Tom Grennan encourages mental health discussions
The singer Tom Grennan said he now found it easier to talk about mental health issues to his friends than when he was younger. The 29-year-old Bedford-born singer made the…
Comedian Andy Ford on ‘working with legends’
Comedian and pantomime star Andy Ford is reflecting on his 56th year in showbusiness. He spoke to BBC Radio Bristol about his memories of Sir David Suchet and the late…
I felt BBC wanted me to leave Match of the Day, says Gary Lineker
Gary Lineker has said he believes the BBC wanted him to leave Match of the Day as he was negotiating a new contract last year. The presenter and the BBC…
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…
BBC building in ‘lockdown’ after protesters break in
A BBC building in Belfast city centre was placed into lockdown for a short time after a group of protesters made their way onto the premises on Tuesday morning. It…
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,…