44 minutes ago Drake’s lawsuit against Kendrick Lamar also puts artistic freedom on trial

Drake is understandably vexed about lyrics framing him as a ‘certified paedophile’ – but diss tracks are a deliberately lurid part of rapThere were people who thought Drake v Kendrick was the greatest hip-hop beef of all time, attracting a wider level of public interest and proceeding at a more dizzying velocity than any previous feud: the parties involved released 10 tracks in the space of six weeks, more if you count J Cole’s withdrawn 7 Minute Drill and producer Metro Boomin’s BBL Drizzy, released as a contest to see which member of the public could add the best insult of Drake to the instrumental beat.On the other hand, there were high-profile naysayers, among them rapper Macklemore, who complained that the feud was distracting attention from the war in Palestine; and Roots drummer, DJ and hip-hop historian Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson, who called it “wrestling match level mudslinging and takedown by any means necessary” for an “audience wanting blood [that] will soon put up RIP p...

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16 hours ago Ryan Reynolds looks sheepish as he's seen for first time since new Justin Baldoni lawsuit against Blake Lively

Ryan Reynolds looked sheepish as he was seen for the first time on Thursday since Justin Baldoni filed a new lawsuit against him and wife Blake Lively .

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2 hours ago Latest on 'tax' idea for BBC funding as licence fee set to rise to £174.50

The BBC licence fee, which the Government has committed to increasing in line with inflation each year until 2027, is to rise to £174.50 in April.

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14 hours ago ITV Beat The Chasers fans outraged over 'ridiculous' question in 'harsh' game move

ITV Beat The Chasers fans took to social media to share their outrage after a contestant was handed a 'ridiculous' first question during the show's latest episode

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42 minutes ago The Traitors fans think they've discovered a huge flaw in the hit BBC show

One fan of the British show, Dan Harry, posted compelling a theory on his TikTok as to why he thinks the Faithful might be falling behind this season so far.

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1 hour ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing star says 'it's a shame' about Chris McCasualnd as he misses dancing return

Chris' Strictly co-stars have been talking about him as he misses out on their reunion

Culture

1 hour ago NASA astronaut trapped in space is dubbed an 'indentured servant' as she steps out of the ISS for the first time in more than 7 MONTHS

As one of NASA's trapped astronauts stepped outside the space station for the first time since arriving in June, many social media users were shocked to realise they were still trapped in space.

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3 hours ago Kate Middleton reveals rare insight into chemotherapy treatment as cancer patient she met praises her 'warmth' and says meeting her was 'like talking to a friend about a really horrible time'

Speaking to PEOPLE magazine, cancer patient Katherine Field, revealed how the Princess discussed cold cap therapy during their meeting at London's Royal Marsden Hospital.

Science

31 hours ago Travel experts share top holiday destinations for 2025 with flights direct from Manchester Airport

It's time to get planning your next holiday

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44 minutes ago One of largest ever carnivores to walk Earth pieced together after being blown up in WW2

The newly ID'd dinosaur, Tameryraptor markgrafi, or 'thief from the beloved land', roamed Egypt 95 million years ago, and was one of the largest known carnivores of all time

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20 hours ago The modest terrace house where Tony Slattery ended his days: How comedian went from Thameside apartment where he found 'scrunched up' £100k cheques under the sofa to rented 'two

Donations are pouring in to help pay for Tony Slattery's funeral after the 65-year-old star suffered a fatal heart attack at his rented home in suburban north London.

Society

2 hours ago Which? names best and worst energy firms as fixed deals return to the market

If you are unhappy with your provider, now may be the best time to switch.

Economics

24 hours ago I rejected Rangers and Celtic as player before shooting to Man United stardom – now I’d love to manage them

Regarded as one of the greatest defenders of all-time, the Dutchman is now cutting his teeth in management

Sport

52 minutes ago Kristi Noem hearing delay could cause security concerns for Super Bowl and Mardi Gras, governor says

South Dakota Governor needs to be in place as soon as possible to oversee safety arrangments for New Orleans events in wake of New Year’s Day terror attack, Jeff Landry argues

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5 hours ago No Dylan but loads of Coldplay! What the songs with a billion streams on Spotify tell us about music taste today

Spotify’s Billions Club tracks the world’s most popular songs, but dozens of greats are nowhere to be found. From TikTok to TV soundtracks, we explore the forces shaping pop’s new canonIn 2011, Jacob Rubeck and Nick Rattigan were living in a basement in Reno, Nevada, and thinking about starting a band. One afternoon, Rubeck came up with a frisky Strokes-like guitar riff, Rattigan whipped up the melody and lyrics and Surf Curse’s Freaks was born. “We wrote the song in like 30 minutes,” the singer says.A catchy song about alienation and longing, Freaks was released in 2013 and became a raucous highlight of their live shows but didn’t trouble the wider world until 2021, when it was discovered, out of the blue, by TikTok users. Its Spotify streams kept going up and up and up, until last March it passed a remarkable milestone. Unlike Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd or Prince, Surf Curse can claim membership of Spotify’s Billions Club, the running playlist of every song to have a...

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2 hours ago Elon Musk's inadvertent spectacular light show as SpaceX Starship explodes over sea

Elon Musk's 400ft Starship rocket blasted off from Boca Chica, south Texas, on Thursday at around 4.40pm local time. But the mission ended in disaster when the rocket exploded

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4 hours ago Jamie Theakston issues huge health update to Amanda Holden after 'awful' time following cancer diagnosis

Jamie was reunited on Heart Breakfast with Amanda after he revealed last September he had been diagnosed with cancer

Science

80 minutes ago Dumfries and Galloway family to feature on new series of BBC Scotland's This Farming Life

The Thomsons, who farm near Balmaclellan, appear on the first episode of the new series on Tuesday night.

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2 hours ago Claudia Winkleman's winter The Traitors jumper slashed by over £100 in sale

Claudia's Scottish-style jumper from episode seven of the hit BBC show is now on sale, but you might want to act fast.

Economics

25 hours ago Tyson Fury delivers second snub as boxer is spotted for first time since retiring

The former two-time heavyweight world champion was spotted in Lancashire just a few days after announcing his retirement from the sport of boxing

Sport

69 minutes ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas say 'we wait' as son escapes California wildfires

The Strictly judge has said her son Mark Ballas and his family have fled to Palm Springs to escape the California wildfires

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16 hours ago He is credited with one of history's most indelible photos. A new documentary questions who took it

It's one of the most enduring images of the Vietnam War — an Associated Press photograph of a young girl running naked down a street after being caught in a napalm attack

Culture

16 hours ago Nasa astronaut trapped in space ventures outside for first time in months

This is the moment a Nasa astronaut trapped in space ventures outside for the first time in months.

Technology

9 hours ago Russell Grant's horoscopes as Leo might realise it is time to think about health

Today's star signs as Libra feels more connected with family and Capricorn's imagination is in overdrive.

Science

98 minutes ago After nearly 240 years, it's time to say goodbye to a Greater Manchester institution

Tommyfield Market traders spoke out about the move

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2 hours ago Major BBC licence fee update as ‘radical’ alternatives considered to £169.50 fee

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy labelled the current system as 'deeply regressive' and said she was thinking 'quite radically and creatively' about alternatives

Economics

29 hours ago Mikel Arteta gives Rio Ferdinand response he wanted to Arsenal transfer question

Arsenal stepped up in attack against Tottenham on Wednesday night as Leandro Trossard scored to inspire a 2-1 win in the North London Derby, but Mikel Arteta will know he still needs more depth up front

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95 minutes ago Digested week: Steve Bannon’s bitter attack on Musk briefly lifts the spirits | Emma Brockes

Plus: Timothée Chalamet charms on a Lime bike, Rick Stein’s 1970s prices and Starbucks’ bathroom requirementsHi, from the house of norovirus! One child down, one still standing, no community spread as far as we know, although every hour I check myself over and ask: is that nausea I’m feeling, or have I eaten too many walnuts (again)? Continue reading...

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30 hours ago BBC Antiques Roadshow expert gives ‘scruffy’ family heirloom top price despite its ‘disappointing’ appearance

An Antiques Roadshow guest didn’t have a lot to say when an expert labelled his treasured family clock as “disappointing”.

Culture

21 hours ago NASA's stranded astronaut leaves the ISS for first time in months... but there's a catch

Sunita Williams, one of NASA 's stranded astronauts, has finally left the International Space Station after being stuck inside for eight months. But there's a catch.

Technology

21 hours ago BBC Escape to the Country guest shares how move to Spain helped after cancer diagnosis

I Escaped to the Country made for compelling viewing after a guest who appeared on the show discussed his previous cancer diagnosis

Science

1 hour ago Alan Titchmarsh pushes for compensation for ‘enormously damaging’ roadworks

The RHS said it has lost £6 million as a result of the A3/M25 roadworks close to its flagship garden Wisley, in Surrey.

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3 hours ago Brit Emily Damari is confirmed to be among 33 Hamas hostages to be released as part of Gaza ceasefire deal

The 28-year-old was shot in the hand and leg when she was snatched from her home in southern Israel during the October 7 attack by Hamas.

Economics

30 hours ago Liverpool and Arsenal's crucial next six fixtures in Premier League title race as gap narrows

Liverpool have won three of their last seven matches in all competitions and there are fears Arne Slot's men could be in the middle of a blip for the first time this season, with Arsenal chasing them down

Sport

1 hour ago Aldi's new 99p drink includes special ingredient Taylor Swift swears by

It's only going to be in stores for a limited time - and is made with a popular mineral that claims to help you get a better night's sleep

Events

25 hours ago A giant US hospital chain says it’s leading the fight against medical debt. Not all patients agree

Many patients say they were harmed by Advocate Health’s billing and collection practices – even as the health system has canceled thousands of liens against patients’ homesAdvocate Health, one of America’s largest hospital chains, says it is working hard to confront one of the biggest problems in US healthcare today – promoting itself as “a leader in the effort to solve the nation’s medical debt crisis”.The non-profit hospital system says it has revamped its billing and collection practices and boosted the number of patients who qualify for charity care. In September 2024, it announced it would take the “bold step” of canceling thousands of debt judgments held as liens against patients’ homes in multiple states, including North Carolina, where the fast-growing chain is headquartered. Continue reading...

Science

1 hour ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing star says 'it's a shame' about Chris McCausland as he misses dancing return

Chris' Strictly co-stars have been talking about him as he misses out on their reunion

Politics

4 hours ago Claudia Winkleman's £58 'magic support' leggings are the unsung hero of her The Traitors looks

Whenever Claudia wears an oversized blazer or a mini dress and jacket combination on BBC's The Traitors, she turns to this exact pair of tummy smoothing leggings you can shop at Next

Economics

1 hour ago Tony Blackburn, Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant and Jeremy Vine say their last farewells to Johnnie Walker at BBC star's funeral after he died aged 79

The congregation gathered at St Peter's Church in Shaftesbury, Dorset, for the 11am service today to pay tribute to BBC Radio 2's Sounds of the 70s and The Rock Show host.

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2 hours ago My wife asked me an 'innocent' question about our sex life. Now I fear I'm a cuckold without realising it

I love my wife and don't want to mess up what we have, but I can't help feeling uneasy about what she just told me.

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4 hours ago Billy Bob Thornton: ‘I didn’t want Johnny Cash to catch me looking in his fridge in my underpants’

The actor and musician answers your questions on his time as a roadie, being intimidated by rich people and falling off a horse for Steven SeagalIs your music less important, more important, or about as important as your film work? BenderRodriguezHere’s the thing: I grew up in music. I saw the Beatles when I was eight. By the time I was nine, I had a band. Started with a little cheap guitar and then got a drum kit, which my father hated. I was playing pretty big concerts by the time I was 16 and then went on tour. I became a roadie from 18 to about 22. I went to LA to play music, accidentally got into acting. I’m still not sure how it happened. I always say that my success as an actor was out of ignorance, because I didn’t know how to be anything other than natural, and I think they liked that.I loved both of them. It’s all one vision, all out of the same brain. I couldn’t choose one over the other. I’d like to do both, as long as they’ll let me. Continue reading...

Economics

2 hours ago Woman stabbed in broad daylight attack in Kirkcaldy as police hunt knifeman

The 21-year-old was rushed to Victoria Hospital for surgery after the attack on Wednesday January 15 at around 11.30am.

Events

2 hours ago Keir Starmer vows 'closer collaboration' with Poland on visit TODAY ahead of Donald Trump's return to White House

The Prime Minister has said that it is 'time to take our partnership to the next level' and that 'closer collaboration' with allies such as Poland will 'protect the UK's national security'.

Politics

11 hours ago Pension triple lock threat as Conservatives float scrapping guaranteed income boost for older Brits

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the triple lock pension guarantee could become income-based - just weeks after attacking Labour for means testing the Winter Fuel Payment

Economics

2 hours ago BBC radio legend Johnnie Walker funeral: Tony Blackburn pictured among sombre mourners

BBC Radio colleagues are among the guests at the funeral of late presenter Johnnie Walker, who it was announced last month had passed away, aged 79, shortly after retiring

Events

2 hours ago James Corden 'secretly performing for free in immersive West End show' after Gavin And Stacey finale success

The Gavin And Stacey star has taken on a new challenge by performing in a secret stage show weeks after the BBC sitcom finale

Politics

15 hours ago Dragons' Den viewers are left baffled by 'wild scenes' as Sara Davies invests £50,000 in a football shirt business

Co-founder and AFC Wimbledon supporter Alex Street went on the BBC show hoping to get a £50,000 investment for a 10 per cent equity share of his company, Mystery Jersey King.

Economics

3 hours ago Saif Ali Khan attack: Police detain man after intruder climbs fire escape to attack Bollywood star

Actor suffered injuries close to his spine and neck but is now stable

Events

2 hours ago Lewis Hamilton already divides Ferrari F1 fan opinion as Charles Leclerc question remains

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have enjoyed a cordial start to life as Ferrari team-mates, but it remains to be seen how racing against each other will affect their relationship

Politics

16 hours ago BBC The Traitors fans say 'stunning' as Claudia Winkleman dons £35 Marks and Spencer cardigan

Claudia's stylish cardigan is flying out of stock on the M&S website

Economics

3 hours ago ‘The next nightmare is just beginning’: Ceasefire raises new fears for Gazans

In Gaza, Palestinians fear the last hours before the fighting is expected to stop on Sunday will be ‘bloody and dangerous’

Events

2 hours ago Two EastEnders legends set to make huge return to soap for 40th anniversary

EastEnders is celebrating its 40th birthday this year, and to commemorate the anniversary two legends of the soap will be making a return to BBC One's Albert Square

Politics

19 hours ago Max Verstappen wanted in £1billion deal that would massively alter F1 landscape

Max Verstappen could be about to completely shake up Formula One with it reported the four-time world champion is close to joining a new team in a £1billion deal

Economics

3 hours ago Jake Fahri recalled to prison after reports he rapped about murdering schoolboy

Jake Fahri, then 19, was given a life sentence in 2009 with a minimum term of 14 years for killing schoolboy Jimmy Mizen, 16.

Events

2 hours ago How Jeff Bezos can stop the bleeding at the Washington Post | Margaret Sullivan

The paper’s owner should show up – soon – to hold a town hall with the newsroom, answer questions, and take the heatMore than 400 newsroom staffers at the Washington Post pleaded with the paper’s owner, Jeff Bezos, this week to do something about their beloved paper’s rapid – and very public – decline.“We are deeply alarmed by recent leadership decisions that have led readers to question the integrity of this institution, broken with a tradition of transparency, and prompted some of our most distinguished colleagues to leave, with more departures imminent,” an extraordinary letter to Bezos read in part, as first reported by NPR’s David Folkenflik. It was signed by some of the Post’s most respected names, including the investigative reporter Carol Leonnig and the unofficial dean of DC politics writers Dan Balz.Margaret Sullivan is a Guardian US columnist writing on media, politics and culture Continue reading...

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21 hours ago Fortnite Mechagodzilla and Kong – release time, price and every Monsterverse item in the new bundle

Godzilla's friends and foes have arrived in the Fortnite Item Shop as Kong and Mechagodzilla prepare to jump onto the island.

Economics

3 hours ago BBC ‘should reflect on playing music of rapper who reportedly glorified murder’

The Culture Secretary also said she would be having a discussion with the BBC after music by the masked drill artist Ten was showcased.

Events

2 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Tasha Ghouri hints at Andrew Le Page split as family supported her over Christmas heartbreak

The 2024 BBC One dance contest finalist is part of the Strictly Come Dancing Live 2025 tour but is hitting the headlines for her relationship

Politics

22 hours ago Save £11 on Olaplex hair perfector loved by celebs like Kim Kardashian

The Olaplex No 3 Hair Perfector has been reduced to £17 in a limited time offer, saving you more than £11 on the hair treatment loved by celebs like Kim Kardashian

Economics

3 hours ago BBC Gardeners' World expert names top plant that will survive a cold snap

BBC Gardeners' World presenter Mark Lane has shared some practical steps you can take to protect your plants from the cold, as well as recommending which plants will survive a cold snap - and the ones that won't

Events

2 hours ago Time to look at ‘alternatives’ to countryside solar, Tory former minister urges

The New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill was introduced to the Commons by the Liberal Democrats.

Politics

23 hours ago Boots slashes price of 'beautiful scent that lasts all day' with 'classy bottle' to just £24

The Versace Woman Ejson Eau de Parfum is usually priced at £66, but is on sale for just £24 for a limited time only, and has received dozens of glowing reviews

Economics

4 hours ago A year of war in Gaza: A timeline of key moments as ceasefire deal agreed

Fifteen months after Israel vowed to wipe Hamas ‘off the face of the earth’ following the 7 October attack, a ceasefire has been reached

Events

2 hours ago Exact date and time of US inauguration as Donald Trump takes office again

The inauguration, scheduled for January 20, will mark the peaceful transfer of power from President Joe Biden to Trump

Politics

23 hours ago Aston Martin target Max Verstappen in £1BILLION deal for Red Bull's four

Aston Martin are telling potential sponsors that Max Verstappen will join them in their ambitious bid to win the world title, in a £1billion deal that would be one of the biggest in the history of sport.

Economics

4 hours ago The subtle sign of father's deadly lung cancer caused by asbestos that he almost missed

Malcolm Ledgar, 64, based in Nottingham , frequently worked around asbestos as an apprentice joiner in 1975, but at that time, 'nobody knew how bad' it was.

Events

3 hours ago Fans are 'blown away' by Claudia Winkleman's The Traitors coat that's hailed 'sensational'

The Traitors host Claudia Winkleman has wowed fans of the BBC show with her winter wardrobe-and the good news is that her latest look is on sale and we know where to shop her 'sensational' coat

Politics

25 hours ago The 22 top destinations to travel to NOW for winter sun (some for under £1,000 per week)

Who doesn't long for sunshine at this time of year, especially after the glacial temperatures of early January, with weeks of wind, rain and more deep freezes stretching interminably ahead?

Economics

4 hours ago Police and Attorney General issue warning ahead of Southport attack trial

In serious cases, contempt of court could result in a trial being delayed or stopped

Events

3 hours ago Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka move closer to another Australian Open showdown

Coco Gauff and two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka have moved closer to another semifinal showdown at the Australian Open

Politics

26 hours ago One of Notting Hill’s prettiest houses is on the market for £1.25 million

One of Notting Hill’s prettiest houses is on the market for £1.25 million  Time Out London

Economics

4 hours ago What happened to Rangers starlets in Blue Heaven documentary? From Usain Bolt's strike partner to working in Asda

The 2003 BBC documentary charted the ups and downs of youth team players during a golden period for the Ibrox club

Events

3 hours ago BBC star Dion Dublin reveals heartbreak as he is prosecuted for speeding

Dion Dublin was ordered to pay more than £1,300 after being prosecuted for speeding

Politics

26 hours ago Flights from Southend to Newquay launch just in time for Brits' summer holidays... but Cornish locals complain they're getting the rough end of the deal

London Southend Airport announced on Monday that daily flights to Newquay, Cornwall will commence from April 2025 with airline partner, Eastern Airways.

Economics

5 hours ago Is Jack Draper vs Aleksandar Vukic on TV? Australian Open start time and channel

Draper faces another Australian as he looks to reach the fourth round of the grand slam for the first time

Events

3 hours ago Britain’s best pub revealed as boozer that went from boarded up to beloved 'haven' for locals

The Bailey Head in Oswestry, Shropshire has been named the Campaign for Real Ale's (CAMRA) overall Pub of the Year for the first time

Politics

31 hours ago Shoppers praise BaByliss Air Wand and brand it 'best hair styling item'

The Air Wand keeps your hair sleek and frizz-free as it shortens the drying time with powerful air speed, shoppers also loved the tools for styling options

Economics

5 hours ago Shocking moment gang of 'misfits' carry out savage attack on transgender teenager lured to London roller disco

The victim of the transphobic attack asked for footage of the brutal assault to be released to show reality of hate crime

Events

3 hours ago BBC Father Brown's Mrs Devine star hints at double exit as duo set to 'leave Kembleford'

Mrs Devine star Claudie Blakley has dropped a massive hint that two of the main stars could be about to exit the popular BBC show - in what could be a bombshell double exit

Politics

33 hours ago Man City might already be seeing an impact from potential £67m January deal

Manchester City remain in talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over a deal for forward Omar Marmoush, but their attack has looked sharp recently.

Economics

5 hours ago 3 lawyers for the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are jailed by a Russian court

Three lawyers who once represented the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny have been jailed in Russia as part of the Kremlin’s crackdown on dissent that has reached levels unseen since Soviet times

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