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BBC regrets not stopping Glastonbury live stream

BBC regrets not stopping Glastonbury live stream

The BBC says it should have pulled a live stream of rap group Bob Vylan’s performance at Glastonbury over chants against Israeli troops.

Police review rapper's Glastonbury anti-Israel comments

Police review rapper's Glastonbury anti-Israel comments

Police review rapper's Glastonbury anti-Israel comments

Police review rapper's Glastonbury anti-Israel comments

UK police are reviewing videos of Glastonbury performances after controversial comments by Irish hip-hop group Kneecap and London punk duo Bob Vylan.

Hells Bells, AC/DC fans prepare for tour ticket frenzy

Hells Bells, AC/DC fans prepare for tour ticket frenzy

Hells Bells, AC/DC fans prepare for tour ticket frenzy

Hells Bells, AC/DC fans prepare for tour ticket frenzy

Legendary rock band AC/DC will make their highly anticipated return to Australia for the first time in a decade, with fans warned to be ready for a ticket rush.

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William and Cate Blanchett hit sustainable fashion lab

William and Cate Blanchett hit sustainable fashion lab

Aussie star Cate Blanchett has swapped Oscar-night threads for a lab coat as she joined Prince William on a visit to an eco-friendly clothing dye firm.

Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton to receive honorary Oscars

Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton to receive honorary Oscars

Thirty-five years after Tom Cruise received his first Oscar nomination, the US actor is finally getting a trophy - an honorary Oscar statuette.

Arise at last, Sir David: Beckham humbled by knighthood

Arise at last, Sir David: Beckham humbled by knighthood

After years of being in the running, football star David Beckham has joined Oscar winner Gary Oldman and The Who's Roger Daltrey on the King's honours list.

Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson dies at age 82

Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson dies at age 82

Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys’ visionary and fragile leader whose summertime anthems made him one of rock's most influential artists, has died at 82.

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Weinstein jury poring over accuser's emails

Weinstein jury poring over accuser's emails

Weinstein jury poring over accuser's emails

Weinstein jury poring over accuser's emails

Jurors in Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes retrial appear closer to reaching a verdict on the fate of the disgraced Hollywood mogul after fears of a deadlock.

Stage invader shocks Katy Perry at Sydney concert

Stage invader shocks Katy Perry at Sydney concert

Stage invader shocks Katy Perry at Sydney concert

Stage invader shocks Katy Perry at Sydney concert

Security were quick to eject a man who invaded the stage during a Katy Perry concert in Sydney and put his arm around the Roar hitmaker.

Day of the Jackal author Forsyth dies at age 86

Day of the Jackal author Forsyth dies at age 86

Day of the Jackal author Forsyth dies at age 86

Day of the Jackal author Forsyth dies at age 86

Frederick Forsyth, the author of The Day of the Jackal and other bestselling thrillers, has died after a brief illness.

Sarah Snook picks up Tony Award for Dorian Gray

Sarah Snook picks up Tony Award for Dorian Gray

Sarah Snook picks up Tony Award for Dorian Gray

Sarah Snook picks up Tony Award for Dorian Gray

Sarah Snook has taken home a Tony Award for leading actress in a Broadway play for her work in The Picture of Dorian Gray, where she plays all 26 roles.

Soccer legend David Beckham to receive a knighthood

Soccer legend David Beckham to receive a knighthood

Soccer legend David Beckham to receive a knighthood

Soccer legend David Beckham to receive a knighthood

It has been revealed that soccer star David Beckham will be confirmed as Sir in The King's Birthday Honours list next week.

Harvey Weinstein trial wraps with jurors to deliberate

Harvey Weinstein trial wraps with jurors to deliberate

Harvey Weinstein trial wraps with jurors to deliberate

Harvey Weinstein trial wraps with jurors to deliberate

Lawyers for the prosecution and defence have delivered closing statements to the jury in the sexual assault retrial of former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.

King of the Hill voice actor Jonathan Joss shot dead

King of the Hill voice actor Jonathan Joss shot dead

King of the Hill voice actor Jonathan Joss shot dead

King of the Hill voice actor Jonathan Joss shot dead

A voice actor best known for his work on the animated television series King of the Hill and Parks and Recreation has been shot dead near his Texas home

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Disney laying off several hundred in film, TV, finance

A source says Walt Disney is laying off several hundred workers in multiple teams around the world.

Smokey Robinson was investigated for 2015 sex assault

Los Angeles authorities have confirmed a decade-old investigation into a sexual assault allegation against Smokey Robinson, and its decision to decline charges.

M*A*S*H star Loretta Swit dead at 87

Actress Loretta Swit, best remembered for playing Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on the pioneering hit TV series M*A*S*H has died at 87.

Frans Hals portraits return to Holland after a century

Two paintings by Golden Age master Frans Hals have been brought at auction for $US7.8 million by two museums with support from the Dutch government.

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Billie Eilish takes top prizes at American Music Awards

Pop star Billie Eilish has won all seven categories in which she was nominated at the American Music Awards, including artist and album of the year.

Daughter posts heartfelt message on Billy Joel recovery

Billy Joel "continues to regain his strength" and is committed to making a full recovery, his daughter Alexa Ray reveals in a loving message to her famous dad.

Arson suspected as power outage hits Cannes festival

The grand close of the Cannes Film Festival will go ahead as planned despite a brief outage that shut down power and disrupted traffic in southeastern France.

Joel cancels concerts after brain disorder diagnosis

Billy Joel says online he is cancelling all his upcoming concerts after being diagnosed with a condition that causes a build-up of fluid in the brain.

Eurovision winner JJ wants Israel out of 2026 contest

Eurovision continues to face controversy linked to the war in Gaza as winner JJ calls for Israel to be banned from the contest in his home country in 2026.

Assange open to political action as Cannes hosts doco

Julian Assange has appeared at Cannes alongside wife Stella, who says the WikiLeaks founder is concerned about the world and considering what action to take.

Kneecap member charged with a terror offence in the UK

A member of the Irish rap band Kneecap has been charged with a terrorism offence for displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah.

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