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Ruth Slenczynska, last surviving pupil of Rachmaninoff, dies aged 101

Ruth Slenczynska was a child prodigy who played with five US Presidents and recorded into her 90s.

Mythical shapes and the impact of oil: The nominees for the art world's most prestigious prize

Judges said the four shortlisted artists presented "a compelling reflection of contemporary British art".

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Starmer urged to bring in ticket-touting ban as resellers target Big Weekend

Industry groups dismayed at hints policy will not be in king’s speech, as touts make huge sums from BBC Radio 1 eventKeir Starmer has been urged to honour his pledge to ban ticket touting, amid fears...

Russell Kane 'buzzing' for theatre debut as Romeo

The comedian says he always "fantasised" about being involved in a Shakespearean play.

Shakespeare play becomes queer Brummie love story

A Midsummer Night's Dream at The Rep gets a modern Birmingham twist.

The new Michael Jackson biopic. Why now? – podcast

A new blockbuster film about the controversial singer could make $1bn worldwide. Owen Myers and Lanre Bakare explain what it says about Jackson’s legacyIf it’s a big year for Michael Jackson fans, it’...

Girl, 14, found in singer D4vd's car died of 'multiple injuries'

The medical examiner said the 14-year-old's cause of death was determined months ago but was blocked from release.

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Teen whom singer D4vd is charged with killing died from penetrating wounds

Autopsy of Celeste Rivas Hernandez finally released after law enforcement had requested it be sealed in NovemberSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxCeleste Riv...

Tribute to 'comic genius' Benidorm star who has died

Benidorm's creator says Elsie Kelly played one of the ITV sitcom's "best-loved" characters.

Stars line red carpet at London premiere of Devil Wears Prada 2

Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt were among the actors who appeared on the red carpet.

‘I’m not famous. But I can’t go to the chippy’: Courteeners’ Liam Fray on filling stadiums, defying extinction – and wearing M&S pants

He launched a guitar band just as the world was moving on. But they still went stratospheric. Fray talks about uniting Manchester after the attacks – and writing his first single on a Fred Perry comp...

Rock band Traffic co-founder Dave Mason dies at 79

He rose to fame after starting the British group alongside Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi and Chris Wood.

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Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic who had a star-studded solo career, dies aged 79

British singer and guitarist wrote and performed Traffic classics including Feelin’ Alright? before platinum-selling solo albums and work with Jimi Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac and moreDave Mason, the co-fo...

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Beverley Callard forced to leave I'm A Celebrity: 'I didn't know I had cancer'

The soap star revealed her diagnosis in February, several months after the reality show was filmed.

‘Nobody knows what works. There’s a lot of panic’: can African pop get back to global success?

Tracks by Rema, Burna Boy and more were streaming in the billions, but hits are drying up. Stars and analysts across the African music industry fret about how to change courseIn 2016, Afrobeats – the...

‘I’m not trying to make him handsome’: Polly Samson on photographing husband David Gilmour – in pictures

The acclaimed author has spent two decades taking pictures of the Pink Floyd guitarist on tour and in the studio – an experience that still gives her chills Continue reading...