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Brand's barrister refers himself to regulator after report he confronted journalist -- Ian Winter allegedly confronted a reporter outside court who had investigated the comedian.
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Olivia Rodrigo's Christmas song sounds familiar... on purpose -- The pop star sought permission from cult 80s band The Waitresses before releasing her festive single.7 hours ago
'We have our own fair playing field': 1Xtra launches first ever UK rap chart -- The top 20 best selling UK rap tracks will be celebrated each week on Radio 1Xtra with DJ Kenny Allstar.5 hours ago
How 2000s lad culture helped Russell Brand to hide in plain sight -- The behaviour that formed the backdrop to Brand's prosecution also helped elevate him, writes the BBC's media editor Katie Razzall.5 hours ago
Met Police boss 'wouldn't be surprised' if more allegations made about Brand -- Sir Mark Rowley tells the BBC that what he heard reported from Brand's trial came close to "victim blaming".1 hour ago
'We had no idea how ill she was': Bono on recording Dolly Parton's last song -- The rock group discuss Parton's final recording before her death, and why they refuse to be censored on stage.8 hours ago
RuPaul's Drag Race UK crowns winner as BBC axes the series -- The UK spin off of the global hit show is being shelved after eight series on the BBC.7 hours ago
Married at First Sight UK cancelled after BBC revealed rape allegations -- Channel 4 will reinvest the show's budget in "distinctive new programming" and said sorry again to the women involved.1 day ago
The Pitt and ER are similar enough for lawsuit to proceed, judge rules -- The widow of ER creator Michael Crichton argues The Pitt is effectively a reboot of the 1990s series.1 day ago
'You've had a wonderful life Tommy, but it's over' - Sir Tom feared he was dying -- The singer from Pontypridd told the audience just how serious his "bad case of the flu" was.1 day ago
Celebrity hairstylist John Frieda dies aged 75 -- He was stylist to the stars in the 1960s and 1970s before creating a global range of hair products.2 days ago
The Russell Brand I saw in court was not the flamboyant character most people will know -- Brand stood upright in the dock as the verdicts were read out in court - ending this sometimes surreal trial.1 day ago
Why Kim Kardashian came back to 'the worst TV drama ever' -- The media personality and businesswoman says she's worked on her acting for series two of All's Fair.2 days ago
India's costliest film retells a beloved Hindu epic - but divides critics -- Easily the most anticipated Bollywood film of the year, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is the first of two parts.1 day ago
From Maya as Sir Mo Farah to Heidi as her own left hand: The best Halloween looks -- Celebrities have been embracing the scariest day of the year by dressing up as sport stars, dismembered limbs and unsold concert tickets.5 days ago
'It's been killing me!' Celebrity Traitors winners relieved the secret is out -- The second series of the hit show reached its finale on Friday, attracting a whopping 11.2 million live viewers.5 days ago
Katherine Ryan says she feels 'grief and relief' after Russell Brand conviction -- The comedian had previously spoken about an unnamed "predator" in the entertainment industry.4 hours ago
Renate Reinsve on the role that changed her life -- The Norwegian star came to fame as angst-ridden millennial Julie in the romantic comedy-drama. For the BBC's Close Up Film series, she reflects on her favourite ever film shoot.6 hours ago
How Sylvester Stallone created underdog icon Rocky -- In 1976, boxing drama Rocky turned its "absolutely broke" and unknown star and screenwriter, Sylvester Stallone, into an A-list sensation. It's a story told in new film I Play Rocky.7 hours ago
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault -- Brand is told to expect a prison sentence "of some length" and faces more rape allegations, it can now be reported.1 day ago
Married at First Sight UK cancelled after rape allegations -- Married at First Sight UK will not return, Channel 4 has said, following a BBC investigation into the hit reality TV show.1 day ago