Kendrick Lamar to headline Super Bowl half-time show
The Grammy-award winning musician said he wants to remind the world why rap music is the “most impactful genre to date”. Read more about this story ….
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Pro-euthanasia film The Room Next Door wins top prize in Venice
Venice Film Festival gives the Golden Lion Award to The Room Next Door starring Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore. Read more about this story ….
Is the rock scene still a boys’ club?
Slam Dunk festival was criticised for releasing a line-up with only two acts featuring women. Read more about this story ….
Strictly’s Aljaž: I left show to become a dad
It comes as the Sun reported he left after an incident with another dancer, which his representative denies. Read more about this story ….
‘Looking like Nessa turned my life upside down’
Karyn Barrett, also known as Knock-off Nessa, says she has inside information on the fishing trip. Read more about this story ….
Oasis are Definitely, Maybe back at number one
The band return to the top of the album charts, despite anger over the ticket sale for their tour. Read more about this story ….
Bossa nova legend Sérgio Mendes dies
One of the biggest-selling Brazilian artists of all time, he scored a global hit with Mas Que Nada. Read more about this story ….
Sir Terry Wogan’s widow Lady Helen dies aged 88
Lady Helen Wogan has died at the age of 88, eight years after the death of her husband Terry. Read more about this story ….
Kim’s Convenience a ‘love letter’ to immigrant parents
The hit play’s writer and star says the story will make people realise “we’re all dysfunctional”. Read more about this story ….
Indie band English Teacher win Mercury Prize
The Leeds band are the first act from outside London to win the prize for a decade. Read more about this story ….