Wigmore Hall quits ‘crippling’ funding system
One of London’s most prestigious classical music venues has pulled out of England’s cultural subsidy scheme because of “crippling” red tape and a controversial strategy that is seen as failing…
Laurence Fox charged over Narinder Kaur upskirting image
Laurence Fox has been charged with a sexual offence after allegedly sharing an intimate image of TV star Narinder Kaur without her consent on social media. The actor-turned-politician is said…
Oasis sale ‘may have misled fans’ says watchdog
Ticketmaster “may have misled Oasis fans” with unclear pricing when it put their reunion tour on sale last year, the UK’s competition watchdog has said. The Competition and Markets Authority…
Woman tells court of ‘shock’ at Noel Clarke ‘assault’
A woman who worked alongside actor Noel Clarke has told the High Court of her “shock” when he sexually assaulted her on a business trip to Los Angeles in 2015.…
Palestinian Oscar winner released after attack by Israeli settlers, co-director says
A Palestinian Oscar winner who activists say was attacked by Israeli settlers before being detained by the Israeli military has been released, his co-director has said. Hamdan Ballal, who co-directed…
Spider-Man and Harry Potter producers to make next Bond
Amazon MGM Studios have announced that Amy Pascal and David Heyman will produce the next James Bond movie – the company’s first since gaining creative control of the famous spy…
Blue Peter will lose live ‘magic’, ex-host says
Former Blue Peter presenter Janet Ellis has said the show will lose some of its live “magic”, after the BBC confirmed it will move to a fully pre-recorded format having…
Mary Berry moved to tears by royal birthday message
Dame Mary Berry is celebrating her 90th birthday on Monday, with the Prince of Wales among those marking the milestone by sending messages to the “true national treasure”. Prince William’s…
Comic Gatto denies abuse but admits ‘poor judgment’
Impractical Jokers star Joe Gatto has denied a TikTok user’s claims of sexual assault, but has admitted exercising “poor judgment”. The 48-year-old US comedian, who appeared on the prank show…
Gérard Depardieu’s sexual assault trial set to begin
French actor Gérard Depardieu has appeared in court at the start of a trial on charges of sexual assault. Depardieu, 76, is accused of sexually abusing two women during a…