New Universal theme park set to open in UK – with promise of ‘billions’ of pounds for the economy | Politics News

A new Universal theme park in Bedfordshire has been confirmed on what Sir Keir Starmer hailed as a “momentous” day for the UK. It will be the first Universal-branded theme…

BAFTA Games Awards: Full list of winners | Ents & Arts News

The BAFTA Games Awards celebrate gaming excellence and creative achievement in the best games of the last year. Hosted by comedian Phil Wang for the second year running, the biggest…

‘The heartbeat of Blondie’: Drummer Clem Burke dies aged 70 | US News

Blondie drummer Clem Burke has died at the age of 70 The band said Blurke had been diagnosed with cancer, and described his death as a “profound loss”. He featured…

Olivier Awards: US actor says ‘special relationship firmly intact’ despite Trump’s tariffs | Ents & Arts News

British star Lesley Manville and American actor John Lithgow have won the acting categories at this year’s Olivier Awards, which recognise excellence in London theatre. Lithgow, 79, played Roald Dahl…

Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan revealed in line-up for Sam Mendes’ four Beatles films | Ents & Arts News

Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan will play Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr in the upcoming Beatles films – with a Stranger Things star also portraying one of the Fab Four.…

Onlookers ‘strike gold’ after seeing Ed Sheeran gig outside King’s Cross station | Ents & Arts News

Ed Sheeran has wowed fans, onlookers and commuters by playing in a London street. The British singer and songwriter, 34, performed with his acoustic guitar outside King’s Cross station on…

Pete Townshend’s Quadrophenia talked about modern masculinity before Gen Z was born  | Ents & Arts News

Despite The Who’s Quadrophenia being set over 60 years ago, Pete Townshend’s themes of identity, mental health, and modern masculinity are just as relevant today. The album is having a…

Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault | UK News

Russell Brand has been charged with rape and two counts of sexual assault between 1999 and 2005. The Metropolitan Police say the 50-year-old comedian, actor and author has also been…

Tom Cruise leads moment of silence in tribute to ‘dear friend’ Val Kilmer | Ents & Arts News

Tom Cruise has paid tribute to Val Kilmer, wishing his Top Gun co-star “well on the next journey”. Cruise, speaking at the CinemaCon film event in Las Vegas on Thursday,…

Bruce Springsteen: The Boss to release seven ‘lost’ albums | Ents & Arts News

Bruce Springsteen is to release seven albums of mostly unheard material this summer. The US singer said the songs, written and re-recorded between 1983 and 2018, were being made public…