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Movies & TV Coriolanus at the RSC, Elliot in Gangs of London: the rise of Sope Dirisu
Sope Dirisu, born in London in 1991 to Nigerian parents, earned an Ian Charleson commendation for playing Coriolanus at the Royal Shakespeare Company, a British Independent Film Award nomination for His House, and wide recognition as Elliot Carter in Sky's Gangs of London.
News Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris begins rehabilitation after heart attack and costly medical ordeal
John Paris, the drummer of Earth, Wind & Fire, has begun rehabilitation following a heart attack and significant medical challenges.
News Billionaire Koos Bekker transforms Somerset estate into luxury destination amid local concerns
Billionaire Koos Bekker is transforming his Somerset estate into a luxury destination, sparking local concerns about community impact.
Entertainment Born Ian Roberts, renamed Kwame Kwei-Armah: the actor who became artistic director of the Young Vic
Kwame Kwei-Armah, born Ian Roberts in London in 1967 to parents from Grenada, changed his name after tracing his ancestry to Africa. Known for playing Finlay Newton in Casualty, he wrote Elmina's Kitchen, led Baltimore's Center Stage and became the first Black Briton to head a major British theatre when he took over the Young Vic in 2018.
News Geordie Greep confronts sexual assault claims during solo performance in Vancouver
Geordie Greep confronts serious sexual assault claims during his solo performance in Vancouver, sparking widespread discussion and concern.
Celebrity Buzz Danny Nii Tackie Mensah Welbeck: from Longsight to Brighton’s all-time Premier League top scorer
Danny Welbeck was born in Manchester in 1990 to Ghanaian parents and raised in Longsight. He came through at Manchester United, moved to Arsenal for £16 million in 2014, and after injuries rebuilt his career at Brighton, becoming their all-time Premier League top scorer. He won 42 England caps.
News Hurricane Isaias makes landfall, prompting urgent warnings and widespread power outages in Gulf states
Hurricane Isaias has made landfall, bringing urgent warnings and widespread power outages to Gulf states. Stay informed with the latest updates.
News Zelenskyy slams Trump’s Russian diesel deal, warning of new tensions with Ukraine and NATO
Zelenskyy highlights concerns over Trump's Russian diesel deal, warning of potential new tensions with Ukraine and NATO.
Celebrity Buzz Born Mario Barwuah to Ghanaian parents in Palermo: the story of Mario Balotelli
Mario Balotelli was born Mario Barwuah in Palermo in 1990 to Ghanaian immigrants and raised by the Balotelli family in Brescia province, whose surname he took. He scored twice against Germany in the Euro 2012 semi-final, played at the 2014 World Cup and became one of football's most talked-about strikers.
News Audrey Niffenegger’s long-awaited sequel tackles political themes after 14 years of writing
Audrey Niffenegger's long-awaited sequel explores deep political themes, 14 years in the making, captivating readers worldwide.