Tag: Celebrity
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Britain divided as BBC suspends Top Gear star
The BBC suspends Jeremy Clarkson over allegations he punched a producer. Clarkson’s fans are demanding his reinstatement — but has the outspoken presenter taken things a step too far?
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Lost Mockingbird sequel sets book world abuzz
After 55 years the reclusive author Harper Lee has announced that a sequel to her seminal work, To Kill a Mockingbird, will be published this summer. What can explain its enduring appeal?
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‘Renaissance whodunnit’ leads to Michelangelo
The revelation that two bronze statues could be by the revered artist Michelangelo has plunged the art world into a frenzy of excitement. But would it matter if they weren’t authentic?
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Facebook founder declares ‘year of the books’
Mark Zuckerberg has invited the world to follow his resolution of reading a new book every fortnight. But is he right that books are more immersive than more modern forms of media?
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Hungarian folk singer: Beyoncé stole my voice
Queen Bey's hit single ‘Drunk in Love’ has sold millions of copies worldwide. But a little-known folk singer is now suing her for using her voice without permission. Is sampling fair game?
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Selfies and Scotland top Twitter in 2014
The World Cup and a growing obsession with celebrity selfies have broken Twitter records this year. The social hub is more popular than ever, but is it changing news for better or worse?
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Bob Marley’s name used to launch cannabis brand
For the late Bob Marley ‘weed’ was a spiritual and creative force. Soon he will be the face of the rapidly rising corporate cannabis industry. Would the reggae star have approved?
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Unsuspecting teenager shoots to online fame
It was an ordinary Sunday at work for Alex Lee until a chance photo rocketed him to Twitter stardom as ‘Alex from Target’. Should we be alarmed by social media’s power to transform our lives?
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Pop stars unite for Band Aid 30 charity song
Some of today’s biggest pop acts, including One Direction and Ed Sheeran, will lend their voices to a charity single aimed at raising money for the Ebola crisis. What impact will it have?
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Taylor Swift removes her music from Spotify
Her new album ‘1989’ is on course to sell record numbers, but Swift has also decided to remove her entire catalogue from Spotify. Is this unfair to her fans? Or a stand for artistic integrity?
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Charity slammed for ‘sweatshop’ T-shirts
A pro-feminist campaign, backed by politicians, is threatened by claims its T-shirts were made by exploited women. But if you want to change the world, is a T-shirt the best place to start?
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Apple iCloud security leak sparks media storm
The internet is awash with hundreds of private images of celebrities after hackers broke into their Apple iCloud accounts this week. Who is responsible for ensuring our data is safe online?
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Australian sporting hero announces he is gay
Ian Thorpe, a record-breaking Australian swimmer, has revealed on television that he is gay. Will his announcement help challenge the ingrained homophobia that haunts the sporting world?
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‘Too many men’ choose London’s blue plaques
The number of older white men appointed to decide which famous figures deserve a blue plaque in London is causing a stir. Shouldn’t this group include more women and fewer TV personalities?
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Hollywood hotel targeted over human rights
The celebrity clientele of one of the world’s most famous hotels is boycotting it because of its links with human rights abuses in Brunei. But do famous faces help or hinder good causes?