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BBC News - Entertainment

'Virginity is a myth we've given too much power' -- Poet Hollie McNish tells Latitude the word virgin has been used to control, shame and define people. -- England

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Broadcaster Gerry Kelly dies aged 77 -- The journalist and broadcaster, whose career spanned four decades, died at his home on Sunday morning. -- Northern Ireland

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What Love Island tells us about the changing face of dating -- From women making the first move to shifting relationship dynamics, Love Island has become a window into Britain's evolving dating culture -- BBC InDepth

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How rapper Aitch's sister inspired him to climb one of the world's toughest peaks -- The rapper has been taking on challenges to raise awareness and money for the Down's Syndrome Association. -- Newsbeat

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Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray over London nightclub attack -- The US singer hit a man with a glass bottle in "a vicious and unprovoked attack", prosecutors say.

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It's me, Cathy – thousands pay tribute to Kate Bush classic -- People in Haworth join thousands around the world to re-create the 1978 video for Wuthering Heights.

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Latitude secures Henham Park home for next 20 years -- Festival founder Melvin Benn reveals he has signed a new lease on the current site until 2046.

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Emmerdale makers seek forever home for soap village -- The company behind the TV drama asks to make permanent the site of its current set in Leeds.

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New heatwave TV thriller resonates in today's world, says Iwan Rheon -- Weather conditions were "changeable" at best when actor Iwan Rheon began filming for new drama in Wales.

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The notorious Cameroonian prison with its own record label -- New Bell's inmates have become mini stars, recording songs and music videos from the confines of the jail.

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The pop band who went from playing for rescue dogs to selling out arenas -- The group discuss disastrous gigs, putting political action into music and the meaning of "queer pop".

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Decoding Charli XCX's new album, Music, Fashion, Film -- The star's new album strips away artifice to examine her life after the phenomenal success of Brat.

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Fatboy Slim helps to save 'lifeblood' music venue -- The DJ is among investors including Andy Burnham helping to buy the Brighton home of The Pipeline.

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How a singer's chance encounter led to an alien experience in Hollywood -- Winnie Ama couldn't believe her luck when she had the chance to sing her original song in the new Supergirl movie - but there was a catch.

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Ryan Gosling to join Marvel Cinematic Universe as Ghost Rider -- During a surprise announcement at San Diego Comic-Con, the actor says the character is one he has "wanted to play for a very long time".

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Meghan calls Harry 'a charmer' during MasterChef Australia appearance -- The duke surprises his wife with a video call during her guest judge appearance on MasterChef Australia.

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Speaker's letters to Patricia Routledge to be sold -- Personal correspondence to the actress and career memorabilia is to be sold in Chichester.

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Claudia Winkleman's chat show ended after one series - can anyone replace Graham Norton? -- The presenter said she was "incredibly grateful" for the opportunity but simply "too nervous to enjoy it".

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Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman's family in legal dispute with his widow -- The late actor's siblings claim she has mishandled distribution of the funds and "cannot be trusted".

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10 of the best films to watch this August -- From Jacob Elordi in Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic thriller, to a wacky NYC romcom, here are the films to watch at the cinema and stream at home this month.

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Liverpool artist on using Rubik's Cubes for artwork -- Local artist Fai McCabe creates pieces of art from hundreds of Rubik's Cube squares

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