How South Korea’s ‘real-life mermaids’ made Malala want to learn to swim
The activist is producing a film about South Korea’s real-life mermaids, the haenyeo. Read more about this story ….
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Eurovision failed to support us amid rows, winner says
Swiss singer Nemo says tensions over Israel’s participation overshadowed the song contest in May. Read more about this story ….
Kylie Minogue: ‘I told my team, I’m a despicable human being’
The pop star discusses backstage tensions, a surprise duet with Madonna and her love of word games. Read more about this story ….
Saoirse Ronan says WW2 film is ‘incredibly relevant’
The world premiere of Sir Steve McQueen’s Blitz will open the London Film Festival on Wednesday. Read more about this story ….
Miranda on ‘joy and fun’ of getting married at 51
Comedian Miranda Hart also discusses her struggle with chronic fatigue after having Lyme disease. Read more about this story ….
Lisa Marie Presley describes day Elvis died in posthumous memoir
Her daughter tells the BBC about finishing the book after her mother’s sudden death last year. Read more about this story ….
Sum 41 singer alleges abuse by ex-manager in new memoir
The Canadian rock band’s frontman alleges he was coerced into a non-consensual sexual relationship as a teenager. Read more about this story ….
Abba filmmaker angered by striking miners portrayal
Kjell-Åke Andersson, who made a documentary on the 1984 miners’ strike, returns to Wales. Read more about this story ….
Alma’s Not Normal: How anger and spa breaks fuelled new series
Sophie Willan, creator of award-winning sitcom Alma’s Not Normal, reveals inspiration behind series two. Read more about this story ….
Cissy Houston, legendary singer and mother of Whitney Houston, dies at 91
Houston was a renowned gospel singer who performed with superstars like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin. Read more about this story ….