Presenter Lauren Laverne reveals cancer diagnosis
The BBC radio presenter hosts the BBC Radio 6 Music breakfast show and Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs. Read more about this story ….
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Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck
Lopez listed the date of their separation as 26 April in court documents filed in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Read more about this story ….
Clean Bandit: We were told to stop making pop music
After four billion streams, the band were pushed to change direction. Here’s what happened next. Read more about this story ….
Ayling-Ellis ‘excited’ to make history as TV host
The former Strictly winner will become the first deaf person to host live sports coverage on TV. Read more about this story ….
Reservoir Dogs actor Madsen arrested on domestic violence charge
The Reservoir Dogs star is alleged to have pushed his wife and locked her out of their home. Read more about this story ….
Trump falsely implies Taylor Swift endorses him
Taylor Swift has yet to weigh in on the 2024 election, but endorsed the Biden-Harris ticket in 2020. Read more about this story ….
Funniest joke at Edinburgh Fringe: Mark Simmons’ ship gag triumphs
A nautical one-liner has been named the funniest gag at the Fringe after being chosen from a shortlist by members of the public. Read more about this story ….
Somerset House fire: Relief as art gallery reopens
The cause of the fire at the London site is still under investigation as firefighters remain at the scene. Read more about this story ….
French film giant Alain Delon dies aged 88
Once described as the most beautiful man in the movies, Delon had become a virtual recluse with his children trading public insults. Read more about this story ….
TikTokers are speeding up songs – but are we forgetting the originals?
TikTokers are changing the tempo of songs for short viral moments – but for artists, making a hit tune might have just got a lot harder. Read more about this story ….