| The full list of Golden Globes 2024 winners and nominees 2024-01-08 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Oppenheimer wins five prizes, while Anatomy of a Fall, The Holdovers and Poor Things score two each. Details >
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| I owe life to campaigner - Post Office victim 2024-01-08 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Susan Knight, who was among hundreds wrongly accused, says Alan Bates believed in the truth. Details >
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| Roger Daltrey stepping down as curator of Teenage Cancer Trust gigs 2024-01-08 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The Who star will curate one last year, featuring Robert Plant, Noel Gallagher and Young Fathers. Details >
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| Golden Globes 2024: The winners and nominees in full 2024-01-08 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The ceremony is fully under way in Los Angeles with Barbie and Oppenheimer leading the charge Details >
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| Margot Robbie, Taylor Swift and more on Golden Globes red carpet 2024-01-08 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Stars including Margot Robbie and Taylor Swift arrived in a variety of eye-catching outfits. Details >
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| Golden Globes 2024: How to watch and who is nominated 2024-01-07 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Barbie star Margot Robbie is among the nominees at the ceremony, which takes place in Los Angeles. Details >
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| Hunt for lost Gilbert and Sullivan opera launched 2024-01-06 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] A musical researcher calls for everyone to look for a missing manuscript for opera Utopia Limited. Details >
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| Nigel Lythgoe steps down as So You Think You Can Dance judge 2024-01-06 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The TV executive is being sued by women including Paula Abdul who allege sexual assault. Details >
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| Speed Racer actor Christian Oliver and daughters die in plane crash 2024-01-05 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Christian Oliver was travelling with his daughters, ages 10 and 12, when they crashed in the Caribbean. Details >
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| Baftas 2024: Doctor Who star David Tennant to host ceremony 2024-01-05 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The Scottish actor takes over from Richard E Grant and Alison Hammond who hosted the 2023 ceremony. Details >
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| Marilyn Monroe and Hugh Hefner items set to be auctioned 2024-01-05 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The collection includes dresses worn by the Hollywood actress, custom made lipstick and photographs. Details >
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| Billie Eilish: Singer dedicates award for Barbie song to people struggling emotionally 2024-01-05 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The 22-year-old singer opened up about her personal struggles but said it was "great to be alive now". Details >
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| A Tribe Called Judah becomes highest-earning Nigerian film 2024-01-05 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The film has grossed over $1m in domestic theatres since it was released on 15 December last year. Details >
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| Universal acquires South Asian music label 2024-01-05 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Mohammed Ayyub set up Oriental Star Agencies after moving to Birmingham from Pakistan in 1961. Details >
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| Benefits Street 10 years on - what has changed? 2024-01-05 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The controversial Channel 4 programme aired its first episode on 6 January 2014. Details >
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| Paramore: Rock band drop out of headline slot at LA festival 2024-01-05 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] It comes after the band took down all posts and images from their social media accounts in December. Details >
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| Sir Nicholas Winton: Woman saved by Holocaust hero praises new film 2024-01-04 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Lady Milena Grenfell-Baines was among hundreds of children rescued by the famed philanthropist. Details >
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| Kim Kardashian: Hollywood mobile game to shut down 2024-01-04 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The app was a surprising success upon its 2014 release, but the star has announced its time is up. Details >
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| BBC Sound Of 2024: How embracing chaos made Olivia Dean a breakout star 2024-01-04 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Olivia Dean could have played safe on her debut album. Instead, she got messy - with stellar results. Details >
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| Francoise Bornet: Woman in Robert Doisneau 2024-01-03 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Francoise Bornet was part of a young couple who were seen embracing on the street in 1950. Details >
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| Nigel Lythgoe sued again over alleged sexual abuse - US media 2024-01-03 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The allegations from two All American Girl contestants follow claims of assault by singer Paula Abdul. Details >
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| Female artists dominated 2023 music charts - but new acts are being squeezed out 2024-01-03 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] But only one of the top 10 biggest-selling albums of 2023 was a new release, official figures show. Details >
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| Mr Bates vs The Post Office: Critics praise real-life ITV drama 2024-01-02 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Starring Toby Jones, the series follows the campaign to expose the Post Office Horizon IT scandal. Details >
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| Emilia Clarke: Actress and mum Jenny both made MBEs 2024-01-02 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Actress Emilia Clarke and her mother Jenny are named in the New Year Honours for brain charity work. Details >
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| Mickey Mouse horror film unveiled as copyright ends 2024-01-02 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The trailer for the slasher movie was released as the cartoon character entered the public domain. Details >
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| North East busking duo win 12th series of The Voice 2024-01-01 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Jenna Cole and Olivia Irwin, who have performed around north-east England, have won a recording contract. Details >
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| Emilia Clarke: Actress and mum Jenny both get MBEs 2023-12-30 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Actress Emilia Clarke and her mother Jenny are named in the New Year Honours for brain charity work. Details >
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| Cambridge organist Anna Lapwood appointed MBE 2023-12-30 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Anna Lapwood has also introduced her 690,000 TikTok followers to organ music. Details >
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| Banksy writes tribute to pioneering comedian Tony Allen 2023-12-29 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The secretive artist pens a rare statement about the late comedy pioneer and "born troublemaker". Details >
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| Mayday: China denies pressuring Taiwan rock stars under lip-sync probe 2023-12-29 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Reports allege Beijing asked Mayday to make pro-China comments and threatened the band when they refused. Details >
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| Mayday: China denies lip-sync investigation into Taiwan band is politically motivated 2023-12-29 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Reports allege Beijing asked Mayday to make pro-China comments and threatened the band when they refused. Details >
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| Russian poets get jail sentences for anti-war poetry reading 2023-12-28 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Artyom Kamardin and Yegor Shtovba were detained last year for taking part in an event in Moscow. Details >
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| Funeral of Benjamin Zephaniah takes place 2023-12-28 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] People are asked to plant a flower or tree if they want to remember the British poet. Details >
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| Mbongeni Ngema dies: Tributes paid to South African theatre legend 2023-12-28 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Best-known for the musical Sarafina!, he showed the world the lives of black people under apartheid. Details >
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| Ellie Goulding: Nature saved me after post-natal depression 2023-12-28 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The singer says walking in the great outdoors was one of the only ways to make her feel better. Details >
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| Taylor Swift fan died of heat exhaustion at Rio concert, tests show 2023-12-28 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The fan collapsed at a Taylor Swift concert in Rio de Janeiro during a heatwave in the Brazilian city. Details >
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| Funeral of Benjamin Zephaniah to take place 2023-12-28 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] People are asked to plant a flower or tree if they want to remember the British poet. Details >
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| Ex-manager admits killing Venezuelan rapper 2023-12-28 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The death in 2015 of the Venezuelan rapper had originally been ruled a suicide. Details >
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| Huge Shakira statue unveiled in her hometown of Barranquilla 2023-12-27 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The statue measures 6.5m (21.3ft) and shows Shakira dancing in her characteristic hip-swivelling style. Details >
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| What 2023-12-27 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] She had a record-shattering and money-making 2023. Will the pop-cultural juggernaut dominate again next year? Details >
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| Murder is Easy: Scottish setting for new Agatha Christie adaptation 2023-12-27 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Murder is Easy stars David Jonsson as a detective investigating deaths in a small village. Details >
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| TikTok 2023: Are gender-based trends reinforcing stereotypes? 2023-12-27 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Girl dinner was one of the biggest hashtags on the video-sharing app in the last 12 months. Details >
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| Lee Sun-kyun: Parasite actor found dead at 48 2023-12-27 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The South Korean actor had been under investigation for illegal drug use since October. Details >
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| Coronation Street actor Chris Gascoyne says reading last script was emotional 2023-12-26 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Chris Gascoyne will be in panto in St Albans as his last Coronation Street scenes air. Details >
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| Coronation Street drops out of Christmas TV top 10 2023-12-26 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The ITV soap is the big omission from the viewing figures, but other old favourites attracted big audiences. Details >
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| Richard Franklin: Doctor Who and Emmerdale star dies on Christmas Day 2023-12-26 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The 87-year-old - who also stood for parliament - died in his sleep, it has been confirmed. Details >
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| Nigeria 2023-12-25 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] A clip of Anthony Madu pirouetting in the Lagos rain has given him and others wider ambitions. Details >
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| Blitz Bazawule - the Ghanaian who dazzled Beyoncé takes on The Color Purple 2023-12-24 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Blitz Bazawule, who grew up in Ghana, is behind a new adaptation of iconic book The Color Purple. Details >
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| Dixie Chicks band founding member Laura Lynch dies in car crash 2023-12-24 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The former member of the US country music band dies after being involved in a two-vehicle crash in Texas. Details >
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| Ian Pepperell: Actor best known for playing Roy Tucker in The Archers dies 2023-12-23 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] He played Roy Tucker for 22 years in the long running BBC Radio 4 drama, and also appeared in EastEnders. Details >
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| Kings of Leon pay tribute to closing-down High Wycombe pub 2023-12-23 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The band say the smell of The White Horse, where they made their UK debut, was an "instant regret". Details >
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| Why are there so many deepfakes of Bollywood actresses? 2023-12-23 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Rashmika Mandanna, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Alia Bhatt are among the stars who have been targeted. Details >
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| Banksy stop sign drones art removed in London 2023-12-22 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Banksy, believed to have been born in Yate, included three planes on a stop sign in his latest piece. Details >
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| Christmas number one: Sam Ryder battles Wham! as close chart race reaches climax 2023-12-22 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Wham!, Sam Ryder and Mariah Carey are in one of the most open festive chart races of recent years. Details >
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| Society of the Snow: Plane crash film explores cannibalism and survival 2023-12-22 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The film tells the story of the 16 men who survived 72 days in the Andes after a 1972 plane crash. Details >
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| The Beatles: Heritage campaigners bid to protect Fab Four birthplaces 2023-12-21 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Campaigners apply for registered status for the Liverpool sites where John, Ringo and George were born. Details >
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| Charles Hanson: Auctioneer charged with assault after domestic incident 2023-12-21 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Police say Charles Hanson is charged with seven offences including assault and coercive behaviour. Details >
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| Traitors winners reflect on their part in hit TV show 2023-12-21 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The finalists reunite in Stoke-on-Trent to reminisce about the show and what they have done since. Details >
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| Glastonbury Festival 2024: More toilets needed says council 2023-12-20 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The licensing authority for the event makes recommendations ahead of its return in June 2024. Details >
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| Christmas Number Ones: The big UK quiz 2023-12-20 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Try out our quiz about every Christmas number one there has ever been. Details >
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| National Theatre Wales shocked by 100% funding cut 2023-12-20 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The arts body says it will not survive beyond April 2024 without financial support. Details >
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| More dancers allege body-shaming and bullying at UK ballet schools 2023-12-20 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The BBC has interviewed more than 100 dancers who say a Details >
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| Jonathan Majors: Marvel drops actor after domestic assault conviction 2023-12-19 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] It is unclear whether Marvel will replace the star or write his character out of the films. Details >
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| Universal Studios buys Bedford brickworks for theme park plan 2023-12-19 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Universal is in the "very early" stages of planning and has bought a large ex-brickworks site. Details >
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| Brookside cast remember Dean Sullivan at Liverpool funeral 2023-12-19 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The Liverpudlian actor and director, who was best known for playing Jimmy Corkhill, died last month. Details >
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| Mo Moreland: Tributes paid after Roly Polys lead dancer dies aged 87 2023-12-19 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] She was one of the stars of a comedy dance troupe which often performed with comedian Les Dawson. Details >
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| Bill Kenwright: Stars gather for memorial service in Liverpool 2023-12-19 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Coleen Rooney, Tony Bellew and Kate McCann are among those at the service in Liverpool. Details >
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| Princess Diana dress sold for record 2023-12-18 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The black, ballerina-length velvet evening dress sold for 11 times its estimated price. Details >
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| Film director Otar Iosseliani dies aged 89 2023-12-17 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The Georgian-born director is known for films such as Pastorale and Favourites of the Moon. Details >
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| The Met to return looted ancient artworks to Thailand and Cambodia 2023-12-16 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The works were taken by a rogue British art smuggler who died in 2020 while facing US looting charges. Details >
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| Question of Sport has been shelved, BBC confirms 2023-12-16 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] There had been just two series with current host Paddy McGuiness and captains Sam Quek and Ugo Monye. Details >
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| Perry death an accident caused by ketamine - coroner 2023-12-16 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The Friends star was found unresponsive in the pool of his Los Angeles home in October. Details >
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| Question of Sport stops production, BBC confirms 2023-12-15 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] There had been just two series with current host Paddy McGuiness and captains Sam Quek and Ugo Monye. Details >
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| The Last of Us Online cancelled by developer Naughty Dog 2023-12-15 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] An online game based on the PlayStation hit is officially halted by developer Naughty Dog. Details >
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| Jonathan Majors: Marvel movie actor awaits verdict in assault trial 2023-12-15 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Actor Jonathan Majors could face up to a year in jail after being accused by his ex-girlfriend. Details >
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| Jonathan Majors: Marvel movie actor awaits verdict in assault case 2023-12-14 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Actor Jonathan Majors could face up to a year in jail after being accused by his ex-girlfriend. Details >
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| Bafta Games Awards 2024: Longlist published for first time 2023-12-14 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The British awards body names 60 titles in the running for its 2024 prizes including Best Game. Details >
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| Emmanuelle Debever: Prosecutors probe death of Gerard Depardieu accuser 2023-12-14 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Emmanuelle Debever, who alleged she was sexually assaulted, died after being found in the Seine. Details >
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| VR dance event created for Suffolk residents with dementia 2023-12-14 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] A festive tea dance is filmed to offer a virtual reality experience for people living with dementia. Details >
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| Lesley Joseph on how relaxed performances should be more common 2023-12-14 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] It is where the lights stay on, it is not as noisy, and the cast explain they are not scary. Details >
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| Ralph Fiennes teaches Shakespeare in Liverpool school 2023-12-14 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Pupils in Liverpool were "starstruck" by the Harry Potter star but say it was an "outstanding" lesson. Details >
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| Barbie director Greta Gerwig to chair Cannes film festival jury 2023-12-14 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Organisers of the prestigious event describe Greta Gerwig as "a heroine of our modern times". Details >
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| Zahara: South African music icon Zahara dies aged 36 2023-12-12 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Zahara, known for her soulful voice and hit song Loliwe, was once named in a BBC 100 Women list. Details >
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| Zahara: South African music icon Zahara dies aged 35 2023-12-12 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Zahara, known for her soulful voice and hit song Loliwe, was once named in a BBC 100 Women list. Details >
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| Gary Lineker criticised over Rwanda comments in impartiality row 2023-12-11 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The presenter added his backing to a campaign calling for the government to scrap its Rwanda scheme. Details >
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| Golden Globe Awards: The 2024 nominations in full 2023-12-11 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Barbie, Oppenheimer, Poor Things and Killers of the Flower Moon are among the contenders. Details >
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| K-drama: The women pushing boundaries on TV 2023-12-10 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Korean dramas now have female leads, after years when the spotlight rarely shone on women. Details >
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| South Korea: The women pushing boundaries in K-drama 2023-12-10 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Korean dramas now have female leads, after years when the spotlight rarely shone on women. Details >
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| Crowds line streets ahead of Shane MacGowan funeral 2023-12-08 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Fans say their goodbyes to the Pogues singer ahead of his funeral in County Tipperary later. Details >
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| Brit Awards: Indie band The Last Dinner Party win rising star prize 2023-12-08 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The indie band follow in the footsteps of Adele, Florence + The Machine and Sam Fender. Details >
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| National Theatre Wales says it wins funding appeal 2023-12-08 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Theatre faced cash axe but production company says Arts Council Wales will have to reconsider. Details >
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| Kodak Black arrested on cocaine charges in Florida 2023-12-08 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The American rapper faces court on drugs charges three years after being pardoned by Donald Trump. Details >
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| Benjamin Zephaniah: The James Brown of dub poetry 2023-12-08 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Friend pays tribute to a "humble man" with huge integrity, after the writer and poet passed away aged 65. Details >
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| Shane MacGowan funeral: Procession ahead of service for Pogues singer 2023-12-08 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Fans say their goodbyes to the Pogues singer ahead of his funeral in County Tipperary later. Details >
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| Bradford theatres bounce back to beat pre-Covid audience numbers 2023-12-07 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Venues in Bradford sold more than 380,000 tickets last year, up by 40,000 compared with 2019. Details >
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| Troubles sculpture sells for 2023-12-07 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] The piece sells to a collector in Wales at an auction in Shropshire, exceeding its estimated sale price. Details >
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| Johnny Marr on music, memories and how Manchester made him 2023-12-07 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Ahead of two homecoming shows, iconic guitarist Johnny Marr considers his lifelong links to the city. Details >
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| Wes Anderson and other TikTok trends that defined 2023 2023-12-06 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Users of the app also ran wild with discussion of the Roman Empire, yearbook filters and "girl dinner". Details >
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| Jonathan Majors: Ex Grace Jabbari describes alleged abuse 2023-12-06 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Grace Jabbari says the Marvel star threw glass candles at her head during months of abuse. Details >
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| TikTok trends 2023: Girl summer, Yearbook filters and Wes Anderson-style videos 2023-12-06 [feeds.bbci.co.uk] Users of the app also ran wild with discussion of the Roman Empire, yearbook filters and "girl dinner". Details >
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