Katy Perry felt ‘battered and bruised’ by backlash
The singer faced criticism after taking part in an all-female space flight earlier this month. Read more about this story ….
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More Kneecap gigs cancelled after ‘kill your MP’ controversy
A ticket site for the Irish rap band’s gigs in Hamburg, Berlin and Cologne confirms the summer shows are no longer going ahead. Read more about this story ….
Olly Murs says scrutiny of his body is ‘madness’
Pictures of his body before and after a fitness regime prompted reactions online and in the media. Read more about this story ….
Major Gianni Versace exhibition to open in London
The Italian designer was hugely influential in the fashion world until his murder in 1997. Read more about this story ….
Mescal and Stormzy set for National Theatre shows
Nicola Coughlan, Monica Barbaro and Aidan Turner will also appear in new plays at the London venue. Read more about this story ….
Kneecap: Rap group are no strangers to controversy, but is this time different?
The Irish band have a reputation for provocation, but a new row has led to rising scrutiny and anger. Read more about this story ….
Kneecap apologise to families of two murdered MPs
The rap group says it does not support Hamas or Hezbollah and would not seek to incite violence against anyone. Read more about this story ….
‘Inspiring’ Museum of the Year nominees all outside London
The winner of the Art Fund prize will be announced this summer at a ceremony in Liverpool. Read more about this story ….
BBC workplace review: Will bad behaviour now be called out?
As the BBC finds some pockets of bad behaviour among a small number of staff, what happens next? Read more about this story ….
Daughter of murdered MP calls for Kneecap apology
Video emerged of a 2023 gig appearing to show a band member saying: “The only good Tory is a dead Tory.” Read more about this story ….