Commonwealth Short Story Prize clears winners of AI claims
Organisers say a review found AI was not used to write the winning entries, allowing regional winners to proceed after weeks of controversy.
Brit Awards' Manchester move generated £5m for city region, study finds
An independent study says the 2026 Brit Awards generated £5m in additional spending and more than 3,000 temporary jobs in Manchester.
Matthew Rhys makes Emmy history as the first actor to win lead awards in drama, comedy and limited series
The Welsh actor took two lead acting Emmys on the same night, for Netflix limited series The Beast in Me and Apple comedy Widow's Bay, completing a category trifecta no performer had managed before.
Tribeca 2026 crowns Cotton Fever and Jail Time Records as festival marks 25th edition
New York's Tribeca Festival handed its top narrative prize to addiction drama Cotton Fever and its documentary award to Cameroonian music film Jail Time Records.
King's Birthday Honours 2026: knighthoods for Idris Elba and Kevin Sinfield as nearly 1,200 are recognised
Sporting heroes, authors, animators and Lionesses feature among close to 1,200 people honoured in a list that celebrates public service across the United Kingdom.
Karlovy Vary to honour Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jesse Eisenberg at 60th edition
The Czech festival will hand its President's Award to the two American actor-directors, with Gyllenhaal premiering her film The Bride! as the event marks a milestone year.
Cardi B leads the 2026 BET Awards nominations as Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist give chase
Cardi B tops the field with six nods, including Album of the Year, as BET introduces two new categories ahead of a ceremony airing later this month.
'Schmigadoon!' wins Best Musical as P!nk hosts a starry 2026 Tony Awards
Death of a Salesman set a record with six wins and Ragtime took Best Revival, but it was the stage adaptation of the cult comedy that claimed Broadway's top musical prize.
CMAT and Sam Fender among big winners at the 2026 Ivor Novellos
The songwriting awards honoured CMAT's Euro-Country and named Sam Fender Songwriter of the Year, while Thom Yorke received the Academy Fellowship at the Grosvenor House ceremony.