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Baftas 2026: Dame Mary Berry ‘immensely honoured’ by Bafta fellowship ahead of Bake Off reunion

Baftas 2026: Dame Mary Berry ‘immensely honoured’ by Bafta fellowship ahead of Bake Off reunion

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Dame Mary Berry has said she is “immensely honoured” to be receiving the Bafta fellowship at the annual television awards. The 91-year-old TV cook and former Great British Bake Off judge will receive the Academy’s highest honour for her exceptional television work. Bafta, which bestows the fellowship as its highest individual accolade for “an outstanding and exceptional contribution to film, games or television”, lauded Dame Mary as “one of the UK’s most beloved broadcasters”. Her career spans six decades, beginning in the 1970s, with her role as a judge on The Great British Bake Off described as “nothing short of transformative”. Speaking to Bafta red carpet host Roman Kemp as she arrived at the ceremony, she said of the fellowship: “I always think about directors and actors and actresses getting it, so as a cook, I feel very honoured. “I’m immensely …

Songwriting legend Linda Perry to be honoured with special Ivor Novello award

Songwriting legend Linda Perry to be honoured with special Ivor Novello award

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Linda Perry, the acclaimed singer and guitarist from 4 Non Blondes, is set to receive a prestigious special international award at the 2026 Ivor Novello Awards. The 61-year-old US musician will be honoured for her profound influence on the UK music industry, an announcement coinciding with an Amazon Music mini-documentary, Anatomy Of An Earworm, which delves into the creation of her hit song “Beautiful”, famously recorded by Christina Aguilera. Expressing her gratitude, Perry stated: “It’s an honour to be recognised for my song-writing contributions at the 71st Ivor Novello Awards. So many incredible artists have been celebrated and I am humbled to be standing alongside them.” The Massachusetts-born star first rose to prominence as the driving force behind alternative rock band 4 Non Blondes, penning their UK top 10 smash “What’s Up?”, alongside tracks like “Spaceman”, “Dear Mr President” and “Pleasantly Blue”. 4 …

Garbage singer Shirley Manson honoured to curate Teenage Cancer Trust shows

Garbage singer Shirley Manson honoured to curate Teenage Cancer Trust shows

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Garbage frontwoman Shirley Manson has expressed her profound honour at being appointed curator for the Teenage Cancer Trust’s annual series of fundraising concerts, describing it as an “immense privilege”. Manson is the second guest curator of the week-long series, following Robert Smith of The Cure, who helmed this year’s successful run in March, which notably featured Garbage among its performers. The prestigious event, initiated by Teenage Cancer Trust honorary patron Sir Roger Daltrey in 2000, saw him curate the artists until 2025. To date, the concerts have collectively generated over £36 million for the charity. Manson’s curated series is scheduled to take place from March 15 to 21 next year, with her chosen line-up still awaiting announcement. The 59-year-old Scottish singer rose to prominence in the 1990s with Garbage, achieving success through hits like “Stupid Girl” and “Only Happy When It Rains”. The …

Trump ‘Honoured’ By Assassination Attempts After White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting

Trump ‘Honoured’ By Assassination Attempts After White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting

Published by Sam Flores

President Donald Trump quipped he was “honoured” by assassination attempts against him following the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night. During a press conference at the White House shortly after the shooting, Fox News’ senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy brought up a New York Post report that said that the suspect, identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, assembled a “long” weapon at the Washington Hilton Hotel. “Why do you think this keeps happening to you?” Doocy directly asked the president about the shooting. “Well, you know, I’ve studied assassinations and I must tell you the most impactful people, the people that do the most, you take a look at the people — Abraham Lincoln — I mean, you go through the people that have gone through this where they got ’em. But the people that do the most [and] the people that make the biggest impact are the ones that they go after,” Trump replied. The president has faced at least five major security breaches and assassination attempts since 2024, …

Oscar-nominated Wagner Moura outlines the importance of international cinema being honoured

Oscar-nominated Wagner Moura outlines the importance of international cinema being honoured

Published by Daniella Wilson

One of the most notable trends at the Oscars in recent years has been the Academy’s growing recognition of international cinema in the major categories – with films from across the globe having featured in most of the recent best picture line-ups. Once almost exclusively the domain of English-language cinema, the last few years have seen films from South Korea, Japan, Germany, France, Norway and Brazil all competing for the top prize – with the latter two nations included in this year’s impressive shortlist. The Brazilian movie in question – the second in two years to feature after I’m Still Here last time out – is Kleber Mendonça Filho’s terrific The Secret Agent, which stars Wagner Moura as a man on the run during the time of the South American country’s brutal military dictatorship. It’s a superb film – perhaps even the best of all the nominees – and speaking to Radio Times last month, Moura explained how the Academy’s embrace of international cinema was something that he very much welcomed. “[There’s] so much to …

Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday to be honoured with three BBC shows

Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday to be honoured with three BBC shows

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Sir David Attenborough’s monumental 100th birthday will be honoured by the BBC with a special week of programming, including three brand new shows, celebrating the broadcasting legend’s unparalleled legacy. The broadcaster announced plans to mark this “extraordinary milestone” from 8 May, featuring both new and classic works by the beloved presenter. Among the new offerings is Making Life on Earth: Attenborough’s Greatest Adventure, which delves behind the scenes of the seminal 1979 BBC One series. This programme will feature fresh interviews with Sir David and the original production team, reflecting on the challenges faced during its creation, including a coup in the Comoros, being shot at, and his iconic encounter with gorillas in Rwanda. Sir David will also front Secret Garden, a new series exploring the hidden worlds within Britain’s gardens. Across five episodes filmed throughout the UK, the programme will …

Mark Ronson to be honoured with outstanding contribution award at 2026 Brits

Mark Ronson to be honoured with outstanding contribution award at 2026 Brits

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Record producer and DJ Mark Ronson is set to be honoured with the outstanding contribution to music award at the 2026 Brit Awards later this month, an accolade he described as the “most meaningful honour of my career”. The 50-year-old musician will accept the prestigious gong at the ceremony on February 28, where he is also scheduled to perform. Expressing his deep gratitude, Ronson stated: “This is the most meaningful honour of my career. I think of the times I’ve watched artists I revere accept this same award. The idea that I’m now standing in that lineage feels impossible.” He continued, highlighting his enduring connection to the UK: “I left England as a kid, but this country runs through everything I’ve made. The UK artists I’ve worked with – their brilliance and refusal to compromise – shaped not just my work but how …

Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Mirren honoured with Golden Globe lifetime achievement awards

Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Mirren honoured with Golden Globe lifetime achievement awards

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Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Mirren have been honoured with prestigious lifetime achievement awards ahead of the main Golden Globes ceremony. Parker received the Carol Burnett Award for her outstanding contributions to television, while Mirren was presented with the Cecil B DeMille Award for her remarkable career in film and television. Both actresses will also be acknowledged during Thursday night’s CBS telecast. Matthew Broderick presented the Carol Burnett Award to his wife, Sarah Jessica Parker, recalling a moment when he questioned her decision to take on the role of Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City. “Do you really want to do TV?” the actor remembered asking Parker when she was first offered the script for her career-defining role in the 1990s. Parker went on to secure six Golden Globes and two Emmys for her portrayal. open image in gallery Matthew …