Film challenging Essex girls stereotype makes BFI shortlist
The producer says she wants to challenge the stereotype and dissect "blackness" outside of London.
Johnny Kitagawa: J-pop agency boss resigns over predator’s abuse
The CEO finally acknowledges the rampant sexual abuse committed by industry titan Johnny Kitagawa.
Bruce Springsteen postpones shows over stomach ulcer
The 73-year-old rock legend calls off eight concerts he was due to play on his US tour this month.
BBC’s Nick Owen back at work after cancer treatment
The well-known broadcaster returns on Monday after surgery for aggressive prostate cancer.
Mercury Music Prize: Ezra Collective become first jazz winners
They won the £25,000 for their album Where I'm Meant To Be, which is the first-ever jazz album to win.
Ken Dodd’s widow saves ‘invaluable’ notebooks that he wanted to go up in flames
The comedian left instructions to burn hundreds of private books he filled with jokes and thoughts.
Rolling Stones on the red carpet after new album launch
The band confirms the release of Hackney Diamonds, their first album of original material since 2005.
Freddie Mercury: Queen star’s piano and other items fetch high prices at auction
Thousands of personal items belonging to the late Queen frontman are sold at a Sotheby's auction.
Government denies U-turn on encrypted messaging row
The government states that the tech tools for accessing private messages don't yet exist.
Billy Connolly mural under threat by Glasgow student housing
A mural dedicated to the Big Yin will be covered up if plans for student housing go ahead.