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What’s in a name? West End casting directors raise concerns about trend for big stars

Film and TV stars are selling tickets, but director says reliance on famous names is ‘killing audiences’ intellects’

The Guardian - UK

Entertainment union Equity to challenge court judgment on casting platform

The union won support for its case from delegates at the TUC Congress in Brighton.

Evening Standard

Spotlight Oral Care sonic electric toothbrush review: Our verdict for stain removal

An effective sonic tool for maintaining oral hygiene at an excellent price

The Independent UK

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Destructoid

‘Always something I can watch’: why Spotlight is my feelgood movie

The latest in our series of writers drawing attention to their mood-lifting favourites is a robustly made Oscar winner from 2015

The Guardian - US

Gerry Adams’ ‘putting manners on BBC’ remark ‘chilling’, NUJ man says

Former Sinn Fein leader Mr Adams won a high profile defamation case against the BBC over an episode in a Spotlight programme.

Evening Standard

Gerry Adams’ BBC libel win risks more benign view of Troubles taking hold

Concerns raised that hefty award to politician over Spotlight episode could lead to less hard-hitting journalism

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Implications of Adams’ libel victory ‘profound’, says head of BBC NI

The broadcaster has been ordered to pay the former Sinn Fein leader 100,000 euro.

Evening Standard

What Gerry Adams said during seven days of evidence in BBC defamation trial

The former Sinn Fein president sued the broadcaster over allegations in a Spotlight documentary.

Evening Standard

‘Big sensationalist expose’ claim over Adams programme denied

A BBC Spotlight programme which aired a claim Gerry Adams sanctioned the killing of a spy was ‘measured and precise’.

Evening Standard

BBC reporter denies claims she had ‘no regard or care’ about Adams allegation

Jennifer O’Leary said she did not treat the allegation against Gerry Adams ‘recklessly’, saying her journalism was carried out in ‘good faith’.

Evening Standard

BBC reporter denies excluding ‘unhelpful comments’ about Adams claim

Jennifer O’Leary denied taking out statements from the Spotlight programme to emphasise the claim against Gerry Adams.

Evening Standard

BBC reporter tells court she took ‘utmost care’ with Gerry Adams allegation

Mr Adams is suing the BBC over what he has called a ‘grievous smear’ that alleged he sanctioned the killing of a former Sinn Fein official.

Evening Standard

Taylor Auerbach motivated by ‘hate’ of former Seven colleague when he leaked texts about Lehrmann, network alleges

Seven’s defence to Auerbach’s lawsuit alleges he previously engaged in ‘unethical’ conduct in Steve Jackson’s presence, and later leaked material to discredit the ex-Spotlight producer

The Guardian - AU

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The Guardian - AU

Nothing to see here, Press Council says after News Corp tabloids’ front-page undisclosed advertorial gassing up fossil fuel

No breach, self-regulatory Australian Press Council rules; plus BBC embarks on big bureau expansion

The Guardian - AU

Taylor Auerbach says he was shunned and vilified after Seven’s statements about his role in securing Thai massage for Lehrmann

In new claim against Seven, Auerbach disputes statements made by the network to journalists from news.com.au and the ABC

The Guardian - AU

Taylor Auerbach sues Seven over alleged comments made after his evidence in Bruce Lehrmann case

Sources told Guardian Australia the legal action filed on Friday emanates from Seven’s public statements about its former employee

WhatToWatch

Prime Video adds shock Oscar winner that beat The Revenant

Spotlight has just been added to Prime Video and is a brilliant if heartbreaking watch...

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The Guardian - AU

Channel Seven asks judge to suppress ‘salacious’ evidence as it fights claims of a hostile work environment

Network trying to avoid embarrassment with ‘unprecedented’ application in legal battle with ex-Spotlight journalist Amelia Saw, court hears

Newcastle Herald

Things are looking up for Newcastle's city skyline

Six towers are set to transform the precinct

The Guardian - US

‘There were lots of red flags’: the dark, tragic downfall of Aaron Hernandez

Ryan Murphy’s American Sports Story drama looks at the troubling tale of an NFL player who became a killer and the many issues that surfaced

The Guardian - US

American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez review – bleakly compelling tragedy

Ryan Murphy’s TV empire gets a new strand with a sharp look at the sad story of the NFL superstar turned murderer

The Conversation

Sneesby’s resignation from Nine points to host of problems besetting commercial TV networks

Mike Sneesby’s resignation as chief executive of the Nine Entertainment Company completes a cleanout at the top of an organisation besieged by the consequences of cultural toxicity.

Evening Standard

National Crime Agency 'on its knees', report warns with 'Britain's FBI' facing brain drain

The agency is at the heart of Sir Keir Starmer’s plans to ‘smash the gangs’ bringing people across the English Channel in small boats

Louder

“Grunge? I don’t know too many things where people are praised for having less skill”: The blazing story of Shrapnel Records, the 80s label that gave shred to the world

How guitar shredders Yngwie Malmsteen, Racer X, Cacophony and Richie Kotzen turned Shrapnel Records into the fastest label of the 80s

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