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Netflix's $320m sci-fi blockbuster is 'soulless', 'dumb' and a hit
The Electric State, starring Millie Bobby Brown, has had scathing reviews - but Netflix won't mind.

Legendary Russian composer Gubaidulina dies in Germany
Gubaidulina was one of a group of composers blacklisted in the Soviet Union in 1979.

Donatella defied the doubters - what next for her and Versace?
Versace took over the Italian fashion house after her brother's untimely death and made it her own.

Succession's Matthew Macfadyen in line to play spy Smiley
Macfadyen is set to become the latest actor to play John le Carré's spy George Smiley, reports say.

Jasper Carrott at 80 - still loving comedy
The Brummie comedian talks of his career, how he got his stage name and more to the BBC.

Donatella steps down as Versace creative director
Versace is facing a creative shift as Prada looks to potentially buy the Italian fashion house.

Theatres of the past take centre stage once more
A Belfast man makes miniature models of Belfast's old theatres to highlight it's rich dramatical history.

Spotify paid out a record £7.7bn in royalties in 2024
The figures come as debate continues about how much money artists and songwriters receive in royalties.

Gary Lightbody was 'broken' by father's death
The Snow Patrol singer has written a book about the "numb journey" he went on after his father's death.

BBC presenters settle sex and age discrimination dispute
The quartet claimed they lost their roles on the BBC News Channel following a "rigged" recruitment.

Ted Lasso returns to TV for fourth series
Jason Sudeikis is back in the role of Ted, the coach of a fictional English Premier League football club.

Lizzo makes comeback after 'dark' time amid legal battles
The US singer tells crowds in LA she went through a period where she "didn't want to live any more".

Man who stalked Cheryl jailed for 16 weeks
A 50-year-old man is sentenced after admitting harassment and breaching a restraining order.

Eight hour show to open Edinburgh International Festival
Other highlights include opera incorporating circus performers for a fusion of music and acrobatics.

Meta stops ex-director from promoting critical memoir
Social media company wins US emergency ruling preventing ex-director from publicising her book.

Five Star singer Stedman Pearson dies aged 60
In a statement, Pearson's family confirmed he was being treated for diabetes and was on dialysis.

Disney holds small-scale Snow White premiere amid controversy
Some actors have said the film company's choice to not use real dwarves has left them disappointed.

Stranger Things star Sadie Sink 'cast in Spider-Man 4'
The actress will reportedly appear in the film sequel opposite returning star Tom Holland.

Bargain hunters celebrate 25 years on our screens
There are no big cash prizes, but it's often big drama as the antiques go under the hammer.

Watch: Jamie Oliver calls for more support for dyslexic children
The TV chef and campaigner met with the education secretary to ask for government action.