Stars of politics and entertainment lead tributes to Kobe Bryant
US President Donald Trump and the stars of show business have paid tribute to retired basketball player Kobe Bryant after his death in a helicopter crash.
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Phoebe Waller-Bridge says Obama’s praise for Fleabag was ‘extraordinary’
Phoebe Waller-Bridge has said it was “extraordinary” to receive praise from Barack Obama for her TV series Fleabag.
Oscars: Stars react as nominations are announced
Sir Sam Mendes said he “couldn’t be more thrilled” as his film 1917 was nominated for 10 awards at the Oscars.
Emilia Clarke shed tears and told ‘terrible jokes’ as she met Barack Obama
Emilia Clarke has said there were tears and “terrible jokes” when she met her “hero” Barack Obama.
County Durham coal miner’s daughter takes centre stage in impeachment hearings
A coal miner’s daughter from County Durham who rose to be a top national security adviser in the US has taken centre stage during the impeachment hearings.
Documentary backed by Obamas’ production company launches on Netflix
The first project backed by Michelle and Barack Obama’s production company has begun streaming on Netflix.
Ice Cube recalls early meetings with Boyz n The Hood director John Singleton
Ice Cube has revealed how meetings with a university-aged John Singleton led to him starring in classic film Boyz n The Hood.
Leon Bridges: I needed alcohol to perform but I was never an alcoholic
American soul singer Leon Bridges has said he needed alcohol to perform live – but denied he was ever an alcoholic.
Barack and Michelle Obama to launch first feature film with Netflix
The production company launched by Barack and Michelle Obama has created a documentary charting US industrial decline.
Selena Gomez latest celebrity to condemn treatment of migrant children in US
Selena Gomez has joined the chorus of celebrity voices condemning the treatment of migrant children in the US, describing it as “absolutely inhumane”.
Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda announces next Broadway project
Hamilton and In The Heights creator Lin-Manuel Miranda has announced his next Broadway project.
Obamas to produce podcasts with Spotify
Barack Obama and wife Michelle have agreed a deal to exclusively produce podcasts for streaming platform Spotify through their production company.
Oscar-nominated director John Singleton to be laid to rest in Los Angeles
The funeral for Oscar-nominated director John Singleton will be held in Los Angeles on Monday, his representative has said.
Barack Obama: John Singleton opened doors for filmmakers of colour
Barack Obama has said director John Singleton “opened doors for filmmakers of colour” with movies such as his acclaimed crime drama Boyz N The Hood.
Stevie Wonder and Snoop Dogg pay tribute to Nipsey Hussle at memorial service
More than 20,000 fans and a host of stars have paid tribute to US rapper Nipsey Hussle during a public memorial in Los Angeles.
Obama congratulates Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez on engagement
Barack Obama sent a sweet congratulatory message to Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez following their engagement.
Ruth Jones is fiercely proud of her ‘very special’ Welsh identity
Ruth Jones has revealed how much she treasures her background and “very special” Welsh identity.
Lin-Manuel Miranda releases Hamilton song remix featuring Barack Obama
Lin-Manuel Miranda has released a remixed version of a song from his hit musical Hamilton featuring Barack Obama.
Robert De Niro reignites feud with Donald Trump and calls him a ‘nightmare’
Robert De Niro has reignited his feud with Donald Trump, labelling the president a “nightmare”.
Barbra Streisand launches musical polemic against Donald Trump
Barbra Streisand has penned a highly-politicised musical polemic criticising Donald Trump and attacked the president in a new video.
Barack Obama, Mariah Carey and Adele lead tributes to ‘divine’ Aretha Franklin
Former US president Barack Obama has said that Aretha Franklin graced people “with a glimpse of the divine” whenever she sang.
The Obamas dancing at a Beyonce and Jay-Z concert is driving Twitter wild
Barack Obama might not be the US president anymore, but he and wife Michelle are still having a powerful effect on Americans.
Obama joins South Africans to mark Mandela centennial
South Africans have joined former US president Barack Obama in marking the centennial of anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela’s birth with acts of charity in a country still struggling with deep economic inequality 24 years after the end of white minority rule.
Roseanne Barr returns to Twitter to apologise to colleagues who lost their jobs
Roseanne Barr has returned to Twitter to apologise to colleagues who lost their jobs following her “racist” tweet.
Barack and Michelle Obama sign production deal with Netflix
Barack and Michelle Obama have signed a deal to produce content for Netflix.
Obamas, Streep and Elton John share ‘dreams’ on Martin Luther King anniversary
Meryl Streep, Sir Elton John and Barack Obama are among dozens of stars to share their “dreams” to mark the 50th anniversary of the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr’s assassination.
Have fun among the stars, Obama leads tributes to Stephen Hawking
Former US President Barack Obama has paid tribute to Professor Stephen Hawking – who he once awarded America’s highest civilian honour.
Obamas ‘in talks to make Netflix series’
Barack and Michelle Obama are in advanced negotiations with Netflix to produce a series, it has been reported.
Barack Obama admits to having ‘dad moves’ in new Letterman interview
Barack Obama has joked about having “dad moves” on the dance floor in a new interview with David Letterman.
Barack Obama warns against ‘divisive’ use of social media in interview with Prince Harry
Former US president Barack Obama has warned against using social media in a divisive way, during an interview with Prince Harry.