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Dolce & Gabbana co-founder steps down as chair

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:14:44 GMT

The bold and sensual fashion house has been struggling with debt amidst a slowdown in global luxury spending.


Bafta fell short in duty of care when racial slur was shouted, review finds

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:19:39 GMT

A Tourette's campaigner involuntarily shouted a racial slur while two black actors were on stage.


Kanye West controversies - how did we get here?

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:25:46 GMT

West has a history of making antisemitic remarks and other controversial comments.


Ralph Fiennes reveals whether he would return to Harry Potter role

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:25:13 GMT

The British actor played the villainous character in the original movie franchise from 2005 to 2011.


Jo Malone hopes 'sense will prevail' in lawsuit over her name

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:45:16 GMT

The British perfume designer and Zara are being sued by Estée Lauder over a collaboration.


Girl group Flo on entering into their 'bombastic, confident, strong' era

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:36:12 GMT

The R&B trio having been making waves this year with their latest hit, Leak It.


The widower and divorcee - Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs' new comedy

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:26:06 GMT

Gavin & Stacey star Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs are old friends and starred in valleys drama Stella together.


Everything you need to know about BTS's comeback tour

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:01:13 GMT

The megastars kick off their grandest tour, the largest in K-pop history, in Seoul on Thursday after a nearly four-year hiatus.


Amazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:12:45 GMT

The move means owners of Kindles released before 2013 will be unable to download new e-books.


Euphoria stars hit red carpet at premiere of third - and possibly final - season

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:24:47 GMT

Sydney Sweeney, Zendaya and Jacob Elordi reunite and are joined by some new cast members at the launch.


Welcome To Wrexham streaming series renewed for three more seasons

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:24:11 GMT

Wrexham's Hollywood owner Ryan Reynolds announced the news as the club aims to reach the Premier League.


Hip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa, dies aged 68

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:50:21 GMT

The Bronx born rapper's global hit Planet Rock is credited with shaping hip-hop in the 1980s.


Is BTS losing its K-pop identity as it aims for a bigger world stage?

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:28:15 GMT

BTS turned millions on to K-pop. But now it’s caught between Korea and the world.


Your guide to the UK's music festival season for summer 2026

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:14:12 GMT

Glastonbury is having a fallow year but there are huge line-ups at many other festivals this year - and something different if you fancy that too.


Best-selling The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals true identity

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:35:01 GMT

One of the biggest mysteries in publishing is solved, as The Housemaid writer reveals her real name.


Labrinth not involved in Euphoria's third season

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:19:03 GMT

The London singer shaped the music for the first two series but has since said he is "done" with it.


How the moon and music have collided in space

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:44:57 GMT

Astronauts in space have been jamming to Chappell Roan's Pink Pony Club, but how does it all happen?


From Chewbacca the dog to Ed Sheeran the cat: Why pet lookalikes go viral

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:57:27 GMT

George the shih-tzu has more than 4m TikTok likes due to his Star Wars double


'You are my god', Japan's PM tells British rock band Deep Purple

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:12:36 GMT

Hard rock enthusiast Sanae Takaichi beamed as she met the rockers in her Tokyo office.


Eamonn Holmes recovering in hospital after stroke

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:40:04 GMT

The 66-year-old broadcaster is "responding well to treatment", his employer GB News said in a statement.


Katseye release first music video without Manon ahead of Coachella

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:20:59 GMT

Manon announced in February she was taking a break from the group, who play Coachella this weekend.


Iris Murdoch's lost poems to be read at festival

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:44:03 GMT

Recently discovered material from the Oxford novelist will be included in the Think Human festival.