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Sacked BBC journalist Sean McGinty loses tribunal case
The former BBC Radio Lancashire presenter and producer challenged his dismissal over X posts, arguing his conduct was linked to ADHD and severe anxiety
Owain Rhys Davies, Twin Peaks actor, dies at 44
The Cardiff-born performer, known for playing Agent Wilson in the 2017 Twin Peaks revival, was remembered by family and Welsh arts figures
Hoyt Richards discusses HBO’s ‘Bring Me the Beauties’ and leaving a cult
The former model is tied to a new three-part HBO docuseries, “Bring Me the Beauties: A Model Cult,” that centers the subject of cult escape
Idris Elba, Torvill and Dean honoured at Windsor Castle
King Charles presented honours to figures from screen, sport and comedy, including Dame Meera Syal and Chuckle Brothers performer Paul Elliott
Shannon Elizabeth Looks Back at Her Y2K ‘Hot Girl’ Image
A New York Times Arts profile frames the actor’s early fame through films including “American Pie” and “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Philippa Perry turns to cosy crime with South Downs mystery
The psychotherapist and author has set her debut crime novel, Shrink Solves Murder, around the landscape she has called home for more than 25 years
New ‘Amadeus’ Adaptation Revives Composer Biopic Tradition
A New York Times Arts guide frames Peter Shaffer’s classic alongside a lineage of fantastical, extravagant movies about composers
How viral dance routines became part of pop’s rollout
Choreographers behind routines for PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson say the dances that travel fastest often feel simple, communal and unforced
Boy George receives lifetime achievement honour at LGBT Awards
Jean Paul Gaultier surprised the Culture Club singer with the award at a central London ceremony, where Boy George also won music artist of the year
Byron Allen’s ‘Comics Unleashed’ takes over CBS late-night slot
The nearly 20-year-old comedy show will air two episodes weeknights at 11:35 p.m. ET after “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” ends