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Katie Amess, daughter of murdered Conservative MP Sir David Amess, has called for the rap group Kneecap to apologize for comments made during a November 2023 performance, where a member appeared to advocate for violence against MPs, saying, "The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP." She expressed shock at the dangerous rhetoric from a public figure, while Tory Party leader Kemi Badenoch has urged for police prosecution of the incident....

SummaryGregg Wallace has expressed the need for "space to heal" following allegations of inappropriate sexual comments against him, which he claims are "not all true." A BBC News investigation uncovered allegations from 13 individuals over a 17-year span, prompting Wallace to reveal feelings of being "under attack" and contemplating suicide. In an Instagram post after his interview with the Daily Mail, he acknowledged there would be "a lot of noise" but stated he would not...

The culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, has declared the BBC's licence fee "unenforceable" and stated that "no options are off the table" as the government prepares to review the corporation's funding model later this year. She noted that there are "problems" with the annual fee, currently at £174.50, as fewer people are paying it. The BBC's charter, which outlines the terms of the licence fee and expires in 2027, is also under review, with a BBC...

A Dutch town hall has acknowledged that it "most likely" disposed of 46 artworks, including a valuable Andy Warhol print of former Queen Beatrix, during renovations last year. The Maashorst municipality reported that the artworks, worth approximately €15,000 (£12,800), were mistakenly thrown away after being stored in a basement without proper guidelines. Mayor Hans van der Pas expressed regret, stating, "That's not how you treat valuables," underscoring the mishap's unfortunate nature. Full Article

XYZ Films has released featurettes for the horror film The Ritual, starring Al Pacino and Dan Stevens. The film, based on a true story, follows two priests—one questioning his faith and the other confronting a troubled past—as they attempt to save a possessed young woman through a series of exorcisms. Directed by David Midell, The Ritual aims to authentically depict the documented case of Emma Schmidt and is set for theatrical release on April 18,...

Methuselah is an experimental horror short film by Nathan "Nate" Sellers, inspired by a traumatic childhood event of the filmmaker. The film, narrated by Jordan Mullins, explores the dual role of trees as silent witnesses and participants in human violence, reflecting on the emotional weight of these themes. Through its creation, Sellers aimed to visually express personal feelings and found a sense of ease in the filmmaking process, collaborating with talented individuals like Mullins and...