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23 for 2023: Observer writers’ culture highlights for the year ahead

From Rachmaninov to pop reunions, Beyoncé’s tour to Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, Spielberg to Sam Smith, our critics guide you through the next 12 months

The Guardian - UK

Let’s sing the praises of Sylvia Pankhurst – and honour her with a statue

Letter: Philippa Clark on the musical about the socialist campaigner and the campaign for a statue of her

The Guardian - UK

Newcastle firm British Engines celebrates its 100th anniversary

When British Engines celebrated its 100th birthday with a party at the Sage Gateshead featuring soul singer Beverley Knight, and the Millennium Bridge lit up in the company’s colours, it was a rare public display from the firm. While not quite the N

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Beverley Knight and Soweto Gospel Choir to perform Songs of Freedom at Newcastle Cathedral

Voices of Virtue Gospel Choir also will join the line-up of the October 14 concert commemorating the 55-year anniversary of Martin Luther King's visit to the city

Chronicle Live

Beverley Knight: Suffragettes’ struggle still relevant today

The soul singer plays Emmeline Pankhurst in Sylvia, a hip-hop musical returning to the Old Vic

The Guardian - UK

Beverley Knight to star as suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst in musical

The musical returns for a limited run from January 27 to April 1 2023.

The Independent UK

Starstruck confirm Shania Twain has replaced Sheridan Smith on judging panel of ITV show

World famous singer Shania Twain has joined the judging panel of ITV's Starstruck as a replacement for Sheridan Smith

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Shania Twain to replace Sheridan Smith on Starstruck judging panel after star quit

Shania Twain will join the Starstruck judging panel after actress Sheridan Smith confirmed she would not be returning as a judge for the second series of the ITV talent show

Daily Mirror

Jorja Smith and UB40 to perform at Commonwealth Games closing ceremony

The event will draw to a close after 11 days of sporting action.

The Independent UK

Jennifer Saunders on starring in Sister Act, her pick for PM and why ‘wokeness’ should take over

Saunders has only previously sung in sketches and Shrek 2 but her live technique is “getting better”

Evening Standard

Sister Act review – Beverley Knight and Jennifer Saunders bring the laughs as rebel nuns

Knight and Saunders are full-throated and bristling in the hit musical-from-a-film, with a sprawling cast and hip flasks aplenty

The Guardian - UK

Londoner’s Diary: ‘Repair Parliament now before it costs fortune’

In today’s Diary: Parliament repairs costs keep going up / Lisa Nandy’s No 10 jokes / Gok Wan wishes for “feel good” TV / Prue Leith wishes to block Truss / Sister Act musical... with a dog

Evening Standard

Sister Act the Musical at the Eventim Apollo review: Beverley Knight’s star power lifts hodgepodge of a show

This musical adaptation has warmth, joyous moments and flashes of wit, but there are multiple compromises beneath the happy-clappy surface glitz

Evening Standard

‘I put my trauma on display’ – Keala Settle on hating her signature song This Is Me

Her rendition of the bearded lady’s number from The Greatest Showman caused a sensation. But, as the Hawaiian-born star joins Sister Act, she reveals how the reaction may have contributed to her mini-stroke

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Boris Johnson: The best celebrity reactions to prime minister’s resignation

Frankie Boyle, Nish Kumar, Beverley Knight and Piers Morgan among those to react to the news

Daily Mirror

Jason Manford shaken by Will Smith Oscars slap and 'can't believe it happened'

Jason Manford was less than impressed with Will Smith's behaviour at the Oscars and branded him a 'spoiled, narcissistic millionaire'

The Independent UK

'Cabaret,' 'Life of Pi' win prizes at UK's Olivier Awards

Sultry musical “Cabaret” and fantastical literary adaptation “Life of Pi” are among the winners at British theater’s Olivier Awards

Daily Mirror

Why is Starstruck not on this weekend? Sheridan Smith and co's ITV show cancelled

New ITV talent show Starstruck - which features Sheridan Smith, Jason Manford, Adam Lambert and Beverley Knight on the judging panel - has been cancelled for a week due to the live rugby

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Kym Marsh leads the glamour among host of celebrities at the Pride of Birmingham Awards

The Pride of Birmingham Awards 2022 were held this evening, with the likes of Kym Marsh, Beverley Knight and Olivia Bowen gracing the red carpet ahead of the ceremony

Daily Mirror

Jason Manford risks getting in trouble with ITV over Stars In Their Eyes comment

Comedian Jason Manford is a judge on new ITV singing competition Starstruck alongside Sheridan Smith, Adam Lambert and Beverley Knight

The Guardian - UK

Beverley Knight: ‘On stage I feel the goddess that I am’

The singer, 48, tells Michael Segalov about always knowing that her voice was different, speaking out about abusive relationships and singing for Prince

Daily Mirror

Olly Murs ‘humbled’ to host ITV's Starstruck in first presenting gig since The X Factor

ITV's Starstruck makes it small screen debut today, with Olly Murs presenting alongside a judging panel of Beverley Knight, Jason Manford, Sheridan Smith and Adam Lambert

Glasgow Live

New ITV talent show Starstruck starts on Saturday: here's everything you need to know

The Saturday night talent show on ITV invites members of the public to be transformed into their beloved music star for one night only, and battling it out with other versions of the stars.

Wales Online

ITV Starstruck: Start date, judges and host of new Stars in Their Eyes-style TV talent show

Everything you need to know about the brand new Saturday night talent show

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