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Art's great innovator whose vivid paintings made him a household name -- The proud Yorkshireman, who also painted iconic pictures of America, was routinely described as Britain's greatest artist.
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Fan favourite Tosh to leave Shetland TV show after 13 years -- Alison O'Donnell, one of the original cast, says she wanted to explore other acting opportunities.4 hours ago
Taylor Swift makes tearful 21-minute speech as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame -- The singer thanks her family as she becomes the youngest woman to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.7 hours ago
The World Cup of adverts: How brands are competing to entertain, not simply sell -- Kim Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet and Susan Boyle feature in ambitious ads ahead of the World Cup.14 hours ago
Do not use my music, Ariana Grande tells White House -- Grande called a White House video using her song Bye "heinous nonsense", joining multiple artists demanding Trump's team not use their music.16 hours ago
Bollywood's Nora Fatehi hopes her FIFA World Cup song brings 'unity' -- The Canadian-born artist will be performing her official Fifa song at the Toronto opening ceremony.4 hours ago
Delta Goodrem becomes third celebrity to join Strictly Come Dancing -- Goodrem rose to fame in Australian soap opera Neighbours36 minutes ago
'I haven't left my house, I'm scared', says Mean Girls actor as Belfast shows cancelled over violence -- The Mean Girls musical's run in Belfast is cancelled following disorder in the city.12 hours ago
'Most unusual book' wins Walter Scott historical fiction prize -- Alice Jolly's The Matchbox Girl wins the £25,000 Walter Scott Prize at the Borders Book Festival.9 hours ago
Taylor Swift, Timothée Chalamet and Haim among fans at New York's NBA Finals -- Wednesday's result means the team are now just one win away from a famous Finals win.13 hours ago
David Hockney's life in pictures: From swimming pools to celebrity portraits -- The Bradford-born artist, who has died at 88, was one of the most influential artists of the modern era.3 hours ago
Olivia Rodrigo sings about heartbreak but she's already chosen her wedding song -- The pop star discusses the difficulty of writing happy songs, and her Glastonbury anxiety attack.1 day ago
Anger over Epstein and Andrew fuels festival of 'female anarchy' -- Dozens of female playwrights unite to express their "seismic rage" in an ambitious theatrical event.1 day ago
Mis-Teeq on reuniting, UK garage and Alesha Dixon's ad libs -- The noughties girl group are back for a reunion gig to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut album.1 day ago
From bands to bags to beer bins - everything you need to know ahead of Download festival -- Donington Park is gearing up to host the UK's biggest festival of rock and metal music.2 days ago
King leads tributes to 'giant of the art world' David Hockney -- The artist, who has died at the age of 88, "was one of life's true originals", King Charles says.1 hour ago
The story of David Hockney's 1967 masterpiece -- In the wake of legendary British artist David Hockney's death, aged 88, his famous meditation on presence and absence, A Bigger Splash, takes on a new meaning.3 hours ago
The 1927 painting that foretold Germany's downfall -- Variety Show by German painter Max Beckmann is an unsettling painting depicting a chaotic cabaret scene – what does it mean, and did it foreshadow the rise of Nazism?9 hours ago
Cinema operated without licence, council says -- Despite the council's concerns, a councillor says the arts venue is vital to many community groups.14 hours ago