Former Gladiators referee John Anderson dies aged 92
The Scottish sports coach appeared in the show’s original ITV run from1992 to 2000 and in its 2008 Sky revamp. Read more about this story ….
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Robert Downey Jr to return to Marvel as Dr Doom
The actor is due to appear in his new role in 2026, seven years after his last Marvel appearance. Read more about this story ….
Kit Harington defends play’s ‘black out’ nights
Slave Play, which has just opened in London, has nights with dedicated performances for black audiences. Read more about this story ….
Laura Whitmore alleges ‘inappropriate behaviour’ on Strictly
The television presenter says she wants to set the record straight. Read more about this story ….
Vulnerable, messy and bratty: The pop girlies having a moment
Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX and Chappell Roan are all about vulnerable lyrics and existential questions – and it’s really working for them. Read more about this story ….
‘My day in a Liverpool alley with 35 drag queens’
Queen by Magnus Hastings is a “one of a kind” drag photography exhibition. Read more about this story ….
Celine Dion dazzles Olympics after four-year health absence
It’s the superstar singer’s first performance since revealing a serious health condition two years ago. Read more about this story ….
Archers star whose storyline shocked nation dies
Ysanne Churchman’s character Grace was controversially killed off on the same night as the launch of ITV. Read more about this story ….
Griff has toured with Taylor Swift, but still gets stage fright
The singer talks about supporting Swift in stadiums and recording with Coldplay’s Chris Martin. Read more about this story ….
Jewell and Yarros among winners at 2024 TikTok Book Awards
More than 80,000 TikTok users voted for their favourite authors, books and #BookTok creators. Read more about this story ….