Carrie Fisher: Star Wars Day Walk of Fame honour overshadowed by family row
The Star Wars actress’s siblings were not invited to her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony.
Sudan crisis: Actress Asia Abdelmajid killed in Khartoum cross-fire
Asia Abdelmajid, famous for her stage performances, is buried in the grounds of a kindergarten.
Coronation: The ‘Cinderella story’ of Shirley J Thompson
Shirley J Thompson is among 12 people commissioned by the King to compose music for the Coronation.
Linda Lewis, whose singing career spanned more than four decades, dies aged 72
Lewis had solo success in the 1970s and sang backing for the likes of David Bowie and Rod Stewart.
Lizzo thanks ‘flute king’ Sir James Galway for Met Gala duet
The US star pays tribute to her idol Sir James Galway after the Belfast musician performs with her in NYC.
Why The Wicker Man has divided opinion for 50 years
It has been described as the Citizen Kane of horror movies – and one of the worst films ever made.
Sir Richard Branson thought ‘we were going to lose everything’ in pandemic
Sir Richard Branson says the pandemic left his businesses near collapse and him “a little depressed”.
Actor Rob Lowe joins writers’ picket line in Los Angeles
The Hollywood star joined his son on the picket line, saying: “As actors, we’re only as good as the writing we get.”
The Tiberius Show EP 237 Warren Davis
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Row over Met Gala’s tribute to Karl Lagerfeld tribute
Actress Jameela Jamil is among those criticising the event for honouring the controversial designer.
Chris Packham libel trial: Presenter faced ‘relentless intimidation’
The presenter is suing over articles alleging he misled people about a tiger rescue charity.
Stephen Tompkinson trial: Actor ’caused traumatic brain injuries’
The DCI Banks star confronted a man who was drunkenly making noise outside his home, a jury hears.
Kate Bush and George Michael inducted to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The stars will be inducted alongside country star Willie Nelson and rap innovator Missy Elliot.
MasterChef Australia to premiere after host Jock Zonfrillo’s death
The award-winning chef’s final season on the franchise will air with his family’s blessing.
Love Island star Samie Elishi gets cancer check after fans spot lump
Samie Elishi says she wouldn’t have got the lump checked out if fans hadn’t got in touch with her.
Dame Deborah James’ on-air goodbye named radio moment of the year at Aria Awards
The podcaster and fundraiser’s final on-air chat on BBC Radio 5 Live wins a prestigious Aria Award.
Sheffield’s Def Leppard announce hometown show at Leadmill
The band will play to 850 people at Sheffield’s Leadmill before embarking on a European tour.
Late night trains and buses to run across Merseyside
Mayor Steve Rotheram says putting on night services means people “won’t have to cut the party short”.
Lightning Seeds headline free Eurovision Village gig
The show is part of a series of gigs across Merseyside held in support of grassroots venues.
S4C: Investigation into channel after bullying allegations
Claims of “bullying and a toxic culture” are made by a union representing staff at the TV channel.
Enter Shikari donate tour funds to small venues
The rock band will donate £1 from every ticket sold for their 2024 UK arena to grassroots venues.
Bradford Literature Festival 2023 announces star line-up
Famous names such as Sir Lenny Henry and Sir Michael Palin will be heading to Bradford in June.
Why TV writers are on strike – explained in 77 seconds
The BBC’s Sophie Long looks at why Hollywood television production has nearly ground to a halt.
With writers on strike, can an AI chatbot be as funny as Stephen Colbert?
We ask a chatbot to write jokes for late-night comedy shows. The results are somewhat mixed.
Eurovision Song Contest 2023: Why it’s about more than music for Liverpool
Whoever wins, the host city hopes fans and the global spotlight will deliver an even bigger prize.
How a feel-good TikTok song ‘If I were a fish’ went viral
The singer-songwriter of the popular tune talked to the BBC about the inspiration behind the song.
Chris Packham begins libel action at High Court
He is suing three men over articles alleging he misled people about a tiger rescue charity.
Wrexham: Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney take photos on bus
It has been a night of celebration in Wrexham as the city’s football sides celebrate promotions.
Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert shows off-air due to TV writers’ strike
Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert’s talk shows are among those taken off air as TV writers strike.
TV writers explain why they’re walking out
Despite writing a hit show, Alex O’Keefe says it’s a struggle to make ends meet.
