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What's it like to hear an unreleased album in a planetarium?
Armagh Planetarium hosts an early album listening party for American singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers.

BTS star V reveals hearing loss battle during livestream
The K-pop star says he has suffered hearing issues for over two years before revealing it publicly this week.

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.

Dressing room Dolly Parton 'just gorgeous', says The One Show's Alex Jones
The One Show host recalls meeting an "absolutely striking" Dolly Parton with no make-up or wig on.

Eurovision Song Contest changes rules for countries at war
Organisers say countries engaged in armed conflict will be automatically disqualified from hosting.

Jasper Carrott says family is 'so proud' of Lucy Davis after cancer diagnosis
The actress, best known for playing Dawn in The Office, has revealed she has incurable breast cancer.

Nicholas Hoult joins Harry Potter TV show - see the cast so far
Hoult, known for his roles in X-Men, Superman and Mad Max: Fury Road, will play Gilderoy Lockhart.

Baby Shark Boy set to make K-pop debut
The boy from the most-watched YouTube video of all time is now 17 years old, and wants to be a K-pop star.

I share my house with a Terminator, Kung Fu Panda and 30 other life-sized props
Martin rents a one-bedroom-flat, but you would not say he lives alone.

The Office star Lucy Davis says she has 'incurable' cancer
Davis played receptionist Dawn Tinsley in the hit BBC sitcom.

KT Tunstall returns to the Fringe 30 years on with ground-breaking musical
A new play The Singer brings deaf and hearing performers together in a show at this year's Fringe.

Acting pals Cumming and Henderson put 40-year friendship onto paper
Alan Cumming and Shirley Henderson's acting relationship goes back a long way, mirroring the show the pair have been reunited on.

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.

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.

Rod Stewart calls off US tour after 'routine' heart procedure
The 81-year-old singer has been advised by doctors to recuperate for the next four weeks.

Spotify to add label for AI-generated artists and remove them from recommendations
The new feature, starting from mid-September, will tell listeners if an artist is AI-generated.

Strictly and Bake Off stars to appear at book festival
The line-up has been confirmed, with Bridget Jones creator and Life of Pi author among the stars.

Charlotte Church's forest school set up without permission on pig farm faces closure
The Traitors star founded the school with her husband Jonathan Powell in 2019.

UK's largest Harry Potter shop comes to London
Warner Bros says the flagship store will be inspired by magical Diagon Alley and open on 4 November.

Taron Egerton says he is estranged from his dad after 'pushing ejector seat'
The Welsh actor discussed his relationship with his father on the Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard podcast.

Amanda Knox comedy show 'sincere' but not 'stand-up'
The Edinburgh Fringe show received a mixed response, with many reviewers saying typical stand-up fare.

Anne Hathaway pokes fun at 'fake baby bump' theories
The actress responds to social media critics who suggested her bump didn't look real after a premiere.