Agent says O’Connor died peacefully in his sleep after recently being injured in a fall The entertainer and TV stalwart Des O’Connor has died at the age of 88, days… »
Pirates of Caribbean actor had sued newspaper publisher for damage to his reputation The Hollywood actor Johnny Depp has lost his high-stakes libel action in the London courts against the… »
Multiple award-winning Scottish actor best known for 007 role in seven spy films Sean Connery, the Scottish actor best known for his portrayal of James Bond, has died aged 90…. »
Letter signed by 150 public figures hits back at move to scapegoat protesters Stephen Fry, Mark Rylance and a former Archbishop of Canterbury are among 150 public figures to hit… »
Performance by Diversity was inspired by the killing of George Floyd in the US The number of complaints about an episode of Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) in which Diversity performed… »
Historian talks of ‘hugely emotional moment’ statue of Bristol slave trader was toppled One of Britain’s most prominent historians, David Olusoga, has admitted he “desperately” wanted to join the protesters… »
French economist admired by Xi Jinping says he will not cut sections on inequality in China The latest book by the French economist Thomas Piketty appears unlikely to be sold… »
Tributes to groundbreaking star come from spheres of film, TV, sport and politics Chadwick Boseman has been widely praised for breaking down cultural boundaries and inspiring a generation of young… »
Groups pitching to perceived desire for alternative output as trust in BBC falls Rival efforts are under way to launch a Fox News-style opinionated current affairs TV station in Britain… »
Lack of BAME people in executive and behind-camera roles down to being ignored or worn down by industry, says historian Systemic racism in British television has forced out a generation… »
Voluntary redundancy process also under way due to impact of coronavirus crisis on arts sector Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The Royal Opera House has cut… »
Health department has also stopped publishing daily chart of tests and deaths and says around 2.5m tests sent out have effectively been wasted Outdoor theatre on cards this summer but… »
Culture secretary says social distancing needed, as Labour warns £1.5bn aid for UK arts ‘too late’ Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Outdoor theatre performances could be… »
Morricone’s work helped define the western but he went on to work across all film genres Peter Bradshaw on Ennio Morricone: a composer with a thrilling ability to hit the… »
Industry welcomes ‘surprisingly ambitious’ sum for museums, galleries, theatres and music venues ‘At last a glimpse of hope’: UK arts figures on the rescue package Coronavirus – latest updates See… »
Trump says Bolton ‘must pay a very big price for this’ Former national security adviser’s memoir due out Tuesday A federal judge has declined to block the publication of a… »
Exclusive: almost 100 leading creative figures sign letter calling for government action to prevent demise of sector Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Britain’s world-leading performing arts… »
When Clearpath Robotics CEO and co-founder Matthew Rendall looks at the “miles” of roads inside industrial factories, he sees them filled with autonomous vehicles. And in the past five years,… »
Fashion is having its moment in the metaverse. A riot of luxury labels, music, and games are vying for attention in the virtual world. And as physical events and the… »
A who’s who of locked-down celebrities take part in the global tribute to the the people battling Covid-19 every day Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Lady… »
One World: Together At Home is a global event featuring dozens of artists and comedians to support frontline healthcare workers and the WHO during the Covid-19 pandemic Lost on the… »
The European Commission announced yesterday it’s reached a data-sharing agreement with vacation rental platforms Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia Group and Tripadvisor — trumpeting the arrangement as a “landmark agreement” which will… »
LA case, announced before Manhattan trial began, focuses on charges for two alleged attacks over two days The verdict in the New York case against Harvey Weinstein is only the… »
Full report: New York jury finds ex-producer guilty of rape Key moments from Weinstein’s trial Ex-producer to be sentenced on 11 March 5.50pm GMT Before he gets to lodge any… »
With TC Sessions: Robotics + AI 2020 a little over a week away, you likely thought we were finished with our big announcements. Understandably. We have top executives from Amazon… »
Impact of proceedings upon those with mental health issues should be considered, experts say The death of the Love Island presenter Caroline Flack has prompted questions about the way the… »
Host, who left her job last year, reported to have been found at her home in London Caroline Flack, the TV presenter, has died at the age of 40, days… »
Bong Joon-ho’s South Korean satire wins the top prize after sweeping up best director, international film and original screenplay Nine things we learned at the Oscars Peter Bradshaw: Parasite’s brilliant… »
Follow all the action from Hollywood as we find out who’s wearing what, who’s winning what and whose acceptance speech is dropping jaws • Oscars tonight: predictions, timetable and all… »
Culture secretary calls for ‘open-minded’ approach to BBC funding system All the day’s politics news – live The television licence could be abolished from 2027, with ministers saying they are… »
Agencies point finger at state-sponsored hackers from China, Russia, Iran and North Korea Who is targeting vaccine developers? Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage State-sponsored hackers from… »
Proposals include plans to limit self-isolation and to allow household mixing at Christmas Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage A programme of mass, instant coronavirus testing is… »
