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Former NBA player Lamar Odom has checked into a 30-day treatment program at iRely Recovery after a recent arrest in Las Vegas on suspicion of driving under the influence, his manager said; he denies being under the influence while police reported signs of recent marijuana use.
Arijit Singh retires from playback singing in Indian films
Arijit Singh announced on Instagram that he will stop taking new playback singing assignments and reports say he will finish existing commitments while pursuing independent music projects.
King Charles welcomes film stars at Windsor Castle premiere.
King Charles greeted actors including Dame Judi Dench, Benedict Cumberbatch and Kate Winslet at Windsor Castle for the premiere of his documentary Finding Harmony: A King's Vision, which is due for release next month.
King Charles says he 'was not going to be diverted' from environmental issues
A new 90-minute Prime Video documentary, Finding Harmony: A King's Vision, explores King Charles's lifelong environmental campaigning and his 'harmony' philosophy; the film is narrated by Kate Winslet and will be released on February 6.
Charles hosts premiere of his new Prime Video documentary at Windsor Castle.
King Charles hosted a premiere at Windsor Castle for Finding Harmony: A King's Vision, a documentary about his lifetime commitment to the environment. The film was shot over seven months last year and will be released on Prime Video on 6 February.
Houghton Regis man jailed for murder of his partner's baby
Kieran Humphreys was convicted of murdering six‑month‑old Archie Woodbridge and has been given a life sentence with a minimum of 21 years before parole may be considered. Three others admitted conspiring to pervert the course of justice and received shorter prison terms.
Harry Styles to stage a record 12-night residency at Wembley Stadium.
Harry Styles has added two dates at Wembley Stadium, bringing his summer residency to 12 nights and expected to play for over one million fans.
First woman leader of the Church of England confirmed in ancient ceremony
Sarah Mullally was officially confirmed as the first woman Archbishop of Canterbury at St Paul's Cathedral in the ancient Confirmation of Election; she will be enthroned at Canterbury Cathedral in March and begin her public ministry then.
Dianne Buswell shows baby bump while filming new TV series with Joe Sugg
Dianne Buswell shared Instagram photos showing her baby bump while filming Raiders of the Lost Crafts for Sky HISTORY with partner Joe Sugg; filming is ongoing and no air date has been announced.
Ladin mountain community says it is being overlooked at the Winter Olympics
Ladin residents in the Dolomites say Milan Cortina organisers did not include their language and traditions in the opening ceremony, and local groups are mounting flags, videos and events to raise visibility during the Games.
Jeff Buckley lands his first US Top 100 hit 29 years after his death
Lover, You Should Have Come Over has entered the US Hot 100 at No 97 after gaining popularity on TikTok, marking Jeff Buckley’s first Hot 100 placement 29 years after his death.
Bridgerton Season 4 cast discuss representation and on-set rituals.
Adjoa Andoh, Golda Rosheuvel and Katie Leung speak in a Streamline interview about Bridgerton Season 4, noting Benedict's central romance and the visibility of women of colour in the Ton; they describe the series as having changed the conversation about representation while saying diversity in TV remains a work in progress.
Red Lotus Sea sees tourism spike after Lisa campaign
Thailand's Red Lotus Sea has seen a surge in visitors after a Tourism Authority campaign featuring Blackpink's Lisa, with officials forecasting up to 120,000 arrivals during this year's bloom season.
Maine's 'Lobster Lady' Virginia Oliver dies aged 105
Virginia 'Ginny' Oliver, known as Maine's 'Lobster Lady', died on 21 January at age 105 after a nearly 100-year career lobster fishing, her family said.
Ai Weiwei returns to China after about 10 years away
Ai Weiwei made a three-week visit to Beijing in December, his first return since 2015 after Chinese authorities returned his passport, and he described the trip as emotionally significant.
Music teacher pleads guilty to child sexual offences
Naomi Tekea Craig, a 33-year-old music teacher in Mandurah, pleaded guilty to multiple child sexual offences and police say DNA links her to a child born in January; the matter is scheduled for a District Court sentence mention on March 27.
Wonder Man is a Marvel TV series that puts acting before action
The eight-episode Marvel series Wonder Man tells the story of actor Simon Williams and his friendship with Trevor Slattery, favouring short, character-driven episodes over spectacle. It highlights the craft of acting and the film industry while offering only occasional superhero moments.
Perth Invasion Day explosive device incident: Albanese urges strict prosecution
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said police should 'throw the book' at a man charged after WA police reported a homemade explosive was thrown into a crowd at a Perth Invasion Day rally; the 31-year-old faces two charges and will next appear in court on 17 February.
The Weight review: Ethan Hawke leads a sturdy 1930s adventure
At Sundance, The Weight is a small‑budget 1930s adventure about gold smuggling anchored by a physically demanding performance from Ethan Hawke.
American Idol dedicates season premiere to Robin Kaye, who died in July 2025
American Idol opened its season 24 premiere with a dedication to longtime music supervisor Robin Kaye; authorities arrested a suspect last year who has since been declared unfit to stand trial.
Girl, nine, stabbed in street, jury hears evidence
A nine-year-old, Lilia Valutyte, was fatally injured in Boston in July 2022; the defendant, Deividas Skebas, denies murder but admits manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility and is being held at Rampton Hospital. Undetermined at this time.
King tells Holocaust survivor her father is alive in spirit
At a Buckingham Palace reception marking the anniversary of Auschwitz-Birkenau's liberation, the King told a Holocaust survivor her father was described as 'alive in spirit' while he and the Queen lit candles and viewed portraits of seven survivors.
Carol Kirkwood announces she is leaving the BBC
Carol Kirkwood told viewers on BBC Breakfast that she will leave the BBC in April after more than 25 years, saying she wants to spend more time with her husband and focus on travel and writing.
Popular influencer dies aged 26 as friends pay tribute.
Indian influencer Prathamesh Kadam has died at 26, and friends and family posted tributes on social media; his cause of death has not been revealed.
Neil Young gives Greenland free access to his music and pulls it from Amazon
Neil Young has offered people in Greenland a year of free access to his music and documentary archive and has removed his music from Amazon Music, citing objections to Amazon's owner and donations linked to Donald Trump.
Take That's story told by the band in new Netflix series
Members of Take That say a three-part Netflix documentary, available 27 January, uses unseen footage and new interviews to present the band's 35-year history from Manchester to international success.
Carol Kirkwood to leave BBC Breakfast after 25 years
Carol Kirkwood, the BBC Breakfast main weather presenter, announced she will leave the BBC in April after more than 25 years with the broadcaster.
Teacher pleads guilty to child sexual offence charges
A music teacher pleaded guilty in Mandurah Magistrate's Court to 15 charges relating to sexual offences involving a boy who was 12 and later 13, the article reports. She was arrested and charged while on maternity leave; the next court steps are undetermined at this time.
Politics and protest shape the mood at Sundance film festival
Reports of a shooting involving ICE agents in Minneapolis circulated at the Sundance film festival, and some filmmakers and attendees raised concerns while premieres and parties continued.
Aussie Open star says commentators think tennis is only for white people
Australian player Destanee Aiava criticised BBC commentators' remarks about Naomi Osaka's Australian Open outfits and replied on social media, saying the comments felt elitist and exclusionary.
