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Writers including Zadie Smith sign open letter calling for Gaza ceasefire

1 week ago | bbc.com | Paul Glynn

Writers denounce Israel's 'genocidal' actions in Gaza and call for ceasefireGetty ImagesZadie Smith is known for popular novels including White Teeth and On BeautyWriters including Zadie Smith, Ian McEwan and Russell T Davies have put their names to an open letter - signed by 380 authors and organisations - calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
J. Lo, Billie Eilish and Rod Stewart grab American Music Awards headlines

1 week ago | bbc.com | Paul Glynn

J. Lo, Billie Eilish and Rod Stewart grab American Music Awards headlinesPaul GlynnGetty ImagesThere were big wins for Billie Eilish, Beyoncé, Eminem and Rod Stewart at the American Music Awards. Monday's event in Las Vegas was hosted - and in some ways dominated - by the evening's host, singer and actress Jennifer Lopez. There were also peformances from stars including Benson Boone, Gwen Stefani and another award-winner, Janet Jackson. Here's some key takeaways from the ceremony.
Billie Eilish wins big and 'cringe' J.Lo kiss: Takeaways from the AMAs

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Paul Glynn

3 hours agoRod Stewart swears live at AMAs as children make surprise joint appearanceRod Stewart swore live on stage at the American Music Awards as his children joined him on stage in a surprise joint appearance on Monday night (26 May). The 80-year-old singer was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by his five eldest children Kimberly Stewart, 45, Sean Stewart, 44, Ruby Stewart, 37, Renee Stewart, 32, and Liam McAlister Stewart, 30. "I'm absolutely flabbergasted.
Gary Lineker signs off from final Match of the Day

1 week ago | bbc.com | Paul Glynn

Gary Lineker signs off from final Match of the DayPaul GlynnPALineker has been the face of the BBC's football coverage for more than a quarter of a centuryGary Lineker held back tears as he signed off from his final edition of Match of the Day after 26 years in the hot seat and officially left the BBC. The host announced in November that he would leave the football show at the end of the Premier League season, which concluded on Sunday.
Creative giant of BBC TV, on screen and off

1 week ago | bbc.com | Paul Glynn

Alan Yentob: BBC TV's creative giant, on screen and offPaul GlynnAlamyAs the face of documentary series like Arena, Imagine and Omnibus, Alan Yentob was usually seen interviewing the biggest names in the arts and entertainment. But viewers may not have realised the extent to which the broadcaster helped shape the very TV channels he appeared on.
Alan Yentob: BBC TV's creative giant, on screen and off

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Paul Glynn

Former BBC executive and TV presenter Alan Yentob has died at the age of 78, his family has announced. Yentob joined the BBC as a trainee in 1968 and …
BBC arts broadcaster dies aged 78

1 week ago | bbc.com | Paul Glynn

BBC arts broadcaster Alan Yentob dies aged 78Paul GlynnDavid M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty ImagesAlan Yentob, the long-serving BBC arts broadcaster and documentary-maker, has died aged 78. Yentob profiled and interviewed a wide range of important cultural and creative figures over the years, including David Bowie, Charles Saatchi, Maya Angelou and Grayson Perry, for TV series such as Omnibus, Arena and Imagine.
Kneecap defiant at first major gig since terror charge

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Paul Glynn

Kneecap defiant at first major gig since terror chargePaul GlynnGetty ImagesKneecap fans turned out in force on Friday to support the Irish-language hip-hop trio at their biggest ever festival headline gig, which came just days after a band member was charged with a terror offence. Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh was charged by the Metropolitan Police for having allegedly displayed a flag in support of proscribed Lebanese organisation Hezbollah at a gig last year.
Kneecap defiant at first major gig since terror charge

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Paul Glynn

Fans, many of whom were wearing Irish and Palestinian flags and shirts, bounced and sang along to their tracks which find them rapping in English and Irish about everything from drug-fuelled parties to Northern Ireland and Gaza. One fan, Myrtle from Brighton, told BBC News she agreed with the band's views on Gaza. "I think it's amazing. I think they're completely right," she said.
Kneecap defiant at first major gig since terror charge

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Paul Glynn

1 day agoDoes criticising Israel amount to anti-Semitism? Israel often labels anyone who criticises its devastating war on Gaza as ‘anti-Semtic’. Israel has a long history of dismissing any legitimate criticism it faces as “anti-Semitic”.