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Professor Jane Plastow: African Theatre Pioneer Dies

Celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Professor Jane Plastow, whose pioneering work in African theatre transformed cultural understanding and educational practices across continents.

DJ Screw: Remembering The Hip-Hop Pioneer

The entertainment world mourns Floyd 'DJ Screw' Myers Jr, the pioneering Houston DJ who revolutionised hip-hop with his iconic slowed-down sound and left an indelible mark on music history.

Pharmacy Visionary Robert Wilkinson Dies at 86

Tributes pour in for pioneering pharmacist Robert Wilkinson, whose groundbreaking work revolutionised NHS patient care and established new standards for community pharmacy across Britain.

Knucks: The Making of a UK Rap Icon

UK rapper Knucks discusses his Nigerian heritage, musical evolution, and the authentic storytelling behind his acclaimed album 'A Fine African Man' in this exclusive interview.

Dave's Harp: Reinventing UK Rap

London rapper Dave delivers his most ambitious work yet with 'The Boy Who Played The Harp', blending orchestral grandeur with raw lyrical storytelling in a genre-defying masterpiece.

Rapper Ghetts charged with knife possession in London

British rapper and Netflix actor Ghetts, real name Justin Clarke, faces serious charges after being arrested for carrying a knife in public in East London. The GRAMMY-nominated artist was stopped by police in Newham.

Dave Ball: Soft Cell's Unsung Synth Pioneer

New biography reveals how Dave Ball's experimental noise and technical genius shaped Soft Cell's iconic sound, moving him from 'bloke in the background' to electronic music visionary.

Bob Vylan: No Regrets Over Glastonbury Comments

Exclusive interview with Bobby Vylan as he breaks his silence on the Glastonbury backlash, discusses the band's Mercury Prize nomination, and reveals their powerful new single 'He's A Man'.

Chiefs pioneer Warren McVea dies aged 79

Warren McVea, the groundbreaking running back who became the first African-American player to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs, has died aged 79. Discover the legacy of this football pioneer.

Playboi Carti Charged With Assault in London Limo Incident

Rapper Playboi Carti has been formally charged with assault following an alleged physical altercation involving his girlfriend and a limousine driver in London. The shocking incident has sent shockwaves through the music industry.

Eminem's Daughter Reveals: 'I Never Felt Safe'

In an emotional revelation, Eminem's daughter Alaina Scott opens up about her turbulent upbringing, mental health struggles, and journey to healing in exclusive tell-all interview.

Sir John Gurdon: Cloning Pioneer Dies Aged 91

Nobel laureate Sir John Gurdon, whose revolutionary cloning work paved the way for Dolly the Sheep and stem cell research, has died aged 91. Discover how the schoolboy once told he'd 'never be a scientist' changed biology forever.

Nicki Minaj's Twitter Diss Tracks Spark Feud Rumours

Barbadian superstar Nicki Minaj sets Twitter ablaze with explosive diss tracks targeting fellow artists, igniting fresh speculation about ongoing rap industry rivalries and her much-publicised feud with Cardi B.

Hollywood star secretly invented Wi-Fi technology

The astonishing true story of how a glamorous 1940s film icon co-invented technology that paved the way for modern Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS systems while maintaining her Hollywood career.

50 Cent Mocks Diddy's Four-Year Prison Sentence

Rap mogul 50 Cent couldn't resist mocking his longtime rival Sean 'Diddy' Combs after news broke of the music producer's potential four-year prison sentence for prostitution-related charges. The explosive social media reaction has set the entertainment wo

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