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BBC News - Entertainment

How did Banksy put up a statue in central London? The sculpture depicts a suited man walking forward off a plinth while carrying a flag that covers his face. 2 hrs ago - London

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Spotify adds 'Verified' badges to distinguish human artists from AI - The music streaming platform will review criteria such as artists' live dates and social media presence. 1 hr ago

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Missing Oscar found after Academy Award winner blocked from taking it on flight -- The airline said the Academy Award was safely in its care in Frankfurt and was arranging its return. -- World

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George Michael's Faith jacket sells for £176,400 -- The jacket was purchased by "a fan" and would remain in the UK, the auction house says. -- Beds, Herts & Bucks

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'Dreams come true' for singer joining Lady Gaga on Devil Wears Prada soundtrack -- American singer Izzy Escobar features on the album alongside the likes of Dua Lipa and Olivia Dean. -- US & Canada

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Britney Spears charged in California with driving under influence -- The pop star is facing one misdemeanour count of driving under the influence of any alcohol and drug.

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Venice Biennale jury resigns days before start of top art exhibition -- It follows growing tensions over the return of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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Banksy confirms he's behind statue in central London -- The sculpture in central London of a man walking off a plinth while holding a flag has been drawing crowds.

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'Laughs and learning' in Cornish language podcast -- Danni Diston explores learning the language of her beloved homeland alongside a number of guests.

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US singer D4vd bought tools online to dispose of girl's body, prosecutors allege -- The Tiktok star's attorneys have maintained his innocence and vowed to "vigorously defend" him.

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One of the world's most valuable books goes on display in Glasgow -- An exhibition of Birds of America by John James Audubon opens at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

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'A Derry jazz festival? Are you off your head?' -- Around 100,000 people are expected in Londonderry to celebrate 25 years of the City of Derry Jazz Festival.

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Billie Eilish puts Manchester at centre of new 3D concert film -- Teaming up with filmmaking giant James Cameron, the superstar creates a unique love letter to her fans.

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From Gamestation to PlayStation: Actor Rahul Kohli on his dream role -- His first job was selling games to customers, now he's starring in one of the biggest releases this year.

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Should I Marry a Murderer? - the love story that uncovered a killer -- True crime show follows a woman facing a life-changing dilemma after her fiancé makes a shock confession.

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Life after winning Race Across the World -- Alfie Watts' next goal involves one of the country's favourite shows.

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When Attenborough met the gorillas - the story behind his iconic TV moment -- Two new documentaries explore the the fascinating tale behind the defining image of Attenborough's career.

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Siobhan McSweeney adopts 'alter ego' for Traitors Ireland -- Siobhan McSweeney discusses the alter ego she adopts to present Traitors Ireland.

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The TV shows making fun of the generation clash -- US TV comedy is the latest battleground for millennials, boomers and Gens Z and X. Just as it did in the 1970s, the generation gap makes us laugh – can the laughter help heal the rift?

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Weekly quiz: Who walked off the I'm A Celebrity live final? -- How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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Will Disney lose its licenses over Jimmy Kimmel's Melania 'widow' joke? -- US regulator to review Disney broadcast licences after Jimmy Kimmel joke about Melania Trump

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11 of the best TV shows to watch this May -- From the latest Yellowstone spin-off to a new take on William Golding's classic novel about violent schoolboys – these are the best series to watch and stream.

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Stephen Fry sues tech conference for up to £100,000 after falling off stage -- The star said he broke his leg, hip, pelvis and a "bunch of ribs" at the CogX convention in 2023.

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Tupac's family files wrongful death lawsuit in LA -- The suit seeks to uncover several "co-conspirators" who may have been involved in the star's death.

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Laura Dern replaces Helena Bonham Carter in The White Lotus -- The British actress left the hit show due to creative differences shortly after filming began.

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Should Jimmy Kimmel be fired for telling a joke? -- BBC's Regan Morris reports from outside the comedian's show on Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles.

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