Pioneering US actress Cicely Tyson dies aged 96
She was known for playing strong African-American characters during a career spanning seven decades....
Ralph Fiennes and Carey Mulligan re-make history in Netflix film The Dig
Ralph Fiennes and Carey Mulligan discuss history, archaeology, Indiana Jones and their new film....
Botticelli painting fetches record $92m at auction
The sale of Young Man Holding a Roundel breaks a new record for the Italian renaissance painter....
Oscar-winner Cloris Leachman dies aged 94
Leachman appeared in several TV sitcoms and won an Oscar for her role in The Last Picture Show....
Free anthology of black authors to be given to all primary schools in England
The initiative will provide a copy of the collection to all primary schools in England....
Could these Brits shake up awards season?
Riz Ahmed, Michaela Coel, and Carey Mulligan are all recognised. Will Oscar nominations soon follow?...
Dave Grohl: ‘I dreamt I was shot in the back’
The Foo Fighters’ frontman on the apocalyptic dreams that inspired his band’s new album....
Costa Book of the Year: ‘Utterly original’ Mermaid of Black Conch wins
Trinidadian-born British writer Monique Roffey says she is “pinching herself” over her win....
Katie Price’s ‘candid’ BBC documentary Harvey and Me praised
BBC programme follows TV personality Katie Price and her eldest son Harvey, who has complex needs....
British Asian celebrities unite for video to dispel Covid vaccine myths
Comedians Meera Syal, Romesh Ranganathan and Adil Ray make a video urging people to get the vaccine....