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Lawyers for the illusionist say the allegations are “false and scurrilous”. Read more about this story ….

The singer was speaking exclusively to BBC News ahead of the launch of a new V&A exhibition. Read more about this story ….

The venue finally opens, with a gig by Elbow, after a series of embarrassing delays and problems. Read more about this story ….

Fans have been captivated by a mind-boggling, escalating song-based conflict between two modern rap titans. Read more about this story ….

The UK’s largest indoor arena, plagued with postponements and problems, finally opens. Read more about this story ….

The £365m Manchester venue looks poised to open after weeks of delays and false starts. Read more about this story ….

Katherine Rundell, G.T. Karber and Rory Stewart and Rebecca F. Kuang were the big winners. Read more about this story ….

J Smith-Cameron will star opposite Sir Mark Rylance in a centenary production of Juno and the Paycock. Read more about this story ….

Celebrities were sweltering as the awards ceremony took place on the hottest day of the year so far. Read more about this story ….

The final seasons of Top Boy and Happy Valley were among the big winners at the Bafta TV Awards. Read more about this story ….