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Dolly Parton sings Jolene in Welsh in recording released after her death -- Parton's niece Jada Star and Welsh singer Bronwen Lewis say the country artist was proud to sing in Welsh.

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Olivia Dean accused of copying Bill Withers' Just The Two of Us -- The star's record label is sued over similarities between her song I've Seen It and Withers' classic.

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Bill Nighy wins best host at British Podcast Awards -- The actor has become an agony uncle in what award organisers called an "irresistibly endearing series".

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Watch: Celebrity Traitors series two kicks off with a wild curveball -- The BBC's Noor Nanji on the gameshow's new twist and a traitor's shocking admission.

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K-pop giants Stray Kids join BTS in boycotting the Grammys -- Stray Kids become the second major act to withdraw from the Grammys over the new best Asian Pop award.

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First Glastonbury 2027 tickets sell out -- Coach tickets for the 2027 festival are all snapped up in under 30 minutes.

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Naomi Campbell wins appeal over charity ban -- A tribunal rules that the model was unaware of misconduct at her charity Fashion for Relief.

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Oasis acoustic guitar sells for record price -- Noel Gallagher played the instrument at Oasis's 1996 MTV Unplugged gig.

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Ted Lasso honours Anthony Head with fresh tribute -- Head played series villain, Rupert Mannion, in the first three seasons before his death at age 72.

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Kanye West's Russia shows officially cancelled after weeks of uncertainty -- Chaos has surrounded the St Petersburg shows since the stadium said it had not agreed to host the rapper.

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Tourette's campaigner Davidson asks to watch Scottish Baftas via video link after racial slur row -- John Davidson, whose condition includes involuntary tics, shouted a racial slur during the Bafta Film Awards in February.

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Watch: Moment Esther Rantzen reunites man with children he saved from Nazi occupation -- Sir Nicholas Winton's story became national news when he appeared on That's Life! in February 1988.

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Tasks and twists as Celebrity Traitors returns with star-studded cast -- Host Claudia Winkleman welcomes 21 celebrities to Ardross Castle in the Highlands, as they compete to win up to £100,000 for charity.

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Dame Esther Rantzen: That's Life! presenter, Childline founder and campaigner for assisted dying -- The star presented That's Life! for two decades and set up two national helplines, including Childline.

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Celebrity Traitors: Can I visit the castle, ride the train and see the unusual monument? -- A brief guide to the Scottish Highlands' "Traitors Territory".

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Mistakes to avoid when buying Glastonbury tickets -- Tips and expert advice to ensure you have the best success when buying Glastonbury 2027 tickets.

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Why a new TV version of Carrie is annoying people -- Releasing next week, the latest take on Stephen King's novel has been criticised for its casting. The heroine is a softer, more conventional-looking character than in the book.

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Chaos, coffins and 'Claudiapatra' steal the show in Celebrity Traitors -- There is paranoia, confusion and a battle to survive among the celebrities as they fight for survival.

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What role would you play in the Traitors castle? Take our quiz to find out -- Navigate the early stages of the series with our interactive

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Ethan Hawke on the role that 'changed my life' -- The Hollywood star played a drug dealer in this dark, claustrophobic thriller. For the BBC's Close Up Film series, he reflects on the part that means the most to him in his career.

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