Category : Celebrity


BBC Legend David Willey Dies Aged 93

David Willey, the esteemed BBC foreign correspondent known for covering five popes, has died at 93. His career spanned over 50 years, including reports from Algeria, Vietnam, and China.

Dermot Murnaghan, Veteran TV News Presenter, Dies at 68

Dermot Murnaghan, the authoritative news presenter for Channel 4, ITV, BBC, and Sky News, has died of cancer aged 68. He famously broke the news of Princess Diana's death and secured the resignation of Peter Mandelson.

Fun Home Review: Alison Bechdel's Musical Memoir

This soulful musical adaptation of Alison Bechdel's graphic memoir explores sexual awakening, queer identity, and family tragedy, revived at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre until 1 August.

Mamdani Thrives Despite New York Post Attacks

Zohran Mamdani's popularity has grown six months into his mayoralty despite relentless criticism from the Rupert Murdoch-owned New York Post, with a Siena poll showing 58% approval.

Middle-Aged Women Are Not Invisible, Says Columnist

Emma Beddington pushes back against the trope of invisible middle-aged women, citing prominent figures like Gillian Anderson and Rose Byrne, while acknowledging that wealth and health play key roles in visibility.

Lee Ryder's World Cup Trip Hit by Hurricane Drama

ChronicleLive's Lee Ryder recounts his 4,165-mile journey from Newcastle to Miami for England's World Cup quarter-final, which was disrupted by a hurricane, forcing an unscheduled landing in Raleigh-Durham.

Dame Judi Dench Admits to Dead Rat Prank

Dame Judi Dench, 91, confessed on BBC's This Natural Life podcast that as a child she shoved a dead rat through a neighbour's letterbox to retrieve cricket balls for her brothers.

Jack P Shepherd Wouldn't Mind Corrie Axe After 26 Years

Jack P Shepherd, 38, who has played David Platt on Coronation Street for 26 years, says he wouldn't hold grudges if producers decided to kill off his character, but he's happy to stay as long as storylines remain strong.

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