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[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/branded_news/3e4d/live/6e495640-00fa-11f1-8373-25a35d9e886f.jpg”] Reuters Known to the world as FKA Twigs, Tahliah Barnett’s dance teacher said the artist’s “charisma” was evident from a young age Standing on a stage and clutching a Grammy as the world watches on is, arguably, the zenith of stardom. But, as FKA Twigs referenced in her acceptance speech while picking…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/branded_news/1710/live/57efde60-0108-11f1-9f45-b5ac3988a18d.jpg”] Getty Images for Disney Walt Disney has named Josh D’Amaro, the head of its amusement park business, as its new chief executive. D’Amaro, a 28-year veteran of the company, will replace current boss Bob Iger. He is due to start in the new role on 18 March. In selecting D’Amaro, Disney has…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/branded_news/5870/live/ff11d9e0-00fa-11f1-8373-25a35d9e886f.jpg”] Getty Images Chappell Roan described her look – shown before she removed her cape – as “so awesome and weird” Chappell Roan has laughed off the reaction to the revealing outfit she wore on the Grammy Awards red carpet on Sunday. The US pop star removed her red chiffon cape on the…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/branded_news/9cb2/live/0c975940-00fc-11f1-8373-25a35d9e886f.jpg”] Frankie Golding/BBC DFDS plans to operate the Stena Vinga on the route Proposals by ferry operator DFDS for a new inter-island service between the Channel Islands via the UK could boost tourism but would not help islanders hoping to compete in weekend tournaments on Jersey, residents have said. Travellers from Jersey could…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/branded_news/d8a1/live/fe4819e0-00fd-11f1-b7e1-afb6d0884c18.jpg”] PA Influencer and fashion brand owner Molly-Mae Hague takes on celebrity baking challenge for charity Molly-Mae Hague is among famous faces taking part in this year’s Celebrity Bake Off. The 26-year-old fashion brand owner and documentary star became a household name after an appearance on ITV’s Love Island in 2019. Molly-Mae, who…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/branded_news/bb64/live/90c7bd40-0057-11f1-adb4-9762ea1fdd4d.jpg”] Jacob Turnbull Director Al Boyd said the film premiere was one of the best experiences of his life Villagers have premiered a film they spent four years making as an alternative to a pantomime in Covid. About 100 people from Edale in Derbyshire were involved in making the comedy Stone of Stone.…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/branded_news/51c5/live/ad8ed490-0101-11f1-9972-d3f265c101c6.jpg”] Austin Appelbee, alongside his mother Joanne, tells the BBC he “was really scared” The 13-year-old Australian boy who swam for hours to get help for his family after they were swept out to sea has told the BBC “I didn’t think I was a hero – I just did what I did”.…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/branded_news/7e3f/live/4413dde0-00fb-11f1-8373-25a35d9e886f.jpg”] Getty Images BTS’s highly anticipated fifth studio album, ARIRANG, is set for release on 20 March K-Pop superband BTS have announced a Netflix stream of their first performance since their comeback. The concert will be broadcast on 21 March live from Gwanghwamun Square, one of Seoul’s most symbolic landmarks. The event will…

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