The Vivienne hid ketamine struggle to protect family, sister says
The sister of James Lee Williams, better known as The Vivienne, says her family only learned of the drag performer’s battle with ketamine addiction after watching Drag Race UK. In…
Island where Stormzy wrote album on sale for £25m
A secluded island where Stormzy wrote an album is on sale – and expected to go for more than £25m ($33m). Osea Island in the Blackwater Estuary near Maldon in…
Films made with AI can win Oscars, Academy says
Films made with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) will be able to win top awards at the Oscars, according to its organisers. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and…
UB40 band members back striking bin workers
Members of reggae group UB40 – Birmingham’s working class band that went on to become global superstars – have spoken out in support of the city’s striking bin workers. Robin…
I worry about Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s fame impacting their kids, says Tina Knowles
Beyoncé and Jay-Z are one of the world’s most famous power couples. And they now have an equally famous family, with daughter Blue Ivy, 13, and seven-year-old twins, Rumi and…
Apprentice winner ‘not aware’ of reported breach
The winner of The Apprentice 2025 said he was “not aware of any ongoing investigation” after reports his air conditioning firm had been operating without the correct licence. Dean Franklin,…
Welsh National Opera musicians accept jobs deal
Musicians at the Welsh National Opera orchestra have accepted a new agreement following a year of negotiations and industrial action. The WNO announced last year it was cutting back its…
Sharon Osbourne calls for Kneecap’s US visas to be revoked
Sharon Osbourne has called for a west Belfast rap group’s US work visas to be revoked. Last weekend, Kneecap performed at Coachella, an annual music festival in California, where they…
Race Across the World is back, and Self Esteem’s new album: What’s coming up this week
This week, Race Across the World returns to our screens, with five teams setting off from the Great Wall of China. But that’s not all the week has in store.…
Ten women, one guy: The risk-taking dating show that stirred Ethiopia
Boy meets girl. Girl falls for boy. Girl fends off love rivals and boy – finally – declares his affection for her. If you are a fan of reality TV…