Entertainment

Tenor Russell Watson awarded honorary degree by University of Greater Manchester

This year marks a quarter of a century since the release of Watson’s acclaimed debut album, The Voice.

Flog It! star’s collection of silver fetches £124,614 at auction

Michael Baggott died aged 51 in January.

Elizabeth Hurley buried in a coffin in teaser for new reality show on Channel 4

The Inheritance is a game of persuasion and betrayal that sees 13 people compete for a cash prize.

Josie Gibson to transform Somerset property into her dream home in ITV series

Josie Gibson’s Big Country Build will air next year.

Simon Cowell to search for next breakout band in new Netflix docuseries

The six-episode docuseries will launch on Netflix in December 2025.

From The Open to Oasis: Why true fans keep losing in the battle for event tickets

Whether it’s The Open or an Oasis reunion, live events are becoming playgrounds for the wealthy and leaving real fans stuck in digital queues, priced out, and wondering what happened to fair access

Kate Beckinsale announces death of her actress mother

Judy Loe, who had been an actress since the 1970s, had been suffering from cancer.

Munya Chawawa to give Alternative MacTaggart lecture at Edinburgh TV Festival

Comedian Tina Fey and Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker will also feature during the four-day event next month.

Noise Annoys: The Bonnevilles break new ground with Age of Monsters

David Roy rates The Bonnevilles’ long-awaited new album, assesses other top new local releases and round-ups some essential live music dates for your diary

“David Tennant for 20 quid was a bargain” — Paul Merton and Suki Webster spill behind-the-scenes improv tour secrets

David Roy chats to comedians Paul Merton and Suki Webster about teaming up with Whose Line is it Anyway? legend Mike McShane to bring their Improv Show tour to Belfast and Derry