James Nelson-Joyce on the ‘Scouse Sopranos’
Paul Glynn Entertainment reporter BBC James Nelson-Joyce stars as the notorious fictional gangster Michael Kavanagh In This City Is Ours, Liverpool actor James Nelson-Joyce plays a leading gang member who…
Lesley Manville and John Lithgow score top acting prizes
Steven McIntosh Entertainment reporter at the Royal Albert Hall Getty Images Lesley Manville and John Lithgow won best actress and actor respectively Lesley Manville and John Lithgow were among the…
Adrien Brody, Cate Blanchett and Maya Jama walk Oliviers red carpet
Steven McIntosh Entertainment reporter at the Royal Albert Hall PA Media British singer and actress Beverley Knight is hosting this year’s ceremony alongside Cabaret and Pose star Billy Porter Adrien…
Minecraft movie storms box office despite lukewarm film reviews
A Minecraft Movie has proven to be a box office success, bringing in an estimated $300m (£233m) globally during its opening weekend. The film, based on the wildly popular video…
What’s coming up this week
BBC/Hungry Bear Media/PA Media This week, Gladiators and contenders gear up as the grand final of the competition takes place on BBC One. But that’s not all the week has…
Harry Lawtey on the privilege of portraying Richard Burton
Warren Orchard/Icon Film Distribution Harry Lawtey plays Richard Burton in a new biographical film The actor playing a young Richard Burton in a new biographical film has described how much…
Artist of ‘the worst’ picture of Trump says criticism damaging her business
An artist whose official portrait of Donald Trump was publicly lambasted by the president said his comments are “directly and negatively impacting” her business, threatening its future. British-born artist Sarah…
What to do if you wake up with a Banksy on your wall
James Peak Presenter, The Banksy Story AFP Sam was lying in bed one morning when her tenant in a house she owned in Margate sent her a photo of a…
Rachel Chinouriri’s success has been a slow burn. She prefers it that way
Mark Savage Music Correspondent Lauren Harris When Rachel Chinouriri played London’s O2 Arena last month, she cried. The new wave indie songwriter was there as the support act for Sabrina…
Sam Mendes Beatles biopics targets box office success with Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson, Barry Keoghan and Joseph Quinn as the Fab Four
Sony The Beatles will be played on screen by Harris Dickinson (John Lennon), Paul Mescal (Paul McCartney), Barry Keoghan (Ringo Starr) and Joseph Quinn (George Harrison) The Fab Four came…