British drill and hip hop rapper Central Cee recently revealed during a livestream that he had converted to Islam, taken his Shahada, and changed his name. The West London artist shared the news while speaking with friends, prompting widespread reaction from fans as he opened up about an important personal step in his life and faith.

It has been reported that popular content creator Neaks Rose has sadly passed away at just 26. Her mother shared the tragic news, stating she found her daughter at home. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed. Fans and fellow creators have flooded social media with messages of love and support.

A “young black” De Montfort University student has tragically died after being attacked on Oxford Street in Leicester. The university’s vice-chancellor said the community is “devastated” as police arrested a man on suspicion of murder, while officers work to piece together the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident near the city centre campus.

The BBC is reportedly planning a major shake-up of the licence fee system for the first time in more than five decades, including proposals that could see radio listeners charged, Netflix viewers required to pay, and wealthier households charged more.

This week Amazon released its authorised documentary about Melania Trump in more than 100 UK cinemas and was met with shockingly low ticket sales, with some venues selling only a single ticket.

Globally renowned music star Kanye West has taken out and paid for a full page open letter in The Wall Street Journal, including an apology for his antisemitic remarks and a denial that he is a Nazi, while also addressing past controversies and mental health struggles, as public reaction remains mixed and debate continues over sincerity.