Justin Bieber Headlines Coachella with Nostalgia-Fuelled Set
Justin Bieber headlined Coachella with a set that leaned heavily on his early YouTube hits, including "Baby" and "Never Say Never," marking his first major live show in four years after canceling his Justice tour for health reasons. The 32‑year‑old performed tracks from his 2025 albums Swag and Swag II before diving into archival footage and interacting with live YouTube comments. Guest appearances from The Kid Laroi, Wizkid, Tems and Dijon added variety, while the festival drew more than 100,000 attendees per day.
From Chewbacca the Dog to Ed Sheeran the Cat: Why Pet Lookalikes Go Viral
Pet influencers are turning cute animal look‑alikes into marketing powerhouses. George Cowboy, a Shih‑tzu that resembles Chewbacca, has over 200,000 Instagram followers and 40 million TikTok likes, while an Ed Sheeran‑lookalike kitten racked up nearly 33 million views. Research shows such content is...
Ralph Fiennes Reveals Whether He Would Return to Harry Potter Role
Ralph Fiennes said he would love to return as Voldemort in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series, but feels the chance has passed. The streaming giant has yet to announce who will play the dark wizard, despite speculation around Tilda Swinton and...
The Widower and Divorcee - Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs' New Comedy
Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs are returning to collaborate on an untitled BBC Wales comedy that follows a widowed teacher and a divorcing environmental officer who meet at a knee‑trauma clinic. The pair, famed for the hit series *Stella*, will write...
Labrinth Not Involved in Euphoria's Third Season
HBO confirmed that Labrinth will not provide music for the third season of *Euphoria* after the London singer‑producer posted a scathing Instagram message criticizing the network and Columbia Records. The show will instead rely on Oscar‑winner Hans Zimmer, who was announced...
Whole Lotta Love for Led Zeppelin Star Given Plaque
Robert Plant, the legendary frontman of Led Zeppelin, visited Spillers Records in Cardiff on Record Store Day 2026 and was honored with a “record store legend” plaque. The 77‑year‑old described the world’s oldest record shop as “hallowed territory” and reflected...
Best-Selling The Housemaid Author Freida McFadden Reveals True Identity
Best‑selling thriller writer Freida McFadden has disclosed that she is Dr. Sara Cohen, a Boston‑based neurologist who adopted the pseudonym from a medical database. Under the pen name she sold 2.6 million books in the UK and six million copies in the United...
Channel 4 Scraps Bake Off Episode Starring Scott Mills
Channel 4 announced it will not broadcast a Celebrity Great British Bake Off episode featuring DJ Scott Mills, citing the seriousness of historic sexual allegations that led to his BBC dismissal. The network will replace the slot with an alternative celebrity episode. Mills...
Books Changed My Life, Says Queen's First Reading Hero
Selina Brown, founder of the Black British Book Festival, was named the UK’s first National Reading Hero and received the inaugural Queen’s Reading Room Medal from Queen Camilla. The festival, which began in Birmingham in 2021, now stages its flagship...
Our New Reality Show Leaves Nothing Out
Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo debut "Raising Chelsea," a three‑part documentary on Disney+ that follows their journey from trying for a baby through the birth of son Ziggy and the early weeks of parenthood. The series uses a single‑camera vlog style, deliberately...
'The Meaner We Are, the Better We Get Along' Say Race Across the World Siblings
Siblings Katie and Harrison from Manchester are competing on BBC’s Race Across the World, a 12,000‑km trek across Europe and Asia for a £20,000 prize (about $25,400). The race forces five duos to travel without phones and survive on a daily...
'Documentary Was Right Thing to Do' Says Pa Salieu
Rapper Pa Salieu, a former BBC Sound of 2021 winner, is the focus of BBC Three’s documentary "The Trials of Pa Salieu" after serving 16½ months of a 33‑month sentence for violent disorder. The film follows his return to live...
BBC Boss Tim Davie Says It Was 'Very Clear' Scott Mills Had to Go
BBC Director‑General Tim Davie said new information confirming the alleged victim was under 16 made Scott Mills’ dismissal inevitable. The former Radio 2 breakfast host was sacked last Friday after the corporation learned the victim’s age. Davie described the decision as a...
BBC Announces Editor of Radio 4's Today Programme
Rebecca Keating, a veteran BBC journalist with nearly 20 years of experience, has been appointed editor of Radio 4's flagship *Today* programme, succeeding Owenna Griffiths. Keating previously served as assistant editor across several Radio 4 news shows and held senior roles on...
'Respectful' BBC Drama on Murder of Sarah Everard to Air
The BBC announced a two‑part factual drama about the murder of Sarah Everard, describing it as "respectful" and "sensitive." The series will investigate how Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens remained on duty despite a history of sexual offences, and it is...
Eurovision Song Contest Launches First-Ever Asia Edition
The European Broadcasting Union announced the inaugural Eurovision Asia edition, with a live grand final scheduled for 14 November in Bangkok. Ten nations—including South Korea, Thailand and the Philippines—have confirmed participation, and more are expected to join. The contest will...
Self-Taught Chef Wins MasterChef: The Professionals
Gareth Baty, a self‑taught chef from Cumbria, was crowned champion of BBC’s MasterChef: The Professionals, defeating finalists Luke Emmess and Mark O’Brien. His three‑course menu—langoustine tartare starter, truffle‑mousse chicken roulade main, and a Brandy Alexander‑inspired dessert—was praised as faultless by...
Russia Bans Oscar-Winning Film 'Mr Nobody Against Putin'
Russia’s Chelyabinsk court ordered the Oscar‑winning documentary ‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’ removed from three streaming platforms, labeling it extremist and terrorist propaganda. The film, which won the 2026 Academy Award and a BAFTA, documents Kremlin‑driven indoctrination in Russian schools following...
YouTuber Elz the Witch 'Tremendously Proud' To Be Bafta Games Awards Host
YouTuber Elz the Witch has been announced as the host of the 2024 BAFTA Games Awards in London. Known for her gaming content and Sidemen Charity Match appearances, she expressed pride in representing women at the ceremony. The awards, which...
Camilla's Love of Books Explored in BBC Documentary
Queen Camilla will appear in a new BBC documentary highlighting the transformative power of books, timed with the UK’s National Year of Reading. The film will feature personal stories, scientific insights on reading’s health benefits, and reflections on Camilla’s own...
TV's Repair Shop Rejects 'Inappropriate' Bob Monkhouse Joke Book
BBC's The Repair Shop removed a planned segment featuring late comedian Bob Monkhouse's joke book after producers deemed the material inappropriate. The book, brought by Monkhouse's daughter and writing partner, was examined in the workshop's barn and found to contain...
Anthony Hopkins Teases New Film in 'Golden Land' Of Dylan Thomas
Oscar‑winning Sir Anthony Hopkins posted a video reciting Dylan Thomas’s poem “Fern Hill,” celebrating Wales’s “green and golden land.” The clip teases his upcoming film, “A Visit To Grandpa’s,” adapted from a Thomas short story and set on a Welsh farm. Production began this month...
Tina Fey, Riz Ahmed and Jamie Dornan Named Saturday Night Live UK Hosts
Tina Fey, Riz Ahmed and Jamie Dornan will host the inaugural episodes of Saturday Night Live UK, a six‑part live sketch series launching on Sky. Fey opens on 21 March with indie band Wet Leg, Dornan follows a week later with Wolf Alice,...
BBC Urges Court to Dismiss Trump Panorama Lawsuit
The BBC has asked a Florida court to dismiss Donald Trump’s multi‑billion‑dollar defamation lawsuit, arguing the Panorama episode that allegedly edited his January 6 speech never aired in the United States. Trump claims the splice made it appear he encouraged the...
Singer's 'Insane' Debut at C2C Country Music Show
Young English singer Olivia made her debut at the Country to Country (C2C) festival’s O2 Arena, describing the experience as "insane" and a once‑in‑a‑lifetime moment. She attributes her love for country music to her grandmother’s Dolly Parton fandom and a family tradition of...
Oscars 2026: How Are the Winners Decided?
Oscars 2026 winners are selected through a two‑stage voting process administered by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Eligibility requires a minimum seven‑day theatrical run in Los Angeles and adherence to union contracts, ensuring only commercially verified films...
Harry and Meghan Accuse Royal Author of 'Deranged Conspiracy'
Prince Harry and Meghan have publicly denounced author Tom Bower’s forthcoming biography, calling it a "deranged conspiracy" and accusing him of crossing the line from criticism into fixation. The book, titled *Betrayal*, alleges Meghan is a "divisive agent" and claims...
Public Invited to Pick Sycamore Gap Tree Artwork
The historic Sycamore Gap tree, felled illegally in September 2023, will be transformed into a public artwork. The National Trust has shortlisted six artists from across England to propose designs using half of the salvaged timber. The public can vote...
'Hate-Watch Classic' War of the Worlds Sweeps Razzie Awards
The 2025 streaming remake of War of the Worlds, starring Ice Cube, dominated this year’s Razzie Awards, taking five top “worst” honors including Worst Picture, Actor, Director, Screenplay and Remake. The film was criticized for its desk‑bound premise, hack dialogue and...
'Hate-Watch Classic' War of the Worlds Sweeps Razzie Awards
The 2025 streaming version of War of the Worlds, starring Ice Cube, dominated this year’s Razzie Awards, capturing five top “worst” categories including worst picture, actor, director, screenplay and remake. The ceremony also singled out Rebel Wilson for worst actress, Disney’s CGI...
Meet the Director Nominated for Two Oscars for Two Different Films
Geeta Gandbhir has become the first woman ever nominated for two Oscars in the same year, earning nods for Best Documentary Feature with *The Perfect Neighbor* and Best Documentary Short with *The Devil Is Busy*. This rare double nomination places her...
Liza Tarbuck Leaves Radio 2 Saturday Show After 14 Years
BBC Radio 2 presenter Liza Tarbuck announced she is leaving her Saturday evening show after a 14‑year run, posting a heartfelt farewell on Instagram. Shaun Keaveny will temporarily fill the slot until the end of March, while the station highlighted Tarbuck’s desire...
Australian Designer Katie Perry Wins Trademark Appeal vs Katy Perry
Australian fashion designer Katie Perry has won a High Court appeal, securing her trademark against pop star Katy Perry. The court found that the singer’s fame is so strong that Australian consumers would not confuse the two brands, allowing the designer’s...
Italy Buys Rare Caravaggio Portrait for €30m
The Italian government has acquired a rare Caravaggio portrait for €30 million, one of the highest prices ever paid for artwork by the state. The painting, a 1598 depiction of Monsignor Maffeo Barberini—later Pope Urban VIII—was previously held in a private Florentine...
Gisèle Pelicot Among Headliners at This Year's Hay Festival
Gisèle Pelicot, a global feminist figure, will headline Wales' Hay Festival for the first time, discussing her memoir about a harrowing rape trial that convicted 46 men. The festival, now in its 39th spring edition, features over 500 events and...
Gavin and Stacey's Ruth Jones in the Running for Author of the Year
Welsh actress and writer Ruth Jones has been shortlisted for Author of the Year at the 2025 British Book Awards. Her memoir, "When Gavin Met Stacey And Everything In Between," chronicles the creation and success of the beloved sitcom, while...
New £20 Harry Styles Tickets Axed over Tout Fears
Ticketing platforms have scrapped a batch of £20 Harry Styles tickets after detecting heightened tout activity. The decision follows reports that scalpers were using automated bots to secure large volumes of low‑priced seats for resale at premium rates. Organisers cited...
Taylor Swift Asks US Government to Block 'Swift Home' Trademark
Taylor Swift has formally asked the U.S. government to block a bedding company’s attempt to register the "Swift Home" trademark, arguing the stylized cursive resembles her own trademarked signature and could mislead consumers. Her legal team submitted the objection to...