Short Posts


  • Letter reveals Shakespeare did not abandon his wife

    New analysis of a letter suggests that the couple’s relationship was closer than previously thought.


  • Kneecap say statement at Coachella ‘not aggressive’ after criticism

    Kneecap ended their performance at the California music festival with pro-Palestinian messages.


  • ‘Extraordinary world-views’: Turner Prize nominees revealed

    The four artists in the running for this year’s prestigious art award are revealed.


  • Benson Boone tells haters to ‘at least have a good reason’

    The chart-topping US singer had the most popular song of last year, but has faced a backlash.


  • Lola Young leads nominations for top songwriting awards

    Charli XCX, Ghetts and Jade are among the other stars in contention for songwriting prizes.


  • Netflix’s Wednesday gets launch date and new characters

    Joanna Lumley and Steve Buscemi are seen in a new trailer for the hit show’s second season.


  • Woman who tricked her way into men-only Magic Circle finally allowed in

    Sophie Lloyd disguised herself as a man to join the Magic Circle in 1991, when female magicians were not allowed membership.


  • Proms go dark: The Traitors and all-night concerts planned for 2025

    The programme for the 2025 Proms season is unveiled, with a host of special guests… and Traitors.


  • ‘We’ll do Paddington proud’ – Tom Fletcher reveals details of musical

    The McFly star says he is “so lucky and honoured” to have written the music and lyrics for the new show.


  • The Treble to the periphery – what’s going on with Jack Grealish?

    After the highs of winning the Treble, Jack Grealish has fallen out of favour at Manchester City – but what has gone wrong?