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The pop star discusses backstage tensions, a surprise duet with Madonna and her love of word games. Read more about this story ….

The world premiere of Sir Steve McQueen’s Blitz will open the London Film Festival on Wednesday. Read more about this story ….

Comedian Miranda Hart also discusses her struggle with chronic fatigue after having Lyme disease. Read more about this story ….

Her daughter tells the BBC about finishing the book after her mother’s sudden death last year. Read more about this story ….

The Canadian rock band’s frontman alleges he was coerced into a non-consensual sexual relationship as a teenager. Read more about this story ….

Kjell-Åke Andersson, who made a documentary on the 1984 miners’ strike, returns to Wales. Read more about this story ….

Sophie Willan, creator of award-winning sitcom Alma’s Not Normal, reveals inspiration behind series two. Read more about this story ….

Houston was a renowned gospel singer who performed with superstars like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin. Read more about this story ….

The veteran star says her younger brother was the “closest thing to me for so long”. Read more about this story ….

The Match of the Day host plays down reports that he’s set to announce his departure from the BBC. Read more about this story ….