60 m. ago Wynne Evans returning to radio for ‘amazing community’ who ‘supported me’

The opera singer was dropped from his BBC Radio Wales show after apologising over language used during the Strictly Live tour launch.

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86 m. ago Fern Britton admits 'so many secrets' led to bombshell discovery in 50s

Fern has been opening up about her personal life experiences as it inspired her latest fictional novel

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1 hour ago Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst: ‘There was a time I wished I’d never made music’

In the last few years, the singer-songwriter has weathered divorce, grief and false allegations of sexual assault. Now, he’s back writing, performing – and rediscovering his political rageIn the mid-90s, Omaha made a pretty decent tour stop for up-and-coming bands. Nebraska sits near-plum in the US’s middle, and in its most populous city, once famed for its fur trade, stockyards and railroads, there had grown a thriving subculture that centred largely on a book and record store named the Antiquarium and a small venue named the Cog Factory.Conor Oberst spent much of his early teens puttering between these locations, filling his young brain with music and literature. By 12, he had begun writing his own songs, and by 13 he had recorded his first album, releasing it on his older brother’s label and selling it in the record store. Sometimes he would take to the stage at the Cog Factory, a small, pale boy with an acoustic guitar and a lot of words. Continue r...

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2 h. ago Diddy trial live: New witness to take stand after ‘Jane’ ends testimony on Vegas trip with mystery rapper

Special agent set to be called to testify by prosecution on Friday as judge weighs whether to show jury text message discussing violent clash between defendant and another ex-girlfriend

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2 h. ago Liam Gallagher reacts to fears Oasis tour could be cancelled over 'conflict' with Noel

Liam, 52, and Noel, 57, will reunite onstage for the first time in 15 years during their Live ‘25 world tour

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2 h. ago Unseen pictures of King Charles that show him as never before: ROBERT HARDMAN reveals what really happens to the artists that go on royal tours

Arrested in Oman, sunstroke in Saudi, lost in Morocco - alongside the stunning art in a new book of royal tour paintings, the artists reveal how they almost came a cropper in front of Charles.

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3 h. ago The grand tour: one playwright’s quest to set foot in every African country before turning 60

Worried that he didn’t understand the continent of his heritage, Femi Elufowoju Jr challenged himself to visit all 54 of its nations. His trip took him from bustling Ghana to the tranquility of Tanzania – and sparked the idea for a playAt 53, I made myself a promise. Having built a reputation as the go-to authority on African culture in UK theatre, I realised with uncomfortable clarity that my knowledge barely scratched the surface of the continent’s vast complexity. What followed was an extraordinary seven-year quest to visit all 54 African nations before my 60th birthday – a journey that would ultimately transform into my ambitious new theatrical project, 54.60 Africa.The catalyst came during a 2015 world tour with theatre company Complicité that took me to Cape Town. Standing in the shadow of Table Mountain, I confronted a paradox that had long troubled me: despite my Nigerian ancestry and theatrical expertise, my understanding of Africa remained frustratingly...

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3 h. ago ‘The best way to discover hidden gems’: why you should try out a bookshop crawl

Like bar-hopping, but for browsing books: this trend, popularised on TikTok, makes for a great day out – and can help you discover unique literary spotsWe’ve all heard of bar crawls, but what about a bookshop crawl? The premise is essentially the same – you hop from venue to venue – but instead of drinking beers you browse books. Having begun as a trend among TikTok users, mainly in the US, the idea has begun to be adopted across the globe.There are a few “official” ways to try it out for your yourself: Bookshop Crawl UK organises the London Bookshop Crawl, as well as crawls across the country, Bristol Walkfest has organised a walking tour of the city’s numerous indies, and in April, the Chicagoland Bookstore Crawl ran an event for Independent Bookstore Day which rewarded participants who visited 10 shops on the day with 10% discount on books for the rest of the year. And the Global Book Crawl runs an annual event with 17 participating countries, from Ireland to Fiji. Continue readi...

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3 h. ago US Open winner Ernie Els' net worth, mansion Rory McIlroy bought and disagreement with star

Ernie Els may have retired from the PGA Tour in 2020, but the golfing legend is still raking in the cash thanks to his hugely successful career on and off the fairways

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3 h. ago Sale Sharks and England star Ben Curry reflects on 'nuts' journey ahead of second Argentina tour

Aged just 18, Ben and twin brother Tom Curry were bold selections from Eddie Jones eight years ago when England travelled to Argentina deprived of a host of players on Lions duty.

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4 h. ago Liam Gallagher makes moving Oasis admission ahead of reunion shows

British rock star is currently rehearsing for the band’s massive reunion tour

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4 h. ago Westlife confirm tour dates and venues for 25th anniversary amid Mark Feehily health concerns

Westlife have confirmed where they will be performing to mark their 25th anniversary - as it was revealed that Mark Feehily would not be able to perform after suffering health issues

Society

5 h. ago Rapper Silentó receives MAJOR sentence after guilty plea in cousin's death

Silentó, whose full name is Ricky Lamar Hawke, was sentenced in DeKalb County Court in Decatur, Georgia in the January 2021 death of Frederick Rooks.

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5 h. ago Westlife star missing from shows as band share ‘important news’

Pop group made a major announcement while also sharing an update on their bandmate’s ongoing absence

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6 h. ago Pulp can finally bring Britpop back after it ran out of gas and they had 'fatigue'

Pulp's Jarvis Cocker got demoralized with Britpop in the 1990s after hoping for a revolution. They knew it was time to make a full comeback when new songs came fast on tour

Sport

7 h. ago We hunted Glastonbury ghosts in 'occult capital' with horny monks and 'death doorway'

EXCLUSIVE: It’s the scene of the world’s most famous music festival – but Glastonbury, Somerset, is home to more than rock legends. Join our spine-chilling tour of the town with more spectres than you can shake a tambourine at...

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8 h. ago More charges for UK rapper Yung Filly who is accused of raping a woman in a Perth hotel room

The popular YouTuber is facing additional charges of sexual penetration without consent after a brief court mention.

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14 h. ago Mystery rapper takes center stage as testimony at Diddy trial centers around sex parties

The rapper has not been identified, but a defense attorney described him as being at the ‘top of the music industry’

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14 h. ago Blake Lively's victory tour continues as she makes gloating speech at drinks event after Justin Baldoni win

Blake Lively was still reveling in the joy of her blockbuster Justin Baldoni win this week as she made a gushing speech at an event for her drinks company.

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17 h. ago Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer complains about trial secrecy as a famous rapper's name goes unmentioned

A lawyer for Sean “Diddy” Combs is protesting the rising tide of secrecy at the hip-hop icon's sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial after Combs and the public were excluded from lengthy legal arguments

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