Joaquin Phoenix credits his late brother River for his career in an emotional speech
The actor, whose latest film is generating Oscar buzz, says his late brother inspired his career.
Britney Spears’ father steps down as conservator
A judge approves Jamie Spears' request to be relieved of his role as Britney's conservator.
Kevin Hart is “doing very well” after car crash
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson confirms acting friend is recovering from accident.
Jack Ma: Alibaba begins new era as founder departs
The charismatic Chinese businessman led Alibaba to become one of the world's biggest internet firms.
Jack Ma: Alibaba begins new era as founder departs
The charismatic Chinese businessman led Alibaba to become one of the world's biggest internet firms.
Taylor Swift ‘tried to sue’ Microsoft over racist chatbot Tay
The singer's legal team claimed the holocaust-denying AI's name implied a link with the singer.
Louise Doughty says Peterborough station research ‘alarmed’ staff
Louise Doughty's book is set at Peterborough station, leading to strange looks during her research.
The ‘implicit danger’ of a violin concerto
Three violinists discuss the "tightrope walk" of playing a concerto at the BBC Proms.
Brain hack devices must be scrutinised, say top scientists
The UK's Royal Society warns of the risk of companies accessing our thoughts and moods.
Will your next handbag be made of mushrooms?
Amid a growing backlash against fast fashion, firms are looking at new fabrics from mushrooms and pineapples.