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'Working for Ariana Grande shows dreams can come true'

Bristol hairdresser Carl Bembridge regularly works with celebrities from all over the world.

‘I became a New Order groupie’: Tim Burgess’s honest playlist

The Charlatans frontman plays Kate Bush deep cuts in his car and loves a bit of Abba, but which scary industrial noiseniks soundtrack his sexy time?The first single I bought I remember seeking out Lo...

'It terrified me': Richard Gadd on his follow-up to Baby Reindeer

Gadd's new six-part drama explores the breakdown of the "unshakable" bond between two Glaswegian men.

The Pitt star on 'graphic' reality of hit show and rumours Clooney helped him get role

Gerran Howell is yet to get to the bottom of claims that George Clooney helped him secure his part.

'The weapons were loud, but there was always music': Sudanese band play on through the war

One of Sudan's most popular bands, Aswat Almadina, recall being in the studio when the war broke out three years ago.

Alec Baldwin to face civil trial over Rust film set shooting

The criminal case against the actor was dismissed in 2024.

Madonna: I Feel So Free review – album teaser offers hypnotic glimpse of a return to her club scene roots

(Warner Records)The ‘Queen of Pop’ conjures the heady vibes of a small hours dancefloor with this exceptionally crafted singleRecent years have not been particularly kind to Madonna. Her tours have be...

Madonna joins Sabrina Carpenter to surprise Coachella

The Queen of Pop makes a guest appearance during the Espresso singer's headline set.

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Story of Black British music writ large in first exhibition at V&A East

Museum says The Music is Black is part of a push to reposition scene as central to UK’s cultural historyJacqueline Springer is standing in the middle of the V&A’s new exhibition space looking wistfull...

Can a new biopic change your mind about Michael Jackson?

In life, the singer’s image was shaken by abuse allegations. In death, he is a billion-dollar businessIn December 1993, Michael Jackson’s genitals were photographed by the Santa Barbara county sheriff...

Kae Tempest on creativity and his gender transition: ‘I’m just glad to be alive’

Ten years after his debut novel, the poet and musician has written a follow-up exploring self-discovery and a life lived on the edge. He talks about sexuality, pronouns and drawing strength from the l...

TV stars renovating Welsh chapel into dream home 'here for good'

Keith Brymer Jones and Marj Hogarth are on a quest to transform a 163-year-old chapel in north Wales.

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Winners and judges out of pocket as £20,000 writing awards appear to have closed

The Plaza Prizes offered 10 awards in 2025 but some judges say they were not paid, while a number of winners hit back over AI accusationsA competition for new writers that promised a £20,000 prize fun...

Coachella campers are turning tents fancy - and not all Brits are happy

Campers are being judged for over-the-top tent set ups at this year's festival in California.

Singer D4vd arrested on suspicion of murdering teenage girl

The remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found in the singer's car last year.

Clair Obscur takes top Bafta Games Award but misses out on clean sweep

The French role-playing game is crowned at another ceremony - but takes just a handful of awards home.

Sir Anthony Hopkins turns town into 'Hollywood scene' for new film

Hundreds gathered to see Sir Anthony play a leading role in his next film, A Visit To Grandpa's.

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BBC radio DJ Andy Kershaw dies aged 66

DJ spent almost three decades working for corporation and was best known for Radio 1 show from 1985 to 2000Andy Kershaw – obituaryThe broadcaster Andy Kershaw, best known for the BBC Radio 1 show he h...

U2 among mourners at funeral of 'first lady of Celtic music' Moya Brennan

The singer came to prominence when she began performing with her family in the group Clannad, which formed in 1970.

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Asif Kapadia to direct 70 Up, last chapter of influential ITV documentary series

Film-maker says it is ‘incredible honour’ to pick up baton from Michael Apted who died in 2021Asif Kapadia will bring the long-running ITV documentary series Up to an end with a concluding instalment...