News about Albert Hall

The Summer Holiday singer turned 84 this week and revealed he has no plans to retire - announcing a tour of Australian and New Zealand next year to mark his 85th birthday. And while the teenage girls who loved him in the 50s are now OAPs themselves, it seems Richard is continuing to win over new fans. (Pictured: Posing for a selfie at Wimbledon in 2016, announcing his new tour dates this week)

Sir Elton John made a surprise guest appearance at Dua Lipa 's Royal Albert Hall concert on Thursday evening. The singing sensation, 77, joined Dua, 29, on stage to perform their duet Cold Heart in front of the crowd.

British music legend Cliff Richard is heading Down Under for a series of live concerts next year. The 84-year-old pop icon will kick off the Australian leg of his Can't Stop Me Now tour in Perth in November, 2025. A series of gigs in Sydney , Melbourne , Adelaide and Brisbane are set to follow.

A fascinating collection of never-before-seen photographs taken by little known photographer Arthur William Hobart over the skies of Britain has revealed a rare glimpse of life in the 1930s. Steelworks and collieries, silk mills and potteries, fishing docks and shipyards, a state-of-the-art power station and the country's first international airport show evidence of an industrious nation during the interwar years. Many of the images show a rapidly changing landscape, where historic national landmarks such as the Royal Albert Hall (main) and Salisbury Cathedral (bottom left) stand as proudly as the newly-built Battersea Power Station (top left), North Lonsdale Iron and Steel Works, Ulverston (top right) and Smith's Docks in North Shields (bottom right).

Tom Parker's widow Kelsey has hit back at trolls after going public with new boyfriend Will - two years after The Wanted star's death.  The mother of two, 33, told of how the late singer would 'want me to be happy' after she received awful messages when she took her wedding ring off.  Earlier this week, Kelsey shared a snap of her new partner to her Instagram, and simply captioned the post with a heart emoji.

Queen Elizabeth II , Britain's longest-reigning monarch, left a legacy that will endure for centuries. Her unwavering dedication to her country and people defined her historic reign of over 70 years - and when she passed in September 2022, millions mourned the loss of an admirable leader. Both during her life and after her death, the Queen's family honoured her with carefully selected necklaces from her extensive collection, symbolising their deep respect and affection. As we reveal, Queen Consort Camilla, Catherine, Princess of Wales , and other family members have proudly worn pieces that once belonged to Elizabeth, continuing her legacy through these cherished jewels.

Glued to their gleaming screens, failing to grasp the big picture, smartphone addicts are the number-one curse of cinemas and theatres. Jon Harvey takes a dim view

Tom Cruise made a surprise appearance at Top Gun: Maverick in Concert at the Royal Albert Hall on Friday. The movie reintroduces the characters from the 1986 classic and appears to have struck a chord with older fans with its traditional male values and 'bromance' storyline. It focuses on the relationship between Cruise's Maverick and the son of his dead best friend, Goose, alongside spectacular aerial action scenes.

Kelsey Parker looked loved-up with her new man after she confirmed she had found romance again following the death of his husband Tom Parker. The mother of two, 33, was pictured holding hands and gazing adoringly at her new boyfriend Will as they dropped into a petrol station in Bexleyheath, London. Earlier this week, Kelsey took to Instagram to share a snap of her new partner, and simply captioned the post with a heart emoji.

Rufus Norris, the artistic director of the Royal National Theatre, said young people want the story to 'move on' without agonisingly slow scene changes. 'In the old days you might see long scene changes with stage managers moving bits of furniture,' he told The Times . 'You won't see that any more. There is a move towards dynamism in storytelling.' Despite Gen Z's reduced attention span and need for speed, Norris insisted that there is still an appetite for longer shows. 'Shakespeare still brings in those audiences,' he said.

Madame Tussauds unveiled Rihanna's new wax figure, paying an homage to her glamorous Fenty custom mint dress the singer wore at the British Fashion Awards in 2019. The unforgettable look was meticulously re-created at the Baker's Street museum, wearing the famous plunging silky mini dress completed with a semi-sheer cape and matching gloves. The stunning artwork will launch on September 27, making a tribute to the one-for-the-books red carpet look.

Kelsey Parker's new boyfriend is an aspiring musician that she met at a charity football match for her late husband.  On Sunday, the mother-of-two, 33, took to Instagram to share a snap of her new partner (left) and simply captioned the post with a heart emoji. Kelsey became a widow in March 2022 when her husband Tom Parker (right, with their daughters) - best known as a member of The Wanted - died after battle with brain cancer aged just 33. Now it's been reported that she met her new man - a tree surgeon and aspiring singer called Tom Hunt -known professionally as Tom James (inset) - while she was fundraising in honour of her late husband.

Kelsey Parker previously said that she knew her late husband Tom would 'send the right man for her,' weeks before she revealed her new romance. On Sunday, the mother-of-two, 33, took to Instagram to share a snap of her new partner, and simply captioned the post with a heart emoji. Kelsey became a widow in March 2022 when her husband Tom Parker - best known as a member of The Wanted - died away after battle with brain cancer aged just 33.

Ruthie Henshall dazzled in a stunning semi-sheer white gown as she led stars at the Magic At The Musicals 2024 at Royal Albert Hall. The English actress, 57, exuded glamour posing in the ethereal garment, which presented a sheer panel on her arms and chest, and the dress featured flower embellishments as well as a tiered skirt. The West End star rocked her brown tresses in a chic low-bun with a few curly locks to frame her stunning looks.

For years, the music scene has been dominated by the biggest names in Britpop, enthralling millions with their incredible tracks. But for some of these stars, it appears that they're already on the brink of being overshadowed by their equally-famous offspring. A string of A-list nepo babies are already making their mark in showbiz, taking over the scenes of music, fashion and art.

The concert celebrates British tradition with patriotic music of the United Kingdom and was held at the Royal Albert Hall in London last night. The venue last month released guidance banning flags, 'including those from prescribed groups, flags related to protest, hatred' from the Proms finale. But there seemed to be confusion among security staff at the event last night, as some concert-goers had flags taken from them at the door while others entered the venue carrying the yellow and blue flags without difficulty. The concert has previously seen anti-Brexit protesters holding EU flags during a campaign by a pro-Europe group.

It's time to get your glitter and dancing shoes ready as Strictly is officially back for the 20th anniversary series.  After a year plagued by scandal amid the BBC's misconduct investigation, the show returned with all the bells and whistles on Saturday night as loyal viewers tuned in.  With 15 new celebrity couples set to take to the dancefloor, the pairings were revealed during the launch show as the series officially kicked off. 

Wedged between the August Bank Holiday and the party political conference season, it is an end-of-summer ritual as predictable as the browning of the leaves. I am not talking about that great September tradition, The Last Night of the Proms. I am talking about the equally familiar Pre-Last Night of the Proms Culture War.

Vivienne George, pictured left holding a photograph of her late son Second Lieutenant Max George, 26, said her son died in a 2022 training exercise on Salisbury Plain. He was killed by a Warrior armoured vehicle, inset bottom left, which had a defective alarm system which failed to alert the driver that the rear hatch was open. Moira Watson-Pickering, pictured right, also lost her son after he was killed by a defective British Army armoured vehicle. Private Jethro Watson Pickering, pictured inset top right, was ordered to drive a Scimitar, pictured inset bottom right, despite not having the correct training. That vehicle was also found to be defective.

Blossoms have 'signed on to support Oasis' on their huge comeback tour next year. The Indie band will reportedly join the Gallagher brothers as they take to the stage at their Heaton Park gigs in Manchester.  The Stockport group, have three UK No1 albums under their belts and earlier in the year supported Noel Gallagher and the High Flying Birds when they played a special show at London's Royal Albert Hall.  

It comes as the capital has seen a fixture of frequent political demonstrations this year, particularly surrounding the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas . The Albert Hall has said its policy on flags has not changed but new wording has been introduced to make its rules clear. However, the venue has not issued any specific guidance on which flags would contravene the rules, causing confusion among ticketholders about what will be allowed in. The policy on the website reads: 'Flags are permitted at the Proms and are traditionally part of the Last Night celebrations provided they do not interfere with the smooth running of the concert.

A reckless driver trying to 'drift' around a roundabout ploughed into a spectator leaving him with a bleed on the brain, fractured skull and leg injuries. Albert Hall, 22, was driving in Peterborough, Cambs, when he lost control of the purple Mazda MX5 and careered into a crowd of car fans.

Why do we pay taxes? Politicians tell us it's to raise funds for our 'world-class' public services. Most, if not all, of us accept that we have to finance the armed forces, the police, the NHS, schools, old age pensions and a variety of other necessary functions such as maintaining the roads and keeping the lights on. Whether we are getting value for money is increasingly debatable.

The Love Islander, 25, couldn't wipe the smile off her face as she cut a sporty appearance in a simple black long-sleeved gym top and matching leggings.  The reality star, who wears a cochlear implant, will be the second deaf contestant to appear on the show after Rose Ayling-Ellis lifted the glitterball trophy back in 2021.