Mae Stephens goes from Asda to second in TikTok global playlist
Mae Stephens is also one of the video-sharing network’s “breakthrough artists of the year”.
Search begins for the ‘boys who sang for Britten’
Decca Records is trying to track down members of a school choir who made a famous recording in 1963.
Ben Whishaw: Paddington actor to star in Waiting for Godot
The actor will appear in a new West End production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting For Godot next year.
Johnny Marr on music, memories and how Manchester made him
Ahead of two homecoming shows, iconic guitarist Johnny Marr considers his lifelong links to the city.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of sexual assault by fourth woman
Following new legal action, the rapper says he “did not do any of the awful things being alleged”.
Outdoor Missionary – Michael Batenburg
What is an outdoor missionary? What is the job of a Chaplain? Are outdoor adventure trip expensive? How does your program help people seek servant leadership with outdoor teachings? Are there animals on these adventures? What main idea do you want your adventurers to leave with? All these questions and so much more will be […]
Norman Lear: Sitcom writer and producer dies aged 101
He was best known for his trailblazing sitcoms in the 1970s and 80s including All in the Family.
Samir Shah: TV executive is government’s choice for new BBC chairman
Shah, a former BBC journalist, is the government’s preferred candidate to replace Richard Sharp.
TikTok trends 2023: Girl summer, Yearbook filters and Wes Anderson-style videos
Users of the app also ran wild with discussion of the Roman Empire, yearbook filters and “girl dinner”.
Taylor Swift named Time Magazine’s person of the year
The singer told the magazine that she is “the proudest and happiest I’ve ever felt”.
BTS tell K-pop fans: Don’t wave us off at military bases
Band members RM, Jimin, V and Jung Kook urge fans to avoid send-offs when they report for duty.
Jonathan Majors: Ex Grace Jabbari describes alleged abuse
Grace Jabbari says the Marvel star threw glass candles at her head during months of abuse.
Daddy Yankee is the latest star to trade the charts for church
The star tells fans he’s giving up music to devote his life to religion – and he’s not the first.
GTA 6: Streams soar for 70s rocker Tom Petty thanks to trailer
Tom Petty’s B-side track Love Is A Long Road has seen a near 37,000% increase in streams on Spotify.
Rufus Sewell, 56, engaged to actress Vivian Benitez, 26
Sewell, who played Jasper in the festive film The Holiday, has been married twice before.
Hollywood actors’ union Sag-Aftra ratifies strike-ending contract
The ratification formally ends the longest strike battle in Hollywood history.
Blackpink sign new contract ensuring K-pop group will stay together
The K-pop girl band have been negotiating terms with YG Entertainment for months.
Chanel Metiers d’Art: Fashion A-list to descend on Manchester street
A road is being transformed into a catwalk for one of fashion’s most prestigious annual events.
Jamie Foxx makes first public appearance after illness
The actor has been missing from the public eye since April 2023, as he battled an undisclosed life-threatening condition.
Turner Prize: Jesse Darling wins for ‘delirious’ art using tattered flags and barbed wire
Jesse Darling wins the prestigious £25,000 award for art making a comment on modern British life.
Denny Laine, Wings and Moody Blues musician, dies age 79
The guitarist and singer worked alongside Sir Paul McCartney and co-wrote the hit Mull of Kintyre.
News Group Newspapers agrees ‘six figure’ phone hacking pay out
Claims against News Group Newspapers by ex-Spice Girl Melanie C and actor Keith Allen were also settled.
Baftas 2024: How to watch the awards-tipped films
Ahead of the Oscars in March, here are the ways you can watch the contending films.
Breaking down the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer…in 79 seconds
Here’s what our main takeaways are from the long-awaited trailer for the gaming blockbuster.
Jonathan Majors: Opening statements begin in Creed III actor’s assault trial
The actor has pleaded not guilty to assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari.
Viewers raise thousands for Deal or No Deal player
Brad Wale, who has Motor Neurone Disease, shared his dream to fulfil his bucket list.
English National Opera chooses Manchester as new home after relocation row
The historic company was controversially told to leave London or lose its Arts Council funding.
British Fashion Awards 2023: Stars and sequins
Celebrities including Pamela Anderson and Gwyneth Paltrow graced the red carpet in London.
Wonka reviews: Critics say Timothée Chalamet film is a treat
Several reviews awarded the film five stars, although some suggested Timothée Chalamet was miscast.
BBC Radio 6 Music Festival 2024 dates revealed
The festival is set to return to Greater Manchester for another line-up of eclectic performances.
