Akala: Why we need more black, working class period drama
Akala speaks to Radio 1 Newsbeat about filling the gaps in historical fiction.
Harry Redknapp in EastEnders, and five other surprise celebrity TV cameos
The ex-football manager is EastEnders’ shock loan signing. Here are five other TV celebrity cameos.
Hitman convicted of murdering T2 Trainspotting actor Bradley Welsh
Sean Orman shot Bradley Welsh outside his Edinburgh flat in what the judge described as an “assassination”.
The Circle: Channel 4 decides not to re-commission the reality show
The show began in 2018 and went on to have three regular series and one celebrity one.
Noel Clarke: BBC ‘shocked’ by allegations of harassment on Doctor Who set
The Guardian newspaper reports that five women allege he sexually harassed them on the Doctor Who set.
Coldplay’s Chris Martin says lockdown made him confront his ego
The stars says the lockdown forced him to ask: “Who am I without Wembley Stadium saying, ‘you’re awesome’?”
Turner Prize honours art collectives who ‘inspire change’
After a year of closed galleries, the 2021 nominees are all groups who have all “inspired change”.
Chris Cornell: Soundgarden singer’s family settle case against doctor
The rock singer’s widow accused the doctor of overprescribing drugs that contributed to his death.
Rag ‘n’ Bone Man on fame, tattoos and fatherhood
The star explains why his second album took so long, and how his son inspired a new face tattoo.
Eurovision’s noisy fans are back despite Dutch pandemic
It’s Europe’s most popular cultural event and the Netherlands will host it despite battling a third Covid wave.
The Coronation Street storyline based on a real-life murder
The plot is drawn from the killing of Sophie Lancaster in 2007, who was murdered for being a goth.
Childish Gambino sued by rapper over This Is America copying claim
The Grammy Award-winning song was copied from an unknown US rapper, he claims in court documents.
Arts figures criticise plan to cut university funding for creative subjects
Jarvis Cocker, Maxine Peake and Bernardine Evaristo all oppose the government proposals.
Made of Steel comic: Artist dad inspired by ‘bolshie and brave’ daughter
Jim Connolly hopes his strong characters show young girls gender “shouldn’t hold them back” in life.
Mortal Kombat movie wants to ‘respect’ its gaming history
Newsbeat speaks to the stars of the latest movie adaptation of Mortal Kombat
Wireless: Ivorian Doll ‘not shocked’ at lack of women
The Queen of Drill is one of just four females of 46 performers on the festival’s announced line-up.
Ed Sheeran to sponsor Ipswich Town FC
The singer has agreed a one-year deal with the club to sponsor the men’s and women’s team shirts.
Jenny Agutter to reprise Railway Children role in film sequel
The actress will reprise her role as Bobbie Waterbury, more than 50 years after the original film.
Little Mix on Leigh-Anne’s baby news, life after Jesy and mental health
The British girl group open up about Leigh-Anne keeping her pregnancy secret, and life after Jesy.
Nick Kamen: Madonna heartbroken by singer and model’s death
The Levi’s model, actor and singer’s biggest hit single was co-written by the queen of pop.
Sir Paul McCartney honoured by Royal Mail stamps
Royal Mail says the stamps are “a fitting tribute” to a “much loved and revered musical icon”.
Broadway tickets to go on sale for September reopening
New York’s major theatres have been closed since March 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Lelush: How a sulky Russian model became China’s slacker icon
Getting trapped in a boy band reality TV contest was just the start of Lelush’s unlikely journey.
Night Fever: How club culture has moved with the times
A new show looks at the origins of disco culture in the 1960s and how it’s developed since.
While She Sleeps: Why I spend big subscribing to my favourite band
Sheffield band While She Sleeps say they’ve created ‘a sustainable model’ for the music industry.
Ray Teret: Former DJ jailed for raping girls dies in prison
Disgraced broadcaster Ray Teret attacked and abused children as young as 12 in the 1960s and 70s.
Meghan wins remaining copyright claim over father’s letter
A judge grants the rest of her claim against the Mail on Sunday for printing her letter to her dad.
Nick Kamen: Model and singer dies aged 59
He appeared in a Levi’s advert in 1985 and had a top five hit with Each Time You Break My Heart.
Oscar and Grammy winners to be offered fast track UK visas
Immigration reforms are intended to encourage the “best and brightest” to the UK, say officials.
Ant and Dec take aim at ‘London-centric’ television industry
The duo team up with The Prince’s Trust on a scheme aimed at making the industry more accessible.
