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 ….
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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 ….
Artwork safe as Somerset House fire contained
More than 120 firefighters are tackling the blaze at the landmark central London building. Read more about this story ….
‘I was terrified’ – Saoirse Ronan learns lambing for The Outrun
Based on Amy Liptrot’s award winning memoir, the film is about a young woman returning to Orkney to deal with her past. Read more about this story ….
Molly-Mae, Tommy Fury and the ‘brutal’ Love Island bubble
When all your relationship firsts are broadcast to millions, are you doomed to fail before you start? Read more about this story ….
Made in Korea: When a British boy band got the K-pop treatment
New BBC show sees British boy band hopefuls Dear Alice put through rigorous K-pop training in Seoul. Read more about this story ….
‘Ketamine Queen’ and cover-ups: What we learned from the Matthew Perry investigation
An investigation into the Friends actor’s death uncovered an alleged vast ketamine dealing network. Read more about this story ….