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Ian Youngs

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Arts and Entertainment Reporter at BBC

BBC arts & entertainment reporter.

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  • BBC website in US launches paid subscription service

    1 day ago | aol.com | Paul Glynn |Ian Youngs

    The BBC has introduced a paywall for people looking at parts of its website from the United States. US-based visitors to BBC.com will now have to pay $49.99 (£36) a year or $8.99 (£6.50) a month for access to most BBC News stories and features, and to stream the BBC News channel. Those who do not pay will still have ad-supported access to selected global breaking news stories, BBC Radio 4 and the World Service, as well as its language services and some newsletters and podcasts.

  • BBC Breakfast boss takes extended leave after bullying allegations

    1 week ago | aol.com | Ian Youngs

    The editor of BBC Breakfast, Richard Frediani, is taking an extended period of leave after allegations about his behaviour were reported in the media. An HR adviser from consultancy firm PwC is also supporting the corporation as it looks into the culture of the BBC One morning programme. It comes after the Sun and Deadline reported that an internal investigation is being carried out into allegations of bullying.

  • BBC Breakfast boss Richard Frediani takes extended leave after bullying allegations

    1 week ago | bbc.com | Ian Youngs

    BBC Breakfast boss takes extended leave after bullying allegationsIan YoungsGetty ImagesRichard Frediani accepted the Bafta when BBC Breakfast won best news coverage in MayThe editor of BBC Breakfast, Richard Frediani, is taking an extended period of leave after allegations about his behaviour were reported in the media. An HR adviser from consultancy firm PwC is also supporting the corporation as it looks into the culture of the BBC One morning programme.

  • Social media now main source of news in US, research suggests

    1 week ago | bbc.com | Ian Youngs

    Social media now main source of news in US, research suggestsIan YoungsGetty ImagesUS podcaster Joe Rogan's content was seen by almost a quarter of people in the US in the week of the researchSocial media and video networks have become the main source of news in the US, overtaking traditional TV channels and news websites, research suggests.

  • Chris Brown starts UK tour in Manchester days before next court hearing

    1 week ago | bbc.com | Ian Youngs

    Chris Brown starts UK tour as court hearing loomsIan YoungsGetty ImagesChris Brown pictured on stage in Detroit in AprilUS singer Chris Brown has kicked off his UK tour in Manchester, days before he is due back in court after being arrested in the city last month. The Grammy-winning star performed to thousands of fans at Manchester's Co-op Live arena on Sunday, with a string of stadium dates to follow in other cities.

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Ian Youngs
Ian Youngs @musiciany
15 Apr 25

25 of the best theatre shows to see in spring and summer 2025 https://t.co/1e5AG8P90b

Ian Youngs
Ian Youngs @musiciany
15 Apr 25

RT @BBCWorld: Big drop in plays staged by theatres over past decade https://t.co/cRQ1tA6bxa

Ian Youngs
Ian Youngs @musiciany
10 Feb 25

Great to see AA Dhand’s Bradford-set crime novels making it to BBC One in Virdee tonight - a TV version was a twinkle in his eye when I interviewed him in 2019. The crime author killing it with Yorkshire noir https://t.co/sZJpJaP1Rz