Eurovision UK host city: Turin’s advice to song-contest organisers
UK cities hoping to host the song contest next year will be shortlisted later this week.
Disney overtakes Netflix in battle for subscribers
The media giant is gaining subscribers as it details plans to launch an ad-supported service in December.
Enas Taleb: Iraqi actress to sue Economist over ‘fat’ picture
Enas Taleb says she is suing the newspaper over a picture of her on an article about “fat” women.
Main stage at Glasgow’s Junction 1 to be removed after complaints
Glasgow City Council has taken action after it received more than 200 noise complaints.
Marcus Mumford reveals he was sexually abused aged six
The singer stressed he was not abused by a family member or in church.
The Tiberius Show EP 199 Kevin Ringstaff
What is a grief specialist? Do men and women grieve differently? Do people grieve for pets the same as people? Why would anyone want to be in such a sad line of work? All these questions and so much more will be answered by expert grief specialist who helps people with pet loss: Kevin Ringstaff. […]
The Kite Runner: Broadway show first to adopt mask-only nights
The Kite Runner will host special performances for theatre-goers who need or want to wear masks.
Boardmasters 2022 gets under way in Cornwall
The music and surfing festival near Newquay usually attracts about 50,000 people.
Obituary: Raymond Briggs
Award-winning illustrator and cartoonist whose work The Snowman became a Christmas favourite.
Raymond Briggs: The Snowman illustrator dies at 88
The author-illustrator’s family said he “was much loved and will be deeply missed”.
Jayde Adams: Comedian on doing Strictly Come Dancing for her late sister
The comedian and actress hasn’t danced with anyone since competing with her late sister as teenagers.
Eurovision 2023: UK host city will need to cancel other events to make way for contest
Council officials confirm Eurovision organisers need access to a venue six weeks ahead of the contest.
Laal Singh Chaddha: How Aamir Khan adapted Forrest Gump to Bollywood
The actor’s remake of the Hollywood blockbuster is Bollywood’s most ambitious adaptation yet.
Darryl Hunt: The Pogues ‘saddened’ as bass player dies
The Pogues’ frontman Shane MacGowan says they will all miss the “really nice” bass player.
Olivia Newton-John: How Grease’s Sandy made history
The film has inspired generations of fans. But is it under fire in the era of MeToo?
Waterstones: Book delivery backlog due to technology upgrade
Customers and publishers have been left frustrated by weeks of delays to their orders.
Fetty Wap jailed after being accused of threatening to kill man
The US rapper is accused of threatening to kill the man on a FaceTime call in December 2021.
Eurovision: Nottingham not bidding to host 2023 contest
The city council says Nottingham does not meet the wider capacity requirements to host the competition.
Paul O’Grady quits Radio 2 show saying it’s the ‘right time to go’
The presenter has been sharing his Sunday afternoon slot with comedian Rob Beckett.
Lamont Dozier: Motown hitmaker dies aged 81
As part of the Holland, Dozier, Holland team he wrote hits for The Supremes, The Four Tops and more.
Liverpool submits official bid to host Eurovision 2023
The city hopes to make a shortlist of potential host areas set to be announced on Friday.
Issey Miyake: Japanese fashion designer dies aged 84
The revolutionary designer died of liver cancer in Tokyo aged 84, his company said in a statement.
Anne Heche: US actress remains in critical condition after car crash
The Donnie Brasco actress remains in a coma after her car crashed into a house in Los Angeles.
Actor Ezra Miller charged with burglary
The embattled star allegedly broke into an unoccupied home in May to steal bottles of alcohol.
Commonwealth Games: Ozzy Osbourne surprise appearance headlines Birmingham 2022 closing ceremony
Birmingham ends a hugely successful Commonwealth Games as legendary Brummie rocker Ozzy Osbourne headlines the closing ceremony.
Dame Olivia Newton-John dies at 73
The iconic Grease actor, singer and activist sold over 100 million records and won four Grammy Awards.
Britney Spears returns to music scene with Elton John collaboration
Little is known about the new track, but it will be called Hold Me Closer.
Olivia Newton-John: Tributes to Grease star and singer dies aged 73
Best known for playing Sandy in Grease, the actor and singer has died from cancer aged 73.
Obituary: Olivia Newton-John
The Grammy award-winning singer found enduring fame in the film Grease.
‘One person turned up to watch my Fringe show’
Comedian Robin Grainger has become a Fringe legend after giving his all for one man in the audience.
