William Friedkin: Director of The Exorcist and The French Connection dies aged 87
His Oscar-winning career spanned six decades and also included crime thriller The French Connection.
BBC presenter Nick Owen reveals prostate cancer diagnosis
The broadcaster describes the day he was told he had prostate cancer as among the worst of his life.
GB News: Politicians’ shows under scrutiny in new Ofcom investigations
Shows hosted by Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, Philip Davies, Esther McVey and Martin Daubney are examined.
Matty Healy: The 1975 threatened with legal action after Malaysia festival cancellation
The festival was cancelled after the band’s singer launched an attack on Malaysia’s LGBT laws.
Strictly’s Shirley Ballas charity skydive after brother’s suicide
Shirley Ballas says she is scared of heights, but is “more terrified of losing another person to suicide”.
Lostprophets’ Ian Watkins’ injuries not life threatening
The disgraced musician was stabbed at HMP Wakefield, where he is serving a 29-year sentence.
Angus Cloud: Euphoria star’s mother says his death was ‘not intentional’
Angus Cloud had a “joyful” final day and “did not intend to end his life”, the actor’s mother says.
I’m A Celebrity: Gwrych castle granted £2m for repairs
Officials say the Grade I listed venue can now go from “perilous condition” to its former glory.
Barbie film hits $1bn mark at global box office
Greta Gerwig becomes the first woman as a solo director of a film to reach the milestone.
Jamie Foxx apologises and deletes Instagram post
The actor says he never intended to cause offence after his post was accused of being antisemitic.
MrBeast: How the world’s biggest YouTuber made his millions
Jimmy Donaldson is the biggest YouTuber in the world with 172 million subscribers – what makes him so popular?
Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman opens up about season 2
Show creator Alice Oseman says she hopes her own coming out experience can help young people like her.
Strictly Come Dancing 2023: Entertainer Les Dennis completes line-up
The showbiz star and actor is “thrilled” to join the show as he approaches his 70th birthday.
Travis Scott in chart Utopia with first UK number one album
The US star enjoys a perfect week, while fellow rappers Dave and Central Cee set a new chart record.
Elvis Presley’s coat set to fetch £15k at Wiltshire auction
The coat was worn by the King of Rock and Roll during the last year of his life.
Eddie Izzard aims to stand in Brighton at next general election
The comedian wants to contest Brighton Pavilion, which is currently held by the Green Party.
2001: A Space Odyssey library book returned 53 years late
The famous novel was last date-stamped at a library in Scunthorpe in 1969.
Greta Thunberg pulls out of Edinburgh Book Festival over ‘greenwashing’
The climate activist says she cannot attend an event that is sponsored by a firm with links to fossil fuels.
Cardi B: US police drop battery investigation over thrown microphone
The rapper faces no charges after throwing a microphone into the audience at a recent gig.
Covid musical comes to Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Actress Natasha Mould has based events in 2020 The Musical on her experiences during the pandemic.
The Final Straw: Snow Patrol’s breakout album at 20
Final Straw, released 20 years ago on Friday, has been certified six times platinum in the UK.
Dan Wootton MailOnline column paused amid investigation, publisher confirms
A DMG Media statement confirms the column’s absence as it considers “serious” but “complex” allegations.
Dan Wootton MailOnline column paused amid investigation, publisher confirms
A DMG Media statement confirms the column’s absence as it considers “serious” but “complex” allegations.
‘There’s nowhere like the Fringe’
Despite increased costs, performers tell the BBC why they’ll do anything to bring their work to Edinburgh.
Dancers say Lizzo ‘needs to be held accountable’ over harassment claims
The US pop star says harassment claims made by three of her ex-dancers are “false”.
Lizzo lawsuit: Singer says dancers’ harassment claims are false
Lizzo calls the last few days “gut-wrenchingly difficult” while her dancers call her an “anti-hero”.
Leah Remini: The King of Queens star sues Church of Scientology
The King of Queens star is taking legal action against the church for harassment and defamation.
Blackpink: Jisoo’s new relationship with Ahn Bo-hyun rocks K-pop world
Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun’s announcement has rocked the notoriously controlling K-pop industry.
Stamps celebrate Terry Pratchett’s Discworld saga
The Royal Mail reveals eight stamps to mark the 40th anniversary of The Colour of Magic’s publication.
Freddie Mercury: Contents of former home being sold at auction
More than 33,000 items from the former Queen lead singer’s home are up for sale.
