Booker Prize 2023: Ireland’s Paul Lynch wins with Prophet Song
The dystopian novel depicting an Ireland slipping into totalitarianism bags the prestigious award. Read more about this story ….
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Raye to Louis Theroux: ‘Abuse of power can be crippling’
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Booker Prize 2023: Who are the shortlisted authors?
Three men called Paul are on the shortlist of six. Will one of them take the prize in tonight’s ceremony? Read more about this story ….
Bowie’s handwritten lyrics could sell at auction for £100,000
The auction will also include backstage photographs, lyric notes from Jim Morrison and guitars. Read more about this story ….
S4C chief executive Sian Doyle is sacked following review
It comes following a review into procedures at the publicly-funded Welsh-language channel S4C. Read more about this story ….
Wish: Disney’s new film lacks usual magic, critics say
The new princess movie features too many “clunky references to past hits”, according to The Times. Read more about this story ….
John Travolta recalls near-death experience in the sky
The actor says he could relate to a book about a pilot who experiences electrical failure in mid air. Read more about this story ….
Essex teen among trio bidding for Junior Eurovision glory
Maisie, 13, from Essex, is one third of STAND UNIQU3, who will represent the UK at Junior Eurovision. Read more about this story ….
Brit Awards tweak rules after diversity row
Some categories will be changed after female and R&B artists failed to secure nominations in 2023. Read more about this story ….
Rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of rape in new lawsuit
The US rapper and music mogul is accused in a civil suit of assaulting a college student in 1991. Read more about this story ….