BBC: News
12 Dec 2024
England88-year-old man passes Grade 8 piano, 67yrs after Grade 7
In a remarkable feat, an 88-year-old retired reverend from England's Kilham, East Yorkshire, has passed his Grade 8 piano exam—the highest practical graded music exam in the UK—with distinction.
10 Dec 2024
Snoop DoggSnoop Dogg eyes 'MasterChef' amid judge Gregg's sexual assault case
In a surprising turn of events, rapper Snoop Dogg has shown interest in replacing Gregg Wallace on the hit cooking show MasterChef.
06 Dec 2024
JapanJ-pop legend Miho Nakayama found dead at 54; investigation underway
Miho Nakayama, a beloved icon of Japanese pop culture as an actor and singer, was discovered dead at her Tokyo home on Friday. She was 54.
04 Dec 2024
Sexual Assault'MasterChef' host Gregg Wallace accused of 'groping,' 'touching' several women
Gregg Wallace, the popular MasterChef presenter, is facing fresh allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior.
02 Dec 2024
HollywoodBBC acquires Jacob Elordi's war drama 'The Narrow Road...'
BBC has bagged the rights to Jacob Elordi-starrer drama series The Narrow Road to the Deep North. The show is a five-part adaptation of Richard Flanagan's Booker Prize-winning novel.
28 Nov 2024
LondonLate billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed may have raped 111 women: Police
The Metropolitan Police in London has said that Mohamed Al Fayed, the former owner of Harrods, may have sexually abused over 111 women over a span of nearly four decades, with the youngest alleged victim being merely 13 years old.
18 Nov 2024
OpenAIDavid Attenborough 'profoundly disturbed' by unauthorized AI voice cloning
Renowned natural history presenter, David Attenborough, has voiced his deep concern over the unauthorized cloning of his voice by artificial intelligence (AI) creators.
14 Nov 2024
BAFTANew rule: BAFTA to strip awards for criminal offenses
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced new rules that will enable it to retract awards from winners convicted of serious crimes or confirmed cases of dishonesty.
14 Oct 2024
WorkplaceBBC boss bans use of term 'talent': Here's why
BBC Director-General Tim Davie has officially banned the term "talent" from the organization.
11 Oct 2024
Dakota JohnsonNetflix is developing a 'Pride and Prejudice' series: Report
Streaming giant Netflix is said to be working on a TV adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel, Pride and Prejudice.
10 Oct 2024
Cillian MurphyStephen Graham confirms role in Netflix's 'Peaky Blinders' movie: Report
Stephen Graham, famous for his role in Line of Duty, has confirmed his role in the upcoming Netflix movie Peaky Blinders.
09 Oct 2024
Jane AustenBBC announces 'Pride and Prejudice' spin-off, 'The Other Bennet Sister'
BBC has announced a new spin-off drama from the Pride and Prejudice universe.
02 Oct 2024
LondonGiven no wheelchair, paralyzed journalist crawls to plane's toilet
Frank Gardner, the British Broadcasting Corporation's (BBC) security correspondent, has publicly criticized LOT Polish Airlines for its lack of onboard aisle chairs.
19 Sep 2024
EgyptFormer Harrods owner accused of raping women in new documentary
Mohamed Al Fayed, the former owner of luxury department store Harrods, has been accused of sexually assaulting over 20 women during his tenure.
19 Sep 2024
Amazon Prime VideoHow Michael Sheen became Prince Andrew for 'Very Royal Scandal'
Acclaimed actor Michael Sheen, who is set to play Prince Andrew in the upcoming Amazon Prime Video series A Very Royal Scandal, has opened up about the challenges of portraying the controversial royal figure.
18 Sep 2024
Disney+This Indian-origin actor to play villain in 'Doctor Who'
Emmy Award-winning actor Archie Panjabi has been roped in to play a villainous role in the second season of Doctor Who, according to reports.
09 Sep 2024
HamasBBC accused of breaching editorial guidelines in Israel-Hamas coverage: Report
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has been accused of violating its editorial guidelines 1,533 times in its coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
06 Sep 2024
MuslimsThis is why cricket is banned in this Italian town
The small Italian town of Monfalcone, located on the Adriatic coast, has banned the sport of cricket.
12 Aug 2024
Erling Haaland'Raw dogging': The new air travel trend that's captivating travelers
The latest trend in air travel, known as "raw dogging," is gaining popularity among passengers.
15 Jul 2024
SEVENTEENSEVENTEEN's music is AI-free: Member-producer Woozi shuts down 'BBC's allegations
Woozi, a member and producer of the internationally acclaimed K-pop group SEVENTEEN, recently addressed rumors about the band using artificial intelligence (AI) in their music production.
02 Jul 2024
Bridgerton'Bridgerton' actor Charithra Chandran joins BBC's new animated sitcom
Charithra Chandran, recognized for her role in the popular series Bridgerton, has been cast in the upcoming BBC animated sitcom Nikhil & Jay.
01 Jul 2024
Aditya ChopraShah Rukh Khan's stammer in 'Darr' inspired by Yash Chopra
Shah Rukh Khan's portrayal of the obsessive lover, Rahul Mehra, in the 1993 film Darr, directed by Yash Chopra, marked a significant milestone in his acting career.
27 Jun 2024
Fantastic Beasts'Succession' duo to helm upcoming 'Harry Potter' HBO series
The forthcoming Harry Potter television series has named its creative team, with Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod from Succession joining as writer and director respectively.
11 Jun 2024
LondonKing Charles upholds 45-year patronage of British Film Institute
King Charles III has continued his 45-year patronage of the British Film Institute (BFI), a role he has held since his time as Prince Charles.
10 Jun 2024
Billie Eilish'It was unbelievable': Billie Eilish reveals recent ghosting incident
The matters of the heart don't spare anyone.
01 Jun 2024
GlasgowPro-Palestine protester chains himself to goalposts at Euro qualifier match
A pro-Palestine protester was detained by Glasgow police on Friday after causing a disruption during the Women's Euro 2025 qualifier between Scotland and Israel.
26 May 2024
NetflixCast, storyline: All about 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder'
BBC has recently unveiled a tantalizing teaser for its eagerly awaited series, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, based on Holly Jackson's beloved book series.
25 May 2024
Guinness World Records1-year-old Ghana toddler becomes world's youngest artist, sells 15 paintings
Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah, a toddler from Ghana, has been officially recognized as the world's youngest male artist by the Guinness World Records.
23 May 2024
K-Pop'Burning Sun' documentary: BBC rectifies error following KBS's legal threat
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has issued an apology to the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) for inaccuracies in its now-viral documentary Burning Sun: Exposing the Secret K-pop Chat Groups.
22 May 2024
David CameronUK politician reveals she urged BBC to call Hamas 'terrorists'
UK Culture Secretary, Lucy Frazer, admitted to having urged the BBC to refer to Hamas as "terrorists" in its news coverage in a private board meeting.
22 May 2024
Music IndustryBurning Sun convict Jung Joon-young eyes comeback after prison release
Jung Joon-young, a former singer-songwriter who served a prison sentence for gang rape charges, is reportedly planning to resume his music career.
22 May 2024
South KoreaBurning Sun scandal: KBS threatens legal action against BBC documentary
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) has declared its intention to sue BBC News following the release of a documentary on the Burning Sun scandal.
21 May 2024
South Korea'Lovely Runner's Lee Cheol-woo denies ties to Burning Sun scandal
Lee Cheol-woo, the actor currently starring in the ongoing K-drama Lovely Runner, has publicly denied any involvement in the notorious Burning Sun scandal.
17 May 2024
Narendra ModiDelhi High Court judge recuses himself from BBC documentary case
Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani of the Delhi High Court recused himself on Friday from hearing a plea against the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
13 May 2024
LondonBAFTA TV Awards 2024: 'Top Boy,' 'Happy Valley' emerge victorious
The 2024 BAFTA TV Awards, held on Sunday at the Royal Festival Hall in London, celebrated the best in British television over the past year.
01 May 2024
Scotland'Outlander' actor Brian McCardie (59) dies: Reflecting on his legacy
Scottish actor Brian McCardie, known for his memorable roles in shows such as Line of Duty and Outlander, is no more. He was 59.
29 Apr 2024
FacebookBBC presenter's image unwittingly used in AI-driven ad scam: Report
BBC wildlife presenter Liz Bonnin found her face being misused in an online ad campaign for an insect repellent spray.
24 Apr 2024
Apple TVCallum Turner to star in Apple TV+ series 'Neuromancer'
BAFTA-nominated actor Callum Turner has been confirmed as the lead in the upcoming series adaptation of William Gibson's novel, Neuromancer.
13 Apr 2024
Morgan FreemanCoachella 2024: Peso Pluma confronts claims of propagating drug culture
Peso Pluma—the emerging pop sensation from Guadalajara, Mexico—has been making headlines since his debut with Ah y Qué? in 2020.
10 Apr 2024
OTT releases'Sherlock's Mark Gatiss to write, star in new drama, 'Bookish'
English actor-comedian Mark Gatiss, known for his work on Benedict Cumberbatch-led Sherlock, is set to write and star in a new British TV drama titled Bookish, reported Deadline.
09 Apr 2024
CelebrityWho was Paul Fox? British television icon dies at 98
Paul Fox, a pioneering figure in the UK television industry, has passed away at the age of 98.
05 Apr 2024
Kate MiddletonBBC addresses criticism over Kate Middleton's cancer coverage
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has responded to criticism surrounding its coverage of Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis.
