Chappell Roan announces Edinburgh gig
US pop star Chappell Roan has been announced as the latest musical act for this year’s Edinburgh Summer Sessions. The singer is set to appear at the Royal Highland Showgrounds…
‘I’m in the best shape of my life’ ahead of shows
Lewis Adams & Sonia Watson BBC News, Essex PA Media Getting on stage is still a buzz Murs relishes Olly Murs said he was in the “best shape of my…
Witney cinema issues Minecraft warning after online trend
Ethan Gudge BBC News, Oxford Warner Bros Jack Black (left) and Jason Momoa (centre) star in A Minecraft Movie A cinema has told customers to behave during showings of A…
Madonna and Elton John bury hatchet after lip-sync feud
Madonna has said she and Sir Elton John have “buried the hatchet” and put an end to their decades-long feud. Sir Elton, 78, has repeatedly accused Madonna of lip syncing…
Michael Fabricant, Chris Hughes, Mickey Rourke and Patsy Palmer in house
Ian Youngs Culture reporter Getty Images JoJo Siwa has been a dancer, pop star, actress and hair bow trendsetter Oscar-nominated actor Mickey Rourke, US media personality JoJo Siwa, EastEnders star…
Blondie drummer Clem Burke dies, aged 70
Mark Savage Music Correspondent Getty Clem Burke, the drummer for 1970s new wave band Blondie, has died aged 70 following a “private battle with cancer”, the band’s spokesperson has confirmed…
Adolescence team to remake Threads nuclear attack epic
Andrew Jackson BBC News, Yorkshire BBC A heavily bandaged traffic warden became one of the most enduring images from the 1984 drama Threads Warp Films, the maker of worldwide hit…
Amadou Bagayoko – thousands attend funeral of Malian musician
Mark Savage Music Correspondent Getty Images Amadou Bagayoko learned guitar by studying British bands like Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd Thousands of people gathered in Mali on Sunday for the…
Who was the whispering star of 10CC’s huge hit?
BBC Cathy Warren says the song has followed her throughout her life “Be quiet – big boys don’t cry… big boys don’t cry … big boys don’t cry!” Those whispered…
John Lithgow’s doorstop and other moments
Charlotte Gallagher News Correspondent Reporting fromRoyal Albert Hall Getty Images Lesley Manville, John Lithgow and Imelda Staunton were among the winners at the Olivier Awards 2025. Here’s five things we…