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Stephen Fry on J.K. Rowling: ‘She seems to be a lost cause’
Stephen Fry is trending online because the celebrate actor, author, and Harry Potter audiobook narrator reportedly said that J.K. Rowling has been “radicalised by TERFs” and is now “a lost cause” in the transgender rights debate.
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Kneecap debut London billboards ahead of terror court appearance
Controversial Belfast rapper Mo Chara – real name Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh – appears in court in London today over terror charges. The band have debuted a series of billboards in the capital and fans have turned up to Westminster Magistrates Court to show their support.
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What are the 20 most controversial album covers of all time?
Don’t judge an album by its cover... Easier said than done for some. Following the controversy surrounding the album image for Sabrina Carpenter’s new album, we look at the most controversial album artworks which landed the artists in hot water with the censors. And, in some cases, the taste police.
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World’s biggest TikTok star leaves US after being detained by ICE
Khaby Lame has allegedly overstayed his visa after arriving in the US on 30 April. He was detained by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This comes amid Donald Trump's escalating crackdown on immigration, which has sparked days of protests against ICE.
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Entertainment world reacts to interception of ‘Freedom Flotilla'
Israeli forces seized the Gaza-bound Madleen early on Monday morning. The entertainment world has responded to the action, which saw activists including Greta Thunberg attempt to raise awareness of the humanitarian crisis.
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SXSW London accused of ‘artwashing’ for hosting panel with Tony Blair
The participation of former British prime ministers Tony Blair and David Cameron were hidden from the public line-up of the inaugural edition of the festival SXSW London. This has prompted several artists to pull out and criticise the festival.
Lifestyle
Miss World 2025 crowned amid new exploitation claims
Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand was crowned Miss World in India this weekend. Despite the celebrations, controversy has been brewing over Milla Magee, the reigning Miss England, and her comments. Magee has accused the organisers of exploiting her and other contestants.
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Trump shares fake clip of him hitting Bruce Springsteen with golf ball
Donald Trump has shared a now viral fake clip of him hitting Bruce Springsteen with a golf ball – the latest in a continuing back and forth between the US president and The Boss. Springsteen has doubled down on political criticism by releasing a digital EP that includes his anti-Trump comments.
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Fortnite’s foul-mouthed AI Darth Vader angers fans and SAG-AFTRA
As soon as Darth Vader was added into the game, players were getting the character to say the word “fuck” and use homophobic slurs. Adding to the controversy, the SAG-AFTRA union has made it clear that using AI to resurrect voices without clear agreements digitally is a no-go.
