Sophie Ellis-Bextor leaves UK’s Eurovision Song Contest jury
The British pop star had been due to chair the five-strong voting panel.
Monet Haystacks painting sells for record $110.7m
The painting, one of the Haystacks series, sells for a record $110.7m (£85.7m) in New York.
Lord mayor opens Joe Lycett’s new kitchen extension
It started as a joke but Joe Lycett convinced Yvonne Mosquito to open his home extension.
Climate change: Bafta calls for more environment plot lines on TV
New research by Bafta found references to "climate change" lag far behind "beer" or "sex" in UK TV shows.
Eurovision 2019: UK entry Michael Rice says it’s about time we had a decent song
Michael Rice, who is representing the UK, wasn't born the last time the country won the competition.
Jeremy Kyle Show: Audience member recalls Steven Dymond episode
Steven Dymond was found dead after appearing on the ITV programme and taking a lie detector test.
BBC sees rise in female expert contributors
The corporation's 50:50 project has seen a boost in female contributors both on-air and online.
Cannes Film Festival fires opening warning to ‘ignorant’ world leaders
The festival jury president highlights immigration and climate change on a political opening night.
Cannes Film Festival fires opening warning to ‘ignorant’ world leaders
The festival jury president highlights immigration and climate change on a political opening night.
Eurovision 2019: Australia among first finalists
Kate Miller-Heidke makes it through the first semi-final - but Finland gets a Darude awakening.