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I made Sleep Token's masks on my mum's kitchen table

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 07:34:27 GMT

The rock band have become synonymous with their custom-made mask. Meet the 22-year-old who makes them.

Chris Brown jokes about 'nice' jail as he starts UK tour

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 22:59:14 GMT

The US singer is on £5m bail after being charged over an alleged assualt in a nightclub in 2023.

'My kids are the reason I'm alive': Backstage with Shakira

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 05:09:45 GMT

Shakira says the situation facing immigrants in the US is "painful" as she talks to the BBC in Miami.

Will Smith says Oscars slap fallout was brutal

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:34:41 GMT

The Fresh Prince actor says taking an "honest look at myself" inspired a return to music.

These touts made millions - and claimed staff at big ticketing firms helped

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:14:50 GMT

The touts alleged staff at resale sites Ticketmaster once owned helped them trade in bulk, the BBC reveals.

'Playing piano and singing takes me to another world' - Brian Wilson

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:32:20 GMT

The late Beach Boys co-creator spoke to the BBC's David Silitto in 2011 and looked back at his career.

Your next Traitors fix, and Yungblud's new album: What's coming up this week

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 17:13:07 GMT

28 Years Later is also released, Date Everything is here, and Benson Boone has a new album out.

California doctor to plead guilty to supplying Matthew Perry with ketamine

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 01:42:26 GMT

The actor - best known for playing Chandler Bing on Friends – was found dead in his hot tub in October 2023.

11 festivals you can still get tickets for this summer

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 01:10:55 GMT

If you missed out on Glastonbury tickets there are still other festivals you can get tickets for.

Zoe Slater returns to EastEnders after 20-year gap

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:47:50 GMT

The actress returns in the first episode from new executive producer Ben Wadey.

Pitbull says seeing fans dressed as him is priceless

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 23:50:41 GMT

The 44-year-old American singer says he loves the trend of fans dressing up as him on tour.

Big Zuu and Tevez shine as Soccer Aid raises £15m

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 22:13:15 GMT

Big Zuu scores the winner after four goals from Carlos Tevez help the World XI beat England 5-4 in Soccer Aid, raising £15m for Unicef.

Museum's plea after couple break crystal-covered chair

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 18:01:58 GMT

An Italian museum says the special chair has since been restored, but the culprits haven't been found.

Juror dismissed in Diddy trial over 'inconsistencies'

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:53:06 GMT

The juror gave conflicting information about where he lived and has now been replaced.

Schwarzenegger: Hey, stop whining, do something on climate change

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 04:58:40 GMT

The actor and activist was speaking to the BBC at a summit organised by his Climate Initiative.

Social media now main source of news in US, research suggests

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:43:24 GMT

A report also finds right-leaning audiences on X have almost doubled in the UK since Elon Musk's takeover.

Watch: Idris Elba unveils celebratory stone at old college

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:07:12 GMT

Watch the moment a paving stone recognising Idris Elba was revealed outside of his old college.

Watch: Visitors sit on and break artwork chair in Italian museum

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 16:45:14 GMT

The 'Van Gogh' chair is an artwork by Nicola Bolla made out of thousands of Swarovski crystals.

Love Island’s Georgia Harrison: 'I re-read my MBE letter three times'

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 21:56:38 GMT

The 30-year-old former reality star has been recognised for her work on protecting women and girls.

Gary Oldman and Strictly hosts join Beckham in honours

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 21:30:07 GMT

Teenage world darts champion Luke Littler, Love Island’s Georgia Harrison and singer Elaine Paige are also recognised by the King.

'I went from singing outside shops to TikTok star'

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 11:14:49 GMT

Elliot James Reay says he is keen to tour after becoming a social media star with his retro music.

Reality TV star Kim Woodburn, known for How Clean Is Your House, dies aged 83

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:44:28 GMT

The TV personality first found fame on Channel 4's How Clean is Your House alongside Aggie MacKenzie.

Sting says governments have neglected the North East for decades

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 23:57:50 GMT

The musician is says he is donating an undisclosed amount to the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art.

Brian Wilson obituary: Troubled genius who wrote most of The Beach Boys' hits

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:59:49 GMT

One of the most innovative and creative music artists of the 20th century.

Brian Wilson: iconic images of a Beach Boy's life

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 03:38:12 GMT

The legendary frontman and co-founder of The Beach Boys has died aged 82, his family said.

Ed Sheeran's co-writer 'incredibly relieved' as Thinking Out Loud case finally ends

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:08:36 GMT

Songwriter Amy Wadge said the US copyright trial had "haunted" her for more than a decade.

Son of Estée Lauder, who took the brand global, dies aged 92

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 01:51:15 GMT

Leonard Lauder joined his parents' company in 1958 and served as chief executive for 17 years.

Can the Beckham brand survive reports of family feud?

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 16:48:44 GMT

A PR expert says coverage has begun to affect the family's public image, with it taking a more soap-opera-like tone.

Mood swings fuelled Heston Blumenthal's genius. But the highs got higher and the lows got darker

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 23:02:10 GMT

A new BBC documentary looks at how a diagnosis of bipolar disorder at 57 changed the celebrity chef's life.