Russell Brand denies 'very hurtful' sexual abuse allegations

The comedian and actor has denied allegations of rape and sexual assault between 2006 and 2013.

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Sky to cut 1,000 jobs in move towards digital

The firm will cut 4% of its workforce, mainly from its engineering arm, as fewer people use satellites.

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The Watermill Theatre in Newbury wins top prize

The Watermill Theatre in Newbury is recognised at the Stage Awards 2024.

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'Women sit next to abusers at music industry parties' MPs warn

A new report warns the music industry is still a "boys' club" where sexual harassment and abuse is common.

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It's a dream come true to work in Urdu with Zayn Malik, say band

"He is so down to earth, he sang in Urdu, what can be bigger than that?" say Pakistani band Aur.

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X blocks searches for Taylor Swift after explicit AI images of her go viral

Twitter says the move is to prioritise safety, after fake explicit images of the singer went viral.

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The Zone of Interest: How Oscars-nominated Auschwitz film borrows from Big Brother

For The Zone of Interest, hidden crews filmed fictional family life in a house next to the Nazi death camp.

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Dragons' Den episode edited after ear seed complaints

Campaigners say the programme featured "unfounded" health claims about the wellness product.

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Vince McMahon: WWE boss accused of sex trafficking

Vince McMahon says the legal case, brought by a female ex-employee, is "replete with lies".

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One Love: How Kingsley Ben-Adir became Bob Marley on the set of Barbie

The actor initially turned down the role, saying it was too risky. What changed his mind?

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Gustav Klimt portrait found after almost 100 years

The 'Portrait of Fraulein Lieser' - last seen in public in 1925 - has been discovered in Vienna.

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Twitch announces new deal to pay streamers more

The streaming service, primarily used by gamers, will now give more money to its most popular users.

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Skepta: I’m bored of the black James Bond narrative

The grime artist says his debut film is the backstory of a "hitman who works for the secret service".

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Parklife: Doja Cat, Disclosure and J Hus to headline in Manchester

Organisers of the Manchester festival say the line-up is the "invitation everyone's been waiting for".

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Oscars nominations 2024: Barbie and Oppenheimer set to dominate

The two films which conquered the 2023 box office are likely to be recognised at the Academy Awards.

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Yes or snow? Reese Witherspoon's viral brew divides opinion

The actress shares a recipe for a "snow salt chococinno" - but not everyone is excited to try it.

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All of Us Strangers: Andrew Scott film explores trauma and loss

All of Us Strangers explores the comfort of having imagined conversations with relatives no longer with us.

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The Color Purple stars 'want to make Oprah Winfrey proud'

Fantasia Barrino and Danielle Brooks take on roles previously played by Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey.

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Sheku Kanneh-Mason: Rule, Britannia! makes people uncomfortable

Sheku Kanneh-Mason believes the song should no longer be included in Last Night of the Proms.

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Alec Baldwin faces fresh manslaughter charge over 'Rust' shooting

A New Mexico grand jury has charged the actor anew over the on-set shooting death of Halyna Hutchins.

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