Steve Lamacq to scale back BBC Radio 6 Music show
The DJ scales back his afternoon shows from five days a week to one, saying he’s “a bit knackered”. Read more about this story ….
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The Great British Bake Off scraps national-themed weeks after criticism
Some viewers were critical of themed shows based around Mexico, Japan and Germany in recent years. Read more about this story ….
Burna Boy becomes first international Afrobeats star to secure UK Number 1 album
Burna Boy is Sittin’ on Top of the World right now as he becomes the first-ever international Afrobeats artist to secure a UK Number 1 Read more about this story …. Syndicated Content
Hawaii wildfires: Oprah and The Rock pledge direct payments to victims in Maui
The People’s Fund of Maui aims to make monthly payments of $1,200 (£950) to thousands of wildfire victims. Read more about this story ….
Akon: Success allows me to explore my African roots
The singer says he has the financial freedom to bring Afrobeats influences to his new material. Read more about this story ….
Former Dire Straits guitarist Jack Sonni dies
John Illsley of Dire Straits has paid tribute to his late bandmate, Jack Sonni. Read more about this story …. Syndicated Content
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour to hit movie theatres
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour will be available to watch in U.S. movie theatres in October. Read more about this story …. Syndicated Content
Ryan Reynolds sends Coventry electric motorcycle company into overdrive
Instagram posts by the Hollywood star have led to a huge amount of inquiries, the company says. Read more about this story ….
Jimmy Fallon among US talk show hosts supporting striking writers
Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert and other TV hosts launch a series to support their striking writers. Read more about this story ….
Ana de Armas: Judge throws out legal action over Yesterday film trailer
Two fans complained after the actress was edited out of a film despite appearing in the trailer. Read more about this story ….