Entertainment

'An enigma' to the end: John le Carré's son on his father - and how his legacy lives on

Writing 26 books and a memoir in his lifetime, John le Carré is widely considered to be one of the best spy novelists of all time.

US director and actor Rob Reiner and wife found dead 'with stab wounds' at their LA home

US director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife have been found dead at their home in Los Angeles.

Actor Peter Greene, known for villainous roles in Pulp Fiction and The Mask, dies at 60

Peter Greene, the actor known for roles in Pulp Fiction and The Mask, has died aged 60.

Primal Scream says video with alleged antisemitic imagery shown at gig was meant to provoke debate

Primal Scream have said a video containing alleged antisemitic imagery was a "piece of art" and was intended to "provoke debate, not hate".

'Beloved and inspirational' author Joanna Trollope dies

Author Joanna Trollope has died aged 82, her family has said.

Actor and comedian Stanley Baxter dies

Glaswegian comic actor and impressionist Stanley Baxter has died at the age of 99.

Sophie Kinsella, author of Shopaholic series of novels, dies aged 55

Sophie Kinsella, author of the Shopaholic series of novels, has been hailed as a "graceful" inspiration who left her readers feeling better about themselves,…

Live music venues warn of 'devastating consequences' of budget tax changes in letter to Sir Keir Starmer

Tax changes announced in the budget could have "devastating, unintended consequences" on live music venues, including widespread closures and job losses,…

Iceland to boycott Eurovision over Israel's participation

Iceland has announced it is boycotting next year's Eurovision over Israel's participation in the competition, saying taking part would "neither be…

Why is Warner Bros for sale, what are the controversial bids – and how is Trump involved?

A huge takeover that would rock the entertainment industry looks imminent, with Netflix and Paramount fighting over Warner Bros Discovery (WBD).

Scottish artist Nnena Kalu wins Turner Prize 2025 for hanging Barcelona sculptures and Liverpool exhibition

Scottish artist Nnena Kalu has won the 2025 Turner Prize with two exhibitions, including a series of brightly coloured sculptures.

Rappers Bob Vylan sue Irish broadcaster RTE over claim lead singer led 'antisemitic chants' at Glastonbury…

Punk-rap duo Bob Vylan are suing Irish national broadcaster RTE for defamation, claiming it misrepresented chants led by the band when they played…

Rapper Ghetts pleads guilty to causing death by dangerous driving

Rapper Ghetts has pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving in a hit-and-run crash.

Paramount launches hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros

Paramount has launched a $108.4bn (£81bn) hostile bid for Warner Bros, challenging Netflix, which had reached a $72bn (£54bn) takeover deal…

Adolescence stars among host of Britons nominated for Golden Globes

British drama Adolescence has seen its lead stars all nominated for Golden Globe awards.

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