Losing Oldham Coliseum a dreadful blow, town’s residents say
Oldham’s residents react to the town’s only professional theatre losing its Arts Council funding.
Paedophile pop star Gary Glitter freed from prison
The singer, whose real name is Paul Gadd, was jailed in 2015 for sexually abusing three schoolgirls.
Zara Larsson: Why do celebrities wear offensive outfits?
Zara Larsson says she did not realise she was wearing an item linked to a neo-Nazi metal band.
Strictly star Hamza can’t wait for Scotland’s home crowd roar
Hamza Yassin is expecting half of his Ardnamurchan community to turn up to see him dancing live on tour.
Eurovision 2023: John Lydon competing to represent Ireland in Liverpool
Six acts will compete on Irish TV, with the winner representing Ireland in Liverpool on 13 May.
Eurovision: Liverpool stage inspired by a wide hug, BBC says
The stage in Liverpool is intended to give the impression of the contest “opening its arms to Ukraine”.
Bringing music to the masses… on a tram
Two French musicians brought a piano to entertain travellers in Nantes, France.
BBC News channel announces chief presenter line-up for revamp
The channel is being revamped following the merger of the two existing UK and worldwide channels.
Beyoncé ticket rush begins as pre-sale opens for UK tour dates
Demand is expected to be high to see the singer take her acclaimed Renaissance album on the road.
Eurovision: Council seeks volunteers for stellar event
A search for 500 Eurovision volunteers to give “a warm Liverpool welcome” is launched in the city.
BBC’s Repair Shop praised for Tolkien letters work
Herefordshire man David Best says they were “astonishing” at restoring his letters from the author.
Nolly: Helena Bonham Carter on soaps, sexism and the death of cinema
The actress is “championing every woman of a certain age” by playing ex-Crossroads star Noele Gordon.
Panchayat: The rural drama that became India’s most-loved show
Panchayat centres around a young man from a city who is forced to take up a job in a remote Indian village.
‘The Whale gives a voice to people like me’
Sean Crawford says the movie about a reclusive teacher with severe obesity resonates with his life.
Eurovision a major opportunity for Liverpool, minister says
Culture Minister Stuart Andrew says he will do all he can to help Liverpool capitalise on the event.
Tom Jones: Delilah banned for choirs at Principality Stadium
Choirs are banned from singing the “problematic” classic, which has long been popular with fans.
Beyoncé announces Renaissance world tour, as fans brace for ticket rush
Demand for tickets is expected to be high to see the star take her Renaissance album on the road.
Edinburgh Fringe only for the wealthy, says Richard Herring
The comedian says he will not perform at this year’s festival, due to concerns about spiralling costs.
James Gunn on Henry Cavill Superman exit and DCU future
James Gunn made the comments while announcing the franchise’s new raft of superhero titles.
Aitch: I’m buzzin’ to be headlining Manchester’s Parklife
The Manchester rapper says sharing the top of the bill with The 1975 and The Prodigy is “unreal”.
Michael Jackson’s nephew Jafaar Jackson to play him in biopic
Jermaine Jackson’s son Jafaar, 26, will play the lead role in the film, simply titled Michael.
Bad Boys 4: Will Smith and Martin Lawrence confirm new sequel
The actor confirms the fourth film in the series, almost a year after his controversial Oscars slap.
Tate Modern: Flat owners win viewing platform privacy case
Residents took legal action saying visitors were looking into their homes from the viewing platform.
BBC guest’s phone keeps going off during interview
A former cabinet minister, in his 80s, struggles to silence his phone while appearing on Newsnight.
Ozzy Osbourne cancels all tour dates, saying he is ‘too weak’ to perform
The star cancels all his upcoming shows, as he struggles to recover from an accident four years ago.
Raye: ‘My drug use got pretty deep and really dangerous’
The star, whose debut album was held in limbo for years, explains how she escaped her darkest days.
Oscars 2023: Actress Andrea Riseborough keeps nomination despite ‘concerns’
The campaign for the British actress sparked a Hollywood debate after her surprise nomination.
Alec Baldwin was ‘on phone’ during Rust firearms training
Prosecutors accuse the actor of many “extremely reckless acts” as he is charged with an on-set death.
Cheryl on her healthy nerves for West End theatre debut
The former Girls Aloud singer takes over from presenter Laura Whitmore in “2:22 A Ghost Story”.
Oldham Coliseum: Historic theatre cancels future shows after losing funding
The 135-year-old Oldham Coliseum has helped launch many stars’ careers, but its future is in doubt.
