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	Oasis kick off their comeback: The best they've been since 1995 BBCWorld - 5 Jul (BBCWorld) The band stage a triumphant show in Cardiff, as they launch their long-awaited reunion tour. Read... Newslink ©2025 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	Akon's futuristic $6bn city project in Senegal abandoned, BBC told BBCWorld - 4 Jul (BBCWorld) Something more realistic will replace ambitious plans dreamt up by singer Akon, officials tell the BBC. Read... Newslink ©2025 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	BBC radio available outside UK after Sounds switch-off BBCWorld - 4 Jul (BBCWorld) BBC Sounds will close for listeners outside the UK on 21 July 2025 but there will be other ways to tune in. Read... Newslink ©2025 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	Fictional K-pop bands zoom to top 10 of US music charts BBCWorld - 4 Jul (BBCWorld) Songs from the film KPop Demon Hunter have rivalled the success of real-life K-pop bands BTS and Blackpink. Read... Newslink ©2025 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	The dental nurse-turned-DJ staging a sold-out festival in her tome town BBCWorld - 4 Jul (BBCWorld) Doof in the Park comes to Dundee`s Camperdown Park this weekend. Read... Newslink ©2025 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	It may be Ozzy's night, but ELO will bow out too BBCWorld - 4 Jul (BBCWorld) On Saturday, Jeff Lynne`s ELO will clash with Black Sabbath in one of two farewell Birmingham shows. Read... Newslink ©2025 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom confirm split BBCWorld - 4 Jul (BBCWorld) The couple said they were `shifting their relationship` to `focus on co-parenting”. Read... Newslink ©2025 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	Sabbath guitarist admits nerves ahead of farewell BBCWorld - 4 Jul (BBCWorld) Tony Iommi says Sabbath`s final gig will be like nothing the band has done before. Read... Newslink ©2025 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	Diddy's reputation is tarnished, but could he find a way back? BBCWorld - 4 Jul (BBCWorld) The rap star is facing more prison time but was cleared of the most serious charges, and still has loyal fans. Read... Newslink ©2025 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	Oasis 'sounding huge' as comeback tour launches BBCWorld - 4 Jul (BBCWorld) The band will play the first of 41 highly anticipated dates in Cardiff, after a break of 16 years. Read... Newslink ©2025 to BBCWorld Entertainment