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JK Rowling among 152 public figures to criticise 'cancel culture'

JK Rowling and Salman Rushdie are among 152 writers and academics who have signed an open letter denouncing the so-called "cancel culture".

'Heartbroken' Kasabian say Tom Meighan 'misled' fans following assault conviction

Kasabian say former frontman Tom Meighan misled fans by choosing not to talk about his assault charge.

Usain Bolt reveals name of baby daughter - with nod to his Olympic success

He's the fastest man of all time, and now his baby daughter looks destined to follow in his footsteps after her name was revealed.

Tom Hanks says he doesn't have 'much respect' for those who won't wear masks

Tom Hanks says he does not have "much respect" for those who do not wear face masks during the coronavirus pandemic.

'She severed my finger': Court hears extraordinary details of Depp and Heard marriage

Johnny Depp has denied being a "wife beater" and accused his ex-wife Amber Heard of being the abuser in their marriage on the first day of his libel case.

'100 years of dirt and old varnish' removed to reveal 17th-century masterpiece

A painting could fetch millions of pounds at auction today after "100 years of dirt and old varnish" were removed - revealing it to be a 17th-century masterpiece.

Composer of iconic scores in 'Spaghetti Western' movies dies at 91

Ennio Morricone, the Italian composer who wrote the iconic theme tune to The Good, The Bad And The Ugly, has died aged 91.

Broadway actor Nick Cordero dies after serious coronavirus complications

Broadway actor Nick Cordero has died at the age of 41 after suffering severe medical complications as a result of coronavirus.

£1.57bn lifeline for theatres, museums and galleries - but no plans to resume live shows

A massive £1.57bn coronavirus lifeline for the arts is being promised by the government, but theatres and music venues could still remain closed until next year.

Kanye West says he is running for US president - and wins backing of Elon Musk

Kanye West has announced he is running for US president - and he has already won the backing of billionaire Elon Musk.

UK set to phase out Huawei from 5G network in major U-turn - reports

The UK is poised to end the use of Huawei technology in its 5G network as soon as this year over security concerns, according to reports.

Hottest front-room seats: the best theatre and dance to watch online

From live-streams of new plays to classics from the archive, here are some of the top shows online now or coming soon – this page is updated dailyLockdown laughs: where to watch online comedyThe National Theatre at Home initiative has reached a huge...

Coronavirus: Pubs and hairdressers reopen as England's lockdown eases

Midnight haircuts as coronavirus restrictions ease - but people are urged to be "tremendously cautious".

The eerie beauty of Britain's deserted playgrounds – in pictures

Ciaran McCrickard began photographing abandoned playgrounds in England at the start of lockdown. “Parks that would have been well-loved and well maintained by local authorities suddenly looked forlorn, unkempt, forgotten,” says the photographer. “At...

'Groundbreaking' black actor Earl Cameron, star of Bond and Dr Who, dies aged 102

Tributes have been paid to Earl Cameron, one of the first black actors to be given major roles in British cinema, after his death aged 102.