Alexis Warr Announces Separation Ahead of Strictly Return
The Strictly Come Dancing professional says she and husband Jake Burton are parting as she prepares to return to the BBC ballroom this autumn.
Sophie Bennett 3 min read
Celebrity
Celebrity news on this page ranges from red-carpet milestones to the business ventures stars build around their fame. Recent stories include Sir David Beckham unveiling his Hollywood Walk of Fame star while Brooklyn Beckham's reported DoorDash payday keeps the family feud in the headlines, Prince Harry's surprise message during Trooping the Colour, and Lauryn Hill's Living Legend honour at the BET Awards. Entrepreneurship features too, from Cardi B's Bronx-born haircare brand to Sydney Sweeney's sell-out lingerie launch, alongside farewells to figures such as David Hockney and Gene Shalit.
Alison Hammond returns to This Morning and reveals she feared a heart attack during live TV panic
Alison Hammond has returned to This Morning a week after leaving the programme and undergoing a hospital heart check-up. The presenter told viewers she feared she was having a heart attack before discovering she had experienced a panic attack.
Eleanor Whitfield 7 min read
Ola Jordan returns to Strictly Come Dancing's It Takes Two 11 years after leaving BBC show
Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Ola Jordan is returning to the BBC programme's companion show, It Takes Two, as a Friday panellist. Her appearance comes 11 years after she left Strictly, where she won the Glitterball trophy with Chris Hollins.
Sophie Bennett 6 min read
Michael Sheen takes over House of Games as Richard Osman signs off
Michael Sheen begins hosting House of Games on Monday after Richard Osman ended his nine-year run. The actor says he wants to preserve the programme’s warmth, humour and mischief.
Sophie Bennett 5 min read
AJ Pritchard faces backlash after making GB News presenting debut
Former Strictly professional AJ Pritchard has faced criticism after presenting The Saturday Five on GB News. Some viewers also questioned the move in light of his previous LGBTQ+ allyship.
Eleanor Whitfield 5 min read
The Celebrity Traitors connections: who knows who in the castle
From Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan to Jerry Hall and Richard E Grant, BBC News has traced the friendships and past work that could decide the game.
Sophie Bennett 5 min read
Celebrity Traitors episode two: Amol Rajan murdered as James Acaster joins the traitors
The University Challenge host is the first victim of the series, James Acaster accepts a seat in the turret and Richard E Grant spends the episode trying to undo the biggest mistake of his life.
Marcus Reeve 5 min read
Sylvester Stallone’s memoir The Steps: lion cages, a jail cell and the Rocky bell his father refused to ring
Searches for Sylvester Stallone surged in the UK on Friday as the 80-year-old’s account of the years before Rocky landed in bookshops. Here is what the book actually says.
Sophie Bennett 5 min read
Alison Hammond says she is “fine” after heart check-up following This Morning exit
The presenter left Friday’s live broadcast clutching her chest and later posted from a hospital bed to reassure viewers that a palpitation was being checked out.
Eleanor Whitfield 4 min read
The Celebrity Traitors returns tonight with 21 stars and an expanded run
Claudia Winkleman welcomes 21 celebrities to the castle as the BBC expands its hit spin-off to 10 episodes.
Sophie Bennett 5 min read
Naomi Campbell wins appeal against five-year charity trustee ban
A tribunal ruled that the most serious misconduct at Fashion for Relief was concealed from Naomi Campbell by a fellow trustee.
Eleanor Whitfield 5 min read
Esther Rantzen dies aged 86 after career spanning That's Life! and Childline
Bafta-winning presenter Esther Rantzen, who founded Childline and later campaigned on assisted dying, has died aged 86 after a television career spanning decades.
Eleanor Whitfield 7 min read
Oasis recordings pulled from auction after band files injunction over Desk Tapes
Unheard Oasis recordings valued at up to £1.6 million have been withdrawn from auction after legal proceedings brought by the band.
Daniel Fletcher 6 min read
U2 Announce Carnaval de Luz With Dolly Parton’s Final Vocal
U2 will release Carnaval de Luz in November, with Dolly Parton’s final recorded performance closing the 12-track album on the duet “Torn”.
Marcus Reeve 5 min read
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Returns as Single Three-Hour Play
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will return as a single three-hour West End show after rising costs ended its original two-part format.
Eleanor Whitfield 5 min read
Digger premiere brings Tom Cruise and the Waleses to Leicester Square
The Prince and Princess of Wales joined Tom Cruise and the Digger cast at the Royal Film Performance world premiere in London.
Marcus Reeve 5 min read
Army of Shadows Channel 4 thriller adds Olivia Colman and Susan Sarandon
Oscar winners Olivia Colman and Susan Sarandon have joined Channel 4's six-part thriller Army of Shadows, now filming in London and Paris.
Eleanor Whitfield 5 min read
Hayden Panettiere death ruled accidental overdose by South Carolina coroner
A South Carolina coroner has ruled Hayden Panettiere’s death accidental after an autopsy identified the toxic effects of fentanyl and several other substances.
Eleanor Whitfield 5 min read
Stephanie Cole dies aged 84: the actress behind Coronation Street, Tenko and Waiting for God
The award-winning British actress, who had been living with Alzheimer's disease, moved between prisoner-of-war drama, sitcom and soap across a career recognised with an OBE in 2005.
Eleanor Whitfield 6 min read
Matthew Rhys makes Emmy history as the first actor to win lead awards in drama, comedy and limited series
The Welsh actor took two lead acting Emmys on the same night, for Netflix limited series The Beast in Me and Apple comedy Widow's Bay, completing a category trifecta no performer had managed before.
Daniel Fletcher 5 min read
Sway DaSafo dies aged 44: UK rap pioneer and MOBO award winner
Derek Safo, the north London rapper who became the first unsigned act to win a MOBO, has died at his home in Ghana, prompting tributes across UK hip-hop.
Sophie Bennett 5 min read
Strictly Come Dancing 2026 launch show: start time and new hosts
The pairings are revealed on Saturday night as Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe take over hosting duties on BBC One.
Marcus Reeve 5 min read
The Voice UK new coaches: Cheryl and Aitch join 2027 revamp
The Voice UK new coaches Cheryl and Aitch join will.i.am and Kelly Rowland for 2027, with Stacey Solomon and Alesha Dixon replacing Emma Willis as hosts.
Eleanor Whitfield 4 min read
Saturday Night Live UK season 2: Jeff Goldblum hosts tonight
Saturday Night Live UK season 2 begins tonight at 10pm BST on Sky One and Now, with Jeff Goldblum hosting, CMAT performing and Freddie Meredith joining the cast.
Marcus Reeve 4 min read
Brooklyn Beckham's Reported DoorDash Payday Keeps the Family Feud in the Spotlight
Reports that Brooklyn Beckham earned a seven-figure fee for a World Cup DoorDash advert have reignited debate over a campaign many read as a nod to his rift with David and Victoria Beckham.
Sophie Bennett 4 min read
Prince Harry sends surprise message during Trooping the Colour
As the royal family gathered at Buckingham Palace, the Duke of Sussex addressed crowds at the Invictus Games festival in Germany.
Sophie Bennett 7 min read
Sir David Beckham unveils his Hollywood Walk of Fame star
The former England captain was honoured in Los Angeles by wife Victoria Beckham and longtime friend Tom Cruise, as the city geared up for the World Cup.
Sophie Bennett 6 min read
Gene Shalit, the Today show's pun-loving film critic, dies at 100
Known for his bushy moustache and wordplay, the broadcaster spent nearly four decades reviewing films and books on American breakfast television.
Sophie Bennett 7 min read
David Hockney, towering figure of British art, dies aged 88
The painter behind A Bigger Splash and a pioneer of digital art died peacefully at his home, weeks before his 89th birthday.
Sophie Bennett 8 min read
Emmy voting opens as Pluribus and The Pitt eye nominations
Television Academy members have begun casting nominating ballots ahead of the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in September.
Sophie Bennett 7 min read
Lauryn Hill to receive Living Legend honour as BET Awards return
Comedian Druski takes over hosting duties for the 2026 ceremony, with Cardi B leading the nominations and Teyana Taylor named Icon of the Year.
Sophie Bennett 7 min read
Cardi B turns entrepreneur with Bronx-born haircare brand Grow-Good
The rapper's affordable hair-care line sold out within an hour of launch, the latest celebrity to make the leap into beauty.
Sophie Bennett 7 min read
Sydney Sweeney's SYRN lingerie brand turns a viral stunt into a sell-out launch
The actress's Los Angeles-based intimates label, organised around four personas, sold out its debut collection within hours, the latest sign of celebrity ventures borrowing creator-economy tactics.
Sophie Bennett 7 min read
Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head dies at 72
The British actor, beloved as Rupert Giles, died of complications from pneumonia, prompting emotional tributes from his former co-stars.
Sophie Bennett 7 min read
Veteran actor Keith David honoured with Hollywood Walk of Fame star
The prolific star of The Thing and Platoon was celebrated by friends and collaborators at an emotional ceremony on Hollywood Boulevard.
Sophie Bennett 7 min read