Gwên Gwen Festival pulled last minute due to weather issues
The music festival in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire is cancelled on the day it was supposed to open.
Womad festival sickness investigation inconclusive – UKHSA
The UK Health Security Agency was investigating sickness experienced by some Womad festival attendees.
Sacha Baron Cohen plans Ali G comeback on tour
The comedian has been working on a stand-up tour featuring his infamous spoof gangster.
TikTok: Skindred comes second in battle for first UK number one
Skindred’s song from 2005 sparked a dance trend and propelled their new album into the top 10.
Kevin Spacey: Co-star says hiring actor before acquittal was risk worth taking
Lauren Metcalfe says starring alongside Kevin Spacey has been a highlight of her career.
Sir David Adjaye: Liverpool slavery museum cuts ties with architect
It is the latest institution to cut ties with the architect who is accused of sexual misconduct.
Authors call on Edinburgh book festival to cut ties with sponsor
Edinburgh International Book festival sponsor Baillie Gifford has been criticised over its fossil fuels investments.
Duran Duran’s Andy Taylor says cancer drug has given him five more years
Duran Duran’s Andy Taylor says innovative prostate cancer treatment has extended his life.
Versace’s owner to be taken over in $8.5bn deal
Tapestry, which owns Coach, is creating a US luxury conglomerate in the same vein as France’s giants.
Megan Thee Stallion: Tory Lanez ‘not sorry’ for shooting rapper
Rapper Tory Lanez, who was jailed for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, insists he is innocent.
The View rocker’s partner shares her struggle
Laura Wilde has co-written a musical after her experience as a new mum with a rock star partner.
Birmingham Hi Vis Festival returns to celebrate street culture
Birmingham’s Hi Vis Festival returns with a celebration of 50 years of hip-hop.
Mae Stephens: TikTok star’s ‘dream’ new song with Meghan Trainor
Mae Stephens signed a record deal earlier this year after one of her songs went viral on TikTok.
Oprah hands out supplies in Hawaii: ‘It’s a little overwhelming’
Talk show host and Maui resident Oprah Winfrey distributed help at the war memorial stadium.
Hip-hop at 50: How it spread from the Bronx around the world
As the all-conquering genre reaches 50, a look back at some key moments along the way.
Kneecap at Féile an Phobail: The Irish rappers who want to rile you up
Controversial rap group Kneecap are to headline Féile an Phobail in Belfast on Friday night.
Below Deck Down Under: Jason Chambers addresses sexual misconduct row
Jason Chambers thanked production crew for “breaking the fourth wall and stepping in” during filming.
Steve Wright and Paul Gambaccini get new Radio 2 shows
Steve Wright will host Pick of the Pops, while its presenter Paul Gambaccinni moves to Sundays.
Owner of Yorkshire Post eyes Telegraph newspaper
National World, which also owns the Scotsman and other regional titles, says it is interested in buying the paper.
Kai Cenat: Twitch streamer says he’s ‘beyond disappointed’ after New York riot
Kai Cenat says some of those who attended a games-console giveaway “need serious counselling”.
Barbie banned in Kuwait as Lebanon urges action
The blockbuster falls foul of authorities over its portrayal of social values.
‘Family album’ for the UK unveiled by National Portrait Gallery
The photographs, submitted by the public, celebrate the “richness and diversity of family stories”.
Margate tribute to Pedro Pascal shut when he visits
The Last of Us star went with friend and actor Russell Tovey – but the Margate gallery was closed.
Rust armourer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed pleads not guilty over on-set death of Halyna Hutchins
Ms Gutierrez-Reed pleads not guilty to involuntary manslaughter and evidence tampering charges.
Elephant Whisperers: Oscar-winning Indian film in payment controversy
Makers of The Elephant Whisperers deny allegations that they unfairly treated the couple who starred in it.
Sir Anthony Hopkins to play man who saved 669 children
The two-time Oscar winner will star as the man dubbed the British Oskar Schindler.
Two Doors Down creator Simon Carlyle dies aged 48
BBC bosses pay tribute to the comedy writer who helped create the popular BBC One series.
Edinburgh Fringe digs cost us more than our £10,000 prize
Performers face sky-rocketing accommodation costs and many have little chance of breaking even.
Robbie Robertson, leader of The Band, dies aged 80
The Band toured with Bob Dylan before becoming one of the most influential acts of the late 1960s.
Disney to launch cheaper ad-supported service in UK
It comes as the streaming giant tries to boost subscribers amid a sharp drop in advertising sales.
