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Popular US movie critic Gene Shalit dies aged 100
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:42:28 GMT
The moustachioed reviewer was a popular fixture in American households from the 1970s through to his retirement in 2010.
David Hockney depicted a 'peaceful, gay paradise' when homosexuality was a crime
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:14:00 GMT
The painter broke social taboos by celebrating same-sex relationships in his art.
The World Cup of adverts: How brands are competing to entertain, not simply sell
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:18:53 GMT
Kim Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet and Susan Boyle feature in ambitious ads ahead of the World Cup.
'I haven't left my house, I'm scared', says Mean Girls actor as Belfast shows cancelled over violence
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:05:00 GMT
The Mean Girls musical's run in Belfast is cancelled following disorder in the city.
'Most unusual book' wins Walter Scott historical fiction prize
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:35:43 GMT
Alice Jolly's The Matchbox Girl wins the £25,000 Walter Scott Prize at the Borders Book Festival.
Olivia Rodrigo sings about heartbreak but she's already chosen her wedding song
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:09:25 GMT
The pop star discusses the difficulty of writing happy songs, and her Glastonbury anxiety attack.
Linkin Park to make Download Festival history
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:39:45 GMT
Linkin Park will make history as the first female-fronted band to headline Download Festival.
Fan favourite Tosh to leave Shetland TV show after 13 years
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:40:45 GMT
Alison O'Donnell, one of the original cast, says she wanted to explore other acting opportunities.
King leads tributes to 'giant of the art world' David Hockney
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:10:14 GMT
The artist, who has died at the age of 88, "was one of life's true originals", King Charles says.
Bollywood's Nora Fatehi hopes her FIFA World Cup song brings 'unity'
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:17:02 GMT
The Canadian-born artist will be performing her official Fifa song at the Toronto opening ceremony.
David Hockney's life in pictures: From swimming pools to celebrity portraits
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:15:54 GMT
The Bradford-born artist, who has died at 88, was one of the most influential artists of the modern era.
Authors Blackman and Donaldson made dames in honours list
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:08:08 GMT
Noughts & Crosses author Malorie Blackman and Gruffalo creator Julia Donaldson are made dames, as the rugby league star is knighted.
Taylor Swift makes tearful 21-minute speech as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:12:11 GMT
The singer thanks her family as she becomes the youngest woman to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Do not use my music, Ariana Grande tells White House
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:53:30 GMT
Grande called a White House video using her song Bye "heinous nonsense", joining multiple artists demanding Trump's team not use their music.
What do Puerto Ricans think of the viral song about their homeland?
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:34:56 GMT
People from Puerto Rico reflect on how the catchy tune has attracted attention to where they live.
Anger over Epstein and Andrew fuels festival of 'female anarchy'
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:05:49 GMT
Dozens of female playwrights unite to express their "seismic rage" in an ambitious theatrical event.
Ed Sheeran found this record in a second-hand store - now it's finally getting attention
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:00:34 GMT
Allan Taylor is receiving overdue recognition after Ed Sheeran found his 1978 LP in a second-hand shop.
Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:04 GMT
Stars of the hit TV show say they did not know their on-screen husbands had previous convictions.
Mis-Teeq on reuniting, UK garage and Alesha Dixon's ad libs
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:22:37 GMT
The noughties girl group are back for a reunion gig to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut album.
Warner Bros $111bn sale to Paramount approved by US justice department
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 03:28:25 GMT
The approval marks a key development in the merger that will reshape media, allowing the continue of the takeover of the Hollywood studio, which owns CNN and HBO.
Harry Styles revisits X Factor as he kicks off Wembley residency
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:00:32 GMT
The pop star reminisces about his X Factor audition, which took place near Wembley Stadium in 2010.
Delta Goodrem becomes third celebrity to join Strictly Come Dancing
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:28:21 GMT
Goodrem rose to fame in Australian soap opera Neighbours
Art's great innovator whose vivid paintings made him a household name
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:52:22 GMT
The proud Yorkshireman, who also painted iconic pictures of America, was routinely described as Britain's greatest artist.
From bands to bags to beer bins - everything you need to know ahead of Download festival
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:18:58 GMT
Donington Park is gearing up to host the UK's biggest festival of rock and metal music.
