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• John Lithgow on JK Rowling's trans stance backlash

  John Lithgow is a man well aware of cancel culture and its ability to destroy careers in the blink of an eye.

• Comedian and actor Russell Brand bailed after appearing in court charged with sex offences

  Russell Brand has been granted bail after appearing in court charged with sexual offences including rape.

• Grand Theft Auto VI release delayed

  Grand Theft Auto VI, the most hotly anticipated title in gaming history, has been delayed.

• I Kissed A Girl musician Jill Sobule dies in house fire

  Jill Sobule, the award-winning singer-songwriter behind one of the first LGBTQ+ songs to hit the mainstream - I Kissed A Girl - has died in a house fire.

• Daughter of murdered MP praises 'swift action' of counter-terror police's Kneecap investigation

  The daughter of murdered MP Sir David Amess has praised "swift action taken by law enforcement" after counter-terror police confirmed they are investigating claims the band Kneecap called for people to kill their MPs.

• More than 40 music acts including Paul Weller and Annie Mac sign open letter in support of Kneecap

  Paul Weller, Primal Scream and DJ Annie Mac are among the music stars who have signed a letter in support of rap group Kneecap.

• Weinstein accuser felt 'the unthinkable was happening' during alleged assault

  A former TV production assistant has told a court she felt "the unthinkable was happening" during an alleged assault by Harvey Weinstein.

• 'Untouchable' BBC presenter called out for 'exceptionally inappropriate language', review hears

  "Powerful individuals" at the BBC are making the lives of their colleagues "unbearable", the corporation's chairman has said, after a review into its workplace culture.

• The Alarm frontman has died

  The frontman of Welsh band The Alarm, Mike Peters, has died aged 66.

• Kim Kardashian to testify in Paris armed robbery trial as proceedings get under way

  A trial has started in France over the 2016 heist in which armed robbers tied up Kim Kardashian and stole millions of dollars' worth of jewellery during Paris Fashion Week.