JK Rowling dismisses backlash over trans comments: ‘I don’t care about my legacy’
The author says she isn’t worried about how the backlash over her views will affect her legacy.
Eurovision 2023: Hosts include Graham Norton and Ted Lasso’s Hannah Waddingham
The Emmy-award winner will be joined in Liverpool by Graham Norton, Julia Sanina and Alesha Dixon.
BBC India: MPs call Delhi and Mumbai searches ‘intimidation’
BBC premises in Delhi and Mumbai were searched by tax authorities last week.
PS VR2: Sony’s next attempt to make virtual reality gaming mainstream
PlayStation has released its updated virtual reality headset for the PS5.
Oldham Coliseum: Maxine Peake leads battle for theatre
The actress says Oldham Coliseum, threatened with closure, is the “heart” of the town.
Singer Jully Black explains her change to Canada’s national anthem
The singer tells the BBC why her small change to O Canada’s lyrics has gained so much attention.
Why singer Jully Black changed one word in Canada’s national anthem
Singer Jully Black has gotten a lot of reaction for her rendition of O Canada at an NBA game.
Microsoft defends $69bn Activision deal
Opponents, including Sony, challenged the proposal at an EU hearing held behind closed doors.
London Fashion Week: The styles and stars in pictures
Designers like Julien Macdonald and Christopher Kane drew crowds and celebrity-filled front rows.
Nicola Bulley: Ofcom ‘extremely concerned’ by family media complaints
The broadcasting regulator writes to ITV and Sky News “to ask them to explain their actions”.
Maggie Rogers notices more fans having panic attacks at her gigs
Maggie Rogers thinks it’s down to people being away from crowds for so long because of Covid.
Met officers admit sharing offensive messages about Harvey Price
Current and former Met Police officers admit sharing offensive content in a WhatsApp group.
Should the language in Roald Dahl’s books be changed?
People in Roald Dahl Plass in Cardiff Bay gave their views on the changes to the author’s works.
Hamilton to kick off first UK tour in Manchester
The musical will take over Manchester’s Palace Theatre for 15 weeks before touring around the UK.
Reece Parkinson to leave BBC Radio 1Xtra and Lady Leshurr replaced
Lady Leshurr, who’s waiting to go on trial accused of attacking her ex, is also being replaced.
Rowdy Clacton theatre-goers prompt staff conflict training consideration
Clacton theatre is considering conflict management training for staff amid rising cases of abuse.
Gambling: Government expected to tighten regulation on sector
A forthcoming government white paper on gambling is expected to tighten regulation in the sector.
Joseph Fiennes to star as England manager Gareth Southgate at National Theatre
Joseph Fiennes will star in a National Theatre drama about Gareth Southgate’s “gentle revolution”.
Alec Baldwin firearm enhancement in manslaughter charge downgraded
New Mexico prosecutors drop firearm enhancement charges, lowering a potential prison sentence.
Bafta Awards face backlash over all-white winners
The 49 victors across all categories at Sunday’s glittering film ceremony were all white.
Dan Walker: TV presenter injured in bicycle crash
The former BBC Breakfast host says he is “glad to be alive” after being in a collision with a car.
Roald Dahl: Rishi Sunak joins criticism of changes to author’s books
A debate rages over changes to references to characters’ appearance and weight in the author’s works.
An Irish Goodbye: ‘It’s not every day that you pick up a Bafta’
An Irish Goodbye star James Martin is overjoyed after the Northern Ireland short film wins a Bafta.
Leiji Matsumoto, legendary manga creator, dies aged 85
The creator was known for his epic space sagas Galaxy Express 999 and Space Battleship Yamato.
Trans singer says Asian Network first an honour
Singer-songwriter Mya Mehmi’s track, Parivaar, explores her Punjabi heritage and queer identity.
Baftas 2023 highlights: From the Batmobile to a drunken Pinocchio
We bring you the best quotes and most amusing moments from backstage.
Cambodia: Stolen Angkorian crown jewellery resurfaces in London
Secret collection of 77 items from the Angkorian royalty period has been returned to Phnom Penh.
Dickie Davies, host of ITV’s World of Sport for nearly two decades, dies
The presenter anchored the five-hour live TV marathon every Saturday between 1968 and 1985.
Bafta bits you may have missed
All Quiet On The Western Front wasn’t the only winner in town at 2023’s Bafta Awards.
Baftas 2023: The red carpet in pictures
Viola Davis, Michelle Yeoh and Eddie Redmayne are among the stars gathering in London for the ceremony.
