BBC needs to get a grip quicker after controversies, Ofcom chief says
Dame Melanie Dawes said the BBC needed to complete reports and investigations sooner. Read more about this story ….
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Drake’s still relevant – as his famous friends will tell you
The Toronto rapper’s performance at Wireless Festival was his first UK appearance since 2016. Read more about this story ….
Love Island seems to be having a moment this year – but why?
Viewers are glued to the villa once again – but more of them are watching on a small screen than a TV. Read more about this story ….
BST cancels final day after Jeff Lynne pulls out
The band withdrew from its headline performance over concerns about the health of frontman Jeff Lynne. Read more about this story ….
The 10-year-old sleeper hit that has more plays than any Taylor Swift song
Lord Huron’s The Night We Met has become a sleeper hit with more streams than any Taylor Swift song. Read more about this story ….
BBC faces dilemma over new series of MasterChef
This year’s series was reportedly filmed before co-host Gregg Wallace faced misconduct allegations. Read more about this story ….
Lukewarm reviews for Justin Bieber’s surprise album
One critic says Swag has “moments of brilliance”, but another describes it as “a cry for help”. Read more about this story ….
Chris Brown in court to face more assault charges
The US singer is expected to enter a plea over two charges relating to an alleged nightclub attack. Read more about this story ….
Justin Bieber stands on business on surprise new album
Canadian singer Justin Bieber has surprised fans by releasing his first new album in four years. Read more about this story ….
Trainspotting’s Irvine Welsh: We’ve become ‘dumbed down machines’
Author Irvine Welsh has written a sequel called Men in Love, because the world is “so full of hate”. Read more about this story ….