Thursday, August 20, 2026 2:48 PM ET
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'This star is for Africa' - Angélique Kidjo on making Hollywood Walk of Fame history -- The musical icon from Benin tells the BBC about why Africa and Africans are so important to music. -- World3 hours ago
Calls to plan ahead for Reading Festival impact -- The music festival begins on Thursday 27 August and runs until Sunday 30 August.8 hours ago
Christian metal band Demon Hunter sue Netflix over KPop Demon Hunters -- The band say they face "an existential crisis" after the success of the K-pop-inspired Netflix film.1 day ago
Emma Barnett reveals she 'had the hysterectomy I never wanted to have' -- The BBC Radio 4 Today programme presenter explained her recent absence on her return on Wednesday.1 day ago
Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko says family in 'profound shock and grief' -- The former heavyweight boxing champion shares a child with the Heroes actress, who died on Sunday.2 days ago
Actress Phyllida Law, mother of Emma and Sophie Thompson, dies at 94 -- Law appeared in films alongside both of her daughters, Dame Emma and Sophie, including 1996's Emma.2 days ago
National Television Awards pick first all-female shortlist for drama acting award -- The five-strong list features Ella Bruccoleri, Sheridan Smith, Ruth Jones, Vicky McClure and Judy Parfitt.2 days ago
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77 -- A statement on the blues-rock band's website said he died on Monday in hospice1 day ago
Reading festival granted music extension despite noise concerns -- Charli XCX, rapper Dave and Chase & Status will headline the festival later this month.1 day ago
Hayden Panettiere: A life of struggles alongside screen success -- She went from child actress to Hollywood star, but endured addiction, harassment and personal trauma.3 days ago
In pictures: Hayden Panettiere's life and career, from child actor to Scream star -- The former child star whose breakthrough came in 2006 later opened up about her struggles with mental health.3 days ago
Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UK -- The star plays the first of 10 dates in London, after which she will "step back" from public life.4 days ago
I wish I had been a more rebellious teenager, says Bella Ramsey -- Ramsey stars in a new film about a cancer survivor who attends "chemo camp" and finds friendship, love and freedom.5 days ago
What really goes on in the MasterChef kitchen -- The 21st series was filmed at Birmingham's Digbeth Loc Studios.3 days ago
BBC DJ Trevor Nelson reveals brain tumour surgery 'went well' -- The 62-year-old said that his "world was turned upside down" when a brain tumour was discovered.3 hours ago
Is a hot cuppa really the best way to cool down? -- Comedians Maisie Adam and Alasdair Beckett-King tell the stories of their tea-obsessed fathers.2 hours ago
Novel Moby Dick challenged our fear of the whale -- Now 175 years old, US author Herman Melville's classic is the ultimate tale of man v whale – but in fact, it questions why humans have been so terrified of these great sea creatures.6 hours ago
ADHD charity complains about Channel 4 documentary -- One newspaper calls Channel 4's The Great ADHD Myth? "the most controversial show of the year".12 hours ago
Behind the scenes of a BBC News breakfast bulletin -- Breakfast presenter Andy Howard takes us behind the scenes of his morning bulletin.1 day ago
The film set to be India's answer to The Odyssey -- The Ramayana is one of India's most famous stories – and now the heroic epic has been adapted into two mega-budget films that the team behind it are hoping will be a global event.1 day ago