British celebrities

Piers Morgan says he will take legal action against Earl Charles Spencer over claims made in his book about Princess Diana, dismissing the allegations as false. The dispute centres on Spencer's portrayal of Morgan's conduct around his 1995 BBC interview with Diana. The story is drawing wide attention given the enduring public interest in Diana and clashes between high-profile British media figures.

British celebrities have won their lobbying campaign against AI companies seeking free use of creative work, and are now cautioning Australia against adopting similar exemptions. Their intervention signals that artists' pressure can shape government policy on AI and copyright, with the UK debate serving as a warning for other countries weighing tech-friendly rules that would let firms train models on creative work without payment.

Formula 1 has appointed comedian Jack Whitehall as its official 'Friend of F1' ahead of the British Grand Prix. The appointment signals the sport's continued push into entertainment and celebrity crossover as it builds hype around one of its flagship races at Silverstone. Details of the role and how it will feature in F1's coverage have not yet been spelled out.