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Is Blue Ivy another example of a celebrity child given an unearned spotlight or could she be a genuine star?

The broadcaster, comedian and actor faces charges of rape, sexual assault and indecent assault.

The musician could have received a reduced sentence if he'd accepted an offer to plea guilty.

It's the news no-one wanted to hear - Grand Theft Auto 6's release date has been pushed back to next year.

Anna Politkovskaya's sister comments on the thriller 'Words of War'

More than 1,000 people have signed an open letter to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).

The first immersive exhibition to use one of Britain's national art collections will go on a UK tour.

Her song I Kissed a Girl is widely considered the first openly gay themed song to crack the Billboard Top 20.

The Bafta award-winning film gives viewers a window into a "highly secret and a deeply private process".

Scammers use demand for Bank Holiday entertainment to steal money using fake social media posts, consumer groups are warning.

Trump alleged that both organisations have produced "biased and partisan news coverage".

The portraits made out of several types of digestives are covered with varnish to protect them.

The Oscar winner is performing at York Theatre Royal, where he made his professional acting debut.

The Hollywood star says he is "thrilled" to be recognised for the play Good Night, and Good Luck.

James bassist Jim Glennie has spent the past 25 years living in Ullapool.

Producer Steve Lillywhite worked with U2, The Rolling Stones and The Killers.

Lorde announces her fourth album after featuring on the remix of Charli XCX's acclaimed Brat.

The Irish band have a reputation for provocation, but a new row has led to rising scrutiny and anger.

As the BBC finds some pockets of bad behaviour among a small number of staff, what happens next?

The mother of a man shot dead in a Tube station by police who mistook him for a terror suspect says she will continue the fight.

Suspects who are accused of robbing Kim Kardashian at gunpoint in October 2016 stand trial in Paris.

The front man of The Alarm and a long-standing cancer campaigner has died aged 66.

Sheena Gough has decided to hang up her ballet shoes after a 72 year career.

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One of events in San Antonio's Fiesta celebration is the Ford Mariachi Festival. Barges on the San Antonio River carry bands and/or dancers to entertain those dining at riverside restaurants.

One of events in San Antonio's Fiesta celebration is the Ford Mariachi Festival. Barges on the San Antonio River carry bands and/or dancers to entertain those dining at riverside restaurants.

Erin Patterson hosted several of her estranged husband's relatives for lunch in July 2023. Within days, three of them were dead of mushroom poisoning. She denies deliberately poisoning them.

Erin Patterson hosted several of her estranged husband's relatives for lunch in July 2023. Within days, three of them were dead of mushroom poisoning. She denies deliberately poisoning them. (Image credit: Jason Edwards)

The artist died in a house fire in Woodbury, Minn. on Thursday.

The artist died in a house fire in Woodbury, Minn. on Thursday. (Image credit: Andy Kropa)

For 20 years, teens from around the country have come to Washington, D.C. to compete in the national Poetry Out Loud finals.

For 20 years, teens from around the country have come to Washington, D.C. to compete in the national Poetry Out Loud finals. (Image credit: James Kegley)

The political pundit faces multiple charges of rape and sexual assault. He was first accused by four women in 2023.

The political pundit faces multiple charges of rape and sexual assault. He was first accused by four women in 2023. (Image credit: Alberto Pezzali)

The Netflix series is Tina Fey's touching tribute and knowing update to a 1981 Alan Alda movie — a smart, nuanced take on marriage, friendships and the way changing circumstances can affect them both.

The Netflix series is Tina Fey's touching tribute and knowing update to a 1981 Alan Alda movie — a smart, nuanced take on marriage, friendships and the way changing circumstances can affect them both. (Image credit: Jon Pack)

David Grann discusses his book about an 18th-century British warship that wrecked along the coast of Patagonia. Martin Scorsese is slated to direct the film adaptation. Originally broadcast in 2023.

David Grann discusses his book about an 18th-century British warship that wrecked along the coast of Patagonia. Martin Scorsese is slated to direct the film adaptation. Originally broadcast in 2023.

Tina Fey co-created and stars in a Netflix series about three middle-aged couples who meet for four short vacations each year. It's a mature, laid-back show, evoking more smiles than belly laughs.

Tina Fey co-created and stars in a Netflix series about three middle-aged couples who meet for four short vacations each year. It's a mature, laid-back show, evoking more smiles than belly laughs.

On the last Friday of the month, a group of volunteers serves up tasty treats to morning bike commuters and passersby. The event has been going on for over 20 years.

On the last Friday of the month, a group of volunteers serves up tasty treats to morning bike commuters and passersby. The event has been going on for over 20 years. (Image credit: Celeste Noche)

Hats, horses and high rollers. These are just some of the things that add to the atmosphere of Churchill Downs on Derby Day.

Hats, horses and high rollers. These are just some of the things that add to the atmosphere of Churchill Downs on Derby Day. (Image credit: Charlie Riedel)

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The political pundit faces multiple charges of rape and sexual assault. He was first accused by four women in 2023.

The political pundit faces multiple charges of rape and sexual assault. He was first accused by four women in 2023. (Image credit: Alberto Pezzali)

A fatal on-set shooting killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021. Hutchins' husband became a producer as part of a settlement.

A fatal on-set shooting killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021. Hutchins' husband became a producer as part of a settlement. (Image credit: Rust Movie Productions)

Thunderbolts* is the latest Marvel movie and this one's a bit more fun than they've been lately. It stars Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour and emotionally broken super-people who've done some very bad things. Will they manage to put their guilt aside and come together to form a rag-tag team of losers who somehow manage to save the day?

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Thunderbolts* is the latest Marvel movie and this one's a bit more fun than they've been lately. It stars Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour and emotionally broken super-people who've done some very bad things. Will they manage to put their guilt aside and come together to form a rag-tag team of losers who somehow manage to save the day? Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture

Marvel's latest release is a decently effective blend of misfit mercenaries and pop psychology.

Marvel's latest release is a decently effective blend of misfit mercenaries and pop psychology. (Image credit: Marvel Studios)

In 2005, Clooney spoke about his Oscar-nominated film, Good Night, and Good Luck, which he co-wrote, directed and appeared in. Now he's up for a Tony for his role in the Broadway adaptation.

In 2005, Clooney spoke about his Oscar-nominated film, Good Night, and Good Luck, which he co-wrote, directed and appeared in. Now he's up for a Tony for his role in the Broadway adaptation.

Dea Kulumbegashvili embedded for a year inside a maternity clinic for her new film, April, about an obstetrician in rural Georgia, as the country faces increased abortion restrictions.

April.'/> Dea Kulumbegashvili embedded for a year inside a maternity clinic for her new film, April, about an obstetrician in rural Georgia, as the country faces increased abortion restrictions. (Image credit: Arseni Khachaturan)

By examining the value of libraries in the distant and recent past, this PBS film makes a compelling case for the importance of the American public library system today.

By examining the value of libraries in the distant and recent past, this PBS film makes a compelling case for the importance of the American public library system today. (Image credit: Lucie Faulknor)

Writer, director and showrunner Tony Gilroy joins us to talk about the new season of Andor and what makes the show so different than any other Star Wars program. He also shares what his plans are after the series concludes, and tells us about how he almost entered a career in music instead of film.

Writer, director and showrunner Tony Gilroy joins us to talk about the new season of Andor and what makes the show so different than any other Star Wars program. He also shares what his plans are after the series concludes, and tells us about how he almost entered a career in music instead of film.

In the latest installment of our film series, All Things Considered staffers weigh in on what makes for a good dystopian film.

In the latest installment of our film series, All Things Considered staffers weigh in on what makes for a good dystopian film.

The Academy has announced that Oscar voters will actually have to watch all the movies in a category before making their final-round picks. It's on the honor system, but hey, it's a start.

The Academy has announced that Oscar voters will actually have to watch all the movies in a category before making their final-round picks. It's on the honor system, but hey, it's a start. (Image credit: Frazer Harrison)

Fresh Air is nationally recognized as setting the standard for long-form audio interviews. "There's nothing out there quite like Fresh Air with Terry Gross," said TV host Stephen Colbert as he presented the program with its second Peabody Award.

Tina Fey co-created and stars in a Netflix series about three middle-aged couples who meet for four short vacations each year. It's a mature, laid-back show, evoking more smiles than belly laughs.

Tina Fey co-created and stars in a Netflix series about three middle-aged couples who meet for four short vacations each year. It's a mature, laid-back show, evoking more smiles than belly laughs.

David Grann discusses his book about an 18th-century British warship that wrecked along the coast of Patagonia. Martin Scorsese is slated to direct the film adaptation. Originally broadcast in 2023.

David Grann discusses his book about an 18th-century British warship that wrecked along the coast of Patagonia. Martin Scorsese is slated to direct the film adaptation. Originally broadcast in 2023.

In 2005, Clooney spoke about his Oscar-nominated film, Good Night, and Good Luck, which he co-wrote, directed and appeared in. Now he's up for a Tony for his role in the Broadway adaptation.

In 2005, Clooney spoke about his Oscar-nominated film, Good Night, and Good Luck, which he co-wrote, directed and appeared in. Now he's up for a Tony for his role in the Broadway adaptation.

Fresh Air host Terry Gross lost her husband on April 14. They were together for 47 years. Today, she shares some of Francis with the audience, including the story of how they met and became a couple.

Fresh Air host Terry Gross lost her husband on April 14. They were together for 47 years. Today, she shares some of Francis with the audience, including the story of how they met and became a couple.

A once-fringe movement claims having more babies is the only way to save civilization. NPR reporter Lisa Hagen and sociologist Karen Guzzo explain who's empowering pronatalism today.

A once-fringe movement claims having more babies is the only way to save civilization. NPR reporter Lisa Hagen and sociologist Karen Guzzo explain who's empowering pronatalism today.

From indie rock to jazz, Cline is one of most versatile players on today's music scene. His latest album is named after his new group, but in many ways it sounds like a retrospective of Cline's work.

From indie rock to jazz, Cline is one of most versatile players on today's music scene. His latest album is named after his new group, but in many ways it sounds like a retrospective of Cline's work.

By examining the value of libraries in the distant and recent past, this PBS film makes a compelling case for the importance of the American public library system today.

By examining the value of libraries in the distant and recent past, this PBS film makes a compelling case for the importance of the American public library system today. (Image credit: Lucie Faulknor)

Journalist David Graham says the aim of the creators of the conservative action plan Project 2025 is to push the federal government "as far to the right as they can." His new book is The Project.

Journalist David Graham says the aim of the creators of the conservative action plan Project 2025 is to push the federal government "as far to the right as they can." His new book is The Project.

Matthew Specktor grew up the son of a famous Hollywood agent. In The Golden Hour he serves up family saga, cultural criticism, fictionalized biography, history and lament for a vanishing world.

Matthew Specktor grew up the son of a famous Hollywood agent. In The Golden Hour he serves up family saga, cultural criticism, fictionalized biography, history and lament for a vanishing world.

Memoirist and executive Daria Burke grew up in 1980s Detroit amid addiction and instability. She spent years trying to outrun that past by building a carefully curated, outwardly successful life.

Memoirist and executive Daria Burke grew up in 1980s Detroit amid addiction and instability. She spent years trying to outrun that past by building a carefully curated, outwardly successful life.