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Thousands of Bonnie Tyler fans set to gather in singer's hometown for funeral

A service will be held in Swansea before the cortege goes to Skewen, where the singer grew up.

'I want my brother back' - Tupac’s brother tells BBC murder trial won’t bring justice

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil sat down with Mopreme Shakur ahead of the trial for his brother and late rapper's 1996 murder.

Four 'extraordinary' Renaissance paintings stolen from Italian museum

The works were taken overnight without alarms being triggered, raising suspicion of a professional hit.

Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UK

The star plays the first of 10 dates in London, after which she will "step back" from public life.

BBC seeks to subpoena family members in Panorama lawsuit

A spokesperson for Trump's legal team responded to the request accusing the broadcaster of "seeking to harass" the president's family.

Sadie Sink and Adam Driver to star in new X-Men movie

Heartstopper's Kit Connor and Christopher Abbot are also joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI?

Booksellers are reporting mysterious bulk orders. It's thought the books are being used to train AI - and ending up pulped.

I wish I had been a more rebellious teenager, says Bella Ramsey

Ramsey stars in a new film about a cancer survivor who attends “chemo camp” and finds friendship, love and freedom.

The Polygamist's author says women see themselves reflected in her Netflix hit

Zimbabwean novelist Sue Nyathi self-funded her debut novel and now asks who can afford to write at all.

Stephen Bear jailed over sex offender breaches

The TV personality posted in Brazil "the police will not be able to catch" him, a court hears.

Founding member of EMF dies aged 55

Derry Brownson spoke candidly to the BBC about his brain tumour diagnosis in 2025.

Moment €9m worth of art stolen from Italy museum

Police released the CCTV footage after the art, which was stolen in March, was recovered.

Musician to go ahead with Fringe shows after treasured instruments stolen

Sachie Mikawa cancelled her best-selling nights at the Rotunda Theatre after her trumpet and vintage melodica went missing.

Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health company

Investors say the actor and singer did not take an "active role" in the company as promised.

Stolen Matisse artworks recovered by police in Brazil

A man is arrested after eight works by the French artist are found at a home in greater São Paulo.

Eurovision proposes new rules to reduce political voting

Organisers reportedly say politically motivated voting is "persistent" and is seen as "deeply worrying".

The Office's Lucy Davis 'overwhelmed' by kindness after cancer diagnosis

The Office actress thanks well-wishers for their support after she revealed she had incurable cancer.

Ski Sunday host Chemmy Alcott suffers collapsed lung after jumping into lake

The former GB Olympian posted images of her in hospital while on holiday in France.

'I was blown away' - the fans who heard Phoebe Bridgers' unreleased album in a planetarium

Armagh Planetarium hosts an early album listening party for American singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers.

Travis Kelce shares first details from his wedding to Taylor Swift: 'Best night of my life'

In the comments, Kelce called Swift his "wife" for first time and said it was a "childhood dream" to wed at Madison Square Garden.

Ayra Starr on her secret relationship and teasing Stevie Wonder

The musician shares the personal stories behind her third album, and the time she teased a legend.

New indictment alleges Nick Reiner was lying in wait before killing parents Rob and Michele Reiner

The allegation makes Reiner eligible for the death penalty - which has been paused in the state. Prosecutors have not said if they will pursue it.

See who's in the full Strictly Come Dancing 2026 line-up

Walters, who played Gwen in the BBC sitcom, is the 15th and final celebrity to be announced for Strictly.

I share my flat with a 6ft Terminator and 30 other props

Martin rents a one-bedroom-flat, but you would not say he lives alone.

Amanda Knox comedy show 'sincere' but 'just not very funny'

The Edinburgh Fringe show received a mixed response, with many reviewers saying typical stand-up fare.

What he told me made my blood run cold - Michael Sheen investigates Wales' toxic legacy

The Hollywood actor investigates claims cancer-causing chemicals were dumped across Wales.

Memories of rock royalty in my garden in Knebworth

This weekend is the 40th anniversary of Queen's last performance with Freddie Mercury.