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Did BBC's focus on one potential Glastonbury controversy miss another?

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:22:39 GMT

This was not the peace-loving, welcome-to-all vibe that Glastonbury tries to project, writes Katie Razzall.

Diddy's reputation is tarnished, but could he find a way back?

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 23:51:03 GMT

The rap star is facing more prison time but was cleared of the most serious charges, and still has loyal fans.

'Sabbath gave bands like Slipknot the blueprint'

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:31:06 GMT

How Black Sabbath paved the way for bands like Slipknot as well as a new wave of artists.

Ozzy bows out: Rock's wildest frontman prepares for one last show

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:08:08 GMT

Rock icon and heavy metal pioneer Ozzy Osbourne is set to perform for devoted fans one last time.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom confirm split

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 06:04:05 GMT

The couple said they were "shifting their relationship" to "focus on co-parenting”.

Bob Vylan: Who are the controversial rap-punk duo?

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:01:00 GMT

The band made headlines at Worthy Farm over the weekend with a chant about the IDF.

The Devil Wears Prada 2: Everything we know so far

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:09:36 GMT

Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Anne Hathaway and Stanley Tucci are all set to reprise their original roles.

It may be Ozzy's night, but ELO will bow out too

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 05:17:03 GMT

On Saturday, Jeff Lynne's ELO will clash with Black Sabbath in one of two farewell Birmingham shows.

Superman would like more kindness, say stars of new reboot

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 20:27:15 GMT

David Corenswet, Nicholas Hoult and Rachel Brosnahan were among those attending the Superman premiere.

Watch: What it was like inside courtroom when verdict came in

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:10:17 GMT

In total, the jury deliberated for 13 hours over three days to come to a unanimous decision on the charges against Combs.

Dramatic moment Sean 'Diddy' Combs fell to his knees after learning his fate

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 22:43:51 GMT

The rapper mouthed to his family "I'm coming home" after being acquitted of the most serious charges.

Fictional K-pop bands beat BTS and Blackpink in US charts

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:21:32 GMT

Songs from the film KPop Demon Hunter have surpassed the success of real-life K-pop bands BTS and Blackpink.

Sabbath guitarist admits nerves ahead of farewell

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 05:16:19 GMT

Tony Iommi says Black Sabbath's final gig will be like nothing the band has done before.

Diddy's secret world revealed in?videos and his voice notes

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 21:08:28 GMT

Former staff expose details of "freak-offs" - drug-fuelled orgies held in luxurious international venues.

Watch: How prosecutors went after Diddy in his sex trafficking trial

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 21:31:10 GMT

From a hotel video to baby oil – the BBC's Nada Tawfik breaks down the evidence and testimony heard on the stand so far.

Timeline of the charges and allegations against Sean Combs

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:14:59 GMT

The hip-hop mogul is accused of sex trafficking involving drug-fuelled orgies known as "freak-offs".

Optimo DJ diagnosed with untreatable brain tumour

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:23:55 GMT

Keith McIvor co-ran Optimo Espacio - one of Glasgow's most loved club nights - for 13 years between 1997 and 2010.

What has Sean 'Diddy' Combs been convicted of?

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 21:51:55 GMT

The rapper was convicted of transporting people for prostitution and could be released on bail.

Glastonbury boss on 'heated topics' and Kneecap at the festival

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:18:47 GMT

Glastonbury co-organiser Emily Eavis responds to the prime minister's comments on Kneecap playing Glastonbury.

Oasis drone display appears ahead of stadium gig

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 09:51:27 GMT

A large drone display depicting the Oasis logo appeared above Cardiff's Principality Stadium.

As Squid Game ends, South Koreans return to the reality that inspired it

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 22:39:22 GMT

The show's themes of unemployment and inequality are all too relatable for Korean viewers.

Reservoir Dogs actor Michael Madsen dies aged 67

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:58:37 GMT

The actor, a near-constant presence in Quentin Tarantino movies, is believed to have died of cardiac arrest.

Angélique Kidjo first black African to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:09:46 GMT

Africa's "premier diva" has been honoured after more than 40 years in the industry.

'Primary School Bangers' set draws in Glastonbury crowds

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 05:20:00 GMT

The nostalgic performance was so popular, officials had to close off the field to manage crowds.

BBC radio available outside UK after Sounds switch-off

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 08:12:37 GMT

BBC Sounds will close for listeners outside the UK on 21 July 2025 but there will be other ways to tune in.

BBC senior staff told to 'step back' from duties following row

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:26:04 GMT

No "high risk" music acts will be broadcast live in the future after Bob Vylan's Glastonbury set.

Fans complain Lorde's new album won't work in CD players

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 09:04:55 GMT

The singer's latest - Virgin - comes on a transparent disc, which has caused headaches for some.

Akon's futuristic $6bn city project in Senegal abandoned, BBC told

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:07:14 GMT

Something more realistic will replace ambitious plans dreamt up by singer Akon, officials tell the BBC.

Oasis 'sounding huge' as comeback tour launches

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 23:11:15 GMT

The band will play the first of 41 highly anticipated dates in Cardiff, after a break of 16 years.

Diddy denied bail after being cleared of most serious charges

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 22:31:14 GMT

Combs will remain behind bars because of his history of violence, the judge said, setting sentencing for October.

Another Jurassic film is out, and Oasis return: What's coming up this week

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 17:03:16 GMT

Also this week, Evita officially opens and The Sandman returns for season two.

The dental nurse-turned-DJ staging a sold-out festival in her home town

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 05:09:39 GMT

Doof in the Park comes to Dundee's Camperdown Park this weekend.

Watch: What to know about the Diddy verdict - and what comes next

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:52:12 GMT

The disgraced hip-hop mogul was denied bail after being found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.

AI claims and a hoax spokesman: Viral band confuses the world of music

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 23:07:54 GMT

The Velvet Sundown has racked up hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify - without anyone even being sure if it's real.