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Celebrity News
Former Google executive Matt Brittin ‘honoured’ to become BBC director-general
Tim Davie leaves the role on April 2.
25 Mar 2026
Celebrity News
Miranda Hart says Selena Gomez was inspiration while writing new book
The actress and comedian appeared with the US star on The Graham Norton show.
11 Oct 2024
Celebrity News
Bill Bailey recalls buying owl at restaurant in China and setting it free
He was speaking as he released a memoir titled My Animals, And Other Animals.
11 Oct 2024
Music
Frank Skinner to launch podcast with previous co-hosts after Absolute Radio exit
The comedian and presenter will be joined by his former co-hosts Emily Dean and Pierre Novellie.
7 Oct 2024
Showbiz27 Sept 2024
Lady Gaga thought marriage proposal on April Fool’s Day was a joke
The singer was among the guests on The Graham Norton Show.
Celebrity News
Sir Richard Branson launches free-to-access online university DyslexicU
It will offer courses online for dyslexic and non-dyslexic people to learn about dyslexic thinking.
24 Sept 2024
Music
Zoe Ball sends ‘so much love’ to Laverne and Theakston on her BBC Radio 2 return
The 53-year-old has been absent on-air since August 8.
23 Sept 2024
Showbiz23 Sept 2024
Zoe Ball returns to hosting BBC Radio 2 after six-week absence
Presenter tells listeners “I have wandered back”
Celebrity News
Children’s book by Sir Lenny Henry to be adapted for 2025 stage production
The Boy With Wings will have its world premiere at the Polka Theatre.
18 Sept 2024
UK
Booker Prize 2024 shortlist features five female authors
This year’s Booker Prize shortlist has been announced.
16 Sept 2024
UK
Starmer hails ‘culture and creativity’ as he backs ‘The Leeds’ piano competition
The Prime Minister has his own musical roots having played the flute, piano and violin as a child.
11 Sept 2024
UK13 Aug 2024
Banksy’s rhino artwork defaced by man in balaclava
The street artist has been posting new works since August 5.
UK
Family of Ysanne Churchman pay tribute to ‘warm and friendly’ Archers star
Churchman, who died aged 99, was best known for her role as Grace Archer in The Archers in the 1950s.
26 Jul 2024
UK
Ysanne Churchman, voice of Grace Archer in The Archers in 1950s, dies aged 99
Her character was killed off in an episode which attracted 20 million listeners.
26 Jul 2024
Showbiz1 Jul 2024
Taylor Swift’s personal items to be shown at V&A museum
The trail, which will run from July 27, will focus on pop star’s childhood and recording legacy
Celebrity News
Barbie taken into space to feature in Design Museum’s new exhibition
The Design Museum’s Barbie: The Exhibition opens on July 5 and features a doll that has been into space.
28 Jun 2024
Showbiz17 Jun 2024
Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood announces debut solo album
Revelations: Songs Boys Don’t Sing will be released in October followed by a tour
Celebrity News
Choreographer and director Wayne McGregor says knighthood is ‘incredible’
He is being honoured for his services to dance.
14 Jun 2024
Film
Imelda Staunton praises ‘all the great Dames’ as she joins their ranks
She joins a list of stars including Helen Mirren, Maggie Smith and Judi Dench who have also been made Dames.
14 Jun 2024
UK
Author Harlan Coben praises the Queen on her approach to promoting reading
He will appear alongside Mick Herron at the upcoming Queen’s Reading Room festival on June 8.
3 Jun 2024
Showbiz29 May 2024
Jill Halfpenny felt ‘cursed’ after deaths of her father and partner
Her book, A Life Reimagined: My Journey Of Hope In The Midst Of Loss, is set for publication on June 20