Trailblazing African film-maker and Cannes winner dies
Malian film director Souleymane Cissé, one of the pioneers of African cinema, has died aged 84. His daughter, Mariam Cissé, confirmed his death at a clinic in the capital Bamako,…
Charges against Liam Payne’s friend dropped
Manslaughter charges against a friend of Liam Payne and two members of staff at the hotel where the singer died have been dropped. Rogelio “Roger” Nores and two workers from…
Judge rules on future of famous Sheffield music venue
A judge has ruled the tenants of The Leadmill music venue in Sheffield must leave the premises. Electric Group, the owners of the much-loved 900-capacity building, served an eviction notice…
Struggling English museums get rescue funds
Museums, theatres and other cultural venues in England are to receive £270m funding to stay afloat and fix their crumbling buildings, the government has said. The money will go to…
James Bond’s long-serving producers give control to Amazon
The James Bond film franchise will no longer be controlled by the Broccoli dynasty, after long-serving masterminds Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson announced they are stepping down. The Bond…
BBC faces questions over Gaza film’s Hamas link
The culture secretary has said she will raise concerns with BBC bosses about a documentary on Gaza that was narrated by the son of a Hamas official. The broadcaster has…
System ‘broken’ says Keating after fatal crash verdict
The Irish singer-songwriter Ronan Keating has described the justice system in the Republic of Ireland as “broken” after a man avoided a prison sentence for causing the death of his…
How an American takeover could change James Bond forever
The closing credits of 2021’s No Time To Die, the most recent film in the 007 series, ended with a familiar message: “James Bond will return.” But for the last…
Peaky Blinders will continue beyond film, says Knight
Peaky Blinders will continue beyond the upcoming film, says creator Steven Knight, sparking rumours of a potential new series. Speaking to BBC Breakfast on Tuesday, he said the work so…
Strictly’s Amy chats chemotherapy with King as she receives honour
Strictly Come Dancing’s Amy Dowden has spoken about the “impact of chemotherapy” with King Charles as she was honoured at Buckingham Palace. The 34-year-old from Caerphilly, who has Crohn’s disease,…