Culture is key to levelling up the north, MPs say
There’s “a clear and strategic case for investment in culture in the north” of England, a report says.
Children’s show Fraggle Rock returns after 33 years
Classic children’s show Fraggle Rock has been revived for Apple TV+, 33 years after the last series was made.
Gaspard Ulliel: Moon Knight actor dies aged 37 after ski accident
Gaspard Ulliel, who features in the upcoming Marvel TV series, died after an accident on the Alps.
Bilsdale transmitter: New temporary mast to be switched on in February
About 2,500 homes, mostly along the County Durham coast, may be affected by next month’s switchover.
Paramore announce first live show in four years
The group are set to headline the When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas in October.
Hana Horka: Czech singer dies after catching Covid intentionally
Hana Horka’s son tells the BBC his mother was unvaccinated but wanted to acquire immunity.
Bono: U2’s name and songs make me cringe
The band’s frontman says he gets “embarrassed” by his voice, and also isn’t fond of their name.
Andre Leon Talley: Former Vogue creative director dies aged 73
Andre Leon Talley was credited with getting more black models into the fashion industry.
Britney Spears issues cease and desist letter to sister Jamie Lynn over book
The singer accuses Jamie Lynn Spears of promoting “false or fantastical grievances” in her new book.
Microsoft plans to buy Activision Blizzard for nearly $70bn
It’s the biggest deal in gaming history, bringing some of the world’s biggest titles to Game Pass.
The Apprentice contestant Shama Amin leaves show on health grounds
Bradford nursery owner Shama Amin will tell competitors the show has been “physically demanding”.
Joss Whedon: Buffy and Justice League director denies misconduct claims
The Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Justice League director has been accused of bad behaviour on set.
Licence fee freeze will hit programmes, BBC director general says
The new TV licence deal will “affect our frontline output”, the BBC’s director general reveals.
‘Ed Sheeran and Stormzy portraits kept me busy in lockdown’
A tattoo apprentice says he finds creating the artwork “really addictive”.
Covid-19: The theatre understudies stepping up to save the show
As Covid-19 ravages theatres, cast and crew are filling major roles to ensure productions go ahead.
Cate Blanchett: I dressed up as my daughter’s teacher in lockdown
The actress discusses her new film Nightmare Alley and the unlikely role she took on during lockdown.
Hazel O’Connor: Singer admitted to hospital following bleed on brain
The singer is taken to hospital following a “serious medical event” at her home in France.
Peaky Blinders stage show to open in Birmingham
The stage show is written and adapted by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight.
Peaky Blinders stage show to open at Birmingham theatre
The stage show is written and adapted by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight.
Nadine Dorries: BBC licence fee frozen for two years
Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries announces a two-year freeze on the BBC licence fee.
BBC licence fee to be frozen at £159 for two years, government confirms
Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries outlined the settlement in the House of Commons on Monday.
The Voice: Dutch TV suspends show over sexual misconduct claims
The TV talent show’s band leader Jeroen Rietbergen resigned on Saturday after allegations were made.
BBC TV licence fee: What is it and why is it under threat?
The government has hinted that it may abolish the TV licence after 2027.
After Life: Third series is a hit with viewers, but less so with critics
The final season of the Ricky Gervais comedy is number one on Netflix despite mixed reviews.
JK Rowling tweet by trans activists ‘not criminal’
The Harry Potter author told police that her Edinburgh address had been revealed in a photo on Twitter.
Anne Frank betrayal suspect identified after 77 years
A new investigation identifies a suspect who may have told the Nazis about the Jewish diarist’s hideout.
Nadine Dorries: BBC licence fee announcement will be the last
The culture secretary says it is time to discuss new ways to fund and sell “great British content”.
Nino Cerruti: Italian fashion great dies aged 91
The celebrated designer and businessman once said: “I have always dressed the same person, myself.”
How a colossal block of ice became an obsession
Artist Kevin Eason won’t ever see his favourite iceberg up close, but he’s come to know it so well.
Remi Wolf is casually rewriting the rules of pop music
The former downhill skier and American Idol contestant is making some of pop’s most exuberant songs.
