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These stories shape what people watch, play and listen to, while reflecting changing tastes and cultural conversations. Keeping up with them helps readers discover new work, revisit older favourites and understand the decisions that influence the entertainment they enjoy.

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Gordon Ramsay accused of feeding canapé to waiter at Mayfair reception

  • Gordon Ramsay was accused of feeding a canapé to a waiter.
  • The incident was reported at a Mayfair awards reception.
  • Ramsay’s spokesman criticised the focus on the allegation.

Gordon Ramsay was accused of pushing a canapé into a waiter’s mouth during a reception at the Walpole British Luxury Awards at the Dorchester in Mayfair. A guest described the behaviour as disrespectful, and the waiter said he felt embarrassed because staff are not meant to eat while…

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Jonathan Ross ‘horrified’ by David Walliams and Russell Brand revelations

  • Ross says he was unaware of Walliams’s alleged conduct.
  • His 2004 joke about a 15-year-old has resurfaced.
  • Walliams denies the allegations as organisations review his work.

Jonathan Ross has said he is horrified by the allegations about David Walliams and the crimes of Russell Brand, and was unaware of Walliams’s alleged conduct. His comments have drawn attention to a joke Ross made at the 2004 British Comedy Awards about a 15-year-old going home with…

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Five speculative fiction reviews explore AI, grief and climate futures

  • Five books explore AI, fantasy, horror and possible futures.
  • *China +100* features 11 Chinese writers imagining life in 2119.
  • Grief and human connection recur amid technological change.

Five speculative fiction books use AI, folklore, horror and future China to explore how technology, grief and climate change could reshape people’s lives. Together, the reviews highlight stories that question whether apparently helpful systems can be trusted, and how people cope with loss and separation. Lilja Sigurðardóttir’s *Alfa*…

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In 2009, Emily Blunt was forced into a movie against her will. The whole time, “no one knew” she was the studio’s prisoner

  • Fox’s contract option put Blunt in *Gulliver’s Travels*.
  • She lost the chance to play Natasha Romanoff in *Iron Man 2*.
  • Blunt said her co-stars did not know she had been obliged to take the role.

In 2009, 20th Century Fox used a multi-picture clause in Emily Blunt’s contract to cast her in *Gulliver’s Travels*, preventing her from taking the role of Natasha Romanoff in *Iron Man 2*. The decision matters because it shaped two high-profile casting paths: Scarlett Johansson went on to play…

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Taylor Wimpey cuts housing targets in ‘subdued’ market

  • Taylor Wimpey expects to build 10,500 homes this year.
  • Profit is forecast near the bottom of analysts’ range.
  • Higher rates and living costs are weakening demand.

Taylor Wimpey has cut its housing target and expects operating profit to be near the bottom of analysts’ forecast range, citing weaker demand in a subdued property market. The update highlights pressure on UK housebuilders as higher mortgage rates and living costs make homes less affordable, while rising…

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Germany news: Over 60s take month of sick leave per year

  • Workers aged 60 to 65 took 31.3 sick days on average in 2024.
  • The all-worker average was 15 days.
  • Long-term sick leave among older workers increased.

German workers aged 60 to 65 took an average of 31.3 days of sick leave in 2024, more than twice the 15-day average for workers overall. The figures have renewed debate over whether older employees can work longer as the government pursues retirement reforms. The data came from…

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Police ‘are trawling through dodgy Fire Stick sellers’ bank accounts to contact illegal viewers’ of Premier League football and films

  • Police may use sellers’ bank records to identify customers.
  • Around four million people or households are estimated to have the devices.
  • Piracy can lead to fines or prosecution.

Police and other UK enforcement bodies are stepping up efforts to tackle the sale and use of modified Fire Sticks that provide access to paid TV services without a subscription. Former detective Rav Wilding says investigators may examine sellers’ bank accounts to identify people who paid for the…

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Watch Tinashe Showcase ‘Popstar,’ ‘Melatonin’ on ‘Fallon’

  • Tinashe performed “Popstar” and “Melatonin” on The Tonight Show.
  • Both songs are from her September album, Popstar.
  • Her North American tour runs from 14 April to 18 May.

Tinashe performed a medley of “Popstar” and “Melatonin” on The Tonight Show, opening with an anthemic version of the first song before joining backup dancers for the second. The appearance showcases music from her latest album and precedes a North American tour next spring. Both tracks feature on…

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Global Touring’s Growth Is Being Slowed By Lack of Infrastructure, Live Music Professionals Warn

  • International touring demand is outgrowing venue capacity.
  • Promoters say limited infrastructure can delay tours by years.
  • New music venues and concert tourism could open markets.

Live music professionals say the growth of international touring is being held back by a shortage of venues, particularly in emerging markets. Streaming has helped artists attract audiences across borders, but limited infrastructure means promoters often need to plan tours years ahead, restricting where artists can perform. At…

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Hilary Duff Reflects On Her Massive Lucky Me Tour: ‘I’m Really Proud of Myself, and That’s Hard to Feel As An Adult’

  • Duff won an award for The Lucky Me Tour.
  • Its first 40 shows grossed $48.3 million.
  • She says touring has helped her pursue personal dreams.

Hilary Duff received Billboard’s Outstanding Pop Tour of the Year award for The Lucky Me Tour, her return to touring after an almost 20-year break. She said deciding to tour involved both confidence and doubt, and that the experience has helped her recognise the value of pursuing her…

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