Jared Evitts

Mar 8, 2024 | bbc.com | Jared Evitts

Image source, Bandai NamcoImage caption, The dramatic storylines and distinctive character designs of Akira Toriyama made Dragon Ball a worldwide hitThe death of the man behind one of the best-selling and most influential Japanese comics of all time has sparked a global outpouring of grief. Akira Toriyama, who was 68, was best known for Dragon Ball, the hit manga that spawned an anime series and a movie spin-off.

Mar 5, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Jared Evitts

The number of independent record shops in the UK is at a 10-year high, according to an industry group. The digital entertainment and retail association (ERA) said there are now 461 indie record shops in the UK - 122 more than 10 years ago. By contrast, the number of shops physically selling music - such as supermarkets and specialist chains - fell by 8,000 compared to 2014. It means just 8% of all music sales are now in a physical form.

Feb 15, 2024 | bbc.com | Jared Evitts

Image source, Lloyd HughesImage caption, Kezia, Jess, Demi and Jade (left to right) are all individual country music artists who've come together to performMillions tuned in to the Super Bowl to watch a win for the Kansas City Chiefs, Usher on roller skates and the latest chapter of the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce love story. But, arguably, the highlight for many was an advert from Beyoncé. "Okay, they ready. Drop the new music," she says, announcing the second part of her Renaissance project.

Jan 10, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Jared Evitts |Jack Gray

After Fran Kirby opened up over receiving negative body image comments, it was an experience which felt familiar to grassroots footballers Daisy Clements and Charlotte Wilkie when they were growing up. The Chelsea midfielder told BBC Sport about one description of her performance after a game, which said: "'Fran played really well, what a game, but she looked big today'". "I had countless comments about having big thighs and how strong my legs look," Daisy, 21, tells BBC Newsbeat.

Dec 1, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Jared Evitts

A 17-year-old who has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour has written a bucket list which includes getting his own Dalek. Dr Who fanatic Noah Herniman was told about the tumour in 2021 and has since gone through months of chemotherapy. Throughout treatment, he raised thousands of pounds to pay for "Noah's Retreat", a holiday lodge for young people in the same position as him. He has now written a bucket list of five things he wants to do.