Showbiz

Boris Johnson’s message to stay away from theatres has been criticised as a “crippling blow” to the creative industry because the measures were advisory rather than an outright ban.

Actor Noel Clarke has told Sky News he felt a career on screen was an “impossibility” when he started out, and that he is proud his work has helped to open doors for others.

Idris Elba has confirmed he has tested positive for coronavirus.

A group of reality TV show contestants will finally be told about the coronavirus later in a special edition of the programme.

Caroline Flack’s mother Chris has shared details of her daughter’s funeral and says the woodland wake was a mobile-free event.

Bond girl Olga Kurylenko has tested positive for coronavirus.

Jason Manford is refusing to pull out of his touring musical show, explaining that “a lot of people” are financially dependent on it continuing, despite the coronavirus outbreak.

Comedian and actor Roy Hudd has died at the age of 83 after a short illness, his agent says.

The coronavirus pandemic has caused countless concerts to be cancelled, TV shows to be recorded in front of empty audiences, and filming on blockbuster movies to be suspended.

Actors’ union Equity has apologised to Laurence Fox after calling him a “disgrace” following his appearance on Question Time.