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BBC News - Entertainment

Campaigners call for Jared Leto's concerts to be cancelled after criminal sexual conduct claims -- The musician - who denies the claims - is due to perform with his band at two of the UK's biggest arenas next year. -- US & Canada

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LIVE - 'Not to be missed' - All the colour from the world's largest Irish music festival - Thousands expected in Belfast as Fleadh enters busiest weekend

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Lauryn Hill and Wyclef 'in an amazing place' as fans hope for new Fugees album after 30 years -- Hill says the band have gone through "an incredible healing process", raising the prospect of new music.

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Amanda Knox defends Fringe comedy show after claims it will 'trivialise violence' -- Knox, who was convicted and later acquitted of the murder of a British student, said she does not downplay the seriousness of Meredith Kercher's death.

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'Put your phone down': K-pop band weighs in on concert etiquette -- Cortis's plea has drawn mixed reactions in a fandom that's obsessed with capturing every moment.

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Stephen Bear jailed for harassing ex-partner Georgia Harrison -- The reality TV contestant is back in prison after admitting a harassment charge regarding Georgia Harrison.

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TikTok star Sydney Towle, who shared her cancer journey online, dies aged 26 -- Towle was known for chronicling her hopes and struggles as a young person living with cancer.

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Judge grants Trump's request to delay handing financial records to BBC -- The US president is suing the BBC over a controversial episode of Panorama broadcast in 2024.

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Emmerdale actor Lawrence Robb joins Strictly line-up -- The actor portrays Mackenzie 'Mack' Boyd in the ITV soap and has also appeared in I Hate Suzie.

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Rihanna is 'in the studio', says partner A$AP Rocky -- The singer, who last released a full album in 2016, is in the studio and "cooking", her partner said.

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Charli XCX on lying, Love Island and life post-Brat -- Charli XCX sits down with Radio 1's Jack Saunders to discuss the release of her new album.

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Kate Nash on Irish history, heritage and covering Sinéad O'Connor -- Kate Nash will perform at The Mac as part of the fringe programme for the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

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Ariana Grande has had enough of body comments, but 'scrutiny' will linger -- The star has taken a "step back" from the spotlight after appearances led to "endless, ongoing public scrutiny".

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'I did my first book signing in a police custody suite' -- The Northern Irish author has sold more than five million books globally and been translated into 40 languages

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Why Love Island fans are choosing the US edition: 'They actually fancy each other' -- Fans, commentators and an ex-Islander reflect on what the dating series could do to draw in more viewers again.

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Madonna and Blur producer William Orbit dies aged 69 -- The British producer helped to reinvigorate Madonna's career and also worked with All Saints and U2.

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19 of the best TV shows of 2026 so far -- From a surprise horror-comedy hit to a suburban whodunnit with a difference and the latest runs of Rivals and Ted Lasso, we pick the year's greatest programmes to stream right now.

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Nadia Sawalha threatens ITV with legal action over Loose Women removal -- The TV panellist claims she has been treated unfairly due to her public support of Palestinian rights.

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How The Dark Knight Returns transformed Batman -- First published 40 years ago in 1986, Frank Miller's graphic novel changed the Caped Crusader from camp and comical to an ultra-violent figure

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Festival-goers arrive at Boardmasters -- Thousands are set to attend the five-day surf and music festival in Newquay.

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