Coronation Street: Actor Johnny Briggs who played Mike Baldwin dies after long illness | Ents & Arts News

Coronation Street actor Johnny Briggs, who played Mike Baldwin in the long-running soap, has died after a long illness his family has confirmed. In a statement, his family said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our father, Johnny Briggs. “He passed away peacefully this morning after a long illness, with family More...

Golden Globes: Criticism of elusive group behind awards ‘mostly stems from jealousy’, member says | Ents & Arts News
A member of the elusive group behind the Golden Globes has gone on the record about the way the organisation works – following a slew of accusations that votes can easily be influenced and that it prohibits More...

CCTV shows moment Lady Gaga’s dog walker was shot and star’s dogs were taken | Ents & Arts News
Graphic video has been released of the moment Lady Gaga’s dog walker was shot by attackers who stole the star’s pets. WARNING – STORY CONTAINS GRAPHIC CONTENT Ryan Fischer is heard repeatedly More...

Taylor Swift cancels postponed shows – and warns ‘near future’ of live gigs remains unclear | Ents & Arts News
Taylor Swift has announced that she is cancelling a series of tour dates that were previously postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. In a candid statement, the 31-year-old star also warned that the “near More...

Lady Gaga’s French bulldogs found after being stolen by men who shot dog walker in chest | Ents & Arts News
Lady Gaga’s French bulldogs have been found safe and unharmed – two days after being stolen at gunpoint in Los Angeles. Koji and Gustav were handed in at LAPD’s Olympic Community Police Station More...

Golden Globes 2021: Hollywood Foreign Press Association to launch ‘action plan’ to recruit black members after diversity criticism | Ents & Arts News
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) – the organisation behind the Golden Globes – says it is working on “an action plan” to recruit black members, after being criticised over More...

Prince Harry’s chat show appearance: Was it the clickbait he so despises? | Ents & Arts News
There’s no doubt Harry was a fun royal to report on. His laid-back style and his natural rapport with people created some great little moments that made stories out of very ordinary engagements and produced More...

Britney Spears: Lawyer for her father Jamie breaks silence over conservatorship controversy | Ents & Arts News
A lawyer for Britney Spears’ father has given his side of the story, speaking out for the first time since a high-profile documentary was released questioning the singer’s conservatorship. Attorney More...

Mr Potato Head is no more as classic toy goes gender neutral | UK News
Mr Potato Head is to get a name change after being made gender neutral. It will be known only as “Potato Head” after makers Hasbro decided a modern makeover was needed after 70 years. The toy was More...

Kenneth Branagh transforms into Boris Johnson in uncanny first-look photo for new coronavirus drama | Ents & Arts News
Slightly messy blonde hair, furrowed brow – this face has been a familiar sight on the news over the last year. But look a little closer and you’ll see this isn’t Boris Johnson, but rather More...