Morrissey cancels US shows after death threat in Canada
A 26-year-old Ottawa man has been charged with allegedly uttering a threat against the British singer. Read more about this story ….
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Dating apps, booze and clubbing – Jane Austen’s Emma comes into the 21st Century
A new play based on Austen’s classic novel places the book’s central character in modern-day Essex. Read more about this story ….
Hamnet to Sinners: 12 films to look out for as Oscars race begins
The top contenders for Hollywood’s awards season have emerged following the autumn film festivals. Read more about this story ….
Republican senator says US TV regulator acted like ‘mafioso’ on Jimmy Kimmel
The Texas senator affected a mobster accent to criticise how ABC was pressed to take action on the late-night host. Read more about this story ….
I’m nothing like my Peaky Blinders character, says Cillian Murphy
It comes as the Irish actor promotes a new film which follows attempts to turn around a reform school. Read more about this story ….
‘I could’ve cheated too’: Cardi B gets personal on long-awaited second album
The US rapper references her 2024 divorce and a beef with another female rapper on Am I The Drama? Read more about this story ….
Trump says TV networks opposed to him should ‘maybe’ lose licence
Concerns grow that the Trump administration is curtailing criticism after ABC host Jimmy Kimmel’s show was cancelled. Read more about this story ….
Can you be sued for defaming virtual K-pop stars? South Korea court says yes
They may be fictional characters, but they are voiced by real people, the court says. Read more about this story ….
Joy Crookes ‘let go’ of perfectionism – her music is better for it
The singer says she avoided the second-album slump as she “has always got something to say”. Read more about this story ….
Jimmy Kimmel taken off air over Charlie Kirk comments
The late-night host said on Monday that Trump’s allies were “doing everything they can to score political points from” Kirk’s death. Read more about this story ….