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Saturday, November 14, 2026 8:24 PM ET

BBC News - Entertainment

Alleged Russell Brand rape victim wants age of consent law changed -- Mia Latter, who says she was 16 when she met the convicted rapist, wants a staggered age of consent.

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Philippines wins first Eurovision Song Contest Asia -- Front-runner Carmelle emerges victorious with her women's empowerment anthem Sobra-Sobra.

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'Hardest challenge of my life' - Owain Wyn Evans completes Children in Need ride -- Owain Wyn Evans cycled almost 400 miles, setting off from Glasgow and finishing in Cardiff.

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Noel Fielding 'appalled' by jokes he made with Russell Brand -- The Great British Bake Off presenter says he has not been in contact with the convicted rapist "for many years".

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Hannah Fry feels 'unbelievably lucky' after cervical cancer treatment -- The presenter says she has received a 'five-year clear' after having a hysterectomy in her thirties.

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Sotheby's auction of $180m Van Gogh challenged over claims it was 'sold under duress' -- Sotheby's says it will work with the heirs of a family who had previously owned the artwork to try and reach a solution.

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Police investigating David Walliams over reports alleging serious sexual offences -- The Met Police said the allegations are separate from those reported by ITV and the Guardian earlier this week.

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Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya prank Rylan Clark for Children in Need -- The TV star fell victim to a practical joke from the Hollywood stars of the Dune franchise.

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Even Grand Theft Auto's original creators haven't been able to play GTA 6 -- The next title in the series is expected to be the biggest video game release ever.

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Rosalía scoops historic third best album award at Latin Grammys -- The Spanish singer is recognised for her fourth album Lux which was released last year to rave reviews.

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Skye Newman gets 'goosebumps' over record-breaking Brixton Academy run -- She is the first British female solo singer to play a five-gig residency at the venue.

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Brand, Walliams and MAFS: Is this a reckoning for the entertainment industry? -- Noor Nanji, culture correspondent, explores how these stories represent the consequences of changes that began years ago, rather than being a sudden cultural shift.

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Brand will face 'hell on earth' in Wandsworth prison, says former inmate -- The disgraced entertainer was sentenced to 10 years and six months for rape and sexual assault.

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Schools, libraries and parents face 'difficult decision' over David Walliams books -- Some schools remove the children's author's books from their libraries after allegations against him.

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How much art does your council own and is it locked away or on display? -- More than 500,000 pieces of art are owned by 225 councils, the BBC finds, but most of it is storage.

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Wayne Rooney leads I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! line-up -- The football star will be joined by Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page and YouTuber Sharky among others.

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Holly Humberstone: People can't connect to a pop star who's 'too polished' -- The singer felt forced to compete with her female peers, until she realised the power of longevity.

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2 days ago - 'Rock star reception' for Amy and Lindsey on Push for Pudsey Day Four - 2 days ago

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More women make allegations against Russell Brand -- The new claims are in the Times and a Netflix documentary, following Brand's recent conviction for rape.

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The hidden meanings in Hokusai's iconic Great Wave -- Hokusai's 1831 masterpiece The Great Wave has a "peculiar power to befuddle". As a new exhibition displays its various iterations, what are the clues to this remarkable image?

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