Arts & Entertainment

Emmy-winning director Bruce Bilson died at his Los Angeles home at age 97, his daughter told The Hollywood Reporter; his memorial is set for Sunday at Hillside Memorial Park and the family has asked for donations to CASA of Los Angeles.

Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio’s two-part documentary "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!" debuts on HBO and HBO Max and runs 216 minutes; the review describes it as a comprehensive, affectionate portrait and gives it three out of four stars.

The government announced a £1.5bn investment in arts and culture in England, allocating funds to museums, venues, heritage and libraries, and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said it should help the country recover its self-confidence.

A woman has denied that she lied about being raped by two strangers in a Nottinghamshire park and said the encounters were not consensual; Sheraz Malik, 28, denies three counts of rape and is on trial at Birmingham Crown Court.

Antoni Porowski became emotional discussing childhood trauma in episode one of the tenth and final series of Queer Eye, which premiered on Netflix; Karamo Brown missed promotional appearances saying he feared being bullied.

Israeli authorities have postponed, for the time being, a demolition order for a football pitch near Bethlehem used by children from the Aida refugee camp; the Israeli military said the site raised security concerns.

Piers Morgan has returned home after surgery for a broken hip and was gifted bespoke £300 crutches by Amanda Holden and her husband; he posted hospital photos and thanked friends for their support.

Holly Willoughby posted a throwback selfie and birthday message for Emma Bunton as the singer celebrated her 50th with husband Jade Jones, and former Spice Girls and other celebrities also shared tributes.

Californian singer-songwriter Tucker Zimmerman and his wife Marie‑Claire Lambert died on January 17 at their home in Belgium, their record label 4AD confirmed. Local reports said the pair died of asphyxiation after a house fire.

A coyote was filmed swimming about 1.25 miles to Alcatraz and reaching the island; park officials confirmed the sighting but the animal had disappeared before rangers could locate it.

Attendance and gig activity rose in 2025 and net venue closures slowed, but the sector lost almost 6,000 jobs after a national insurance threshold change.

A Cinderford mother says a tea light sparked a Christmas Day fire that left most of her home damaged and killed the family dog; neighbours and strangers raised more than £4,000 to help the family recover.

A 16-year-old assisted survivors after two trains collided near Córdoba; officials say at least 42 people have died and more than 120 were injured, and authorities say an investigation into the cause is under way.

Pharrell Williams attended Louis Vuitton's menswear show at Paris Men's Fashion Week accompanied by his wife Helen and their four children; he appeared at the end of the presentation and received applause.

Jennifer Lopez was photographed in Los Angeles handing cash to an unnamed unhoused man after reaching into a blue Hermès Kelly Sellier bag reported to be worth over $80,000. The moment followed a viral Glambot interaction on the Golden Globes red carpet that Glambot director Cole Walliser later discussed.

Neil Thompson, 45, was found with fatal injuries on the grounds of Smestow Academy in Wolverhampton; West Midlands Police say his death is being treated as unexplained and inquiries are ongoing.

Dolly Parton celebrated her 80th birthday and was surprised by bagpiper Pat Darcy, who played "Happy Birthday" after being sent by Bono and other members of U2; Parton posted a video thanking them and Darcy replied that he was glad it worked out.

Nicole Kidman is reported to feel 'refreshed and optimistic' after her divorce from Keith Urban was finalized on January 6; she is focusing on family time with their daughters and preparing for upcoming projects, including a Practical Magic sequel due in September.

The TV adaptation of Rachel Reid's Heated Rivalry, written and directed by Jacob Tierney and produced in Canada by Crave with public funding, has become a wide cultural hit and prompted a large rise in book sales reported by Indigo.

Kim Kardashian and her mother Kris Jenner posted Instagram tributes after designer Valentino Garavani’s death at 93, sharing photos and messages recalling their friendship. Their posts joined other public remembrances from figures across fashion and Hollywood.

Amy Redford spoke on the Today show about her late father Robert Redford, describing him as "playful, curious, and kind," and reflected on his role in founding the Sundance Film Festival.

Parts of south-west England saw the Aurora Borealis on 19 January after a coronal mass ejection from the Sun, with pink, red and green colours reported over Devon and Cornwall around 21:30 GMT.

Valentino Garavani has died aged 93 in Rome; celebrities including Gwyneth Paltrow, Donatella Versace and Cindy Crawford have paid public tributes.

Ahmed Al‑Ahmed, who was seriously wounded after disarming an attacker at Bondi Beach, says he has been hurt by criticism about a A$2.5 million fundraiser while continuing medical recovery.

Dolly Parton says she is doing well and feels energised as she turns 80; recent health issues forced postponements including a Las Vegas residency.

Valentino Garavani died at home in Rome at 93, his foundation announced; his body will repose at the foundation headquarters on Wednesday and Thursday ahead of a funeral on Friday at the Basilica Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri.

Jim Vargas, a longtime ABC7 presenter, died on January 14 at age 78, his family announced; his cause of death has not been disclosed.

An exhibition at Bundanon is showcasing 48 photographs by Mary Nolan, rediscovered at the National Library of Australia, as part of a broader show that highlights women of the Boyd family whose artistic careers have received less attention.

Coleen Rooney was photographed visiting an aesthetics clinic in Hale days after her husband Wayne Rooney said he is deaf in his left ear; it is not clear when the condition began.

The inaugural Out in the Hills festival at Pitlochry Festival Theatre featured Sir Ian McKellen in a rehearsed reading and a conversation between Alan Cumming and Graham Norton.