Dance music is second most popular UK genre – BPI
Artists like LF System and Eliza Rose are said to be behind the dance music’s surging popularity.
Takeoff: Tributes to Migos rapper shot dead in Houston at 28
Takeoff was a member of the influential US rap trio who had hits like Bad and Boujee and Stir Fry.
Drill rapper shot dead after Brixton car chase
Lamar Scott and Guilherme Messias da Silva were killed after a car chase and shooting in London.
Davido’s young son drowns: Nigerian police question staff
Nigerian police investigate the death of the three-year-old son of the Afrobeats star.
Hancock suspended as Tory MP after joining I’m A Celebrity
The former health secretary is punished by his party after announcing he will join the reality show.
Heartstopper’s Kit Connor says he was ‘forced’ to come out as bisexual
Co-stars rally around the 18-year-old star after he revealed his sexuality on Twitter.
Taylor Swift makes history as she takes over the entire US top 10
She is the first artist to claim all 10 of the top spots on the US Hot 100 chart.
Earl of Wessex becomes patron of Reading Rep Theatre
Prince Edward says the theatre is “rapidly becoming an essential part of the arts scene in Reading”.
S4C: Birthplace of SuperTed and Fireman Sam turns 40
S4C’s alumni includes a host of well-known faces such as Alex Jones, Rhys Ifans and Ioan Gruffudd.
US court blocks Penguin merger with Simon & Schuster
US District Judge Florence Pan said the deal could “substantially” lessen competition in the market.
Permacrisis declared Collins Dictionary word of the year
The term for “extended period of instability and insecurity” reflects 2022’s challenges, Collins says.
Bollywood: The trans icon played by a non-trans star
A non-trans Bollywood star is to play India’s trans icon – while trans actresses continue to wait for a leading role.
Tindall, Moyles and Boy George set for I’m A Celebrity
Ex-rugby star Mike Tindall, who is married to the King’s niece, hopes to become king of the jungle.
Black History Month: Opera must be more accessible say theatre leaders
Two stars of opera want the industry to create opportunities for people of any race or background.
Girl, 16, sexually assaulted at Wiltshire End of the Road festival
The teenager was at the front of the crowd watching a band when she was attacked, police said.
BBC local radio faces significant cuts to programming
All 39 networks will keep their current schedule from 6am to 2pm but after that shows will be shared.
Strictly Come Dancing: The fans who queue through the night
Fans allocated tickets to Strictly Come Dancing often queue from the early hours to ensure they get in.
Shanghai Disney: Visitors unable to leave without negative Covid test as park shuts
Rides are continuing to operate for those trapped inside The Happiest Place on Earth.
‘Extremely rare’ 500-year-old textiles stun Antiques Roadshow expert
The items include a bedspread and pillowcases sewn by Elizabeth I and her ladies in waiting.
Scotland’s culture sector is in funding crisis, MSPs warn
Holyrood’s culture committee is calling on ministers to consider the matter with “urgency”.
Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum celebrates its 25th anniversary
Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum transformed the face and fate of Bilbao when it opened in 1997.
Wakefield artist to put ‘eccentric’ dad’s ashes in painting
Lanson Moore says the artwork is proving “healing” for the family.
Glastonbury Festival may have to review drug testing policy
Under its current licence, police are not given figures about drugs seized on site, a council hears.
Refugees share experiences through Bristol art project
The project in Bristol aims to educate people about the challenges many asylum seekers face.
An Cailín Ciúin: ‘A breakthrough moment’ for Irish language films
Oscar-tipped Irish language film An Cailín Ciúin has smashed box office records.
UK museums willing to return skulls to Zimbabwe
Several Zimbabwean skulls were found in archives but none belong to Zimbabwe’s anti-colonial heroes.
Trevor Noah: I never said entire UK racist, says comic after Rishi Sunak row
TV host Trevor Noah was criticised for saying there had been a backlash in the UK to Rishi Sunak.
The Fabs: How a ’60s all-girl band (nearly) ruled the world
A music history exhibition is shining a light onto an all-girl pop sensation from the 1960s.
London Comic Con: Cosplayers bring colour to ExCeL centre
Thousands of fans gather at the ExCeL centre dressed as their favourite comic and sci-fi characters.
Notorious singer Jerry Lee Lewis dies aged 87
Jerry Lee Lewis, singer behind Great Balls of Fire, dies after life marred by scandal and violence.