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Former EastEnders star Joe Absolom joins Emmerdale cast

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Former EastEnders star Joe Absolom joins Emmerdale cast

The 46-year-old will play Ray, an old contact of Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb), in the ITV soap, having previously played Matthew Rose in BBC soap EastEnders from 1997 to 2000. ITV says Ray will arrive at the farm claiming to be selling farm machinery, but it is not long before his true drug-dealing ways become clear. Absolom said of his new role: “Well, what an honour to join such a […]

todayMay 31, 2025

Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad reunite for third Abba Voyage anniversary

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Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad reunite for third Abba Voyage anniversary

Abba stars Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad have reunited to attend the third anniversary of their virtual concert in London. The Swedish musicians, who were married until divorcing a year before the influential pop group split in 1982, were at the arena in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, where fans were treated to new songs added to the Abba Voyage show on Tuesday. The group, also made up of Agnetha Faltskog […]

todayMay 29, 2025

Roger Taylor and Brian May ‘so proud’ as they pick up Queen’s Polar Music Prize

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Roger Taylor and Brian May ‘so proud’ as they pick up Queen’s Polar Music Prize

Queen drummer Roger Taylor said he and Sir Brian May felt “so proud” as they picked up the Polar Music Prize. The King of Sweden presented the award to rock band Queen, US jazz musician Herbie Hancock and Canadian conductor Barbara Hannigan during a gala ceremony held in Stockholm on Tuesday. Founded by Abba publisher, lyricist and manager Stig “Stikkan” Anderson, the gong celebrates the power and importance of music, […]

todayMay 28, 2025

Broadcaster and former BBC executive Alan Yentob dies aged 78

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Broadcaster and former BBC executive Alan Yentob dies aged 78

Former BBC executive and TV presenter Alan Yentob has died at the age of 78, his family has announced. Yentob joined the BBC as a trainee in 1968 and held positions as controller of BBC One and BBC Two, director of television, head of music and arts, as well as the director of BBC drama, entertainment and children’s. A statement from his family, released by the BBC, said Yentob died on Saturday May […]

todayMay 26, 2025

Olly Murs cancels two UK tour dates after contracting respiratory infection

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Olly Murs cancels two UK tour dates after contracting respiratory infection

Pop singer Olly Murs has cancelled two of his UK tour dates after contracting a respiratory infection. The Troublemaker singer, 41, who found fame as a contestant on The X Factor, was due to perform at Manchester’s AO Arena on Friday and Birmingham’s BP Pulse Live on Saturday. He apologised to his fans, including those who witnessed his voice “failing” him during a Thursday performance at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro. In […]

todayMay 24, 2025

Rising production costs threatening viability of UK theatre

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Rising production costs threatening viability of UK theatre

Rising production costs are threatening the viability of UK theatre, a report has said. The cost of running and creating theatre has soared, rising “significantly faster than inflation”, according to a report into the state of British theatre in 2025 from the Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and UK Theatre. “The economics of theatre are finely balanced. Without strategic support and investment, rising costs threaten the viability of even the […]

todayMay 22, 2025

Wonder wallets: Oasis fans ‘set to spend £1bn on UK reunion tour concerts’

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Wonder wallets: Oasis fans ‘set to spend £1bn on UK reunion tour concerts’

Oasis fans are set to collectively spend more than £1 billion attending the band’s highly-anticipated reunion concerts in the UK, according to estimates from Barclays. Across 17 UK concerts, fans attending the Oasis Live ’25 Tour are predicted to fork out a total of £1.06 billion to see the Gallagher brothers reunite on stage. Attendees are typically expected to spend around £766, including money for tickets, accommodation, travel costs, clothing, […]

todayMay 21, 2025

Post Office drama delivers two BAFTAs for ITV

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Post Office drama delivers two BAFTAs for ITV

Lennie James, Marisa Abela and Danny Dyer all picked up gongs on TV’s big night. Mr Loverman actor Lennie James and Industry actress Marisa Abela have won the leading acting prizes at the TV Bafta's as the ceremony saw drama Mr Bates Vs The Post Office pick up two gongs. The event at London’s Royal Festival Hall also saw Jessica Gunning pick up the best supporting actress gong for her […]

todayMay 12, 2025

From Brat to Brits: Charli XCX wins five awards including album of the year

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From Brat to Brits: Charli XCX wins five awards including album of the year

Charli XCX has continued her Brat domination at the Brit Awards, winning five categories including the coveted album of the year for her culture-shaping record Brat. The British star, 32, also secured artist of the year; dance act; song of the year for her track Guess featuring US superstar Billie Eilish; and she was awarded the songwriter of the year trophy that was announced earlier in the week. Charli has […]

todayMarch 2, 2025

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