवेनाइल बोर्ड ने दी मंजूरी

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Death of Slim Shady: The controversial legacy of Eminem's peroxide-blond alter ego

The star claims he will kill off his alter ego on his forthcoming album, The Death of Slim Shady. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XJZa3Uv

Astro Bot steals show at PlayStation preview

Sony's PS5 mascot gets the biggest response during a fairly low-key State of Play broadcast. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jbxnat2