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BBC viewers defend Big Brother star accused of making 'inappropriate' Ann Widdecombe remarks

Here's the story of how former Big Brother housemate Daze Aghaji sparked a heated debate on social media after weighing in on the controversy surrounding Ann Widdecombe's legacy on BBC's Politics Live.

Black Flag Resynced beats Shadows sales launch despite broken offline mode

A Buozy Launch Amidst Technical Hiccups: Ubisoft's Black Flag Resynced Breaks Records I have been glued to my screen this week as the gaming community reacts to the launch of Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced.

Nigerian Law School Graduates Are Breaking the Internet With Their Call to the Bar Stories

The Unbreakable Spirit of Nigerian Law Graduates Behind every wig and gown, there's a story that's often left untold.

Machine Gun Kelly revels in Conor McGregor's 69-second UFC loss years after their VMA bust-up

MGK's Sweet Revenge: The Savoring of Conor McGregor's Humbling Loss As Machine Gun Kelly basks in the glory of Conor McGregor's 69-second UFC loss, one can't help but wonder what this means for their long-standing feud.

Pitbull fans set Guinness World Record at BST Hyde Park concert

A World Record for the Baldies As thousands of fans descended on London's Hyde Park last night, donning bald caps, aviators, and leather jackets in the spirit of Mr Worldwide, the air was electric with excitement.

Awkward moment Channel 5 presenter eyerolls announcing Bonnie Tyler's death

A Cringeworthy Moment at Channel 5: Dani Sinha's Eyerolling Misstep For Bonnie Tyler's fans, the news of the 80s music legend's passing at 75 was a punch to the gut.

Amazon Prime fans are raging over Emmys snub for 'greatest TV villain of all time'

As Antony Starr, the New Zealand actor, closes out his run as the deranged Homelander in the final season of The Boys, fans are left fuming over his glaring omission from the Emmy nominations.

Kay Burley branded 'disgusting' after defending Andrew in front of abuse survivor

A Baffling Interruption Kay Burley, a renowned British journalist, stood on the set of BBC's Newsnight, surrounded by the weight of a national conversation.

Why African crypto startups are getting into the lending business

The Rise of Crypto-Backed Loans in Africa As I scrolled through my Twitter feed a few months ago, I noticed a flurry of posts from Nigerian entrepreneurs and investors who had just secured loans through crypto-backed platforms.

Why do Xbox and PlayStation hate video games and their customers? Reader's Feature

Domino's mocks Sony's all-digital plan as fans fear 'PS6 gonna be the worst gen'

A Digital Divide Widens As I scrolled through my social media feed, I couldn't help but notice the collective groan of gamers worldwide.

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Uber Eats, Sixty60 deliveries grounded as anti-migrant protests empty South Africa's roads

South African Delivery Sector Grounded: A Day of Lost Orders As I scrolled through my Twitter feed on Tuesday, I noticed a peculiar trend: empty roads.

Music star urges fans to 'just go to the bathroom' in latest concert nappy criticism

The Concert Nappy Controversy: Noah Kahan's Plea to Fans As fans continue to push the boundaries of concert etiquette, Noah Kahan has issued a blunt plea to those wearing nappies to his shows: "just go to the bathroom.

Noah Kahan calls out fans for stealing road signs and shitting in their seats at gigs: "If you have to poop at a show please dear god just go to the bathroom"

Fans, Listen Up: Noah Kahan Has a Few Complaints Noah Kahan's fans have been making his job harder than it needs to be.

James Franco shares erratic posts claiming aliens live in his garage

James Franco's erratic social media posts claiming aliens live in his garage have left many feeling perplexed, and even a little frustrated.

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Starmer: Presidency, Peter Obi bicker over call for Tinubu's resignation

Ashley Cain responds after BBC axing over 'unacceptable' sexist language

House of the Dragon fans want to vomit after 'disgusting' mother-son incest

House of the Dragon fans are in a state of collective outrage after the opening episode of season 3, which featured a mother-son kiss scene between Alicent Hightower and her son Prince Aemond Targaryen.

Katie Hopkins kicked out of East London pub during England match

On the Edge of Acceptance Katie Hopkins, a woman who has built a career on pushing boundaries and sparking outrage, found herself at the centre of an intense confrontation at an east London pub on a Wednesday evening.

Inside the secret Indiana Jones clash that has vindicated fans

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was supposed to be the triumphant return of the world's greatest archaeologist, but for many fans, it was a jarring misstep that left a bad taste in their mouths.

Ukiyo's new app connects South African students to their first jobs

Watch Fatboy Slim play impromptu set at anti-fascism protest rally in Brighton

Disco Beats Meet Counter-Protest Rhythms in Brighton On a sweltering June afternoon in Brighton, the city's train station became an unlikely venue for a musical intervention.

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BBC left red-faced over huge error announcing David Hockney's death

A Humbling Moment for the BBC: When Error Meets Grief In the quiet hours of yesterday, the art world mourned the passing of David Hockney, a titan of British art.

Jermaine Jenas GMB interview descends into 'car crash' as he's grilled by Ranvir Singh

Jermaine Jenas' Cringeworthy TV Return: A Lesson in Accountability Viewers were left cringing in their seats as former BBC host Jermaine Jenas failed to adequately address his sexting scandal during an interview on Good Morning Britain.