'Virginity is a myth we've given too much power'Poet Hollie McNish tells Latitude the word virgin has been used to control, shame and define people.5 hrs agoEngland

Olivia Dean nominated and Lily Allen snubbed in Mercury Prize listThis year's best album shortlist includes several returning nominees - but Lily Allen misses out.49 mins agoCulture

Festival bans camping stoves and disposable BBQsThe Dorset festival is banning items that post a fire hazard due to the hot weather and dry ground.1 hr agoDorset

Peppa Pig owners win copyright battle against 'impostor' WolfooA judge orders all videos featuring the popular animated wolf to be removed from YouTube.2 hrs agoCulture

BBC cancels Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the ApolloThe corporation said it was "incredibly proud" of all three shows, but that it must make savings.1 hr agoCulture

French DJ ​and electropop ‌musician Kavinsky dies aged 51He had a hit with his track Nightfall, which featured on the Drive soundtrack and at the Paris Olympics.Just nowEurope

Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct when they were teenagersThe actor and musician faces allegations from 10 women in total who say he mistreated them as teenagers.1 hr ago

Amy Dowden credits Strictly partner for convincing her not to quit dancingAmy Dowden and Carlos Gu are set to star in the latest series of Celebrity Hunted.40 mins agoWales

Ariana Grande sues hackers who leaked music and videosThe pop star is suing to discover the identity of hackers who obtained unreleased photos and songs.9 hrs agoCulture

Giant pink mammoth and Ceefax - Joe Lycett unveils first major solo art exhibitionThe TV comedian's first major solo exhibition starts on Wednesday in Birmingham.1 hr agoBirmingham & Black Country

Naga Munchetty to leave BBC Breakfast after 17 yearsThe BBC One show's co-host will swap the TV sofa for the presenter's chair on Radio 5 Live Breakfast.28 mins agoCulture

Odyssey translator writes scathing review of Nolan film adaptationThe film has won rave reviews from film critics but a translator of Homer's work was less than impressed.60 mins agoCulture

Luke Littler to take on everyday darts players in Netflix live eventThe 19-year-old darts champion will be challenged by 20 amateur players in a live event in October.20 hrs agoCulture

Love Island UK crowns winners of twist-filled seriesFor the first time in the history of the UK series, only three couples were in the final after several twists.1 hr ago

Charli XCX photo purchased by National Portrait GalleryThe gallery describes the pop star as "one of the defining cultural figures of her generation".3 hrs agoCulture

TV presenter and comedian Bill Oddie dies at 85His agent pays tribute to the "multi-talented" broadcaster, comedian and conservationist.Just nowCulture

Millions see leaked copy of The Odyssey movie on XFilm studio Universal takes down a high-quality bootleg version of the film, which appeared on X.2 hrs ago