BBC Sheeny and Sohan were delighted by the transformation done by Stacey’s team Has your home become messy without you even realising? Wanting the next best thing, holding on to things for sentimental reasons or just a lack of time to sort through your space can all mean you end up with too much stuff. […]
Romesh Ranganathan starring in Woman in Mind and the risks of overexposure
Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter BBC Ranganathan will star in a new West End production of Woman in Mind opposite Sheridan Smith Comedian Romesh Ranganathan will make his West End debut later this year, co-starring in a play with Sheridan Smith. But although it’s his first time acting on stage, he tells BBC News he’s aware of […]
Charlie Mackesy reveals much of his new book was lost when iPad was stolen
Colin PatersonEntertainment correspondent Charlie Mackesy The new book sees the much-loved characters return Writer and illustrator Charlie Mackesy, famous for best-selling book The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse, has revealed it took six years for him to complete his next book, because his iPad full of ideas was stolen. His latest book, […]
Big Brother contestant George Gilbert removed over ‘unacceptable language’
A Big Brother contestant has been removed from the reality show for the “repeated use of unacceptable language and behaviour”, ITV has said. George Gilbert had received warnings earlier in the series and was seen in Monday’s episode being reprimanded by Big Brother for mocking a fellow housemate. A spokesperson for the show said: “Following […]
Sir Lenny Henry calls for slavery reparations for all black Brits
Paul GlynnCulture reporter Getty Images Sir Lenny Henry has called for the payment of slavery reparations to all black British people. Writing in a new book titled The Big Payback, the comedian supports the case for the UK government to give £18 trillion in compensatory payments. In the book, Sir Lenny writes: “All black British […]
Dolly Parton posts ‘I ain’t dead yet’ after sister sparks health concerns
Dolly Parton has released a video, telling fans “I’m not dying”, a day after her sister asked for the public to pray for her, sparking concerns about the US country star’s health. “I know lately everybody thinks that I’m sicker than I am. Do I look sick to you? I’m working hard,” the musician said […]
King Charles hopes Amazon Prime nature documentary will ‘inspire’ viewers
Sean CoughlanRoyal correspondent Millie Pilkington/ King’s Foundation King Charles held a “harmony summit” at Highgrove in the summer, where this photograph was taken King Charles says he wants to inspire a “sense of determination” to protect the environment, as details are announced of a TV documentary in which he will explain his philosophy of “harmony” […]
Armagh Rhymers hit the Paris Runway
Alexandra RosbothamBBC News NI Photography courtesy of McQueen The Armagh Rhymers – known for their striking costumes – help to preserve an ancient Irish tradition of masked folk theatre and ritual performances From the ancient Irish practice of mumming to walking the red carpet, the Armagh Rhymers were central to a meeting of myth and […]
Six key takeaways from the first episode
Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter BBC Host Claudia Winkleman said she was initially reluctant to do a celebrity version of the series Spoiler warning: This article reveals details from the first episode of The Celebrity Traitors TV shows with famous contestants usually have a loose definition of the word “celebrity”. But there are no recycled Love Islanders […]
My eating disorder made me good at lying
Noor NanjiCulture reporter Getty Images Victoria Beckham pictured at the world premiere for her new Netflix documentary in Mayfair, London on Wednesday “It’s not about him, it’s about me,” declares Victoria Beckham (“him” being her husband Sir David Beckham). And that’s exactly what we get in a new three-part documentary, which drops on Netflix on […]