Charlene White: ‘Radio 1Xtra gave me the confidence to fight for stories’
Newsreader Charlene White says her time on Radio 1Xtra inspired her to tell stories that matter.
Newsreader Charlene White says her time on Radio 1Xtra inspired her to tell stories that matter.
Henry Reese, who was moderator at the event where the author was stabbed, speaks to the BBC.
The average 16 to 24-year-old watches TV for 53 minutes a day compared with nearly six hours for over-65s.
The film and TV industry is switching towards greener energy sources but the transition has challenges.
The singer’s attempt to trademark the title causes a dispute with other Christmas-associated stars.
Actor Rose Ayling-Ellis worked on the creation of the doll, saying “it’s quite powerful” and “such a big deal.”
The singer, 41, starred on 2002 talent show Pop Idol before having a string of hits and stage roles.
The judge said skydiver Gary Connery showed “no remorse” for pushing his girlfriend down the stairs.
JK Rowling says Joanne Harris failed to defend authors on gender identity issues, which she denies.
The actor appeared in soaps and TV programmes including Last of the Summer Wine and The Comedians.
The news comes a year after he revealed he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Rapper Jack Harlow and Eurovision winners Måneskin are instead performing at the MTV Video Music Awards.
Rapper Jack Harlow and Eurovision winners Måneskin are instead performing at the MTV Video Music Awards.
The actor, who is due to star in forthcoming DC film The Flash, has faced several recent allegations.
The rapper is charged with assault with a firearm, and could face nine years in jail if found guilty.
The mother of the late cancer campaigner says the hardest part was “knowing I couldn’t do anything”.
Sacheen Littlefeather rejected the award on Marlon Brando’s behalf over representation in film.
From big artists to huge cultural moments, 1Xtra “has represented black culture” for 20 years.
The comedian says his act has been “cheapened” after The Pleasance axed his Edinburgh Fringe show.
The actress was declared dead last week but kept on life support until a suitable person was found.
“We do not consider anyone other than Rushdie and his supporters worthy of blame,” a spokesman said.
The Spider-Man: Homecoming star says Instagram and Twitter can be “detrimental” to his mental health.
His agency said they were “very sad to announce the sudden death of the celebrated author”.
Dowse, who played Vice Principal Yvonne Teasley, had been in a coma brought on by meningitis.
He hosted his Sunday afternoon programme for 13 years but recently rotated the slot with Rob Beckett.
The Pleasance venue said the comedian made staff and audience members feel ‘uncomfortable and unsafe’.
The author was severely injured after being stabbed on stage at an event in New York State.
Salman Rushdie’s “road to recovery” has begun but will be long as injuries from knife attack are severe, agent says
Police are investigating an online threat to the Harry Potter author after the attack in the US.
The Satanic Verses author was repeatedly stabbed while on stage at a US literary event on Friday.