How ‘Book Queen’ Dolly Parton inspired millions of children with gift of reading
Families across the globe share how free books from Parton’s Imagination Library helped their children. Read…
Charli XCX electrifies Reading Festival with era-spanning set
The British singer and Irish rock band Fontaines DC both headlined the first night of Reading…
Paul Heaton scores first number one album as Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 finally reaches top 40
Heaton’s solo album tops the chart, while Parton’s 1980 US hit reaches the UK top 40…
Matt Lucas and Hugh Bonneville among actors calling for law on AI voice cloning
The performers are asking the government to give every person in the UK a legal right…
Jacob Elordi on why The Dog Stars had him asking ‘What am I missing’ in life?
Sir Ridley Scott’s post-apocalyptic epic explores the feeling of hope in a pandemic-riddled world. Read more…
What we know after the big Grand Theft Auto 6 preview
The official look at the blockbuster video game leaves fans and critics impressed. Read more about…
Japanese polka dot artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97
Her colourful creations drew large crowds and fetched some of the highest ever prices for a…
In pictures: The dotty world of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama
Kusama was known for creating extraordinary immersive worlds that delighted millions of visitors. Read more about…
Susan Sarandon leads tributes to Rocky Horror Picture Show co-star Tim Curry
Stars of stage and screen grieve the cult British actor, who has died aged 80. Read…