Bridgerton star Simone Ashley on ‘normalising’ the narrative for South Asian actors | Ents & Arts News

British actress Simone Ashley says she believes the industry has “come a long way” in terms of diversifying – but says the process is ongoing. The Bridgerton and Sex Education…

Elaine C Smith grazes cows on Glasgow Green to mark receiving city’s highest honour | UK News

Comedian Elaine C Smith has grazed cattle on Glasgow Green – a right that comes with being awarded the Freedom of Glasgow.  The city’s highest honour, which she is one of the…

King Charles reveals his favourite artists as he shares personal playlist | UK News

The King has shared his personal playlist of tracks that bring him joy – featuring everything from reggae and Afrobeats to contemporary pop hits. Bob Marley, Kylie Minogue, and Grace…

Remember Monday announced as UK’s Eurovision 2025 act | Ents & Arts News

The UK’s entry for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest has been revealed.  Country pop band Remember Monday will perform their song What The Hell Just Happened? at the event, which…

The Damned founding guitarist Brian James dies | Ents & Arts News

Brian James, founding member of The Damned, has died aged 70. The guitarist, who was part of the group’s original line-up, wrote the first UK punk single New Rose and…

Meet TY From The Wyld – a former drill rapper turned conservation star | Ents & Arts News

A drill rapper turned TikTok wildlife presenter hopes to “bridge the gap” between young people and climate change. Growing up in Ladbroke Grove, west London, former music star TY was…

Gene Hackman’s wife died from rare infectious disease around a week before actor’s death, medical investigator says | US News

Gene Hackman’s wife died from rare infectious disease around a week before the actor died, medical investigators have said. The couple were found dead in their New Mexico home on…

Shirley Ballas stalker Kyle Shaw admits charge at Liverpool Crown Court | Ents & Arts News

A 37-year-old man has pleaded guilty to stalking Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas over the course of six years. Kyle Shaw admitted stalking the 64-year-old dancer and TV star…

Mariah Carey to perform at Sandringham | Ents & Arts News

Mariah Carey is set to perform an exclusive concert at a royal estate. The US megastar is lined up to headline Heritage Live at Sandringham in Norfolk on 15 August.…

Roberta Flack dies aged 88 | Ents & Arts News

Grammy-award winning singer Roberta Flack has died at the age of 88, her publicist has announced. The American singer was best known for her hit songs Killing Me Softly With…