This England: Critics mixed over Kenneth Branagh’s portrayal of Boris Johnson
The six-part series has been described as “premature” and “triggering”, but also “mesmerising”.
Avicii’s family sell music rights to Abba star’s company
The star’s music will be looked after by Pophouse, which also runs the Abba Voyage shows in London.
Stranger Things star Caleb McLaughlin speaks about racism from fans
The actor, who plays Lucas Sinclair in the show, says his experience of bigotry “affected him a lot”.
Richard Osman’s Thursday Murder Club: Retirement village that inspired books
The BBC’s arts correspondent Rebecca Jones visits the real-life setting of the popular books.
Pink, Queen and Alanis Morisette honour Taylor Hawkins in Los Angeles tribute concert
The musicians join Foo Fighters on stage, in the second of two tribute concerts for the drummer.
Lord Grade: Ofcom’s job is not to regulate culture wars
The watchdog’s new boss says he will leave his “personal opinions” to one side in his role.
Deadpool 3: Hugh Jackman to return as Wolverine
Ryan Reynolds confirms the X-Men star will reprise his most famous role in the action-comedy sequel.
The Smiths: Strangeways, Here We Come was unusual, drummer says
Mike Joyce reflects on the band’s “unusual sounding” album on the 35th anniversary of its release.
Shakira to stand trial in Spain for tax evasion
The singer is accused of failing to pay €14.5m (£12.9m) in tax and could face eight years in jail.
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight hints at new series
Steven Knight says the show could return with new writers, taking the story into the 1950s.
Netflix plans to launch its own video game studio
Studio in Finland is the latest and clearest example of the streaming giant moving into gaming.
ITV boss defends Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield over queue furore
ITV’s chief executive defends This Morning’s under-fire hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.
Eurovision: Liverpool delighted to make final two in running to host
The city reacts with glee after being named as one of the final two in the running to host in 2023.
The Lost King: Steve Coogan defends Richard III film in university row
The University of Leicester is unhappy about how it are portrayed in new film The Lost King.
Michael Sheen’s stirring speech for Wales football team
He was invited to perform for the squad by manager Rob Page and was presented with a Wales shirt.
Harry Styles’ As It Was becomes longest-running US number one by a UK act
The hit song becomes the longest-running number one on the US singles chart by a British artist.
Eurovision 2023: Glasgow or Liverpool will host song contest
The shortlist of seven possible UK host cities for next year’s song contest is whittled down to two.
Zac Efron on playing Chickie Donohue, the man who delivered beer in a warzone
Apple TV’s new film The Greatest Beer Run Ever follows an unusual true story from the Vietnam War.
Bad Bunny turns music video into Puerto Rico doco
The influential Puerto Rican rapper’s latest music video lays bare the US island territory’s problems.
The Beatles: John Lennon’s Liverpool home sells for £280k
The house in Liverpool, dubbed the House of Sin, was expected to fetch £250,000 at auction.
Ian Brown fans criticise Stone Roses frontman’s ‘disrespectful’ gig
Footage goes viral online after the Stone Roses star performs to a backing track in Leeds.
Sir Van Morrison granted leave to appeal Swann ruling
Singer can challenge decision that his legal battle with Robin Swann should be heard without a jury.
Queen’s final knighthoods go to Williams and Iger
The late Queen approved the honorary knighthoods for the US pair before her death earlier this month.
Star Wars: James Earl Jones steps back from Darth Vader role
The 91-year-old’s famous voice is now being digitally recreated by a Ukrainian start-up.
Peaky Blinders dance show: ‘Anyone who likes Strictly can love this’
The TV hit has spawned a dance show, which creator Steven Knight hopes will attract new audiences.
Rihanna to headline Super Bowl half-time show
The nine-time Grammy winner will headline February’s event in Arizona, the NFL has announced.
Police drop probe into JK Rowling threat over Salman Rushdie support
Police were investigating a threat to the Harry Potter author over her support for Salman Rushdie.
Roger Waters gigs in Poland cancelled amid Ukraine backlash
The musician was due to play gigs in Poland but faces outrage over his comments on the Ukraine war.
Nigeria’s Biyi Bandele: A storyteller to his bones
Biyi Bandele, whose film has premiered after his death, was a huge figure in British and Africa writing.
Afrobeats: Chart show host celebrates ‘beautiful year’ for genre
Radio host Eddie Kadi says stars like Burna Boy have propelled the genre into the mainstream.
