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	Essex Police drops Allison Pearson investigation BBCWorld - 22 Nov (BBCWorld) The investigation is closed, but there will be a review of the force’s handling of the matter. Read... Newslink ©2024 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	Illinois Supreme Court overturns Jussie Smollett conviction for alleged hoax BBCWorld - 22 Nov (BBCWorld) Smollett, who is black and gay, was convicted of five counts of disorderly conduct in 2021. Read... Newslink ©2024 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	The Sex Pistol, ex-MP and the fight for live music BBCWorld - 22 Nov (BBCWorld) The legendary punk band founder tells how he and an MP found a common interest: keeping music live. Read... Newslink ©2024 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	Sophie Ellis-Bextor to play BBC New Year concert BBCWorld - 22 Nov (BBCWorld) The Take Me Home singer will take the stage ahead of the traditional fireworks display in December. Read... Newslink ©2024 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	Children in Need chair resigns over grants to scandal-hit charity BBCWorld - 22 Nov (BBCWorld) Rosie Millard quit over grants for LGBT youth charity whose ex-chief was convicted of child sex assaults. Read... Newslink ©2024 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	Milhouse voice actress retires from The Simpsons BBCWorld - 21 Nov (BBCWorld) Pamela Hayden also voiced Ned Flanders` sons Rod and Todd and school bully Jimbo Jones. Read... Newslink ©2024 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	Chris Stapleton wins big at country music awards BBCWorld - 21 Nov (BBCWorld) The singer receives three prizes at the CMA Awards in Nashville, and Morgan Wallen is also a winner. Read... Newslink ©2024 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	Duct-taped banana artwork sells for $6.2m in NYC BBCWorld - 21 Nov (BBCWorld) The winning bidder says he will eat the banana in coming days as part of a `unique artistic experience`. Read... Newslink ©2024 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	Son of IRA murder victim calls Disney drama 'horrendous' BBCWorld - 21 Nov (BBCWorld) The drama, aired on Disney+ in the UK, depicts the lives of several people during The Troubles. Read... Newslink ©2024 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	When Gary met Rab: Comedy icons face generation gap in sitcom BBCWorld - 21 Nov (BBCWorld) The actors behind Gary:Tank Commander and Rab C Nesbitt are paired in a new sitcom - Only Child. Read... Newslink ©2024 to BBCWorld Entertainment