BTS Crowned 'Artist of the Year' At American Music Awards
BTS secured the American Music Awards’ Artist of the Year title for the second year in a row, beating rivals such as Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga. The fan‑voted win highlights the power of the BTS ARMY, which also propelled the group to a Song of the Summer award for “SWIM.” The band’s $1 billion world tour and the recent release of their album ‘Arirang’ have reinforced their global commercial dominance. Upcoming concerts in Busan will mark their 13th anniversary and the end of members’ military service.
Drake's Surprise Three-Album Drop Makes UK Chart History
Drake shocked fans on 15 May by releasing three surprise albums—*Iceman*, *Habibti* and *Maid of Honour*—simultaneously. All three entered the UK Official Albums Chart Top 10, a first‑ever feat, with *Iceman* debuting at No. 1, *Maid of Honour* at No. 6 and *Habibti* at...
Emily in Paris to End After Sixth Season, Says Netflix
Netflix announced that the romantic comedy‑drama "Emily in Paris" will conclude with its sixth season. Filming for the final chapter has begun in Greece, with additional shoots slated for Paris and Monaco. The series, which debuted in 2020, still draws...
New BBC Boss Warns that 'Tough Choices Are Unavoidable'
Matt Brittin, former head of Google Europe, has taken over as BBC director‑general and warned that £500 m in savings are essential. He outlined a plan that could involve up to 2,000 job cuts while urging the broadcaster to accelerate its...
The 'Prince of Pop Art Who Was Forgotten by His Home' City Finally Gets Exhibition
Birmingham will stage a free outdoor exhibition, "Pop Goes Brum!", from June 9‑30 to honor Peter Phillips, a pioneering British pop‑art figure who died in June 2025. Phillips, whose work sat alongside David Hockney, Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, has long been overlooked...
Drake Gets Personal with Surprise Three-Album Drop After Kendrick Beef
Drake shocked the music world by releasing three full‑length albums—*Iceman*, *Habibti* and *Maid of Honour*—in a single surprise drop, delivering 43 songs across rap, R&B and dance‑music styles. The releases mark his first major output since the 2024 feud with...
Ofcom Partially Upholds Police Watchdog Complaint About BBC's Chris Kaba Doc
Ofcom partially upheld the police watchdog’s complaint about the BBC’s Panorama documentary on the Chris Kaba shooting, finding the broadcaster unfairly presented criticisms from former police officials while handling Sal Naseem’s comments appropriately. The regulator required the BBC to add the...
Adolescence Makes History at Bafta TV Awards
Netflix’s limited‑series Adolescence dominated the BAFTA Television Awards, capturing four trophies – the most any show has won in a single year – including best limited series. Sixteen‑year‑old Owen Cooper became the youngest ever recipient of the best supporting actor award...
Largest-Ever Henry Moore Exhibition Opens at Kew
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has launched "Monumental Nature," the largest outdoor exhibition of Henry Moore’s work, featuring 30 sculptures, drawings and prints across its grounds. The show runs through 31 January 2027, with four pieces remaining at the nearby Wakehurst estate until...
Amazon MGM Studios Plans Major Berkshire Site Revamp
Amazon MGM Studios announced a major revamp of Bray Studios in Berkshire, adding a multi‑storey car park, six new sound stages, a café, visitor hub, farm shop, and a new roundabout. The company says the redevelopment will support roughly 3,200...
Oasis Documentary to Show First Gallagher Brothers Interview in 25 Years
Oasis brothers Noel and Liam have given their first joint interview in 25 years for a new feature‑length documentary about their 2025 global reunion tour. Disney, in partnership with Sony Music Vision and Magna Studios, will release the film on...
Kneecap Take on Mel C and Michael Jackson in Chart Battle
Irish‑language rap trio Kneecap is leading the mid‑week UK album chart, edging out former Spice Girl Melanie C and pop legend Michael Jackson. Their new album Fenian could become the first Irish‑language record to top the UK chart. Michael Jackson’s resurgence, driven by...
Shakira Unveils Official World Cup 2026 Song
Colombian pop icon Shakira has unveiled "Dai Dai," the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring Nigerian artist Burna Boy. The one‑minute teaser was posted from Brazil’s Maracanã stadium, with the full track slated for release on May...
The Summer I Turned Pretty Fans Asked to Stop Visiting Film Set
Fans of Prime Video’s hit series *The Summer I Turned Pretty* have been asked to stop visiting its North Carolina filming locations after producers cited real safety concerns. The show’s team announced on social media that crowd‑sourced footage and on‑set...
Zayn Malik Cancels US Tour and Cuts UK Dates After Hospital Bed Photo Shared
Former One Direction star Zayn Malik has called off the U.S. leg of his Konnakol world tour and scrapped three UK arena dates after a hospital‑bed photo was shared online. In an Instagram post he said he must focus on...