Simon Armitage: ‘Witty and profound’ writer to be next Poet Laureate
The "witty and profound" writer's work spans sharp observations about modern life and classical myths.
Have I Got News For You Heidi Allen episode pulled due to Euro elections
The BBC says it is "inappropriate" to feature political party leaders in an election period.
Rihanna makes history with new fashion label Fenty
The singer is the first woman of colour to lead a house under the LVMH brand.
Conan O’Brien: US talk-show host settles joke-theft suit
Conan O'Brien denies plagiarism and says he made the settlement to avoid a "farcical" trial.
Amazon stops selling ‘toxic’ goods for children in US
Products high in toxic metals were being sold to children, a US investigation finds.
Amazon stops selling ‘toxic’ goods for children in US
Products high in toxic metals were being sold to children, a US investigation finds.
Detective Pikachu: ‘Pokémon created a world I wanted to live in’
Detective Pikachu is in cinemas now and for Pokémon fans, it's the first time to see the world in live action.
Obituary: Freddie Starr
The comic found fame in the 70s, fortune in the 80s but whose later life was marked by ill health and allegations of sexual assault.
John Lennon’s copy of Beatles ‘butcher’ album sold at £180,000
The "butcher" album cover caused outrage for showing the band covered in raw meat and decapitated dolls.
Instagram blocks vaccine hoax hashtags
Instagram will block hashtags spreading "verifiably false" information about vaccinations.