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Fans of K-pop stars BTS are calling for the band to be given exemptions or delays to mandatory military service in South Korea.

While the coronavirus pandemic has led to some film festivals cancelling, some going entirely virtual, and some attempting to crack on as normal, the 64th London Film Festival is going with a hybrid model – so is both physical and virtual this year.

Rock star and guitar great Eddie Van Halen has died aged 65 after a “long and arduous battle” with cancer, his son has said.

Singer Johnny Nash has died at the age of 80.

Britney Spears has said she wants fans to see the real her, sharing photos on social media to show the difference between “Instagram versus reality”.

Warner Bros has announced it is delaying the release of Dune and The Batman, as COVID-19 lockdowns and social distancing measures continue to close cinemas across the world.

Paddy Considine will play King Viserys Targaryen in the upcoming Game Of Thrones prequel, HBO has said.

Kim Kardashian West has revealed she had to change husband Kanye West’s bedsheets with a face shield and gloves while he had coronavirus. 

Liam Gallagher has hit out at government “dopes” over support for the music industry during the pandemic – as hundreds of artists gave a protest performance near parliament to highlight the issue.

Cineworld is on course to cut tens of thousands of jobs after confirming plans to temporarily bring the curtain down on its UK and US cinemas because of continuing disruption from the coronavirus pandemic.