Andrea Martin: En Vogue and Blu Cantrell songwriter dies at 49
The US R&B hitmaker also wrote tracks for Leona Lewis, Angie Stone, SWV, Blu Cantrell and Tomcraft
James Bond ‘perfect tonic to counter Covid gloom’
Vue International chief executive Tim Richards and Bond super-fan Ajay Chowdhury look ahead to the new film.
Tony Awards: US TV audience slumps to all-time low
CBS says 2.6 million people tuned in for Sunday’s two-hour special, down from 5.4 million in 2019.
Denise Welch: Man admits stalking Loose Women presenter
Toraq Wyngard set fire to a skip on the driveway of the Loose Women panellist’s home in Cheshire.
Glastonbury Festival: Traces of drugs found in river at site
A study finds MDMA concentrations had quadrupled the week after the festival in July 2019.
Glastonbury Festival: Traces of drugs found in river at site
A study finds MDMA concentrations had quadrupled the week after the festival in July 2019.
Glastonbury Festival: Traces of drugs found in river at site
A study finds MDMA concentrations had quadrupled the week after the festival in July 2019.
Tony Awards: Important messages and a Wicked reunion
The night celebrating Broadway saw big wins for Moulin Rouge! and The Inheritance.
John Lennon: Recording of unreleased song up for auction in Denmark
The rare audio track was made in Denmark more than 50 years ago, months before The Beatles split.
Writer’s block, betrayal and tremolo guitars: The making of Billie Eilish’s Bond theme
Billie Eilish, Finneas and Johnny Marr discuss the making of the No Time To Die theme song.
The testimony that convicted R. Kelly
Several women said the R&B superstar had attacked them and forced them into humiliating sex acts.
R. Kelly found guilty in sex trafficking trial
After decades of allegations, the singer is convicted of running a scheme to abuse women and children.
Vic Reeves: Brain tumour leaves comic deaf in one ear
Comedian says he has “got used to” his hearing loss which was caused by the inoperable growth.
Rapper Wiley issued with arrest warrant after failing to attend court
Wiley is accused of assault and burglary with intent to cause criminal damage.
Isle of Wight Festival 2022: Muse and Lionel Richie to headline
Next year’s Isle of Wight Festival is set to be headline by acts including Muse and Lionel Richie.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical musical sweeps Tony Awards
The stage adaptation of the 2001 film wins 10 prizes at celebration of theatre in New York.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor reveals she was raped at the age of 17
The singer recalls being assaulted as a teenager in an attempt to dispel myths around rape.
Styling a better future for black models at fashion week
How one model and one massive fashion show agency are making life a bit more beautiful for black models.
Strictly’s Tom Fletcher and partner test positive
The McFly singer and professional dancer Amy Dowden will miss Saturday’s show after getting Covid.
Anne Lister: ‘Gentleman Jack’ sculpture unveiled in Halifax
Suranne Jones reveals a sculpture of Anne Lister, whose life was dramatised in Gentleman Jack.
Steve Coogan to play Jimmy Savile in BBC One drama
The comedian and actor says he did not take the decision to play the disgraced TV personality “lightly”.
Status Quo bassist Alan Lancaster dies aged 72
Lead singer Francis Rossi calls Lancaster an integral part of the band’s sound and enormous success.
‘I’m an 11-year-old house music DJ’
Liv, who began DJ-ing in lockdown, has been noticed by the likes of Ex-BBC Radio 1 star Annie Mac.
Bake Off meets Brassed Off – how a community bakery became a showstopper
A new stage musical tells the story of how a Liverpool bakery sparked a neighbourhood fightback.
Global Citizen Live: Ed Sheeran, Lizzo and Billie Eilish feature in 24-hour concert
The Global Citizen Live festival saw performances from more than 60 artists in six continents.
Can midges stop 007? Daniel Craig on Bond filming in Scotland
Ahead of the release of No Time To Die, Bond actors Daniel Craig and Rami Malek have been speaking to BBC Scotland.
Sustainable fashion: From the red carpet to our wardrobes?
Hannah Peel wore a sustainable dress to the Mercury Awards – but is the fashion industry changing?
R. Kelly trial: A look at the key moments as jury deliberates
The five-week trial heard harrowing details of abuse and assault. Here are the key moments.
Mario: Can Chris Pratt help Nintendo solve the puzzle of video game films?
Game-to-film adaptations have a chequered history – can Chris Pratt solve the industry puzzle?
Doctor Who: Russell T Davies returns as programme showrunner
The It’s A Sin writer says he is “beyond excited” to resume the role he filled from 2005 to 2009.
