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Flaming Lips stage unique 'space bubble' concert in Oklahoma

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:43:47 GMT

Both the band and their audience were inside individual inflatable bubbles.

The US TV legend who hosted 50,000 interviews

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 13:53:33 GMT

Larry King - who has died aged 87 - was one of the giants of US broadcasting.

Hollyoaks suicide storyline 'saved my life'

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:46:33 GMT

John opens up to Hollyoaks actor on 5 Live Drive about how a storyline saved their life.

Yang Li: The 'punchline queen' who offended Chinese men

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:01:08 GMT

A female comedian's joke on national television has sparked debate on comedy and feminism in China.

Sky ramps up film and TV plans to compete with streaming giants

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:06:17 GMT

The company plans to release a new film every week by 2022 with more investment in original content.

Bridgerton second series 'exciting', says writer

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 15:41:09 GMT

The author behind the book speaks exclusively to the BBC about the news of a second series.

Will Young questions why twin brother Rupert was not sectioned

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:10:59 GMT

The entertainer speaks out after an inquest rules his twin brother Rupert had intended to kill himself.

JoJo Siwa: YouTube star 'never been this happy' after coming out

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 11:33:31 GMT

The teenage YouTube star is supported by fans and celebrities as she talks about her sexuality.

Asia Argento accuses Fast and Furious director Rob Cohen of sexual assault

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 09:16:16 GMT

The actress says Cohen assaulted her while filming 2002 movie xXx, but he denies the claim.

Sea shanty: Can viral success make a music career?

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:42:33 GMT

Ex-postman Nathan Evans, TikTok's sea shanty star, lands a music deal, but can his new career last?

Yellow: K-pop artist Lim Kim bites back against stereotypes

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:12:39 GMT

Lim Kim says her music challenges prejudices about Asian women and attacks Orientalism.

Can we really feel the benefits of nature through a screen?

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:45:14 GMT

Scientists attempt to understand how best to bring the great outdoors to those stuck inside.

Will any festivals happen this summer?

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 06:09:21 GMT

As Glastonbury cancels for 2021, other festivals are also likely to fall victim to the pandemic.

Keira Knightley rules out sex scenes directed by men

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:10:33 GMT

The actress explains why she has a "no nudity clause" written into her movie contracts.

Why Sigourney Weaver had to say yes to Call My Agent

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:57:55 GMT

The Hollywood star explains why a role in the hit French comedy series was too good to refuse.

From Sea Shanty TikTok to a record deal

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:01:00 GMT

Scottish postie Nathan Evans has quit his job and signed to a record label after storming TikTok with sea shanties.

Prince's Diamonds and Pearls guitar to be sold

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 15:11:44 GMT

The way Prince chose his guitar has a place in "music industry legend", an auctioneer says.

Channel 4 Deepfake Queen complaints dropped by Ofcom

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:43:09 GMT

The media regulator decided not to pursue complaints about decency over the channel's satire.

Covid sea shanty video goes viral for Isle of Wight grandad

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 10:59:14 GMT

Martyn Waitt, 82, was encouraged to record a version of the Wellerman shanty by his granddaughter.

Katie Price on Harvey's 'terrifying' move to a specialist college

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:58:44 GMT

Reality TV star and ex-model, Katie Price reveals the challenges of finding a specialist college for her eldest son Harvey, who has complex needs.

FKA Twigs says she was 'left with PTSD' after dating Shia LaBeouf

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:46:47 GMT

The singer talks to Louis Theroux after suing her former partner for physical and emotional abuse.

Watch the Joe Biden inauguration poem in full

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 18:41:17 GMT

Amanda Gorman's powerful reading of her poem was one of the memorable moments at Joe Biden's inauguration.