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Comedian Jimmy Cricket, known for his wellington boots and bowler hat, has died at age 80 following a brief illness. His son, a Catholic priest, paid tribute to his father’s dedication to bringing joy to audiences.

Directors Fanny Liatard and Jérémy Trouilh’s latest film ‘The Green Eyes’ will open the Locarno Film Festival. Kinology has secured distribution deals across multiple territories for the drama about a girl trying to save her brother from a mysterious sleep condition.

BBC Radio 1 presenter Greg James has announced the death of his chocolate labrador Barney, who was euthanized at his home. The dog was frequently mentioned on James’s breakfast show and was well-known to listeners.

Glen Hansard, the 56-year-old Irish musician and Oscar-winning frontman of The Frames, died in a crash early Wednesday. A public wake and funeral will be held in Dublin on August 3 and 4.

Massive Attack faced detention and questioning by Singapore authorities after band members held a Palestinian flag during a July 29 performance, resulting in an indefinite ban from the country.

Tony Livesey has departed BBC Radio 5 Live after 16 years at the station, following allegations involving his former newspaper employer David Sullivan.

Diana Ross performed as the headline act at Brighton Pride’s 35th anniversary, debuting a special song she wrote for the event featuring lyrics about freedom and self-acceptance.

Rod Liddle, a prominent newspaper columnist and broadcaster who worked for the Sun, Sunday Times, and Times Radio, has died aged 66 following a brief illness.

Welsh grassroots football club Cwmbran Celtic AFC has partnered with four bands including Super Furry Animals for their upcoming season kits, with profits supporting the club and music venues.

Jimmy Cricket, the Northern Irish comedian known for his catchphrase “And there’s more!” and appearances on British television throughout the 1980s, has died at age 80 following a short illness.

Vicki Wickham, a pioneering music producer, manager and journalist who shaped pop culture through her work on Ready Steady Go! and her guidance of artists including Dusty Springfield and Labelle, has died at 87.

Jaafar Jackson will star opposite Will Smith in the action thriller Supermax, joining the film after his acclaimed performance in the Michael Jackson biopic.