Mr Putin referenced the Harry Potter author during a speech condemning “cancel culture” in the West.

Tess Seddon explains why she has made a stage show out of her experience of standing for parliament.

The hit Netflix series is described as “less fun” with fewer sex scenes, but also “more dynamic”.

Sir Philip Pullman says he cannot express personal opinions as president of the Society of Authors.

Musicians-turned-soldiers Antytila contacted Sheeran asking to appear at Concert for Ukraine next week.

Screenwriter and director Richard Curtis says awards voters often overlook comedy and its actors.

With its seven Oscar nods, Jamie Dornan and Sir Kenneth Branagh were honoured at a ceremony in LA.

An egg poacher, a toaster and the washing up – just some ways Michael Bublé shows his romantic side.

Ukrainian band Antytila ask to be included in Concert for Ukraine line-up.

The UK media regulator is to get a new supremo in the ex-BBC chairman, after a two-year search.

The Swedish streaming company also reveals it handed out $7bn to the music industry last year.

Ahead of the ceremony, executive Scott Stuber says it would be “terrible” if Netflix killed cinema.

Rachel Zegler plays Maria in the new West Side Story, which has seven Academy Award nominations.

Belfast is nominated for seven Oscars but hopes lie in best picture and original screenplay categories.

The event will see sculptures from the US arts and cultural festival brought to the UK.

The £30m Shakespeare North Playhouse, in Prescot, Merseyside, reveals its opening plans.

US investment banker David Solomon will play Lollapalooza in Chicago alongside acts like Metallica.

Video game developers, publishers and players come together to raise millions for Ukraine.

Writing with Fire – the extraordinary story of a rural women-led news outlet – is vying for an Academy Award.

Cinderella, Minamata and Sing 2 might not be nominated, but they could be named “fan favourite”.

Cinderella, Minamata and Sing 2 might not be nominated, but they could be named “fan favourite”.

The government grants more than £4m to the World Service to help fight Russian disinformation.

Events will include a parade watched by thousands, a world premiere show and a drone display.

The controversial sphere will be covered in lights and become one of London’s biggest music venues.

The artist filed the $20 million lawsuit in 2020 after being accused of sexual assault by two women.

A debrief raises concerns after 2,300 tents and 350 sleeping bags were left at Reading Festival.

A museum says showing works looted in the Benin City sacking will challenge “historical injustices”.

A round-up of quirky facts and possible record breakers ahead of Sunday’s Academy Awards.

Photography student Thorsten Mjölnir captures the way students decorate their laptops.

A handful of staff join a protest against the company’s “apathetic” response to Florida’s education bill.