Bradford City of Culture: Shanaz Gulzar and Dan Bates appointed
Artist Shanaz Gulzar and Sheffield Theatres manager Dan Bates will lead the Bradford 2025 team.
Aitch on his rise to fame: ‘I’ve still got goals to achieve’
Manchester’s poster boy looks back dizzying rise to fame, as he eyes his first ever number one album.
The Scots Guards perform Eurovision ‘Stefania’ tribute for Ukraine’s Independence Day
The band play the Kalush Orchestra’s Stefania – the 2022 winning song – on behalf of the UK Armed Forces.
Front line frontmen: Antytila, the rock band fighting Russia
Members of one of Ukraine’s top rock bands, Antytila, are among thousands of civilians fighting against Russia.
Ipswich Town reveal Ed Sheeran-designed third kit
The signer says he wanted the black shirt to be “a cool bit of clothing”.
Nicki Minaj equals Lauryn Hill chart record
Minaj is the first solo female rapper to have a single enter the charts at number one since 1998.
John Farnham: Australian singer has surgery after cancer diagnosis
Known for 1986’s You’re The Voice, he is one of Australia’s most successful and beloved pop stars.
Fetty Wap: Rapper faces jail time after admitting drugs charge
The Trap Queen rapper admits to being part of a US-based ring that trafficked drugs between states.
Crickets drummer Jerry Allison dies aged 82
The percussionist, who co-wrote Peggy Suewith Buddy Holly, helped popularise rock and roll.
Tom Parker: The Wanted singer up for posthumous National Television Award
The late Tom Parker’s documentary about his brain tumour is among the nominated shows.
Not so Despicable: China changes ending of ‘Minions’ movie
The movie is meant to be the backstory of a villain but China’s latest alteration has changed this.
Love Island: Laura Whitmore steps down as host of ITV2 show
She has fronted the hit ITV2 show for three series following the death of presenter Caroline Flack.
Edinburgh Festival Fireworks display will not take place this year
The event is traditionally the grand finale of the Edinburgh International Festival.
Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Show to return to Blackpool after Covid break
The show’s producer says being back at the Tower Ballroom is the “icing on the cake” of the new series.
Liverpool City Council writes off pop music museum’s £1.2m debt
The British Music Experience museum moved to Liverpool from the O2 in Greenwich in 2017.
Mulan star Ming-Na Wen on how diversity is almost the norm
Ming-Na Wen, the voice of Disney’s 1998 Mulan, on growing up as an Asian American and typecasting.
Vanessa Feltz to present drivetime show on TalkTV
The broadcaster, who will take on Jeremy Kyle’s slot, says she is not ready for retirement yet.
Rapper Aitch says he felt city’s anger over Ian Curtis mural fail
The rapper says he was “fuming” when an Amazon ad for his album was painted over an Ian Curtis mural.
PlayStation sued for £5bn in the UK over ‘rip-off’ games
The gaming firm is accused of using its market dominance to impose extra charges and drive up prices.
Equity: Actors to get nudity warning in anti-bullying move for TV work
A commitment to stopping inappropriate behaviour in TV is published by Entertainment union Equity.
Cineworld confirms it is considering bankruptcy
The cinema chain, which also owns Picturehouse, says it has struggled with poor ticket sales.
Edinburgh Fringe funniest joke: Pasta gag wins top prize
Comedian Masai Graham wins Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe award for a second time.
Wrexham AFC owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have documented their first season
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are the real-life stars of Welcome to Wrexham, a documentary series about their first season as football club owners
St Austell religious leaders object to Earth Goddess statue
A letter is sent to the town council saying the 36ft tall ceramic statue is “offensive to God”.
Is there a green solution to the vinyl record backlog?
Green Vinyl Records is taking the vinyl out of vinyl to offer more environmentally-friendly LPs.
Inside Amapiano, the new sound of South Africa
In Zulu, Amapiano literally means “the pianos” and it’s a blend of house, kwaito, jazz, and lounge music.
Demi Lovato is back, and this time she’s angry
“I’m owning my truths,” says the star, whose new album takes aim at the press and the music business.
Artist’s massive exhibition of sculptures on a ranch
Artist Frank Stella reflects on his career and his latest show on one of the oldest working US ranches.
Actor Stephen Tompkinson due in court charged with inflicting GBH
The CPS says DCI Banks star Stephen Tompkinson, who denies the charge, is due in court in September.
DJ Archie, aged seven, has hopes of playing Glastonbury
He became the world’s youngest club DJ aged four and has since built a huge social media following.
