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Danny Boyle and Jodie Comer talk Covid, horror and making 28 Years Later

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:40:30 GMT

The British director of 28 Years Later speaks alongside star Jodie Comer about returning to horror.

'Exhilarating and exciting!' How Bradford's children feel about their City of Culture show

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:14:07 GMT

Sing Dance Leap is the first collaboration between Royal Ballet and Opera, Opera North and Northern Ballet.

Outdoor Shakespeare troupe finds new home

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 05:35:24 GMT

The acting company moves to its new venue after losing its home of 65 years at a pub.

For 50 years, Sydney Opera House has had one man on speed dial

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 21:20:36 GMT

Terry Harper has been tuning pianos in the iconic venue since he was a teen - a family legacy started by his dad.

Celebs say this gossip forum ruined their lives. Now its owner has been unmasked

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 23:19:17 GMT

Celebrities tell BBC about "horrendous" abuse on Tattle Life, a site run anonymously - until now.

'I swapped nursing for erotic fiction - but I won't let mum read my books'

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 05:19:46 GMT

Nurse turned writer Sophie Gravia has teamed up with Christine McGuiness for a new podcast about relationships.

Glastonbury begins and Squid Game ends: What's coming up this week

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 16:49:42 GMT

Brad Pitt's F1 is also released and video game Death Stranding 2 is out.

Stormzy: Lead acting role was uncomfortable but I loved it

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:08:28 GMT

The rapper made his lead acting debut in his new film Big Man, released under his new film company.

Actor 'lucky' to see his new film after brain tumour

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 09:54:31 GMT

The Welsh actor admits he didn't take his brain tumour symptoms seriously enough ahead of diagnosis.

Drummer has cardiac arrest on festival stage

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:02:02 GMT

Lionel Duke fell ill as the band were supporting Sting during Liverpool's On The Waterfront festival.

Armani to miss Milan Fashion Week for first time after hospital stay

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 07:27:34 GMT

The 90-year-old Italian designer is recovering at home after a hospital stay, his company reports.

Steps star Ian 'H' Watkins honoured at LGBT awards

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 21:30:07 GMT

He was recognised for his work organising pride events and his advocacy for same-sex parents.

TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan reveals stage four cancer

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 13:29:37 GMT

The ex-BBC and Sky journalist says he is "responding positively" to treatment and is "feeling well".

Giant Michael Jackson statues popped up 30 years ago. Where have they gone?

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 23:35:37 GMT

The King Of Pop had 10 statues made in his image in 1995, but where can they be seen three decade later?

Kelsey Parker announces 'devastating' loss of stillborn baby

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:47:41 GMT

The widow of The Wanted's Tom Parker posts a poignant poem saying her baby boy was "born sleeping".

'You're an adulterer!' - How Kim Woodburn became a one-liner legend

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:32:30 GMT

A look back at Woodward's infamous spats and some of the TV star's best - and most scathing - quotes.

Kneecap performing at Glastonbury 'not appropriate', PM says

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 22:57:49 GMT

He made the comments after Kneecap member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh appeared in court on Wednesday.

Serpents to saints: The fascinating journey of India's spiritual art

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 21:16:39 GMT

A new exhibition at the British Museum in London traces the stunning evolution of India's devotional art through 189 objects.

China has millions of single men - could dating camp help them find love?

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 21:11:06 GMT

The film The Dating Game explores how a dating coach tries to help China's single men find love.

BTS is back - but K-pop has changed

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 21:14:35 GMT

While the Korean superstars served in the military, their industry has seen stalled album sales and scandals.

Council's £100k appeal to buy lost Turner painting

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 05:33:39 GMT

Bristol City Council is asking for help to buy The Rising Squall, which depicts the Avon Gorge.

Watch: Idris Elba unveils celebratory stone at old college

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:07:12 GMT

Watch the moment a paving stone recognising Idris Elba was revealed outside of his old college.

'Not just smut': Why it's happily ever after for romance books

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 23:10:43 GMT

Despite being mocked by book critics for years, the romantasy genre is booming - and that means big business for publishers and bookshops.

Watch: Visitors sit on and break artwork chair in Italian museum

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 16:45:14 GMT

The 'Van Gogh' chair is an artwork by Nicola Bolla made out of thousands of Swarovski crystals.

Dua Lipa brings out Jamiroquai at emotional Wembley debut

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 02:12:42 GMT

The pop star duetted with Jay Kay, and had a "lump in her throat" as she achived a long-standing dream.

Portrait allegedly damaged by visitor taking selfie

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:13:16 GMT

The museum says it will impose restrictions on selfie-taking in the future.

Y2K core: Escapism and nostalgia for a time before you were born

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 23:39:28 GMT

How a pop-punk band is riding a wave of Y2K nostalgia to bring back the sounds of the noughties.