Netflix: Saudi Arabia and GCC warn streaming giant over violating ‘Islamic values’
The offending content was not specified – but state TV highlighted two teenage girls kissing.
Booker Prize: Alan Garner is oldest writer to make the shortlist
Six books make the cut for the coveted prize, including the shortest book to ever be recognised.
Emily Maitlis wrong about Cummings rebuke, says BBC chairman
Richard Sharp told a DCMS hearing he disagreed with the ex-Newsnight host about impartiality.
Tom Cruise flies into Teesside International Airport
The Top Gun star dropped into Teesside Airport in between filming the Mission: Impossible series.
Don’t Worry Darling: Critics mixed as Olivia Wilde film with Harry Styles premieres
One critic called Don’t Worry Darling “unconvincing” while another said it was “largely fantastic”.
Ukraine: Ben Stiller and Sean Penn latest Americans banned from Russia
Moscow’s “stop list” includes more than 1,000 names, including celebrities who have backed Ukraine.
Ukraine: Ben Stiller and Sean Penn latest Americans banned from Russia
Moscow’s “stop list” includes more than 1,000 names, including celebrities who have backed Ukraine.
High value Grayson Perry artwork stolen from Bristol gallery
A high value, limited-edition gold ceramic titled Alien Baby is stolen from a gallery in Clifton.
Singer Mark Morrison quits bid to be next Leicester city mayor
The singer had wanted to run for office to try to tackle gang violence and knife crime in Leicester.
Running Up That Hill was the UK’s song of the summer
The Official Charts announce which songs were the UK’s most-played and purchased over the summer.
Griff: How my gap year turned into a pop career
The singer talks about how following her passion for music led her to tour with Ed Sheeran.
Adele on Emmy win: Trust me to officially have an EGO
The star now has an Emmy, Grammy and Oscar – after scooping an award for her TV show One Night Only.
Adele on Emmy win: Trust me to officially have an EGO
The star now has an Emmy, Grammy and Oscar – after scooping an award for her TV show One Night Only.
Australian artist removes Ukraine and Russia mural after backlash
The street mural in Australia controversially depicted Ukrainian and Russian soldiers hugging.
Yungblud: I opened my chest up and put my heart on a plate
The pop star explains why his third album is “a metaphor for the oppression millions of people feel”.
Nirvana win lawsuit over 1991 Nevermind album cover
A judge’s ruling prevents Spencer Elden from re-filing a case over the Nevermind sleeve
Barack Obama: Emmy win for narrating Netflix documentary
The former president’s five-part Netflix documentary series nabs an Emmy for best narrator.
Strictly Come Dancing: New dancers to perform with full cast
The new dancers will perform a cinematic routine alongside returning professionals in the launch show.
Tamil Nadu: India woman’s food paintings you will want to eat
Varuna Sridhar, a 21-year-old artist from Chennai city, is winning fans with her hyper-realistic food paintings.
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert: Foo Fighters give drummer a loving send-off
Paul McCartney, Queen and AC/DC also take the stage at Wembley to pay tribute to the rock drummer.
Redcar’s Regent Cinema: Further delay to create space to sell snacks
Merlin Cinemas describes the design flaw as a “hiccup” delaying the opening by a “week or two”.
The Crown cast: Prince William and Kate Middleton actors revealed for season 6
The Netflix drama finds new actors to play the now-Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in the final series.
BBC exodus: What’s behind the large number of presenters leaving?
A string of TV and radio hosts have left recently, but some argue it frees up room for new talent.
The woman who taught the West how to cook Indian food
A ground-breaking Indian cookery programme was presented by the Indian actor turned food writer Madhur Jaffrey.
Jane Fonda: Hollywood star having chemotherapy for cancer
The Hollywood icon revealed she is being treated for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Godiva Festival: Monastery bandmates get engaged onstage
Liv Gardner of Monastery says she is “in another world” after being proposed to.
Tributes after radio DJ Ambrose Harcourt dies
Ambrose Harcourt presented in Sussex and across the south of England for over 50 years.
Eliza Rose scores UK’s 1,400th number one single
The DJ and former record shop employee tops the charts with her track BOTA (Baddest Of Them All).
Martin Bashir Diana interview: BBC donates sales to charity
The corporation says the funds were shared between seven charities linked to the Princess of Wales.
Channel 4: Production companies urge next PM to rethink privatisation
More than 750 production companies want Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak to “reconsider” Channel 4 plans.
