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R Kelly has been found guilty of racketeering and trafficking in his sex abuse trial in Brooklyn, New York. The R&B singer was accused of exploiting his fame to lure women and underage girls for sex. The 54-year-old had pleaded not guilty to racketeering and eight counts of violating a federal law making it illegal

The Rolling Stones kicked off their first US tour since the death of Charlie Watts with a tribute to the group’s drummer of six decades.  The legendary rockers resumed the pandemic-delayed No Filter tour on Sunday at the Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis – their first public concert since Watts, 80, died last

It has taken 25 Bond films for an American director to sit in the chair and call the shots. The honour of directing the latest film was bestowed on California-native Cary Fukunaga, who alongside the likes of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, also wrote No Time To Die. He told Sky News that being an American in charge

McFly’s Tom Fletcher has tested positive for COVID-19, less than 24 hours after kicking off Strictly Come Dancing’s live show. Fletcher, as well as his Strictly dance partner Amy Dowden, tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday afternoon, the BBC said. It said in a statement: “The pair are now self-isolating separately following the latest government

No Time To Die marks a significant moment for Bond, not only is it Daniel Craig’s final outing as 007 – it’s also the franchise’s 25th film. But after 18 months on the shelf, its release delayed by COVID-19, the question is will the 25th Bond film land in a post-lockdown world? Even before audiences

The founding bassist of Status Quo, Alan Lancaster, has died at the age of 72, the band’s manager has confirmed. The group rose to prominence in the 1960s and 70s with hits including Rockin’ All Over The World and Whatever You Want. Mr Lancaster, who was born in Peckham, south London, performed with the band

Ed Sheeran and Sir Elton John are among the stars who have performed at a global music event aiming to raise awareness of poverty, climate change and the need for coronavirus vaccines worldwide. Duran Duran and Kylie Minogue were among the performers in London after Sheeran closed the concert at the Champ de Mars in

Moulin Rouge! has swept the board at this year’s Tony Awards, including bagging the coveted best musical gong. Last year’s awards, which celebrate stage shows in the US, were delayed until 2021, after the pandemic forced every production in the US to close for 18 months. It means that only a handful of shows and

The owner of a care home in Kent, which lost half of its residents to COVID-19, said Channel 4’s newly-released drama Help shows “the panic, helplessness, fear and desperation” of care homes during the pandemic. Starring Jodie Comer and Stephen Graham, the 98-minute-long programme charts the relationship between care home worker Sarah and Tony, a

R Kelly’s future is now in the hands of seven men and five women, as jurors began deliberations after weeks of testimony in his sex abuse trial in New York. Warning: This article contains references to alleged sexual assault and abuse Prosecutors and defence lawyers finished their closing arguments this week, and now the 12-strong

Daniel Craig has said he is grateful that the James Bond producers “held their nerve” to get his last 007 outing into cinemas rather than putting it online. Speaking to Sky News ahead of the release of Craig’s last turn as James Bond in No Time To Die, the actor said it was a “joyous

It’s midday at the Corinthian Hotel in London and I’m sitting on a bench in a corridor waiting to talk to Daniel Craig. The main entrance doors are open for ventilation. Pre-pandemic there would have been a lot of security, this is Bond after all, but in the age of coronavirus the hotel is like

The revered musical Jesus Christ Superstar turns 50 this year. The rock opera about Jesus Christ and his face-off with Judas has toured the world, with huge productions on the West End, Broadway and beyond. But before it became a global hit on the stage, it started life as a concept album – something Sir

As all eyes focus on Daniel Craig’s final outing as the Martini-swigging secret agent in the latest James Bond movie No Time To Die, the film also marks a shift in how women characters are perceived. Bond is no longer the womanising, gun-toting secret agent that previous iterations of the character may have portrayed him

Tom Felton has been carried off a US golf course after appearing to collapse during a celebrity tournament. The Harry Potter star, who celebrated his 34th birthday on Wednesday, had been playing a two-person scramble competition made up of sport and entertainment celebrities ahead of the Ryder Cup. Shortly after the conclusion of his match

Women accusing R Kelly of sexual abuse were motivated by money to lie and were little more than star-struck fans, a lawyer for the R&B star argued during the closing argument of his trial in New York. Warning: This article contains references to alleged sexual assault and abuse. In his closing argument to the federal