BBC faces pressure to pause MasterChef over Wallace claims
Rupa Huq said the continued broadcast of the series could be triggering for the women involved. Read more about this story ….
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Elton John unable to ‘watch own musical’ after eyesight loss
The star-studded event attracted a host of famous faces as the production celebrated its West End debut at London’s Dominion Theatre. Read more about this story ….
Gregg Wallace accusers criticise his response to allegations
The TV presenter earlier branded his accusers a “handful of middle-class women of a certain age”. Read more about this story ….
Gregg Wallace hits out at ‘handful’ of accusers of misconduct
MasterChef host says complaints of sexual misconduct are from “handful of middle-class women of a certain age” after BBC News investigation. Read more about this story ….
Cate Blanchett ‘deeply concerned’ by AI impact
The Australian actress says the threat of AI is “very real” as “you can totally replace anyone”. Read more about this story ….
K-Pop group NewJeans split from agency in mistreatment row
The split is the latest in a year-long controversy that has involved a workplace harassment hearing. Read more about this story ….
Gregg Wallace was ‘fascinated by my sex life and made lesbian jokes’
A number of workers across a range of shows have approached BBC News with claims about the TV presenter. Read more about this story ….
Zoe Ball left with ‘awful headaches’ by jaw condition
The broadcaster recently announced her departure from BBC Radio 2’s breakfast show. Read more about this story ….
Michael Kiwanuka on the ‘wake-up call’ that changed his music
The musician says winning the Mercury Prize helped put an end to his “desperate” search for approval. Read more about this story ….
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denied bail for third time in sex-trafficking case
The rapper was denied bail after being accused of trying to contact witnesses from behind bars. Read more about this story ….