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BBC Entertainment & Arts2 days ago

Met to re-examine CCTV from Jill Dando murder case

Police are reviewing footage of a man at Putney Bridge station after the Crimewatch presenter was shot in 1999.

The Guardian Music2 days ago

Raye’s I Know You’re Hurting urged me to confront a lifetime of depression

I had always ignored my anguished mental state or tried to push it aside, and CBT didn’t work for me – then one song seemed to articulate my painSix months ago, I was driving past John Lewis on the M4...

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Rare sale of David Hockney painting of beloved dog Stanley could fetch £2.5m

Exclusive: Dog Painting 17 is believed to be one of only six of works from Dog Series in private hands and first to be auctionedDavid Hockney adored his dachshunds Stanley and Boodgie and let them run...

The Guardian - UK News3 days ago

Liam Neeson involved in new movie revealing story behind Tuam babies

The Lost Children of Tuam, co-produced by Liam Neeson, is now in cinemas.

Media outlets banned by Trump resume White House coverage after judge's order

US TV news coverage of the White House returns to normal after a judge lifted Trump's ban of three news outlets.

U2 celebrate 50th anniversary at the school where they formed

The rock band go back to their roots, playing a gig in the Dublin playground where they first met.

Ex-GTA developer's studio faces closure after debut game flopped

Build A Rocket Boy, founded by Leslie Benzies, has gone into administration after its debut game flopped.

Ed Sheeran's next US concerts cancelled due to storm warning

The star's concerts in Massachusetts on Friday and Saturday are cancelled after severe weather warnings.

Oasis, Leicester punks and Ukraine techno: Abbey Road music photography awards 2026 – in pictures

A selection of winners and notable finalists in the awards celebrating the art of music photography, which saw 24,500 images submitted from 42 countries Continue reading...

Taylor Swift: The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore review – flashes of humanity and bafflingly vindictive love songs

(Republic)This four-track addition to a critically maligned album works hard to remind fans what they love about Swift, with some sweet highs and galling lowsOne downside of turning your release strat...

Woman who accused Jay-Z of raping her aged 13 says claims were false

Unnamed woman who filed and later dropped lawsuit against rap superstar states that she never met him, contrary to initial allegation of 2000 assaultA woman who accused Jay-Z of raping her when she wa...

MNEK on writing smash hits, battling self-doubt and his solo struggles: ‘I’m a fat Black gay man. Try selling that’

The artist has written for Beyoncé and been nominated for two Grammys, yet individual success has eluded him. Now he’s back with a new album that puts queer joy in the spotlight – and, he says, he’s f...

Some BBC channels and radio stations may well have to close, director general says

The BBC's financial situation "may well mean" some channels and stations close, Matt Brittin says.

Add to playlist: the defiant queer dancehall of Destin Conrad and the week’s best new tracks

Every one of the Grammy-nominated Floridian’s songs reveal a different side of him. His latest album, Roadrunner, is all languid reggae basslines and come-hither lyricismFrom Tampa, FloridaRecommended...

Jay-Z rape accuser says her allegation was false

A woman who accused Jay-Z of raping her when she was 13 now says she has never met the rap superstar.

Post your questions for the Pogues

Ahead of a greatest hits tour, original members Spider Stacy and James Fearnley will join us to answer your questionsWhen Shane MacGowan died in 2023, you’d be forgiven for wondering whether the Pogue...

Robbie Williams' surprise singalong after Peru gig cancelled

Robbie Williams gave an impromptu performance outside a hotel in Lima after his stadium concert was cancelled.

The Guardian Music4 days ago

Norma Tanega and Aida Pavletich: Saturday Dancer review | Safi Bugel's experimental album of the month

(Freedom to Spend)Far from her conventional 60s and 70s hits, Tanega joined up with a friend for an endearingly eccentric ‘rap opera’ spanning swampy synths and sardonic showtunesPerhaps you know Norm...

The Guardian Music4 days ago

Jae Stephens: Audacity review – a thrilling lesson in why more debut albums should go for broke

(Def Jam)After five EPs in in seven years, the Dallas native with the big voice pours everything into this bonkers cauldron of maximalist R&B and hyperactive popThere is so, so much happening on Jae S...