Drum ‘n’ bass pioneer MC Skibadee has died aged 54

Duran Duran have announced that they’ll be hitting the road for a North American tour this summer – get tickets here.Simon Le Bon and co. are set to embark on a 14-date run starting in August in support of their latest album, ‘Future Past’.Beginning in Welch, Minnesota on August 19, Duran Duran will take in shows at Chicago’s United Center, New York’s Madison Square Garden, and San Francisco’s Chase Center, as well as three nights at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.A number of dates on the tour will see support from Nile Rodgers & Chic.The tour will come after Duran Duran perform a string of shows in Europe, including their BST Hyde Park gig in London on July 10.On Wednesday (March 16), the band stopped by The Late Late Show With James Corden to give fans a preview of what they can expect from the forthcoming jaunt, delivering a celebratory rendition of ‘Tonight United’, from ‘Future Past’.You can watch it below:Tickets for the North American dates go on sale next Friday (March 25) at 10am local time – get them here.

Actor Peter Bowles, star of To The Manor Born, has died from cancer at the age of 85. Bowles was best known for his role as Richard DeVere in the BBC sitcom which aired from 1979 to 1981, starring as the self-made businessman alongside Dame Penelope Keith, with the pair reprising their roles in a 2007 special.

Star Wars actor John Boyega has been announced as the latest addition to Madame Tussauds wax museum in London. The actor, 30, who was born John Adedayo Bamidele Adegboyega, found fame internationally for his role as Finn in the Star Wars sequel trilogy films: The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker, and has since gone on to appear in Small Axe, Detroit and Pacific Rim: Uprising. He is now set to be immortalised as a wax figure at London’s historic tourist attraction, with the news being announced on March 17 – his 30th birthdayPeckham-born Boyega, who has let his interest in starring in a Bridgerton-style period drama be known, attended a sitting in September last year with Madame Tussauds London’s artists, during which precise measurements and reference photographs were taken.

Skibadee had passed away aged 47. His daughter Asia Wride, is hoping to raise £50,000 towards funeral costs and support for the family.“My dad, MC Skibadee, passed away on February 27th 2022,” she wrote on the fundraising page.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe Critics Choice Awards returned to a fully in-person event on Sunday, and so did the audience — sort of. Never a huge ratings performer, the ceremony nonetheless recovered from last year’s COVID dip, averaging 1.1 million viewers and a 0.2 rating with adults 18-49 in live + same day viewership.That rating is on par with the last regular Critics Choice Awards telecast, on January 12, 2020, which averaged 1.2 million viewers.

gathered together in Los Angeles and simultaneously in London on Sunday for the 2022 Critics Choice Awards, the ongoing war in Ukraine cast a looming shadow.As fans saw during this year's Screen Actors Guild Awards back in February, several stars addressed the ongoing conflict, and called for peace amid Russia's attack on Ukraine.From awards presenters using their time on stage to delivered a planned message of support to the words of unity shared by stars during their acceptance speeches, it was clear how prevalent the was was on the minds of those in attendance.Here's a look at some of the powerful messages shared by celebs throughout Sunday's awards gala.The Oscar-nominated Bulgarian actress Maria Bakalova — who earned widespread acclaim for her performance in 2020's took the stage early on during the show and shared a message of support for the people of Ukraine.«I am from Bulgaria, and my home city just a few hundred miles from Ukraine. So as we gather on this special night, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the bravery of the people of Ukraine, who are defending their right to Independence and democracy,» she shared.

Water under the bridge?

Clive Myrie has hit back after viewers questioned why he had been sent to Ukraine.

Coronation Street actress Rebecca Ryan has unveiled her plans to work with her two actor brothers in the future, saying a joint project would be the “ultimate dream.” Rebecca, who is on screen as Weatherfield’s scheming Lydia Chambers, is currently starring alongside younger brother Jack James Ryan, who plays the Street’s Jacob Hay. Meanwhile, she’s previously revealed that she got her big break thanks to her and Jack’s older brother Charlie, who is also an actor.

A Rochdale man is taking on an incredible challenge to raise awareness of men's mental health.

Eamonn Holmes has been spotted walking with a stick a year after he opened up about his difficult battle with chronic back pain. The 62-year-old presenter has spoken candidly about his health issues after suffering three slipped discs, and he’s stepped out again showing the extent of the problem. The former This Morning star was still all smiles as he attended the Turn The Tables 2022 event at Bafta Piccadilly in London, all in aid of Cancer Research UK.

K.J. Yossman Renowned singer Shirley Bassey is set to open this year’s BAFTA film awards with a James Bond tribute.