“When your freedom is restricted – whether you are in prison, in my case, or stuck in a conflict, you’re in hospital, there is illness, there is some sort of injustice – creativity creates a form of quick psychological exit for you, it mentally allows you to escape the place you are in.” Source link

Ruth Slenczynska was a child prodigy who played with five US Presidents and recorded into her 90s. Source link

The family of a musician who was seriously injured in a racist attack have criticised the police’s handling of the investigation, saying there have been “multiple failings” in communication. Boyan Chowdhury, a founding member of indie band The Zutons, was left with a significant head wound after being hit with what is believed to be…

Season three ends on Monday and many of the show’s original fans say they have “outgrown” the drama. Source link

Alan Rothwell was best known for playing David Barlow in the original cast of Coronation Street. Source link

Alex George said he wanted to help reduce “shame and stigma” around mental health challenges. Source link

Danny Dyer, Aidan Turner and David Tennant share secrets on the set of the hit show as it returns. Source link

In response, a spokesperson for CogX Festival Ltd said: “We are unable to comment while the legal process is ongoing, but we were all deeply concerned when Stephen had the accident after giving his incredible speech on the Impact of AI, and we continue to send him our best wishes for a full recovery.” Source…