BBC defends decision to remove trans rights slogan from Strictly episode
The BBC has defended its decision to remove a trans rights slogan from an episode of Strictly Come Dancing, saying the move was “in line with our editorial guidelines”.
Portrait artist: None of us really know what we actually look like
“A portrait is a document of the relationship between the artist and the sitter, and when that chemistry works, you sense it in the painting.”
Paramount completes $81bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery
Skydance-owned Paramount has completed its $81bn (£61bn) takeover of Warner Bros Discovery – bringing together the two media giants under a combined company.
‘My heart is broken’: Michael Flatley announces his wife has died
Riverdance star Michael Flatley has said his “heart is broken” following the death of his wife, Niamh O’Brien, at the age of 52.
Freddie Mercury’s handwritten lyrics sell at auction for £277,000
A notebook containing lyrics by Freddie Mercury has sold for £277,000 at auction.
Broadcaster and campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen dies
Dame Esther Rantzen has died at the age of 86, her family has said in a statement.
‘That’s all folks’: Liam Gallagher responds to Oasis tour tickets selling out
Tickets for Oasis’ upcoming 2027 tour have sold out, with Liam Gallagher posting on social media to say “that’s all folks”.
Robbie Williams sings with fans outside hotel after show cancelled in Peru
Robbie Williams was captured on video giving an impromptu performance outside his hotel in Peru after saying he was “broken-hearted” his concert was cancelled.
Jay-Z accuser says that her rape allegations were false in court filing
A woman who accused Jay-Z of raping her when she was 13 has stated her allegations were false.
