Eddie Redmayne and Lily Allen win WhatsOnStage theatre awards
The “brilliance and resilience” of British theatre is celebrated at the WhatsOnStage awards.
That’s Not My Name: The Ting Tings discuss song’s ‘amazing’ TikTok revival
Stars like The Rock, Will Smith and Christina Aguilera have used the band’s song That’s Not My Name.
The grime artist teaching students how to rap
It’s hoped the lessons led by Elijah Branford, aka Eyez, will draw more teens into higher education.
Russian ballet visits to Northampton and Wolverhampton cancelled
Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre says cancelling the visit “is absolutely the right thing to do”.
Gorleston: The beach cleaner turning plastic rubbish into art
The money generated by Emma Sturman’s art will go towards more equipment for Norfolk Beach Cleans.
Avril Lavigne: ‘I still do the groceries’
The pop-punk star on 20 years of fame, the pop-punk revival and why she didn’t want to join TikTok.
Eurovision: Russia banned from competing at 2022 Song Contest
The organisers said the inclusion of Russia could bring the competition into disrepute.
First Scots appear on Gogglebox in six years
Viewers and politicians complained as there had been no Scots cast in the show since 2016.
Sally Kellerman: Oscar-nominated M*A*S*H actress dies at 84
Sally Kellerman played “Hot Lips” Houlihan in Robert Altman’s 1970 film, set in the Korean war.
Storm Eunice: O2 Arena to reopen after Storm damage
A hole in the London venue’s fabric, which was shredded by winds, will be visible for some time.
Wireless: Nicki Minaj, Dave and Cardi B headline festival
The festival will take place in July across venues in London and in Birmingham.
Tiger Who Came to Tea exhibition draws 8,000 visitors
An exhibition celebrating the classic tale has been running at Leicestershire’s Charnwood Museum.
Jekyll and Hyde production has a split personality
The National Theatre of Scotland’s ambitious new show is both a film and a play.
The Duke: Why my family stole a masterpiece portrait
The real-life family secrets behind the new Jim Broadbent and Dame Helen Mirren film The Duke.
Final Peaky series is ‘the end of the beginning’
Three hundred fans join Peaky Blinder stars on the red carpet for the premiere of the final series.
Yoxford costume designer’s studio pieces sell for £52k at auction
Artist Michael Stennett’s work includes designs for Dame Joan Sutherland and Rudolf Nureyev.
Alex Salmond suspends RT show over Ukraine invasion
The former first minister says his show will not air on RT again “until peace is re-established”.
Court bid to prevent BBC airing MI5 agent probe
The government wants to stop a programme which alleges the man is a dangerous extremist and misogynist.
Eurovision: Russia can compete despite invasion of Ukraine
Organisers of the song contest say Russia will be allowed to participate at the show in Italy in May.
BTS were the top-selling act in the world last year
The Korean band are named Global Recording Artist of the Year for the second year running.
Halyna Hutchins: Husband reveals anger with Alec Baldwin over shooting
Mr Hutchins says it’s “absurd” the actor/producer is not taking responsibility for his wife’s death.
Prince Harry launches libel claim against Daily Mail group
Court documents show he filed a claim against Associated Newspapers Limited on Wednesday.
The Crown: Netflix series hit by £150k Doncaster antiques theft
Props worth up to £150,000 are stolen in Doncaster as filming for the show’s new series continues.
Ed Sheeran: I would not be here without Jamal Edwards
The singer-songwriter pays tribute to the late Jamal Edwards, who helped to launch his career.
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: Ballot to open for palace concert tickets
George Ezra is the first performer on the line-up for the Platinum Party at the Palace on 4 June.
Scottish Ballet ends sponsorship deal with BP
The dance company says the oil giant’s support does not fit with its green action plan.
Anna Karen: On the Buses and EastEnders actress dies in fire at 85
She was best known as Olive in On the Buses and Peggy Mitchell’s sister Aunt Sal in EastEnders.
Russia Today: Regulator Ofcom asked to review channel’s UK broadcasts
The government tells Ofcom the RT channel is “part of Russia’s global disinformation campaign”.
Labour calls for Russia Today broadcast licence to be reviewed
Keir Starmer calls Russia Today Putin’s personal propaganda tool.
Megan Thee Stallion suing record label over ‘album’ definition
The rapper wants her latest release to be recognised as an album.
