Brit Awards: Holly Humberstone wins the rising star prize
The singer-songwriter follows in the footsteps of Adele, Rag ‘N’ Bone Man and Jorja Smith.
First female best director Oscar nominee dies
Wertmüller became the first woman ever to be nominated for an Oscar for best director in the 1970s.
And Just Like That: ‘Moodier’ Sex and the City revival splits opinion
The new series is either “dull” or “a return to form” depending on which critics you believe.
Sienna Miller says Sun illegally sought medical records of pregnancy
Actor Sienna Miller makes the accusation as she says the paper tried to “profit out of her misery”.
Bronski Beat founder Steve Bronski dies at 61
The keyboard player was one-third of the 1980s pop group, whose hits included Smalltown Boy.
Sauti Sol singer Chimano hailed in Kenya for coming out as gay
Kenyan gay rights activists welcome Sauti Sol star Chimano’s decision to “no longer live a lie”.
‘Get checked’ says Mark Wright after tumour removal
The former reality TV star said he had an operation to remove the 12cm tumour on Wednesday.
Sam Tompkins: From busking for pocket money to writing with Justin Bieber
Newsbeat speaks to Sam Tompkins about his journey and working with his “hero” Justin Bieber.
Hershel Fink anti-Semitism row: Royal Court theatre backers withdraw
The Royal Court theatre changed a character’s name after it was accused of offensive stereotyping.
Robbie Shakespeare, influential Sly and Robbie bassist, dies aged 68
The acclaimed Sly and Robbie bassist is credited with revolutionising the sound of reggae and dancehall.
Robin Robin: How Gillian Anderson found her inner feline
The actress on the challenges of voicing a menacing cat in the Aardman short Robin Robin.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: ‘I want to say what I think’
The Nigerian writer shares her experience of grief and her thoughts on “cancel culture” and trans rights.
Sir Phil Redmond calls for soaps to ‘tackle the real social issues’
The creator of Brookside and Grange Hill calls for more gritty soap storylines as he is knighted.
Netherlands to buy Rembrandt Standard Bearer self-portrait
The Dutch government puts aside €150m for the 1636 work, currently owned by the Rothschild family.
Sienna Miller settles phone hacking claim with News Group Newspapers
The actress reaches a settlement with News Group Newspapers after alleging her privacy was invaded.
Don’t Look Up: Mixed reviews for Leonardo DiCaprio satire
Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio’s film has been called “ambitious” but lacking in comedy.
Glasgow’s Kelvin Hall to get £11.9m TV studio
The £11.9m studio at Glasgow’s Kelvin Hall will be operated by a commercial arm of the BBC.
Pantomime returns to Aylesbury’s Waterside Theatre
A pantomime’s stars talk about the return of a much-loved Christmas tradition.
Pantomime returns to Aylesbury’s Waterside Theatre
A pantomime’s stars talk about the return of a much-loved Christmas tradition.
Supergrass to play first Oxford hometown show in 12 years
Bassist Mick Quinn says the gig could be their last in Oxford as a band.
Halo Infinite: Time to ‘mix-up’ the series
How some of the brains behind Halo: Infinite developed it in a fast-changing gaming landscape.
Nick Cannon: Comedian announces death of five-month-old son Zen
The American’s five-month-old son Zen died after having had a brain tumour, he said on his show.
Covid: Stereophonics’ Cardiff gigs postponed as Omicron spreads
The Principality Stadium and the band’s promoters say the safety of fans is “top priority”.
Miss Universe: Suffolk contestant says pageantry ‘is still relevant’
The Miss Universe Great Britain winner wants to use her platform to highlight women’s causes.
Reading and Leeds: Dave, Arctic Monkeys and Megan Thee Stallion to headline 2022 event
Megan Thee Stallion and Dave are among the other artists in the line-up for next year’s festival.
‘Why Henry Cavill is right about Warhammer’
Radio 1 Newsbeat hears from superfans of the war game, after the actor spoke about his love for it.
Christmas movie production snowballs to reach new record
The number of new festive films listed for release in 2021 is four times higher than a decade ago.
Archers addict Camilla hosts 70th anniversary reception
Camilla admits she gets “quite ratty” if disturbed while listening to The Archers.
BAME acronym: UK broadcasters commit to avoiding catch-all term
The acronym, which stands for “black, Asian, minority ethnic” is considered problematic by many.
Durham University to investigate Rod Liddle speech walk out
The protest at Durham’s South College was prior to a talk by columnist Rod Liddle.
