Gladiators final and The Banksy Story is back: What’s coming up this week
This week, Gladiators and contenders gear up as the grand final of the competition takes place on BBC One. But that’s not all the week has in store. The Banksy…
A Minecraft Movie storms box office despite lukewarm reviews
A Minecraft Movie has proven to be a box office success, bringing in an estimated $300m (£233m) globally during its opening weekend. The film, based on the wildly popular video…
Olivier Awards: The red carpet in pictures
Adrien Brody, Cate Blanchett and Idris Elba were among the stars walking the red carpet ahead of Sunday’s Olivier Awards. The event is the biggest night in UK theatre, celebrating…
Manville and Lithgow score top Olivier prizes
Lesley Manville and John Lithgow were among the big winners at the Sunday’s Olivier Awards, the most prestigious event in UK theatre. Lithgow won best actor for his portrayal of…
Elton John ‘can’t watch sons play rugby’ after eyesight loss
Sir Elton John has said he can’t see his sons playing rugby after an infection last summer left him struggling with his eyesight. “I can’t see TV, I can’t read.…
Can ‘the internet’s boyfriends’ spark cinema Beatlemania?
The Fab Four came together on stage this week for an all-star Beatles announcement that left some of the internet swooning. No, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo…
Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand has been charged with rape, indecent assault and sexual assault between 1999 and 2005. The charges relate to four separate women. Brand has been interviewed multiple times by…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces new charges of sex trafficking and prostitution
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been hit with two new criminal charges, including sex trafficking and engaging in prostitution, just a month before he is set to go on trial in…
Indian superstar’s latest film faces right-wing backlash
Indian superstar Mohanlal has apologised and said some scenes will be removed from his new film after criticism from Hindu nationalist groups. The Malayalam-language film, L2: Empuraan, was released on…
Korean star Kim Soo-Hyun denies accusations by late actress’ family
South Korean star Kim Soo-hyun has made a tearful public statement denying allegations made by the family of actress Kim Sae-ron, who died in an apparent suicide in February. “I…