M&Ms replacing spokescandies with comedian Maya Rudolph
The company said it has put a ‘pause’ on the mascots after a rebrand “broke the internet”.
Richard Sharp: Watchdog review begins into BBC chairman’s hiring
The inquiry will examine if the process complied with government rules on public roles.
Spotify cuts jobs in latest round of tech layoffs
The music-streaming company says it is shedding 6% of its workforce.
Gary Neville: Ofcom not pursuing complaints over Qatar comments
The watchdog received 705 objections about the ITV commentator’s World Cup comments about Qatar.
Richard Sharp: BBC chairman asks for conflict of interest review
Richard Sharp apologises for the “distraction” amid claims he helped secure a loan for Boris Johnson.
Beyoncé divides fans with Dubai Atlantis Royal live show
Some LGBT fans have questioned the US singer’s decision to perform in the United Arab Emirates.
Razzie nominations: Marilyn Monroe biopic Blonde leads with eight
The biopic about Marilyn Monroe gets eight nominations, while actor Tom Hanks gets three.
Bluedot festival: Cultural icon Grace Jones to headline
Grace Jones will be joined by Pavement and Roisin Murphy at the top of Bluedot’s bill, organisers say.
Lisa Marie Presley: Stars honour late singer at famous Graceland mansion
Hundreds of fans travelled to Graceland to pay their respects to the late singer, who died aged 54.
Richard Sharp: Appointment of BBC chairman done correctly – government
The Cabinet Office, BBC chairman and Boris Johnson deny suggestions of a conflict of interest.
Brendan Fraser: We need to stop bias against those with obesity
The actor, known for The Mummy films, plays a morbidly obese recluse in Darren Aronofky’s The Whale.
Richard Sharp: Who is the BBC chairman?
The 66-year-old has had a long career in finance and has previously worked with Rishi Sunak.
Lisa Marie Presley: Daughter’s emotional tribute read out at memorial
On her behalf, Priscilla Presley read the tribute at a memorial service for her daughter Lisa Marie Presley.
Labour urges probe into claims BBC chair helped Johnson secure loan guarantee
The BBC chairman helped him secure a loan guarantee weeks before the then-PM recommended him for the role, a paper says.
Ukrainian refugee exhibits paintings in Wiltshire
Nataliia Gerasymchuk said art helps to express her feelings about the conflict in her home country.
Southend-on-Sea: ‘We are the horror version of Cannes’
Southend’s Horror-on-Sea festival celebrates its 10th year showcasing independent films.
Actor Jeremy Renner broke over 30 bones in snow plough accident
The Avengers star shares an update on his recovery after being critically injured on New Year’s Day.
King Charles’s coronation plans include Windsor concert
The event to be broadcast live on the BBC is among the celebrations to mark the coronation in May.
New town’s artist upset after council loses his work in Glenrothes
David Harding said Fife Council had a “cavalier attitude” to his work from the 60’s and 70s.
Oscar nominee RRR: Why the Indian action spectacle is charming the West
The Telugu-language film has found unexpected success with US critics, the public and Hollywood stars.
Måneskin ‘wanted to show the dark side of fame’ on their new album, Rush
“Ignoring it won’t make it go away,” say the band, whose lyrics tackle sex, cocaine and depression.
Julian Sands: Police resume air search for missing British actor
Phone pings showed movement two days after he went missing while hiking in Californian mountains.
The Courteeners’ debut album makes historic 15-year journey to number one
“It feels like a vindication,” says frontman Liam Fray, as the band’s debut St Jude hits number one.
Ed Sheeran releases tribute to friend Jamal Edwards on SBTV
He performed the song at Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge with the seats arranged to spell out his name.
Claire Foy stalker to be repatriated to the US
Jason Penrose sent the actress more than 1,000 emails within a month and appeared outside her home.
‘It was mad to see Kim Kardashian sing along to my viral diss track’
Kim K’s jumped on the TikTok “chav make-up” trend – but not everyone’s impressed by her video.
A look back at the career of rock legend David Crosby
The folk-rock legend has died at the age of 81.
Netflix: Reed Hastings steps down but subscribers jump
The streaming service is attracting new customers as co-founder Reed Hastings hands over the reins.
Shakira and Miley: Writing a perfect break-up song
As Shakira sets the internet on fire with her diss track, a look at making a song out of heartbreak.
Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan: Bollywood’s ‘king of hearts’ aims for epic comeback
Shah Rukh Khan returns in a James Bond-like spy-thriller Pathaan after a four-year hiatus.
