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Dizzee Rascal spotted at community folk festival
Music lovers at the popular BunkFest weekend in Wallingford saw the chart-topping rapper in town.

Jorja Smith, Chase & Status and Sam Smith to head up Radio 1's Live Lounge month
Jorja Smith, Rachel Chinouriri and Blossoms also among artists set to take to the studio next month.

New Inbetweeners film confirmed by Netflix as lead stars return
Netflix has confirmed the original stars of the coming-of-age sitcom are set to reprise their roles for the film.

John Bishop cancels shows after motorbike accident with Tim Peake
A live comedy gig is cancelled as well as Bishop taking part in Sir Chris Hoy's charity bike ride.

Lauryn Hill, Wyclef and Giggs among surprise guests at Jay-Z's long-awaited UK show
The US rapper rolled back the years for more than two hours at the first of his two shows in London.

'Not only did I survive, I thrived' - Meera Syal
The Wolverhampton-born comedian and actress shares her experiences in her new memoir.

Man About the House star Richard O'Sullivan dies aged 82
His biggest roles included Robin Tripp in 70s TV sitcoms Man About the House and Robin's Nest.

Prue Leith: 'You come into your own growing old'
The former Great British Bake Off star says ageing is something to celebrate.

Freddie Mercury mural unveiled at Wembley Park
The artwork is anamorphic, so the image only resolves when viewed from a single marked spot about 65ft away.

Traumatised child to feminist crusader: The extraordinary, complicated story of Gloria Steinem
New York Times: Steinem, who died on Thursday, helped usher in sweeping cultural change.

Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers creator dies at 84
Tributes are paid to John Pickles, who formed the novelty pop act in Rotherham in 1989.

Fans praise Catherine Zeta-Jones for using her Welsh accent in new series
The Hollywood actress is starring in a new thriller series using her natural Swansea accent.

Amelia Dimoldenberg closes doors of Chicken Shop Date
Amelia Dimoldenberg announces she will end her popular YouTube series after more than a decade.

Liam Gallagher's tambourine grin and Charli XCX says bye to Brat - Music Photography Awards 2026 shortlist
Nominees for the Abbey Road awards captured some of the past year's best moments in music.

Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger review - emotional documentary glosses over the hard stuff
The film captures the euphoria of Oasis' comeback, but fails to explore the story of their reunion.

Pulp top the bill at 20th End of the Road Festival
The End Of The Road Festival near Blandford Forum sees a packed event with 15,000 visitors.

Gavin and Stacey star Rob Brydon's regret at turning down Dolly Parton interview
The comedian visited Dollywood in his BBC series Rob Brydon's Honky Tonk road trip.

Russell Howard 'devastated' after his baby son died hours after birth
The comedian says his son Felix died earlier this year shortly after his wife Cerys had given birth.

Steve Irwin's family celebrates 'superhero' dad, 20 years after shock death
The Australian icon was killed in 2006, after a stingray's barb pierced his chest during filming.

Why Northern Ireland was the 'perfect place' for Robin Hood's death
The Death of Robin Hood, which stars Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer, was filmed entirely in Northern Ireland.

Girl group Katseye are missing two members, but their tour still dazzles
Reduced but resilient, girl group Katseye received a hero's welcome in London.

Dolly Parton gets new star on Hollywood Walk of Fame after vandalism
Fans laid flowers on the singer's star after her death, but vandals scratched her name off.