Legendary Russian composer Gubaidulina dies in Germany
Legendary avant-garde composer Sofia Gubaidulina has died in Germany, where she spent more than 30 years of her life after the break-up of the Soviet Union. Gubaidulina, who was 93,…
Man who stalked Cheryl jailed for 16 weeks
A man who stalked Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Tweedy has been jailed for 16 weeks after leaving the pop star “terrified” when he turned up at her home again. Daniel…
BBC presenters settle sex and age discrimination dispute
Four female news presenters have agreed a settlement in a dispute with the BBC over claims including sex and age discrimination. Martine Croxall, Annita McVeigh, Karin Giannone and Kasia Madera…
Cantona turns spotlight on fans in art exhibition
Eric Cantona is to give football fans a taste of what it feels like to be in the spotlight as part of a new art exhibition created by players about…
Donald Trump’s niece in Hay Festival line up
Donald Trump’s niece has been announced as part of the line-up of this year’s Hay Festival. Mary Trump is expected to give an insight into her family, including her US…
David Kushner cancels tour following mental health struggles
David Kushner has announced he is cancelling the remainder of his UK and Europe tour. It follows the Daylight singer opening up about his mental health struggles which led to…
Singer David Kushner cancels gig after mental health struggles
David Kushner has cancelled his gig in Manchester later saying the ”past week has been challenging”. On Friday night, the 24-year-old broke down in tears on stage in Newcastle, telling…
Noel Clarke says life ‘smashed’ by allegations
Actor and producer Noel Clarke has accused the publisher of the Guardian of having “smashed my life for years” as he gave evidence at his High Court libel trial. The…
Actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa died of natural causes one week apart
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman died of natural causes about a week after his wife Betsy Arakawa, who died after contracting a rare virus, says a New Mexico medical investigator. The…
Police ‘acted reasonably’ in Pearson hate crime case
A police force “acted reasonably” during a hate crime investigation into a social media post by the Daily Telegraph journalist Allison Pearson, a report states. The National Police Chiefs’ Council…