Chris Robertson
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Self Esteem on 'real crisis' of controversial ticket price rises and balancing costs with making a living
The Mercury-nominated artist says often performers don't know what their ticket prices are for shows, but insists they should get on top of it and probe it. → Read More
Mercury Prize: Little Simz wins prestigious award with album Sometimes I Might Be Introvert
The prize caps off a big year for the London rapper, who also won the best new artist trophy at the 2022 Brit Awards. She told the ceremony she was "very overwhelmed and grateful" to win the Mercury Prize. → Read More
Gangs Of London cast and crew on unlikely fans, staging a fish market gun fight, and no one being safe
The bloodiest show on television is back, as creator Corin Hardy and actor Sope Dirisu explain to Sky News' Backstage podcast about international fans, what it's like to be tortured and how to put together a huge gun fight sequence. → Read More
Jennifer Coolidge landed role in new Ryan Murphy show The Watcher after filmmaker rented her house 'years ago'
The star says she has wanted to appear in a Ryan Murphy show for a while, hoping she would get the call while he rented her house during filming of a series of American Horror Story. → Read More
Backstage with... the stars of London Film Festival as famous faces return to the red carpet
The likes of Jessica Chastain, Eddie Redmayne, Brendan Fraser and Olivia Colman have all returned to the London Film Festival this year, showing off their latest projects and hoping it lands them those coveted awards. → Read More
Eurovision: Next year's song contest to be held in Liverpool, BBC announces
Liverpool ended up as the winning city, beating off Glasgow, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield, and will host the huge globally-watched contest next spring. → Read More
Photographer David Bailey opens up about some of his most iconic subjects
David Bailey has told Sky News about the time he met the late Queen Elizabeth, as well as some of his other world-famous subjects, including Miles Davis, Queen and Grace Jones. → Read More
Anne Heche 'stable' and 'expected to pull through' after car crash in LA
Seemingly confirming it was actress Anne Heche who had been involved in the incident, her spokesperson requested "thoughts and prayers" for the actress, and "to respect her privacy during this difficult time". → Read More
Eurovision 2023: Newcastle joins list of UK cities battling it out to hold song contest
Newcastle joins the likes of London, Leeds and Sheffield in the race to host Eurovision next year, as well as presumed frontrunners Manchester and Glasgow. → Read More
Two arrested over fatal stabbing of nine-year-old girl in Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire Police Chief Superintendent Kate Anderson said the force would not yet reveal the name of the victim, adding the family is being supported by specialist officers. → Read More
Tour de France: Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard wins his first title as British racer Geraint Thomas finishes third
Geraint Thomas completed the overall podium this year by coming third in the main race, saying: "I'm much closer to the end of my career than the start". → Read More
London and Surrey fires: Firefighters battle large blazes around the capital with one declared a 'major incident'
A fire in Hayes can be seen from across west London, with the LFB adding 70 firefighters are at the scene. It says people in the area should close doors and windows. → Read More
UK weather: Dramatic satellite pictures show the impact of the heatwave as the sun scorches the country
The dramatic change in the landscape comes after the UK hit record temperatures on Tuesday, with Coningsby in Lincolnshire reaching a sweltering 40.3C (104.5F) - the first time since records began that the mercury has exceeded 40C in the country. → Read More
Lesbos wildfire rages as tourists and residents told to leave town on Greek island
Several properties have already been destroyed in the southern town of Vatera, after a wildfire started in the mountainous forests on the island. → Read More
London Pride: Thousands turn out in force as the capital celebrates 50 years since the first march for LGBTQ+ rights
This year's event has been dubbed "the biggest and most inclusive event in history", paying homage to the first march in London in 1972, and will see those involved walk past key landmarks from the last 50 years of the LGBTQ+ movement. → Read More
Britney Spears' father denies bugging star's bedroom during conservatorship
Denying the allegations, Jamie Spears said: "I never conducted or authorised any surveillance of Britney's bedroom at any time, including during the conservatorship." → Read More
Oscar Pistorius meets with father of murdered Reeva Steenkamp as he seeks parole
Pistorius was sentenced to more than 13 years in prison in 2015, after he was found guilty of murdering his then-partner Reeva Steenkamp, where he claimed he mistook her for an intruder in their home. → Read More
Adele 'thrilled' as she performs her first UK gig in five years at London's Hyde Park
Adele powered through her hits such as Easy On Me, Rumour Has It, To Make You Feel My Love and Rolling In The Deep, as well as addressing the cancellation of her ill-fated Las Vegas residency. → Read More
Rihanna and partner A$AP Rocky make surprise appearance at south London barbershop
"Everyone noticed and it went hectic," says a man who saw the couple get out of a car in Crystal Palace. → Read More
Rail strikes: Disruption set to continue after second walkout in a week sees passenger numbers plunge
Industrial action on Saturday looks likely to go ahead, as RMT boss Mick Lynch says Transport Secretary Grant Shapps "needs to get in the (negotiation) room or get out of the way so we can negotiate with these companies who we have successfully struck dozens of deals with previously". → Read More