Sophie Kinsella, author of Shopaholic series of novels, dies aged 55 | Ents & Arts News

Sophie Kinsella, the author of the Shopaholic series of novels, has died aged 55, her family have said. The writer, whose real name was Madeleine Sophie Wickham, revealed last year…

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

Scottish artist Nnena Kalu has won the 2025 Turner Prize with two exhibitions, including a series of brightly coloured sculptures. The Glaswegian, 59, took home the visual arts prize along…

Rappers Bob Vylan sue Irish broadcaster RTE over claim lead singer led ‘antisemitic chants’ at Glastonbury gig | Ents & Arts News

Punk-rap duo Bob Vylan are suing Irish national broadcaster RTE for defamation, claiming it misrepresented chants led by the band when they played this year’s Glastonbury festival. The group, which…

Paramount launches hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros | UK News

Paramount has launched a $108.4bn (£81bn) hostile bid for Warner Bros, challenging Netflix, which had reached a $72bn (£54bn) takeover deal with the company. Paramount said on Monday that it…

Golden Globes 2026: The full list of nominees | Ents & Arts News

The nominees for next year’s Golden Globes have been announced, ahead of a star-studded ceremony due in January. Action thriller One Battle After Another starring Leonardo DiCaprio leads the film…

Rapper Ghetts pleads guilty to causing death by dangerous driving | Ents & Arts News

Rapper Ghetts has pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. The 41-year-old also pleaded guilty to driving dangerously before the fatal collision shortly after 11.30pm on 18 October. The…

Adolescence stars among host of Britons nominated for Golden Globes | Ents & Arts News

British drama Adolescence has seen its lead stars all nominated for Golden Globe awards. The drama, starring Stephen Graham, depicts the aftermath of the stabbing of a teenage girl, as…

Former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault | Ents & Arts News

Former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has pleaded not guilty to four counts of rape, nine counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual assault. The 68-year-old arrived at…

Netflix takeover of Warner Bros ‘could be a problem’, Donald Trump says | Money News

Donald Trump has said he will be “involved” in the decision on whether Netflix should be allowed to buy Warner Bros, as the $72bn (£54bn) deal attracts a media industry…

British documentary photographer Martin Parr dies | UK News

Martin Parr CBE, the famed British documentary photographer hailed as “a giant” of his craft, has died aged 73. The Martin Parr Foundation announced his death in a statement on their…