BBC board member resigns and criticises ‘governance issues’ at top...
A member of the BBC’s board has resigned over what he says are “governance issues” at the top of the corporation. Shumeet Banerji also said in a letter that he...
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Actor Chadwick Boseman posthumously honoured with Hollywood star
Late actor Chadwick Boseman, best known for his iconic role as Marvel’s Black Panther and his portrayals of American legends Jackie Robinson and Thurgood Marshall, was posthumously honoured with the...
Nail artist hopes success will boost craft
John Fairhall/BBC Shea Osei was first approached to create nails for Cynthia Erivo in 2022 A nail artist whose work with Cynthia Erivo on the Wicked films became a viral...
Golden Joystick Awards 2025: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wins big
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has swept the Golden Joystick Awards – picking up seven gongs including the main prize. The critically acclaimed role-playing game (RPG) won Ultimate Game of the...
BBC ‘under severe pressure’ to stay relevant, MPs say
Ian YoungsCulture reporter BBC The BBC is “under severe pressure” to remain relevant to all audiences and has failed to tackle rising rates of non-payment of the TV licence fee,...
Fugees rapper Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years in prison...
Ex-Fugees musician Prakazrel “Pras” Michel has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for using money to peddle influence in US politics. US prosecutors had recommended a life sentence for...
Kings of Leon and Neil Young head to new festival...
PA Media Kings of Leon have sold almost 40 million singles worldwide, the promoter said Kings of Leon, Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts and The Lumineers have been announced...
Keir Starmer says he is yet to speak to Donald...
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said he has not yet spoken to US President Donald Trump about the row surrounding how the BBC’s Panorama programme edited one of his...
Eurovision Song Contest changes rules after Israel voting controversy
Lauren Turner and Ian Youngs,Culture reporter EPA Israel’s Yuval Raphael topped the public vote at this year’s contest, and finished second overall The Eurovision Song Contest is changing its rules...
Star arrested on suspicion of rape
An unnamed star from Strictly Come Dancing has been arrested on suspicion of rape. Hertfordshire Police said the man, who was arrested last month, had been released on bail under...
