U.K. Broadcaster Channel 4 Confirms 200 Layoffs, Reveals Plans for Becoming ‘Digital-First Public Service Streamer by 2030’

Death Cab For Cutie and The Postal Service have extended their previously announced 20th-anniversary tour – adding new shows in the UK and Europe to the bill.The extension comes in response to a huge demand from fans, following both bands embarking on their joint 2023 tour.Like with the previous performances, the new dates will see Ben Gibbard – the co-founder of both bands – continue to pull double duty at the live shows, performing ‘Give Up’ and ‘Transatlanticism’ in full alongside his respective bandmates.It comes as both albums have hit their 20-year milestone – with The Postal Service’s RIAA Platinum-certified ‘Give Up’ arriving in February 2003, and Death Cab for Cutie’s fourth studio LP ‘Transatlanticism’ being released just eight months later.Today (February 16), three new shows have been added to the 2024 schedule, including a new date at the OVO Arena in Glasgow on August 23, and a show at the Utilita Arena in Cardiff the following night (24).A post shared by Death Cab for Cutie (@deathcabforcutie)The two new shows come ahead of the bands’ co-headline slots in London on August 25, when they take to the stage at Victoria Park for this year’s instalment of All Points East.The final of the new dates includes a slot at Poble Espanyol in Barcelona on August 27. This comes ahead of the bands’ previously announced appearances at MEO Kalorama Festival in Lisbon between August 29 and 31.Tickets for all new headline dates go on general sale at 9am GMT next Friday (February 23).

Bosses behind Piccadilly Tap have unveiled plans for a new pub in the city centre. The new spot will be located at Oxford Road station, and follows the launch of Victoria Tap at Victoria Station last October.

Chris Petrikin, a former Paramount, Fox and William Morris Agency communications executive, has joined consulting firm Actum LLC as a managing director.

What’s this: another young star is part of the cast of Denis Villeneuve‘s sequel “Dune: Part Two“? Yes, indeed. Variety reports that Anya Taylor-Joy joined the likes of Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Austin Butler for the upcoming blockbuster’s world premiere in London today, confirming that she has a role in the film.

David Benedict Enraged by the British government charging the standard 15% sales tax on tickets for Live Aid, Bob Geldof (Craige Els) bullies his way into a meeting with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (sparky Julie Atherton). Ever intransigent, she responds with dialogue lifted from Bernie Taupin and Elton John’s “I’m Still Standing” before they argue with each other unexpectedly as a rap.

Alex Ritman The cast of “Hard Truths,” the 23rd film from legendary British director Mike Leigh, has been unveiled, along with a first look image. The feature, which like most Leigh projects has remained under a veil of secrecy, has reunited the filmmaker with Marianne Jean-Baptiste, who received an Oscar nomination for his 1996 drama “Secrets & Lies.” Michele Austin, another frequent Leigh collaborator, also stars. “Hard Truths” was shot in London in 2023 and, following his historical epics “Mr.

Seven-time Oscar nominee Mike Leigh has reteamed with British actor Marianne Jean-Baptiste, who led his 1996 Oscar-nominated Secrets & Lies, on his latest feature, Hard Truths. We can share a first look at the feature above. 

After over 40 years on our airwaves, radio fans were dealt a heartbreaking blow on Tuesday 13 February, when the BBC officially announced the death of DJ Steve Wright, who had famously helmed programmes on Radio 1 and Radio 2, as well as fronting tv shows such as Top of the Pops. The much loved presenter was last on air on Sunday, when he hosted a special pre-recorded Valentine’s edition of his hit show Love Songs, with thousands of listeners having tuned in to listen to the heartwarming collection of romantic tunes.

Strictly's Bobby Brazier has revealed his plans for Valentines Day as he addressed rumours of a romance with his former show co-star, Ellie Leach. The 20 year old, who rose to fame playing Freddie Slater on EastEnders, spoke with OK! at the TV Choice Awards in London on Monday, 12 February. Of his plans for the hallmark day of love, Bobby coyly said that he has none, before asking when it actually fell and then saying: "No, no, not yet.

King Charles III attended church Sunday for the first time since his cancer diagnosis.Walking beside Queen Camilla, Charles arrived at St. Mary Magdalene Church, close to Sandringham House in eastern England where he retreated to recuperate following his first treatment for an unspecified form of cancer.The appearance came a day after he expressed thanks for the messages of support he has received from the public.In a statement issued late Saturday, the monarch said that such thoughts are “the greatest comfort and encouragement.”“It is equally heartening to hear how sharing my own diagnosis has helped promote public understanding and shine a light on the work of all those organizations which support cancer patients and their families across the U.K.

King Charles has spoken publicly for the first time since his cancer diagnosis was revealed.

England are set to face Wales in the second round of the Six Nations. After a shaky 24-27 victory against Italy, Steve Borthwick's squad are ready for their next challenge.

Orlando Bloom is hard at work on the set of his new movie Deep Cover, and he’s wearing a very unexpected costume!

Rachel Chinouriri‘s new single ‘Never Need Me’.Pugh is seen playing a friend of Chinouriri’s in the music video, who consoles her through a break-up and takes revenge on her ex-boyfriend by going to a birthday party and throwing cake in his face.In a new behind-the-scenes video, Pugh told the story of how she and Chinouriri crossed paths. “Recently I was in LA and I was listening to her songs and I thought, ‘You know what, I’m actually going to reach out to this amazing artist’.“And I just said ‘Thank you for making my day today’ and then she replied and said she was also a fan. Then this idea came that I was in her music video.“She’s an absolute babe,” Chinouriri added of Pugh.

Ability Magazine, Reeve increased his weight by 30 pounds and added four inches to his chest and three inches to his biceps during his training for “Superman.” He also increased his bench press from 100 pounds to 350. Reeve’s first trainer was David Prowse, who played the role of Darth Vader for the entirety of the original “Star Wars” trilogy.A 1978 “behind the scenes” video feature said that at first, “Superman producers” considered him “too young, and maybe even too skinny” for the role. Before landing on the then-unknown Reeve, producers reportedly considered bigger stars for the lead, including Robert Redford, Burt Reynolds, Sylvester Stallone and Caitlyn Jenner (who was then Bruce).

James Haskell stepped out to enjoy a night out at a VIP launch of a London hotspot just days after his ex Chloe Madeley opened up about the 'real reason' behind their shock split. The former rugby player, 38, looked dapper and all smiles as he posed for photographers at the evening event. His appearance comes just days after his ex, fitness trainer Chloe, 36, revealed the 'real reason' that she split from her husband and detailed how his hectic DJing schedule means she has so much alone time with their daughter.

Channel 5 thriller Finders Keepers promises to delve into the world of metal detecting - and an ordinary family caught up in a murky situation they aren't equipped to handle. The star-studded cast includes Neil Morrissey, James Buckley and Fay Ripley.

Annie Kilner has been seen for the first time since announcing her split from Manchester City footballer Kyle Walker. Following her announcement, it was revealed the split occurred after she discovered that Kyle had secretly welcomed a second child with social media influencer Lauryn Goodman. Annie, 31, was snapped reuniting with her estranged husband, 33, as she dropped off their eldest son Roman, 11, so he could attend the Fifa Awards show in London with his dad.The former couple were spotted meeting up in a car park in Chesire.

Dua Lipa has called for a ceasefire in Gaza and urged for world leaders to “take a stand” in a new interview.The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has continued into the new year, with over 24,000 people now having died on both sides, 23,469 of them Palestinian and 1,200 Israeli.Last year, Lipa joined the likes of Michael Stipe and Cate Blanchett in signing an open letter to President Joe Biden calling for a ceasefire and “an end to the bombing of Gaza and the safe release of hostages”.Speaking to Rolling Stone about her upcoming new album, Lipa reaffirmed her stance on the conflict, saying: “My existence is kind of political, the fact that I lived in London because my parents left from the war,” she said. “I feel for people who have to leave their home.

Hannah Waddingham, the Emmy-winning Ted Lasso star, says the words of a teacher helped fuel her ambition to become a star of the screen.