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Peter Kay show stopped and 19-year-old in custody after ‘suspicious bag’ found
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Peter Kay show stopped and 19-year-old in custody after ‘suspicious bag’ found

Comedian pulled from stage in Birmingham about 45 minutes into performance and audience told to leaveA live show by comedian Peter Kay in Birmingham has been stopped after a “potential suspicious bag”...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Where's my Oscar? Eight times Academy Awards trophies have gone missing
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Where's my Oscar? Eight times Academy Awards trophies have gone missing

From burglary to ransom, Oscar-winners like Frances McDormand, Jared Leto, Whoopi Goldberg and Olympia Dukakis have lost their coveted statuettes.

BBC Entertainment & Arts6 months ago
Zayn Malik cancels US tour and cuts UK dates after hospital bed photo shared
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Zayn Malik cancels US tour and cuts UK dates after hospital bed photo shared

The former One Direction singer has taken to Instagram to update fans as he cuts his world tour dates

BBC Entertainment & Arts6 months ago
James McAvoy says filming in Wales fuelled his love for the outdoors
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James McAvoy says filming in Wales fuelled his love for the outdoors

One of the Scottish actor's earliest roles was in the 2000 BBC costume drama Lorna Doone.

BBC Entertainment & Arts6 months ago
Graham Linehan's conviction for damaging trans activist's phone overturned
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Graham Linehan's conviction for damaging trans activist's phone overturned

Linehan had previously been found guilty of criminal damage after a confrontation with a trans activist.

BBC Entertainment & Arts6 months ago
Missing Oscar found after Academy Award winner blocked from taking it on flight
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Missing Oscar found after Academy Award winner blocked from taking it on flight

The airline said the Academy Award was safely in its care in Frankfurt and was arranging its return.

BBC Entertainment & Arts6 months ago
Spotify adds 'Verified' badges to distinguish human artists from AI
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Spotify adds 'Verified' badges to distinguish human artists from AI

The music streaming platform will review criteria such as artists' live dates and social media presence.

BBC Entertainment & Arts6 months ago
How did Banksy put up a statue in central London?
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How did Banksy put up a statue in central London?

The sculpture depicts a suited man walking forward off a plinth while carrying a flag that covers his face.

BBC Entertainment & Arts6 months ago
Add to playlist: the snarling Irish folk of Madra Salach and the week’s best new tracks
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Add to playlist: the snarling Irish folk of Madra Salach and the week’s best new tracks

With a feral energy and a Liam Gallagher growl, the Dublin band’s beguiling music is a great evolution of a venerable genreFrom DublinRecommended if you like Lankum, the Mary Wallopers, the PoguesUp n...

The Guardian Music6 months ago
George Michael's Faith jacket sells for £176,400
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George Michael's Faith jacket sells for £176,400

The jacket was purchased by "a fan" and would remain in the UK, the auction house says.

BBC Entertainment & Arts6 months ago
Kneecap: Fenian review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week
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Kneecap: Fenian review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week

(Heavenly)With strong words for Keir Starmer, the Irish rave-rap trio remain unbowed by the controversy around them – and yet this is a more ruminative record than you might expectFive tracks into Fen...

The Guardian Music6 months ago
Out of tune: why does Hollywood struggle to capture pop stardom?
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Out of tune: why does Hollywood struggle to capture pop stardom?

Pop psychodrama Mother Mary might look and sound the part but it’s the latest failed attempt to turn the life of an arena-touring singer into a compelling movieFor anyone with even the slightest inter...

The Guardian Music6 months ago
Serokolo 7: Maramfa Musick Pro review – lose yourself in a high-speed, relentless mapanta masterclass
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Serokolo 7: Maramfa Musick Pro review – lose yourself in a high-speed, relentless mapanta masterclass

(Nyege Nyege Tapes)Reinvigorating the South African mapanta subgenre, producer Serokolo 7 blends folk vocal melodies with seething 180bpm rhythms, creating a barrage of soundSouth Africa pulses with e...

The Guardian Music6 months ago
Kacey Musgraves: Middle of Nowhere review – weary, rootsy and wry, it’s her richest album since Golden Hour
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Kacey Musgraves: Middle of Nowhere review – weary, rootsy and wry, it’s her richest album since Golden Hour

(Lost Highway)After two underwhelming pop-leaning records, the country star gets back to basics on this sparsely produced gem filled with wit and hard-won lessonsKacey Musgraves’ seventh album feels l...

The Guardian Music6 months ago
‘Major labels are trying to scoop up everything’: the chaotic future for indie music companies – and why vinyl isn’t working
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‘Major labels are trying to scoop up everything’: the chaotic future for indie music companies – and why vinyl isn’t working

As stalwarts Sub Pop and Rough Trade celebrate big anniversaries, insiders speak candidly about the challenges they face. Can streaming ever ensure their survival?In the late 1980s, the fledgling Seat...

The Guardian Music6 months ago
'A Derry jazz festival? Are you off your head?'
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'A Derry jazz festival? Are you off your head?'

Around 100,000 people are expected in Londonderry to celebrate 25 years of the City of Derry Jazz Festival.

BBC Entertainment & Arts6 months ago
'Laughs and learning' in Cornish language podcast
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'Laughs and learning' in Cornish language podcast

Danni Diston explores learning the language of her beloved homeland alongside a number of guests.

BBC Entertainment & Arts6 months ago
Man who pocketed tiles from medieval priory as boy returns them 60 years later
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Man who pocketed tiles from medieval priory as boy returns them 60 years later

Simon White comes clean after finding clay pieces in toffee tin, saying he took them as souvenir from Wenlock PrioryFragments of a priory’s medieval tiled floor that spent almost 60 years stashed in a...

The Guardian - UK News6 months ago
Venice Biennale jury resigns days before start of top art exhibition
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Venice Biennale jury resigns days before start of top art exhibition

It follows growing tensions over the return of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

BBC Entertainment & Arts6 months ago
US singer D4vd bought tools online to dispose of girl's body, prosecutors allege
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US singer D4vd bought tools online to dispose of girl's body, prosecutors allege

The Tiktok star's attorneys have maintained his innocence and vowed to "vigorously defend" him.

BBC Entertainment & Arts6 months ago