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Prince of Wales ‘set to travel to Istanbul’ to watch Aston Villa’s Europa League final

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The Independent UK

Prince William ‘to attend’ Aston Villa’s Europa League final against Freiburg in Istanbul

Actor and comedian Matt Lucas said the Prince of Wales had confirmed to him that he would be travelling to the game during an OBE ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Matt Lucas condemns 'prejudice' after being harassed by pro-Palestine activist at Tube station

The Little Britain star said we “have a duty” to educate people about antisemitism in his first comments after being harassed on the Tube

Evening Standard

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“I was a little uncomfortable, to be honest. I gradually convinced myself that it was okay”: Myles Kennedy on what it was like to play Jeff Buckley’s Telecaster – and how he felt unworthy to play it

Kennedy saluted one of his all-time heroes in 2019 when he performed Hallelujah live in Paris, and it was the first time Buckley's Tele had been played in public since his death in '97

MusicRadar

David Schwimmer condemns Kanye West’s apology as he urges remaining Wireless sponsors to pull out

The Friends actor spoke out after three major brands withdrew support following backlash over the rapper headlining the music festival given his history of antisemitic remarks

Evening Standard

All the brands that have backed out of major festival since Kanye West was booked as the headliner

Controversial rapper was announced as the top act of London’s Wireless Festival, sparking significant backlash

The Independent UK

Pepsi and Diageo withdraw sponsorships of London’s Wireless Festival amid Kanye West backlash

The brands were key sponsors for the festival, which has drawn significant criticism from figures across the political and entertainment worlds over West’s headline sets

The Independent UK

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"This was my girlfriend for a long, long time… And I’ve got a lot of success with it”: Richie Sambora was so desperate to track down his stolen Explorer he hired a private detective – now after 41 years it has been returned to him

Sambora played this heavily modded Explorer as Bon Jovi rose to fame and has been looking for it for decades. Matt's Guitar Shop in Paris tracked it down

MusicRadar

Man who pestered Matt Lucas on London Underground 'because the actor is Jewish' loses his job

The clip prompted widespread criticism online, with some social media users suggesting Mr Bourne appeared to have approached Lucas because of the comedian’s Jewish heritage

Evening Standard

Dame Prue Leith says walking London Fashion Week runway at 86 is ‘ludicrous – but funny’

Alison Hammond, Matt Lucas and Charlene White watched the broadcaster and restaurateur take to the runway.

The Independent UK

Dame Prue Leith walks London Fashion Week runway ahead of TV chef's 86th birthday

The TV cook modelled for eco-designers Vin+Omi during their show at The Art’otel in Hoxton

Evening Standard

Tracy-Ann Oberman: Arts more powerful than boycotts in tackling antisemitism

The actress was made an MBE for her work in Holocaust education.

Evening Standard

Little Britain's Matt Lucas targeted by pro-Palestinian activist on London Underground

The comedian was filmed and followed by social media activist Thomas Abdullah Bourne

Evening Standard

‘We put a stink bomb in Stephen Fry’s shoe’: Vic and Bob on the inspired idiocy of Shooting Stars

‘Christians complained about the stuffed buzzard wearing a crucifix round its neck. Birds can’t be Christians, they said. It’s the most complaints we ever got’

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Evening Standard

David Walliams hints Little Britain may return to Netflix as you 'can't get cancelled there'

The comedian, 54, was dropped by HarperCollins last month over allegations he ‘harassed’ female members of staff

Cinemablend

Matt Lucas Recorded His Family's Shocked Reaction To His Own Masked Singer Reveal

It's always cool to see something like this.

The Independent UK

Masked Singer star shares video of moment family discover Emperor Penguin identity

Matt Lucas shared his family’s heartwarming reaction to his appearance onThe Masked Singer.

The Independent UK

Matt Lucas recalls surreal moment he found out he was being made an OBE

Matt Lucas has revealed he was shocked to find out he had been made an OBE

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Evening Standard

New Year Honours 2026: Full list of people to receive a Knighthood, MBE, OBE CBE or other title

A full list of all those being recognised in the King’s New Year Honours

Evening Standard

Matt Lucas ‘scrutinised’ OBE letter as he thought it could be a prank

The comedian has been honoured for services to drama.

The Independent UK

David Walliams: From controversial comedy to Britain’s Got Talent disgrace – it’s baffling his publishing deal lasted this long

IN FOCUS: As comedian and writer Walliams is dropped by his publisher over claims of inappropriate behaviour, Nick Hilton looks back at years of building controversies around the star

Evening Standard

Les Miserables at 40: from flop to phenomenon, why the West End’s longest-running musical endures

Once dismissed as ‘Victor Hugo on the garbage dump,’ Les Mis is now the world’s longest-running musical. As it marks 40 years with a sold-out gala, Alfie Boe and the cast reflect on its appeal beyond the barricades

Evening Standard

Matt Lucas says he would have 'loved' to be a father if his marriage had worked out

‘To me it’s part of the package of being in a relationship that’s settled and happy and something you both want,’ he shared

Evening Standard

Matt Lucas pulls out of Les Miserables mid-show due to voice ‘deserting’ him

In a post shared on Instagram, the 51-year old comedian said throughout his 30-year career he has never had to ‘bow out’ during a performance.

BANG Premier

Matt Lucas pulls out of Les Mis show due to health issues

Matt Lucas had to pull out of ‘Les Misérables’ mid-performance after suffering health issues on stage when his voice "deserted" him.

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