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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.
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.
Pulp celebrate first number one album in 27 years
Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:18:33 GMT
The band are at number one for the first time since 1998's This Is Hardcore.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
Roald Dahl's original sketches to be auctioned
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:00:03 GMT
In Roald Dahl's five-decade long career, these were the only sketches he ever created for his books.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
Sly Stone: A funky life - in pictures
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 02:47:53 GMT
The singer and front man of Sly and the Family Stone was known for his big style and even bigger hair.
Noel Gallagher gave me his Oasis Wonderwall guitar - after Liam smashed up mine
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 06:34:57 GMT
When Oasis singer Liam Gallagher smashed up Nick Brine's guitar, he didn't realise he'd be in luck.
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.
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.
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.
