BBC promise Sam Smith’s Proms performance will be “entirely appropriate” after past ‘Satanic’ backlash

Strictly Come Dancing fans have hit back at those who criticised Layton Williams during his time in the competition as his major new role was revealed. The actor and West End star made it to the final of the BBC One dance contest last year.

BBC Breakfast host Ben Thompson has announced that World Business News is being cancelled by the BBC News channel after more than 30 years. On Tuesday 7 May, he presented the morning edition of the show and revealed it would be the final one. “Before we go, some news about us,” he said.

Bobby Brazier declared his love for his Strictly Come Dancing co-star in a sweet tribute on her birthday. The actor was keen to share his birthday wishes publically for Dianne Buswell following their dancing journey together in the BBC One show last year.

Sam Smith and Christian Cowan are making their red carpet debut as a couple!

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Hassie Harrison (“Yellowstone”), Jai Courtney (“Terminator Genisys”) and “Heartbreak High’s” Josh Heuston, soon to be seen in “Dune: Prophecy,” will star in the horror thriller “Dangerous Animals.” Adding edge to the package, Australia’s genre auteur Sean Byrne (“The Loved Ones,” “The Devil’s Candy”), one of the highest rated horror directors of all time on Rotten Tomatoes, is directing “Dangerous Animals” which will be brought onto the Cannes market by David Garrett’s Mister Smith Entertainment. Starting principal photography on Australia Gold Coast on May 7, “Dangerous Animals” is produced by London and Sydney-based Brouhaha Entertainment, behind Karim Aïnouz’s “Firebrand” and Guy Pearce-led “The Convert,” sold by Mister Smith, in conjunction with LD Entertainment (“Jackie,” “Ben Is Back”), Oddfellows Entertainment and management-production firm Range Media Partners.

Harry Clark, the winner of the second series of BBC's The Traitors has powerfully opened up about being "in the darkest place" two years ago and having thoughts of ending his own life.The 23 year old ex-Lance Corporal, who became a familiar face after securing the BBC game show in January, confessed to hitting "rock bottom" in a new interview with The Mirror. Aimed at using his newfound fame as a platform, Harry has since revealed he's passionate about supporting young people struggling with mental health issues, and wants to use his newfound fame to help support others in need. Since his £95,000 win, life has certainly been a whirlwind for Harry with the star having left the military life behind him, chased a TV career, shown up on Comic Relief, and even signed up with a showbiz agency! But despite his quick rise to stardom, Harry insists he'll remain level-headed after experiencing extreme lows.

EXCLUSIVE: Following her breakout role as Shin Hati in the hit Star Wars series Ahsoka, Ivanna Sakhno has found her next big role. Sources tell Deadline she has landed a major part in M3GAN 2.0, a sequel to the hit film from Atomic Monster and Blumhouse in association with Divide/Conquer. She joins a cast that includes Allison Williams and Violet McGraw.

Oti Mabuse gave fellow mums a relatable update after she admitted to breathing a 'sigh of relief' during return to the UK. The former Strictly Come Dancing star and her husband Marius Lepure recently headed to South Africa.

AI deepfakes by law.The push from the government comes after artificial intelligence has been used increasingly more to impersonate the image and voices of those in the public eye without their consent or knowledge.It also comes in light of various British artists – including Jess Glynne, Mumford and Sons, Sam Smith, Robert Smith and Zayn Malik – signing an open letter last month, calling for the government to enforce wider protection against the technology.Now, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Music has called on the UK government to regulate the use of AI in music through law, and enforce “a specific personality right to protect creators and artists from misappropriation and false endorsement”.The push came via a report shared earlier today (May 1), and highlighted how a law should be issued to protect celebrities from the risk of AI becoming “a destroyer of creators’ livelihoods”.As highlighted by BBC News, the cross-party group’s chair, Labour MP Kevin Brennan said politicians must “confront the danger that unfettered developments in AI could pose to the UK’s musicians and music businesses” and warned that “AI can be a great servant but would be a terrible master.”The MPs also made reference to a new law passed in the US – the Elvis Act – which prohibits the use of AI to mimic an artist’s voice without their permission, and insisted that “the UK [should] not fall behind our international competitors”.At time of writing, the UK does have regulations in place to prevent people from misrepresenting others when offering goods or services, but the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Music argued how much protection it could offer in relation to AI technology and deepfakes.In response to the issues put forward, a

Giovanni Pernice sweetly declared his 'love' for his co-star just days after sharing his first loved-up display with his new girlfriend. The Strictly Come Dancing star was commenting on a post from his co-star and 'leading lady' Lauren Oakley.

Love Island's Jessie Wynter has confessed that she would get engaged to her boyfriend Will Young in a heartbeat.The 27 year old met the 25 year old farmer on last year's series of Winter Love Island, where the pair's relationship blossomed during their time in the South African villa. Fast forward over a year, and Jessie, who is from Tasmania but lived in Sydney before Love Island has embraced her new life in the UK, after she decided to stay with Will on his Buckinghamshire farm following the show. Now, with their relationship going from strength to strength, Jessie has admitted that the pair have even talked about getting hitched.

BBC Casualty fans were left utterly gobsmacked this week as they caught a glimpse of Charlie Fairhead, played by Derek Thompson, taking on a fresh role following his emotional exit from the long-running medical drama earlier this year. The veteran actor, who has become synonymous with his character in Casualty, made a surprise appearance in the Belfast-based series Blue Lights, causing quite the buzz among fans during its second episode.

Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon has been flooded with compliments from her co-stars and fans as she during her time away from the cobbles. The actress has faced a busy start to the year in the ITV soap where she is famed for playing Maria Windass - nee Connor and Sutherland.

Forecasters have given their verdict on when the weather in the UK will finally get warmer, following recent 'below average' temperatures for this time of year.

had fans startled and worried over his lean frame and gaunt face after what appears to be significant weight loss, as rumors swirl that he takes Ozempic.An insider anonymously told Daily Mail that public concern for Disick”s health has made him reconsider the weight loss medication, which another source previously alleged he was taking.“Scott recognized that he needed to stop taking Ozempic after seeing the photos of himself and the public outcry over his weight loss,” they claimed.“He thought he looked good because he was thinner again — not realizing that this was not healthy.”“Scott has been incredibly attractive and fit his entire life and is not having the best time accepting that age is catching up with him,” they added.The unnamed source claimed that Disick is now working with a nutritionist in order to maintain his physical health but “not balloon up to the size he was.”The Post reached out to Disick’s reps for comment.Numerous celebrities, like Oprah and Sharon Osborne, have opened up about their weight loss on Ozempic, while many more have been rumored to use the costly jab.But plastic surgeons have recently warned of some unsavory side effects of the medication, such as “Ozempic face,” a term used to describe the sunken look of someone’s face who loses a drastic amount of weight while on the drug.The use of Ozempic, a GLP-1 agonist manufactured by pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, seems to be accompanied with some other unsightly reactions that go beyond aesthetics, such as bowel problems and noxious belches.

Manchester United footballer Brandon Williams has appeared in court charged with dangerous driving after a crash in Cheshire.

'Queen of Clean' Mrs Hinch, real name Sophie Hinchcliffe, has shared a rather bizarre observation about her family alpacas.Taking to her Instagram story, the influencer, 34, posted a screenshot of the messages she'd received from a fan, which had completely changed the way she looks at the animal.They wrote: "Oh god I've just noticed that their bums look like c*** and balls when they are lying down [string of crying laughing emojis] I can't unsee it now!!! Love em [two pink heart emojis]" Responding to this, Mrs Hinch said: "NO STOP! Why have I never noticed this before? [crying emoji] and now I will never EVER unsee it [crying laughing emoji]" She then added: "My inbox [laughing emoji] I can't deal. What the floof." Sophie adopted her three alpacas, Roy, Rodney and Raymond, after she, her husband Jamie, their two sons, Ronnie, four, and Lennie, two, moved into their luxury £1million farmhouse in Essex.

There soon might be a picket line on Sesame Street.

J Balvin’s Coachella set, the festival witnessed an unforgettable nostalgia-filled moment when Will Smith made a surprise appearance. The 55-year-old actor, known for his roles in blockbuster hits like “Men in Black,” stunned fans by emerging onstage dressed in character as Agent J from the iconic film franchise.As the familiar beats of “Men in Black” reverberated through the festival, the audience was treated to a remarkable sight: Smith and J Balvin, side by side, delivering a dynamic rendition.However, it wasn’t just Smith’s onstage presence that captivated the audience; his family’s attendance added an extra layer of excitement to the moment.

Ellie Leach appeared to be feeling the zen as she shared her 'safe space' with fans after being seen in tears on TV over her exit. The Strictly Come Dancing winner is currently travelling up and down the country in her first-ever stage role.