Hip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa, dies aged 68
The Bronx born rapper’s global hit Planet Rock is credited with shaping hip-hop in the 1980s.…
Amazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry
The move means owners of Kindles released before 2013 will be unable to download new e-books.…
Pioneering wildlife cameraman Doug Allan dies in Nepal
The cameraman and photographer won eight Emmy Awards for his work on acclaimed series like Blue…
Five of Queen Elizabeth II’s most iconic outfits – from new royal exhibit
From fashion diplomacy in the US to a transparent raincoat, the late Queen’s style was a…
‘Ketamine Queen’ sentenced to 15 years in Matthew Perry overdose death
Jasveen Sangha was found guilty of selling drugs that killed Friends actor Matthew Perry who had…
Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming to UK
West was due to headline the festival in July but drew criticism over past antisemitic comments.…
Strictly star will not face rape charges, police say
Detectives determined there was “insufficient evidence” to bring criminal charges against the unnamed man. Read more…
Kanye West controversies – how did we get here?
West has a history of making antisemitic remarks and other controversial comments. Read more about this…
Kanye offers to meet Jewish community in UK after Wireless controversy
He said his goal was to ‘come to London and present a show of change’ through…