Category Archives: Celebrity News

Scott Mills was sacked by the BBC after bosses discovered the alleged victim in the police investigation was under the age of 16, the broadcaster has reported. The 53-year-old DJ, who hosted the Radio...

Jesy Nelson has spoken of her pride after it was announced screenings for spinal muscular atrophy will begin earlier than planned. The former Little Mix star has campaigned for all newborn babies to...

Scott Mills has released a statement after his sacking by the BBC as he addressed the police investigation into him. The 52-year-old DJ, who hosted the Radio 2 breakfast show, had his contract terminated...

The BBC knew about a police probe into DJ Scott Mills in 2017 but sacked him after receiving “new information” in the weeks before he was dismissed. The corporation said in a statement...

The BBC has apologised for its response after allegations about Scott Mills were raised with the broadcaster last year. The Radio 2 star had his contract terminated at the weekend, with the corporation...

Scott Mills was investigated over allegations of “serious sexual offences” against a teenage boy nearly 30 years ago. The BBC gave few details about his sacking on Monday, only that Mills...

Celine Dion has announced her first series of full-length concerts since being diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome (SPS). The French-Canadian singer revealed she had the rare and incurable disease...

Arnold Schwarzenegger has said it is “unbelievable” after receiving an honorary doctorate from Ulster University – and recalled how Belfast gave him a “breakthrough”. The...

Russell Brand’s trial over allegations of rape and sexual assault has been delayed until October. The comedian, TV presenter, podcaster and actor is accused of three counts of rape, three charges...

A Bronze Age shield has returned to Scotland for the first time in more than 230 years. The shield was discovered during labouring work near Beith in North Ayrshire around 1779, and in 1791 was presented...

DJ Scott Mills has been sacked by the BBC, it has emerged. The Radio 2 star had his contract terminated at the weekend, following an allegation relating to his “personal conduct”. The 53-year-old...

First a Grammy, then the Brits – now singer-songwriter Olivia Dean is queen of the MOBO Awards, picking up three of the top prizes. Dean was named best female act at the ceremony, held at Manchester‘s...

The Oscars ceremony is leaving Hollywood, organisers have announced. Coinciding with the previously announced broadcast switch to YouTube, the show will move from the Dolby Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard...

The family of a musician who was seriously injured in a racist attack have criticised the police’s handling of the investigation, saying there have been “multiple failings” in communication. Boyan...

HBO Max has officially launched in the UK today. The US streaming service features HBO content as well as Warner Bros Pictures and Television, DC Studios and Max Originals shows and films. It means...

A woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna following a shooting at the music star’s home has pleaded not guilty during an appearance in court. Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, of Orlando, Florida,...

Former ‌Google executive Matt Brittin has been announced as the BBC’s new director-general. He replaces the outgoing director-general Tim Davie, who announced his resignation in November after...

Lily Allen, Olivia Dean and Wolf Alice are among some of the musicians nominated for this year’s Ivor Novello Awards. Other acts in the running include Lola Young, Florence + The Machine, CMAT,...

The 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year has named its People’s Choice winner, selected from more than 60,000 entries and voted for by the public. A young lynx tossing a rodent into the air...

Jay-Z has said he felt “uncontrollable anger” after a sexual assault lawsuit was filed against him. The rapper has broken his silence over allegations made against him and Sean “Diddy”...