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BBC News - Entertainment

Pepsi withdraws as UK festival sponsor after Kanye West backlash - Sir Keir Starmer says it is "deeply concerning" the rapper is set to headline a festival after recent antisemitic comments. 5 hrs ago - Politics

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Rapper Gucci Mane kidnapped and robbed by fellow artist, prosecutors say -- Officials say the hip-hop star was forced to sign papers releasing a rapper known as Pooh Shiesty from his record contract. -- US & Canada

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Judge dismisses most of Blake Lively's claims in harassment lawsuit against Baldoni -- The judge left in place three allegations against Baldoni, meaning the civil trial will go ahead next month. -- US & Canada

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Streetwear and crop tops take World Cup fashion to new heights -- Inspired by football culture on and off the pitch, this year's World Cup kit collections mix archive classics with streetwear staples.

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Comedians tell ministers lack of funding is no laughing matter -- Culture Minister Ian Murray has agreed to work with the comedy industry to boost support after talks.

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'Not pretending to be 20': U2 drop 'endearingly honest' second surprise EP -- Easter Lily, coming 40 days after Days of Ash, follow confirmation last year that a new studio album is on its way.

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'The meaner we are, the better we get along' say Race Across the World siblings -- Siblings Katie and Harrison reveal the highlights and surprises of their Race Across the World journey ahead of tonight's new episode

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New Peaky Blinders TV series to star Jamie Bell -- Peaky Binders creator Steven Knight confirms stars of the new TV series that will be set in the 1950s.

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'Documentary was right thing to do' says Pa Salieu -- The Coventry musician speaks about his comeback after serving time in prison for violent disorder.

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BBC boss Tim Davie says it was 'very clear' Scott Mills had to go -- Outgoing BBC boss Davie says on his final day Scott Mills' sacking "was a real shock to the organisation".

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Arlo Parks: 'I got out of my head and into my body' -- The singer-songwriter found herself on the dancefloor. On a new album, she asks us to join her.

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Carol Kirkwood: Why the time is right for me to retire - and what's next -- The weather forecast stalwart tells BBC News she's experienced loss in her life recently, but she's looking forward to what's to come.

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Bland or fan love letter? The Super Mario Galaxy Movie draws mixed reaction -- Reviews are in for the sequel to the mega-successful Super Mario Brothers Movie, but not everyone is convinced.

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Who could replace Scott Mills as Radio 2's Breakfast Show host? -- Vernon Kay, Claudia Winkleman, Greg James and Rylan Clark are among the names suggested to replace Scott Mills.

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Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo: 'Our new reality show leaves nothing out' -- The couple say "nothing is off limits" in a new documentary which follows their pregnancy and parenthood journey.

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Raye tops album charts with This Music May Contain Hope -- It is Raye's second number one this year, after her hugely popular single Where The Hell Is My Husband.

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Jordan's sliding doors career moment with Pharrell Williams -- Jordan was there during the recording of the song 'Happy'.

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Are romantasy books for everybody? -- Naga Munchetty talks to author H.M. Wolfe about whether romantasy books are accessible for readers and writers of colour.

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Film's greatest action hero is not who you think -- The Hong Kong actor made a series of films with director John Woo that revolutionised the action genre – and key to them was his beguiling mixture of toughness and tenderness.

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The genius of The Sopranos' most shocking episode -- In 2006, The Sopranos' season six opener gave viewers two of the most startling scenes in television history. Twenty years on, here's why it's time to reconsider Members Only.

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BBC announces editor of Radio 4's Today programme -- Rebecca Keating has worked at the BBC for 20 years and calls her new role an "immense privilege".

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