Sacheen Littlefeather: Native American activist and actor who refused Oscar for Brando dies
Native American Sacheen Littlefeather declined Marlon Brando’s award for The Godfather in 1973.
The Beatles: Rare images of early Cavern Club gigs found
The photos, featuring original drummer Pete Best, were taken a year before debut single Love Me Do.
Bruce Willis denies selling rights to his face
It was widely reported that the actor had sold his face to a deepfake company.
Gabriels: From ‘harrowing’ American Idol to 2022’s most talked-about band
Singer Jacob Lusk on the musical rebirth that saw him form the year’s most talked-about new band.
Cashy C’s: The musical staging working class stories in a pawnbrokers shop
Cashy C’s, a rap musical about life on the breadline, is being performed in an empty Bradford shop.
Phil Collins and two Genesis bandmates sell song catalogue for a reported $300m
The deal is one of the biggest in music history, approaching the sum paid for Bob Dylan’s music.
Netflix’s Jeffrey Dahmer drama attracts huge ratings and strong reactions
The latest true crime streaming show is criticised by some – but achieves huge viewing figures.
Steve Wright hosts his final BBC Radio 2 afternoon show
The DJ tells listeners he wants to “celebrate the show’s success and long run” after 23 years.
The Governess, Anne Hegerty, on autism, quizzing and her challenges with everyday life
The Governess, Anne Hegerty, on autism and how she finds everyday household tasks difficult.
Sue Barker: BBC could have handled my Question of Sport exit better
The presenter says the BBC could have handled her exit better when it decided to shake up the show.
PnB Rock: Father and son pair charged with rapper’s murder
The pair are accused of being behind the shooting of PnB Rock in a Los Angeles waffle house robbery.
Ex-Oasis guitarist Bonehead says tonsil cancer is ‘gone’
Liam Gallagher is among those saying how pleased they are the musician said he is now in recovery.
Harry Styles: Could singer’s make-up get more men into cosmetics?
The popstar-slash-actor’s beauty brand branches into cosmetics – but will other men follow his lead?
Ed Sheeran must face copyright trial over Thinking Out Loud, judge rules
The star is ordered to appear in a US court over claims he copied his hit song from Marvin Gaye.
Nandi Bushell: Foo Fighters’ guest drummer, 12, releases song for dad
Nandi Bushell launches her track weeks after performing at an all-star Wembley Stadium tribute gig.
Salford mayor’s plea for help to buy Lowry painting for public
Paul Dennett asks local figures, including bookmaker Fred Done, for help to keep it on display.
Quick Q&A with drumming star Nandi Bushell
Twelve-year-old rock star Nandi answers some quick-fire questions as she releases her new song.
Trevor Noah to step down as host of The Daily Show
The comedian says he is “filled with gratitude” as he announces his departure from the programme.
David Tennant jealous of incoming Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa
The star on returning to the sci-fi TV show, and his new stage production, Good, about the Holocaust.
Google to close Stadia cloud service and refund gamers
Stadia allows players to stream games online without owning a console.
Anger as newspaper claims Liverpool has no significant culture
Regional Mayor Steve Rotheram brands a journalist’s comments “outrageous” and demands an apology.
Tsitsi Dangarembga: Zimbabwe author convicted over placard protest
A court rules that Tsitsi Dangarembga incited violence by walking with a sign calling for reform.
BBC World Service proposes 382 post closures as part of savings
The move is part of wider BBC savings, while “accelerating digital offering and increasing impact”.
How Gangsta’s Paradise changed the course of hip-hop
In 1995, Coolio combined street-tough lyrics with a pop sensibility – and rap wold never be the same.
Paramore ‘needed a break to find our identity’, says Hayley Williams
Frontwoman Hayley Williams talks about returning to the stage and teases plans for a 2023 UK tour.
Danny Boyle’s dance Matrix set for Manchester’s £186m Factory arts venue
The director’s live version of the 1999 film will be among the first shows at Manchester’s Factory.
Theatre: Difficult years ahead, says director Peter Doran
The theatre director says it will be tough to bring audiences back regularly after the pandemic.
Coolio: Michelle Pfeiffer and Snoop Dogg lead tributes to Gangsta’s Paradise rapper
Stars pay tribute to Gangsta’s Paradise rapper, who has died at 59 after being found unresponsive.
Shania Twain: I was touch and go with Covid
The country singer on a brush with death, standing up to sexism, and her “celebratory” new album.
Ron’s house: Minotaur head and lion discovered in rented Birkenhead flat
Ron Gittins transformed his rented home in Birkenhead and now campaigners are trying to buy it.
