Bauer Media apologises after Nicola Sturgeon speech drowned out by sweary rant
Bauer Media has apologised after a member of its Scottish digital team swore loudly during a Facebook Live stream of a speech by Nicola Sturgeon.…
And Finally
Each week we carefully curate some of the stand-out stories that come across the CMU news desk, picking out the most funny, whacky or down right weird ones to include in the 'And Finally!" column.
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Carter USM recall wrestling Philip Schofield
Jim Bob recalls the 1991 Smash Hits Poll Winners' Party incident in which Les Carter tackled Philip Schofield after the band's performance was cut short.…
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion give away $1 million to celebrate WAP success
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion are giving away $1 million to women via Twitter and Cash App to celebrate the success of 'WAP', which reached number one in the US.…
Beats 1 rebrands as Apple Music 1
Apple has rebranded its Beats 1 radio station as Apple Music 1 and launched two new global stations, Apple Music Hits and Apple Music Country.…
Could Jarvis Cocker appear in a new dystopian fantasy musical? Maybe
Jolie Holland says Jarvis Cocker has expressed interest in playing the male lead in a musical she is writing, adapted from an unnamed 1960s dystopian fantasy novel.…
Adele gives noncommittal album update
Adele has responded to a fan on Instagram saying she has no idea where her new album is, after earlier promising it would arrive in September, though her manager said it would be ready when ready.…
Reelz TV sues Instagram over its Reels
US cable channel Reelz is suing Facebook and Instagram for trademark infringement over Instagram's Reels feature, arguing the name is likely to confuse consumers.…
Amazon to add podcasts to its streaming service, and even its critics are now welcome
Amazon will carry podcasts on Amazon Music and Audible, and has revised its podcaster contract to remove a clause barring content critical of Amazon.…
Rick Ross wants 50 Cent to pose in front of Wingstop to open up sync talks
Rick Ross says he will license his track 'BMF' for 50 Cent's TV series Black Mafia Family only if 50 Cent first promotes Ross's Wingstop restaurants and Belaire wine on Instagram.…
Jimi Hendrix guitar sells for $180,000 at auction
A early 1960s Japanese sunburst guitar played by Jimi Hendrix has sold at auction for $180,000, well above its previous $50,000 valuation.…
Lady Gaga "shanked" Ariana Grande while making Rain On Me video
Behind-the-scenes footage shows Lady Gaga scratching Ariana Grande's eye during rehearsals for the 'Rain On Me' video, with Gaga chasing her to apply antiseptic.…
Stewart Copeland studies father's role as a CIA spy in new podcast
Stewart Copeland has released a nine-part podcast, 'My Dad The Spy', examining his father Miles Copeland Jr's role as a CIA agent.…