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BBC Radio 2 Cancels Major Music Festival for 2024

BBC Radio 2 cancels its flagship 'Radio 2 in the Park' festival for 2024, citing logistical challenges and a packed events calendar. The decision disappoints thousands of fans anticipating the Leicester-based music celebration.

Ronan Keating's stage dash saves Rick Astley at festival

Boyzone star Ronan Keating became an unexpected hero at the Isle of Wight Festival, sprinting across stage to save Rick Astley from an embarrassing microphone malfunction during their iconic Never Gonna Give You Up duet.

BBC axes BAFTA-winning show 'This Town' after one series

The BBC has made the surprising decision to cancel its BAFTA-winning reality show 'This Town' after a single critically acclaimed series, leaving fans devastated and questioning the future of innovative programming.

Mara & Phoenix at Venice for Gaza Film Premiere

Hollywood power couple Rooney Mara and Joaquin Phoenix made a poignant appearance at the Venice Film Festival for the premiere of 'The Voice of Hind Rajab', a film highlighting the tragic story of a six-year-old Gaza girl. Discover their emotional advocac

Non-Profit Launches Festival To Save UK Live Music

A new non-profit collective, Voices for the Vanishing, launches a major festival to combat the crisis threatening UK grassroots music venues. Discover the urgent fight to save our cultural heartbeat.

Minivan Crash at Kipona Festival Injures Multiple People

A minivan has crashed into a crowd at the Kipona Festival on the banks of the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, leaving multiple people with injuries. Emergency services rushed to the scene in a major response.

Venice Film Festival 2023: Stars Arrive in Spectacular Style

The 80th Venice International Film Festival commenced in spectacular style as Hollywood A-listers, European royalty, and global cinema icons descended upon the Lido for the opening night gala. Get the full report on the glamorous arrivals, stunning fashio

Mundi Mundi Bash breaks records in outback NSW

The iconic Mundi Mundi Bash in outback New South Wales smashed attendance records, drawing a massive crowd for a star-studded lineup including headliner Ian Moss. Discover how this remote music festival became a must-see international event.

Teen's funeral after suspected festival drug death

The funeral of 17-year-old Jessica Mae Jones, who died after falling ill at Liverpool's Immersion Festival, has been held as police investigate a potential link to a 'bad batch' of drugs.

Venice Film Festival hit by pro-Palestinian protests

The prestigious Venice Film Festival was rocked by demonstrations as pro-Palestinian activists confronted attendees of an Israeli film premiere, highlighting the ongoing cultural tensions surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Burning Man's British Origins: The Untold Story

Exclusive investigation reveals how the iconic Burning Man festival, famed for its Nevada desert gatherings, was actually born from a radical summer solstice ritual on a San Francisco beach in 1986, conceived by British-born artist Mary Grauberger.

Human Tooth Found in UK Festival Vegan Burger

A music fan's dream weekend at a UK festival turned into a nightmare after biting into a vegan burger and discovering a horrifying secret ingredient. Exclusive details inside.

Burning Man Orgy Dome Destroyed in Festival Inferno

Exclusive investigation into the catastrophic fire that destroyed the infamous 'Orgy Dome' at Burning Man 2025. The latest in a string of festival disasters raises serious safety questions.

Venice Film Festival 2025 Embraces Immersive XR Cinema

The 2025 Venice Film Festival unveils a groundbreaking 'Expanded Reality' strand, showcasing immersive VR and AR films that are set to redefine the very essence of cinematic narrative and audience experience.

La Tomatina: Spain's Epic Tomato Fight Draws Thousands

The world's biggest food fight, La Tomatina, returned to Buñol, Spain, with 15,000 revellers pelting 130 tonnes of tomatoes in a chaotic, juicy spectacle. Discover the history and rules of this iconic festival.

Burning Man Chaos: 70,000 Trapped in Mud After Floods

The Burning Man festival in Nevada's Black Rock Desert has been plunged into a crisis as severe flooding leaves 70,000 'Burners' stranded in a treacherous sea of mud, with one tragic death reported and essential supplies running low.

Teenager dies after falling ill at Essex music festival

A 16-year-old girl has tragically died after falling ill at the Bass Festival in Essex. The teenager was rushed to hospital but could not be saved, prompting a police investigation and tributes from heartbroken loved ones.

Burning Man chaos: Dust storms strand 70,000 in desert

The iconic Burning Man festival faces unprecedented disruption as severe dust storms and torrential rain trap 70,000 attendees in the Nevada desert, turning the event into a mud-soaked ordeal with limited supplies and halted exits.

Netflix Axes Critically Acclaimed Drama 'The Days'

Netflix has delivered a brutal blow to subscribers by cancelling a gripping and critically praised drama, 'The Days,' after just a single season, leaving fans reeling and demanding answers.

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