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Bafta apologises over N-word incident after independent review

The review found no malicious intent but identified clear structural failures. It comes days after the BBC also admitted its broadcast of the slur breached its own editorial standards.

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'Infantile name calling': George Clooney responds to White House slur

The White House has lashed out at Oscar winner George Clooney for criticising Donald Trump’s threats to Iran: “The only person committing war crimes is George Clooney for his awful movies and terrible acting ability.” Now, the actor has responded, calling the comments “infantile name calling”.

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Wireless Festival cancelled as government blocks Kanye West UK entry

Controversial American rapper Kanye 'Ye' West has been blocked from entering the UK to perform at the Wireless music festival after a mounting backlash over his planned summer headline slot. Now, the 2026 edition of the Wireless Festival has been axed.

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Kanye West backlash intensifies in UK as rapper issues statement

Wireless Festival organiser has defended the booking of Kanye 'Ye' West for this summer’s headline slot, while more sponsors drop out of the festival. Questions remain over whether the controversial rapper will be able to enter the UK. West has now issued a statement of his own.

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Keir Starmer 'concerned' by Kanye West gigs as sponsors drop festival

Kanye ‘Ye’ West, who has previously been criticised over his antisemitic remarks, will top the bill for all three nights of the upcoming Wireless Festival in the UK. The Prime Minister has expressed concerns over this booking, and several top tier sponsors are already backing out...

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Controversial Easter confessions: Maurizio Cattelan's sinners hotline

For his latest work, Maurizio Cattelan wants you to confess... Absolution is at stake. To mark the start of Easter, as well as the 21st anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s death, the Italian artist has also made a limited edition of his most provocative and widely debated work... 666 of them.

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A decade in the making: Eurovision Asia set to take place in 2026

Eurovision Asia was first announced in 2016. Ten years later, a website popped up and was subsequently taken offline. Now, it's official. The region's inaugural singing contest will be held in Bangkok in November.

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Jack White hits out at Donald Trump’s plan to sign all US currency

The former White Stripes frontman has slammed the US Treasury Department’s decision to include Trump’s signature on dollar bills.

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A controversial first: Donald Trump's signature to appear on dollars

Donald Trump’s Treasury Department plans to add his signature to all denominations of US dollar bills. The move is a first, as US paper currency does not feature a president’s signature.

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Everything you need to know about the new HBO Harry Potter trailer

The first look at HBO’s big-budget TV reimagining of J.K. Rowling’s best-selling books also reveals that first season will premiere this Christmas – not in 2027 as previously expected.

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Internet slams Apple CEO for urging people to get off smartphones

Apple’s CEO Tim Cook has urged people to spend more time outdoors instead of looking at their smartphones... The irony wasn't lost on those staring at their screens.

Cinema

'Moana' live-action remake trailer drops – and it's getting roasted

Disney’s new trailer for the live-action remake of 'Moana' has officially dropped... And speaking of things dropping, so has the enthusiasm and respect from fans of the animated film...

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‘Gross and transphobic’: Why is Moby taking shots at beloved 70s song?

American musician Moby is no fan of The Kinks' hit song 'Lola', describing its lyrics as "gross", "transphobic" and "unevolved". No one seems to agree with him - least of all The Kinks' guitarist Dave Davies...

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Critics slam approval of Donald Trump 24-karat gold coin

Donald Trump’s handpicked Commission of Fine Arts voted to approve a commemorative coin for the United States’ 250th birthday featuring the president’s likeness. And critics aren't happy.

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Food for thought: The Mafia sits at the table, but who pays the bill?

The well-known Italian restaurant, founded by an Aragonese family, has been controversially ordered by a court to change its name, but can a commercial claim clash with memory or common sense?

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Meet Jessica Foster: The viral AI fooling millions of MAGA fans

MAGA fans have a new poster girl... However, the picture is far from perfect and the implications considering current events are troubling.

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Controversial AI 'actor' Tilly Norwood releases the worst song ever

There's been some heated backlash against AI creation Tilly Norwood, and it's only getting worse with the release of the digital avatar's first single...

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Aussie fashion designer wins trademark appeal vs Katy Perry

Australian designer Katie Perry has won the right to sell clothes under her name, claiming victory in a years-long trademark dispute with US pop star Katy Perry.

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Boss of Eurovision host broadcaster resigns over sexual harassment

As tensions over Israel’s controversial participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest continue to ramp up, a fresh controversy has rocked this year’s 70th edition, with the Director General of Austrian national broadcaster ORF stepping down over sexual harassment allegations.

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Franz Ferdinand slam IDF for using their song in propaganda video

“These warmongering murderers are using our music without our consent." Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos has criticised the IDF for using their hit song 'Take Me Out' in a propaganda video praising deadly airstrikes in Iran.