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.
Just Stop Oil protesters convicted of attacking King waxwork
Eilidh McFadden and Tom Johnson slapped vegan cakes topped with shaving foam into the model’s face.
Chicago prosecutor will drop sexual abuse charges against Kelly
The musician is already facing decades in prison after being convicted of sexual crimes.
Sam Smith: What’s behind I’m Not Here to Make Friends backlash?
Some say I’m Not Here to Make Friends is oversexualised but fans have called out double standards.
Eurovision 2023: When is it and where will it be held?
The Eurovision Song Contest will be broadcast live from Liverpool on 13 May.
Live music at grassroots venues still below pre-pandemic levels, report says
Audience numbers in 2022 were down by 11% compared with 2019, according to the Music Venues Trust.
Eurovision 2023: Liverpool hosts handover ceremony and semi-final draw
The mayor of last year’s host city presents a symbolic Eurovision key as the semi-final draw is held.
Eurovision 2023: All you need to know in under 50 seconds
How much does Eurovision cost and why is Liverpool hosting? Eurovision reporter Daniel Rosney explains.
Bird charity locked out of Twitter during Big Garden Birdwatch
The British Trust for Ornithology says its account was frozen after several tweets about “woodcock”.
Lewis Capaldi tests Tourette’s device before Nottingham gig
After trying out the Neupulse wrist device, the singer invited the university team to his concert.
Filming begins on Alan Carr childhood sitcom
The show focuses on his time living in Northampton in the 1980s.
Laverne & Shirley actress Cindy Williams dies aged 75
Cindy Williams was best known for her role as Shirley Feeney in the popular American 1970s sitcom.
Pamela Anderson memoir lifts lid on fame and heartbreak
The 55-year-old Baywatch star is releasing both a memoir and Netflix documentary this week.
Priscilla Presley contests validity of Lisa Marie’s will
The ex-wife of rock’n’roll legend Elvis Presley says their daughter’s will was suspiciously altered.
Eva Green: Actress gives evidence in High Court over bitter film dispute
The French star is suing a film company in the High Court after their plans fell apart.
Wrexham McDonald’s plays classical music to deter bad behaviour
A branch of the fast-food chain in Wrexham is also rationing wi-fi after youngsters cause “upset”.
Richard Sharp: Watchdog head steps back from BBC chair probe
William Shawcross will no longer lead a review of Richard Sharp’s appointment owing to past contacts.
Buyer backs out of £62,000 Mr Blobby suit purchase
After a whirlwind bidding war over an original costume of the TV character, the seller is let down.
James May: Jeremy Clarkson article too creepy
The broadcaster says he would not have written the comments his colleague made about Meghan Markle.
Original Wednesday Addams actress dies at 64
She was five when she starred in the first TV adaptation of The Addams Family in the 1960s.
Andrea Riseborough: Oscar nomination to be reviewed by Academy
The Academy will review Andrea Riseborough’s nomination amid discussions about her campaign.
