K-Pop summer: How the UK is (finally) embracing Korean pop
Six years ago, Amber Clare was a devoted One Direction fan. Scrolling through Twitter for information about the band’s solo projects, she saw a reply that said “Listen to Icy…
Neighbours star Ian Smith ‘defying odds’ after cancer treatment
Neighbours star Ian Smith, who was diagnosed with a rare terminal cancer last year, has said his treatment “seems to be working”. Smith first played Harold Bishop on the Australian…
Paltrow told intimacy co-ordinator to ‘step back’
Gwyneth Paltrow has said she told an on-set intimacy co-ordinator to “step a little bit back” when filming sex scenes with Timothée Chalamet, because she would feel “very stifled” by…
Hollywood director charged with defrauding $11m from Netflix
A Hollywood director has been arrested and accused of using studio funds intended to complete a sci-fi series to buy luxury cars, cryptocurrency and fancy bedding for himself. Carl Erik…
Sheen hopes to get children talking about homelessness
Hollywood actor Michael Sheen has said he hopes his new children’s book will get the next generation talking about homelessness. Sheen is launching A Home For Spark The Dragon, which…
Gang guilty over £4.8m gold toilet heist
A gang has been convicted over the theft of a £4.8m gold toilet from an art exhibition at Blenheim Palace. Thieves smashed their way in and ripped out the functional…
Drag star The Vivienne died after taking ketamine, family says
James Lee Williams, better known as drag star The Vivienne, died from a cardiac arrest caused by the effects of taking ketamine, their family has said. The performer’s sister Chanel…
Ofcom drops investigations after GB News ruling
Ofcom has dropped all of its remaining impartiality investigations into politicians’ TV and radio programmes, following a High Court decision to overturn the media regulator’s past rulings against Sir Jacob…
Jonathan Anderson steps down as creative director of Loewe
Fashion designer Jonathan Anderson has stepped down as the creative director of Spanish luxury fashion house Loewe after 11 years. Anderson, from Magherafelt in County Londonderry, is also the founder…
Davina McCall ‘feels amazing’ returning to work after brain tumour
TV presenter Davina McCall has said going back to work is “like the final piece of the jigsaw” during an interview on the BBC’s One Show. “I am so happy…