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'I don't want to send you to prison', witness tells Tupac accused in combative testimony -- A member of Tupac Shakur's entourage said he was threatened with contempt of court if he did not testify in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis.
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ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77 -- A statement on the blues-rock band's website said he died on Monday in hospice12 hours ago
Reading festival granted music extension despite noise concerns -- Charli XCX, rapper Dave and Chase & Status will headline the festival later this month.15 hours ago
Actress Phyllida Law, mother of Emma and Sophie Thompson, dies at 94 -- Law appeared in films alongside both of her daughters, Dame Emma and Sophie, including 1996's Emma.20 hours ago
Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko says family in 'profound shock and grief' -- The former heavyweight boxing champion shares a child with the Heroes actress, who died on Sunday.1 day ago
National Television Awards pick first all-female shortlist for drama acting award -- The five-strong list features Ella Bruccoleri, Sheridan Smith, Ruth Jones, Vicky McClure and Judy Parfitt.1 day ago
Disney and ABC sue Trump's media regulator to stop early licence renewal -- The network accuses the administration of retaliating against ABC because it "disapproves of what ABC broadcasts".16 hours ago
Campaigner died in crash while filming Apple series -- An inquest hears Claire Lomas was flying an adapted microlight in Jordan when it crashed into a large rock.5 hours ago
Kanye West announces tour dates in Russia -- The musician would be the first major Western artist to play Russia since the invasion of Ukraine.1 day ago
Earl Spencer to 'tell the truth' about his sister Princess Diana in new book -- Swan Song: Diana, My Sister is due to be released in the UK next month, nearly 30 years after she died.21 hours ago
Judge swapped in Trump's defamation case against BBC -- A judge who was recently nominated by the US president to serve in Florida's federal court will now preside over his $10bn defamation case against the BBC.16 hours ago
Hayden Panettiere: A life of struggles alongside screen success -- She went from child actress to Hollywood star, but endured addiction, harassment and personal trauma.2 days ago
In pictures: Hayden Panettiere's life and career, from child actor to Scream star -- The former child star whose breakthrough came in 2006 later opened up about her struggles with mental health.2 days ago
Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UK -- The star plays the first of 10 dates in London, after which she will "step back" from public life.3 days ago
I wish I had been a more rebellious teenager, says Bella Ramsey -- Ramsey stars in a new film about a cancer survivor who attends "chemo camp" and finds friendship, love and freedom.4 days ago
What really goes on in the MasterChef kitchen -- The 21st series was filmed at Birmingham's Digbeth Loc Studios.2 days ago
Christian metal band Demon Hunter sue Netflix over KPop Demon Hunters -- The band say they face "an existential crisis" after the success of the K-pop-inspired Netflix film.1 hour ago
The film set to be India's answer to The Odyssey -- The Ramayana is one of India's most famous stories – and now the heroic epic has been adapted into two mega-budget films that the team behind it are hoping will be a global event.2 hours ago
Eight of the world's most colourful buildings -- Imaginative architects have long used colour to elevate their work. From a dazzling ancient temple to a vibrant library, here are eight buildings where colour is integral.1 day ago
What we learned from opening statements -- The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil, who is at the trial for the murder of Tupac Shakur, explains.1 day ago
Defence attorney: 'There's no facts' -- Defence attorney Michael Sanft outlines the facts of the case, then states that there is no evidence to establish that Davis was even in Las Vegas at the time of the murder.1 day ago