How Gangsta’s Paradise changed the course of hip-hop
In 1995, Coolio combined street-tough lyrics with a pop sensibility - and rap wold never be the same.
Paramore ‘needed a break to find our identity’, says Hayley Williams
Frontwoman Hayley Williams talks about returning to the stage and teases plans for a 2023 UK tour.
Danny Boyle’s dance Matrix set for Manchester’s £186m Factory arts venue
The director's live version of the 1999 film will be among the first shows at Manchester's Factory.
Theatre: Difficult years ahead, says director Peter Doran
The theatre director says it will be tough to bring audiences back regularly after the pandemic.
Coolio: Michelle Pfeiffer and Snoop Dogg lead tributes to Gangsta’s Paradise rapper
Stars pay tribute to Gangsta's Paradise rapper, who has died at 59 after being found unresponsive.
Shania Twain: I was touch and go with Covid
The country singer on a brush with death, standing up to sexism, and her "celebratory" new album.
Ron’s house: Minotaur head and lion discovered in rented Birkenhead flat
Ron Gittins transformed his rented home in Birkenhead and now campaigners are trying to buy it.
Stormzy: Diversity isn’t just a buzzword
He urges the music industry to take the issue more seriously, as he's honoured for his charity work.
Lizzo makes history playing 200-year-old crystal flute
The star became the first person to play the flute, once owned by former US President James Madison.
This England: Critics mixed over Kenneth Branagh’s portrayal of Boris Johnson
The six-part series has been described as "premature" and "triggering", but also "mesmerising".