Charlotte McLaughlin
Celebrity News18 Aug 2025
Matthew Perry death: doctor pleads guilty in actor's overdose case
Perry died from the ‘acute effects of ketamine’ aged 54 in October 23 — but how did we get to that point?
UK
Evan Davis being told to stop hosting podcast was ‘tough’ for BBC boss
He was told that the Happy Heat Pump Podcast could be seen as a breach of rules around presenters speaking about issues of public policy.
23 Apr 2025
Celebrity News23 Apr 2025
Joanna Lumley glimpsed in trailer for new series of Netflix hit Wednesday
The show is based on the world of the Addams family.
Music
Benson Boone hits out at critics for hating him for no ‘good reason’
The award-winning singer has been acclaimed by Sir Brian May and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.
23 Apr 2025
Celebrity News
Filming Sean Combs documentary ’emotional and difficult’ – BBC presenter Bokinni
The US rapper denies sex trafficking allegations against him.
23 Apr 2025
Celebrity News
New Race Across The World duo ‘nearly walked out’ after seeing accommodation
The fifth series of the BBC One competition programme follows five pairs as they travel more than 14,000km across Asia.
23 Apr 2025
Celebrity News
Turner Prize shortlist includes artist who uses ‘salvaged’ antique dolls in work
All four artists on the shortlist this year are London-based.
23 Apr 2025
Showbiz23 Apr 2025
Bella Ramsey urges Madame Tussauds visitors to ‘high five’ figure
They sat with the London wax museum’s artists last year so they could collect their measurements
Celebrity News
Zoe Ball marks one year since mother’s death, saying: I miss you beyond words
The DJ is set to return to BBC Radio 2 in May to host a new weekly show, from 1pm to 3pm on Saturdays.
23 Apr 2025
Celebrity News
Final chapter of Heartstopper love story to end with Netflix film
Kit Connor, Joe Locke and Yasmin Finney have all become big stars since appearing on the show.
22 Apr 2025
Film
Hilary Swank says she is being offered more acting roles after turning 50
She has won two Academy Awards for actress in a leading role during her career.
22 Apr 2025
Celebrity News
Pope Francis inspired generations and was beacon of humility – DiCaprio and Yeoh
The 88-year-old pontiff died on Easter Monday after a cerebral stroke that led to a coma and irreversible heart failure, the Vatican said.
22 Apr 2025
Celebrity News
The Vivienne’s sister questions if drug use ‘stigma’ stopped them seeking help
The star’s family revealed in March that the drag queen died ‘from the effects of ketamine use causing a cardiac arrest’.
22 Apr 2025
Showbiz22 Apr 2025
The BBC wanted me to leave Match of the Day, says Gary Lineker
The ex-footballer will leave the BBC after hosting its 2026 World Cup coverage
Music
Robbie Williams tells fans selfies and approaches cause ‘discomfort and panic’
The Let Me Entertain You singer, 51, has a well-documented history of depression and has also fought drug and alcohol abuse.
18 Apr 2025
Film
Rylan Gosling to lead new Star Wars film with title revealed
Titled Star Wars: Starfighter, the movie comes from Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy.
18 Apr 2025
Showbiz
Neighbours’ Ian Smith says cancer diagnosis left him in cruel and brutal place
The actor, best known for playing Harold Bishop on the Australian soap opera, revealed last year that he has a rare form of terminal lung cancer.
18 Apr 2025
Celebrity News
Nicola Coughlan ‘disgusted’ by gender court ruling as she commits to fundraiser
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court made a ruling on the 2010 Equality Act.
17 Apr 2025
Celebrity News
One Day star among actors reading from International Booker Prize shortlist
The 2025 line-up for readings has been announced.
17 Apr 2025
London17 Apr 2025
Armitage ‘excited to be northerner’ getting City of London freedom
He performed a reading at the ceremony.
Celebrity News
Former Radio 2 DJ and Eurovision UK spokesman Colin Berry dies at 79
He presented long-running BBC music show Top Of The Pops, and appeared on game show Blankety Blank.
17 Apr 2025