“Too Old And Lazy”: Official BBC Historian Slams Choice To Head British Regulator Ofcom

The BBC must reform its operating license to focus on online services or “become out of step with audience behavior and technology developments,” according to British media regulator Ofcom.

Duran Duran have announced the full line-up for their BST Hyde Park show next month, with AURORA and Laura Mvula among some of the additions.The pop legends headline the show at London’s Hyde Park on July 10, with Nile Rodgers & Chic previously confirmed to support. Now, Warmduscher, Charlotte Adigéry, Rozzi, Stacey Ryan, Faux Real and Love Sick have been confirmed as additional supports alongside AURORA and Mvula.Duran Duran frontman Simon Le Bon said: “It’s an extraordinary line-up – it so happens that I’ve featured five of the acts on my radio show, WHOOOSH! – looks like I’ll be spending the entire day dipped in music.”Bassist John Taylor added: “We are incredibly excited for Hyde Park with so many sensational guests like Aurora and Warmduscher, and our old friends Nile Rodgers & CHIC.

America’s Got Talent on June 14 when she performed a flawless cover of Canadian metal outfit Spiritbox’s song ‘Holy Roller’.The performance – which can be seen in its entirety below – sees the young British vocalist named Harper nail the opening verse and chorus of the track, leaving judges Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara and Heidi Klum astonished.Following the performance, Cowell commented: “Have you ever seen a film called The Exorcist? Actually, kidding aside, that was brilliant. I mean, brilliant.

Social media users are losing their s**t (pun TOTALLY intended!) after a series of pics went mega-viral on Facebook this week showing a toddler taking a “very big poo” in a storeroom display toilet!!

British Soap Awards. Sally plays Abi Franklin in Corrie, and was seen on the red carpet last night. Daniella was also in attendance, with the pair wearing the same jumpsuit.

The family of a courageous eight-year-old who was diagnosed with a rare liver condition after suddenly turning yellow are hoping to get her the transplant she needs.

Her Majesty’s Berkshire residence Windsor is the oldest and largest castle in the world that’s still lived in. It was founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th Century, and the outside walls still lie on the original foundations.

Actor Ezra Miller is facing a legal complaint accusing him of grooming a minor from the age of 12.

Dan Walker has revealed he will be marking the first day of his new TV life on Channel 5, where he moved in a lucrative new deal from BBC Breakfast, with an appearance on rival Good Morning Britain on Monday. He announced the slightly unexpected news on Twitter on Sunday, with his usual trademark humour, even giving a shoutout to his longstanding presenter ‘wife’ at the Beeb, Sally Nugent.

Mark Sutherland One guaranteed blockbuster concert series this summer is the American Express Presents British Summer Time in Hyde Park festival. It will stage the most shows in its history between June 24 and July 10, with two concerts apiece by Adele, the Rolling Stones, and Pearl Jam, and additional gigs by Elton John, the Eagles and Duran Duran.AEG Presents CEO of European festivals Jim King tells Variety that this summer the event will set new records for its most tickets sold, highest gross, largest number of sponsors and highest sponsorship gross.“We’ve got the biggest line-up we’ve ever had, both in terms of quantity and the stature of the artists,” says King.

The support acts for one of the most anticipated gigs of the year have been announced: the Rolling Stones anniversary concerts. This summer marks a full 60 years since the foundation of the iconic rock band, and the Stones are celebrating with two massive gigs in London’s Hyde Park. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood will return to the Great Oak Stage for British Summer Time in Hyde Park this summer for not one, but two dates.

Britain’s “The One Show.”The 60-year-old comedian appeared on the BBC chat show Tuesday where he discussed his new Netflix special “SuperNature” as well as his future “death.”Hosts Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas asked Gervais about his genre of comedy — with him labeling it as “taboo.”After their discussion, the conversation went dark and morbid with Gervais saying: “I’m fat and old and I’m going to die soon.”Jones and Jenas were dumbfounded by the statement, with Jones correcting him by exclaiming, “No you’re not!”“I am,” Gervais insisted, adding, “I’ve brought it down haven’t I?”Jenas chimed in, “Lift it back up.” Then, Gervais replied blatantly, “Every day I’m closer to death.”“Well, we’re all a bit closer to death. Every day is a bigger percentage of the rest of your life and we don’t know what percentage that will be.

EastEnders actors Danielle Harold, who plays Lola Pearce, and Jamie Borthwick, who plays Jay Brown, were pictured grabbing a cheeky fish and chip lunch during their break on Tuesday.The soap stars were snapped making their way back to the fictional Albert Square with their special cargo in tow. Danielle, 29, could be seen in a large puffer jacket, a zebra print skirt and her hair pulled back in a pony tale. Meanwhile, Jamie, 27, wore a grey jacket over a purple polo top and black jeans.