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EntertainmentPA Media: EntertainmentAlan Hawkshaw, composer of Grange Hill and Countdown theme tunes, dies aged 84
He died early on Saturday after being admitted to hospital with pneumonia.
EntertainmentThe GuardianHow Leonard Cohen mined sacred texts for lyrics to his songs
How Leonard Cohen mined sacred texts for lyrics to his songs . New book reveals extent of the musician’s fascination with scriptures of Judaism and Christianity
EntertainmentThe GuardianGandhi in heels? Maria Callas statue hits the wrong note
Gandhi in heels? Maria Callas statue hits the wrong noteCritics compare figure of famous soprano erected in Greek capital to an Oscar statuette The sculpture stands opposite the Odeon of Herodes Atticus in a small park close to the Acropolis of Athens. Photograph: Aristidis Vafeiadakis/Shutterstock
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKSally Carman: I make an effort for auditions but end up playing down-and-out crackheads
Corrie and Shameless star Sally Carman says despite making an effort to dress smart and wear make up to auditions, she always gets cast as the 'down-and-out crackhead'.
EntertainmentPA Media: EntertainmentEmmerdale director: Fans will be scared, shocked and misled during survival week
The ‘survival week’ special will see villagers face icy water rapids, a chaotic maze and a dramatic waterfall scene.
CelebrityPA Media: EntertainmentJudi Love says dancing on Strictly would have given late parents ‘peace of mind’
The actress is paired with Graziano Di Prima on the dancing competition.
EntertainmentPA Media: EntertainmentWilliam urges society to ‘unite to repair planet’ at first Earthshot ceremony
Every year from 2021 until the end of the decade, winners in five categories will receive £1 million to develop their projects.
EntertainmentPA Media: EntertainmentThe Batman trailer unveils Robert Pattinson as a vengeful Bruce Wayne
The superhero film is due in cinemas in March.
EntertainmentPA Media: EntertainmentSara Davies tops Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard with ‘spectacular’ tango
The Dragon’s Den star received a score of 36 from the judges.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UK'Strictly' judge Craig Revel Horwood compares Greg Wise to hip op patient
Revel Horwood said the actor looked like he was recovering from hip surgery, while Anton Du Beke said it was uncomfortable to watch.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UK'Strictly Come Dancing': Rose Ayling-Ellis broke hearing aid in Cha Cha Cha rehearsal
The 'EastEnders' star admitted she struggled in rehearsal after breaking her hearing aid.
LifestyleThe GuardianRandy Bachman to be reunited with his guitar that was lost for four decades
Randy Bachman to be reunited with his guitar that was lost for four decades. The treasured instrument was stolen from the rock star in Toronto in 1976 and was recently found in a Tokyo shop
EntertainmentThe GuardianJo Harrop: The Heart Wants review – a rare mix of delicacy and boldness
Jo Harrop: The Heart Wants review – a rare mix of delicacy and boldness. (Lateralize)The singer’s original material and a guest list of top musicians fit like a glove on this follow-up to last year’s Weathering the Storm
EntertainmentPA Media: EntertainmentAdele’s hit record 21 named the biggest selling UK album by a female of all time
The news was announced during BBC Radio 2’s ‘all-female chart countdown’.
EntertainmentThe GuardianColdplay review – a heavenly thrum
Coldplay review – a heavenly thrum. O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, LondonChris Martin and co – and Ed Sheeran – keep the festivities local, for now, launching Coldplay’s space-inspired new album in a venue the band last played in 1999
EntertainmentThe GuardianOne to watch: Jamire Williams
One to watch: Jamire Williams. A go-to collaborator for everyone from Herbie Hancock to Solange, the LA-based musician explores endless possibilities on his stunning new solo album
EntertainmentThe GuardianThe week in classical: Fidelio; Gabriela Montero – review
The week in classical: Fidelio; Gabriela Montero – review Glyndebourne, Lewes; Kings Place, LondonThe introduction of a new character does Beethoven’s great opera no favours. Elsewhere, there’s breathtaking invention – with a little help from Charlie Chaplin ‘The visuals spin and lurch and confuse’: Glyndebourne Tour’s Fidelio, with Callum Thorpe, Adam Smith, Dorothea Herbert and Dingle Yandell. Photograph: Richard Hubert Smith
EntertainmentThe GuardianClassical home listening: Quatuor Ébène and the Gesualdo Six
Classical home listening: Quatuor Ébène and the Gesualdo SixThe French quartet play late-night Schoenberg, jazz and more, while Josquin is the springboard for Owain Park and his crack vocal ensemble Febrile… Quatuor Ébène Photograph: Julien Mignot
EntertainmentPA Media: EntertainmentKristina Rihanoff: Strictly stars are under more pressure due to social media
The remaining couples will be back competing on the dancefloor on Saturday evening.
EntertainmentPA Media: EntertainmentActress Joanna Page discusses possibility of another Gavin & Stacey special
The comedy programme last aired for a Christmas special in 2019.
NewsPA Media: EntertainmentMary Berry reveals she underwent surgery for broken hip
The former Bake Off host fell over while picking sweet peas.
CelebrityPA Media: EntertainmentChannel 4’s Stand Up To Cancer raises more than £31m
It featured celebrities including Ed Sheeran, Olivia Colman and Harry Styles.
EntertainmentPA Media: EntertainmentLennie James addresses the future of Fear The Walking Dead
The post-apocalyptic series is about to launch its seventh season – but is yet to be renewed for an eighth.
BusinessPA Media: EntertainmentNetflix sacks employee for allegedly leaking financial data amid trans row
The streaming giant is facing staff unrest over Dave Chappelle’s comedy special.
CelebrityPA Media: EntertainmentChannel 4’s star-studded Stand Up To Cancer Night raises almost £25m
Celebrities including Ed Sheeran, Olivia Colman and Tom Parker featured.
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