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Rising to the Surface by Lenny Henry review – the breakthrough years

In the second instalment of his memoir, the comedian reflects the fame and frustration that came with hitting the big time

The Guardian - UK

Whoopi Goldberg denounces criticism of The Rings of Power and House of the Dragon over ‘woke’ casting

Goldberg responded to critics who deemed the hit new shows ‘woke’ with their casting

Evening Standard

Lenny Henry praises new Lord of the Rings series for featuring diverse cast

‘People want to see themselves,’ actor said

The Independent UK

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Londoner’s Diary: Boris’s ex-wife not short of memoir material

In today’s Diary: New memoir from Boris’s ex? / Sir Lenny on Luther / Rap blunder from new deputy PM / Starmer’s night off / Dinner with Kate Moss

Evening Standard

Amazon Prime Video halts user ratings for The Rings of Power after series suffers ‘review bombing’

Review bombing occurs when bigots flood a show with bad reviews in order to make it seem less appealing or popular

The Independent UK

Rising to the Surface by Lenny Henry review – there’s nothing very funny about fame

In his often moving second memoir, the comedian reflects on his unlikely journey from seaside summer seasons to award-winning elder statesman of TV – and why he feels he failed his mother

The Guardian - UK

Amazon Prime Video halts user ratings for The Rings of Power after series suffers ‘review bombing’

Review bombing occurs when bigots flood a show with bad reviews in order to make it seem less appealing or popular

The Independent UK

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Trouble harfoot? Amazon’s Lord of the Rings epic divides Tolkien fans

There can be no middle ground on Middle-earth, as reactions to The Rings of Power demonstrate

The Guardian - UK

Jeff Bezos says his son told him ‘not to eff up’ Rings of Power series with Amazon

Billionaire businessman also admitted some of his creative suggestions to showrunners were ‘ignored’

The Independent UK

Lenny Henry praises new Lord of the Rings series for featuring diverse cast

‘People want to see themselves,’ actor said

The Independent UK

Should you stay friends with your ex and how do you make it work?

Dawn French has said she and Lenny Henry have ‘shifted with relative ease from a 25-year marriage to a lasting friendship’ – but is it so easy for everyone? Kate Ng chats to an expert

The Independent UK

Lenny Henry says fantasy fans can ‘believe in dragons’ but can’t accept Black actors

‘Storytellers can do what they want, because they’re storytellers,’ comedian said

The Independent UK

5 new books to read this week

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of After The Lights Go Out by John Vercher and The Rising Tide by Ann Cleeves.

The Independent UK

Jeff Bezos says his son told him ‘not to eff up’ Rings of Power series with Amazon

Billionaire businessman also admitted some of his creative suggestions to showrunners were ‘ignored’

The Independent UK

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Daily Record

Lenny Henry's dramatic weight loss as comedian was 'body shamed' for film role

The comedian has managed to shed the pounds by changing his lifestyle and switching to healthier habits.

The Independent UK

Should you stay friends with your ex and how do you make it work?

Dawn French has said she and Lenny Henry have ‘shifted with relative ease from a 25-year marriage to a lasting friendship’ – but is it so easy for everyone? Kate Ng chats to an expert

The Independent UK

Should you stay friends with your ex and how do you make it work?

Dawn French has said she and Lenny Henry have ‘shifted with relative ease from a 25-year marriage to a lasting friendship’ – but is it so easy for everyone? Kate Ng chats to an expert

The Independent UK

Lenny Henry praises new Lord of the Rings series for featuring diverse cast

‘People want to see themselves,’ actor said

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The Independent UK

Lenny Henry on finding love with ex-wife Dawn French: ‘My mind was at last tuned in’

‘A massive light bulb went off over my head. I was compelled by Dawn,’ comedian said

The Guardian - UK

What links The Lord of the Rings to Lenny Henry and the Beatles?

As Middle-earth buffs get ready for the new Rings of Power extravaganza, we follow Tolkien down the rabbit hole and find Orson Welles, Michael Gambon and the Fab Four

Daily Mirror

Rings of Power: Everything you need to know about Amazon's £1bn Lord of the Rings prequel

Fans of epic fantasy tale Lord of the Rings, written by a First World War soldier, are already clamouring for details of The Rings of Power, will be a prequel to the book the author started writing in 1937

Evening Standard

Dawn French: Women ‘b****red up’ equality fight pursuing perfection

The Vicar Of Dibley star has slammed the obsession with ‘perfection’

The National (Scotland)

BBC cuts off Joe Lycett’s criticism of UK Government at Commonwealth Games

THE BBC “conveniently cut off” comedian Joe Lycett’s criticism of the UK Government in a clip that was shared on social media.

ABC News

Five key moments from Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

The 2022 Commonwealth Games is underway amidst an otherworldly display of music and dance. Here are five of the key moments.

The Independent UK

Lenny Henry to be baton bearer in relay to Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

The 63-year-old actor will run through Victoria Square in Birmingham on Wednesday.

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