Next James Bond should be British, Pierce Brosnan says
The Irish actor says he hopes Amazon “handles the character with dignity and imagination and respect”. Read more about this story ….
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Not so demure any more: The rise of ‘free the nipple’ fashion
Stars like Charli XCX have made see-through outfits all the rage at big events, but not everyone’s a fan. Read more about this story ….
Sidemen match raises £4m for charities including Children in Need
A sold-out Wembley stadium was the venue for The Sidemen vs YouTube Allstars football match, which saw a side featuring Logan Paul and Mr Beast win on penalties. Read more about this story ….
Actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa died of natural causes one week apart
The 95-year-old actor’s Alzheimer’s means it is “quite possible” he was unaware of his wife’s death, say officials. Read more about this story ….
‘We’re a real risk’: UK Eurovision stars promise not to shy away
Announced as the UK’s entry, Remember Monday tell BBC Newsbeat they are feeling confident about their chances. Read more about this story ….
Dolly Parton releases new song honouring late husband
The pair were married for 60 years before Dean died earlier this week. Read more about this story ….
Sara Davies to ‘step away’ from Dragons’ Den
Davies has appeared on the series since 2019, when she became the youngest female Dragon aged 35. Read more about this story ….
UK’s Eurovision Song Contest hopefuls revealed
Female harmony group Remember Monday will fly the flag with their song What The Hell Just Happened. Read more about this story ….
Lady Gaga: My biggest fear? Being alone
As she returns to pop with her seventh album, Mayhem, Lady Gaga reflects on the loneliness of fame. Read more about this story ….
Olivia Rodrigo and The 1975 to headline Glastonbury
Charli XCX is also among several dozen artists who have been revealed on the festival’s 2025 line-up. Read more about this story ….