The 56-year-old, who shot to prominence in 1991 musical comedy film The Commitments, died in a motorcycle crash last week.
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Grande began singing at the age of eight and made her name as a teenage actress in Nickelodeon sitcom Victorious and its spin-off, Sam & Cat.
Since releasing her debut single in 2011, she has scored 10 US number one hits and earned 20 Grammy Award nominations, winning three times.
She has also made a successful move into acting, earning an Oscar nomination in 2025 for Wicked.
But she has also experienced some difficult times.
In 2017, 22 people were killed in a suicide bomb attack outside her concert at Manchester Arena.
The following year, she said she was dealing with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and that she wanted to “not be afraid” but added: “The truth is, it’s scary. It’s scary going anywhere. You look at places differently.”
When her ex-boyfriend, rapper Mac Miller, died in 2018, she later spoke about her “all-consuming” grief.
Her relationships and break-ups have never been far from the headlines, including with comedian Pete Davidson, estate agent Dalton Gomez, her married Wicked co-star Ethan Slater, and former backing dancer Ricky Alvarez.
In another new song, Oh Well, she says an unnamed ex or exes can “all go to hell”.
Elsewhere, she has also spoken about having depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and has called for mandatory therapy for child stars.
Reading from some notes she said she had made as “she didn’t want to get nervous and forget”, Grande said the “decision was made from a thoughtful and empowered place.”
A representative for the US actress and singer told People magazine on Monday that the star would be taking a “well-earned break” after her appearances led to “endless, ongoing public scrutiny”.
The actress and singer told the audience on Monday that she wanted to speak directly to her fans because “sometimes when a story comes out that isn’t directly from me, it can get a little blown out of proportion.”
She added: “No matter what noises exist out there, nothing will be able to distort my reality or be more real to me or not as real to me as this love that we share.”
The Petal singer said that her current tour, which concludes on 1 September following a 10-night run in London, had been “one of the most healing, beautiful, correct and special experiences” of her life.
Grande’s physical appearance and health have been a topic of speculation in recent years.
Fans expressed a combination of support for the star and concern about her wellbeing following the announcement that she would be taking a break, with the message #weloveyouariana trending on social media.
Newyddion S4C understands Edwards’ attempt fell far short of winning the competition, with his poem placed in the third grouping of entries – a system used by the judging panel to rank entries.
His Substack account had previously drawn criticism from child sexual abuse campaigners.
In recent posts, he said he felt “abhorrence” towards the offences he committed and admitted to, and stated that his sentence would become spent on 16 September.
In an entry last month titled On Hatred, he also stated he was “not a child rapist” and that his “crime was to click on files sent to me by someone else”.
But Cracroft, who says many other survivors have contacted her since she first discussed her own ordeal publicly, believes his crimes were of a serious nature and that he should not have entered the competition.
“It’s very important for us to realise, as the digital world expands, so does the abuse of children, and Huw was found guilty of accessing paedophilia,” she said.
“I think he should have reconciled himself to the fact that he has hurt a lot of people and he maybe needs to research it more. When he does something like this it has huge repercussions on their mental and emotional health.
“Perhaps if he spoke to survivors, it might help him understand the effects these crimes have on victims.”
She also called on the Eisteddfod to review their entry rules, where poets compete under a pseudonym.
The National Eisteddfod said: “We have a process in place which ensures nobody, including the judges, know beforehand who has competed.
“After each Eisteddfod, we have a period of appraisal to ensure our processes are appropriate – this year will be no exception.”
In a statement – shown by Newyddion S4C to Cracroft, who agreed to it being published in full – Edwards said: “The poem was a tribute to my father. Nothing more or less than that.
“There was no way on earth I was going to win the competition and I knew that. The poisonous narrative encouraged by the press two years ago needed correcting.”
Addressing Cracroft’s criticisms, he added: “This wasn’t a poem for the sickeningly self-righteous Welsh speakers – Sera amongst them – who take advantage of every opportunity to speak unthinkingly on every subject under the sun.
“She and her type are far too willing to ignore the damaging effects of mental ill health. In that, they are loyal to the heritage of London’s tabloid papers.”
If you have been affected by the issues in this story, help and support is available at BBC Action Line.
The Super Furry Animals found fame in 1996 after the release of their album English-language Fuzzy Logic, grabbing headlines for their unusual promotional tactics, including giant inflatable bears.
Front man Gruff Rhys said: “Our 50 foot high inflatable bears have a long standing relationship with Cwmbran having been patched up there from many punctures over the last thirty years.
“The bears were very keen to repay the favour and this beautiful football kit was born.”
Matt said Manchester-based punk band Loose Articles were the first band to come on board, as the drummer’s mum lives in Cwmbran, as well as Welsh band Panic Shack.
Glasgow post-rock band Mogwai, who are Celtic fans, feature on the green-and-white men’s away shirt.
Most of the money raised from the sales of the shirts will go directly towards supporting the club’s many teams, including six senior sides, veterans, walking football and a full junior set-up.
Cwmbran Celtic AFC said 10% of the profit will also go to Music Venue Trust, external, a charity established in 2014 to protect, secure and improve grassroots music venues in the UK.
Comedian Jimmy Cricket has died aged 80 after a short illness, his family said.
In a statement posted to social media they said Cricket spent his last few days surrounded by his family, love, laughter and songs.
“Forever our clown, he was cracking jokes to the wonderful NHS staff and to us all, right until the end. His courage, dignity and positivity through all he endured was inspirational,” they added.
The comedian, from Northern Ireland, became a household name in the 1970s.
James Joseph Mulgrew was born in Cookstown, County Tyrone in 1945, Cricket left school at 16 and started the summer season of 1966 as a Redcoat for Butlins.
He worked the comedy club scene in the 1970s and 1980s, going on to win LWT’s Search for a Star talent contest and eventually getting his own TV show on ITV and a radio series on BBC Radio 2.
Cricket’s family said he had been a “force for joy” and the world was a “far less sillier place today”.
“We were going to end by using his famous catchphrase and say: ‘There’s no More’.
“But Jimmy was a man of great faith and a Papal Knight of the Catholic Church.
“He believed that death is not the end and was looking forward to eternity, so really… And there’s more.”
Motown legend Diana Ross performed a “special song” at the 35th Brighton and Hove Pride over the weekend, which she said she had written especially for the occasion.
Appearing as Sunday’s headline act, the 82-year-old US soul star sang the track, which included lyrics like: “Joy, joy, joy, freedom, always be you”, after dedicating it to the audience.
Her set, which spanned her decades-long career, also featured hits such as Chain Reaction, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough and Stop! In the Name Of Love.
Ross, whose 1980 tune I’m Coming Out has become a LGBTQ+ anthem, was described as “iconic” by the event’s pride’s managing director Paul Kemp.
Kemp said that, alongside Saturday’s headliner Raye, the weekend’s line-up had “spanned a generation of divas”.
Ross showcased several glamorous outfits, first donning a silver sequinned gown and white feather boa, then a sparkly red dress with ruffles and, lastly, a neon yellow raincoat with black trousers and top.
Earlier in the evening, reunited British band Five hit the stage with their 1998 hit Everybody Get Up.
Newspaper columnist and broadcaster Rod Liddle has died aged 66 after a short illness.
Liddle’s children paid tribute to their father, who they described as their guide “on how to live an extraordinary life”, while CEO of News UK, Rebekah Brooks, described him as “an inimitable journalistic force.”
Brooks added that “he challenged conventional thinking and left an indelible mark on British journalism.”
Liddle, a columnist for the Sun and the Sunday Times, died at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough on Sunday evening.
He was a columnist on the Sunday Times and the Sun, and had a weekly column in the Spectator, as well as a show on Times Radio.
His children, Wilder, Tyler and Emmy, added: “We’re all very saddened and shocked at the sudden passing of our wonderful father.
“He raised us much as you might imagine, to be inquisitive, brave and always humorous.
“Even in hospital in the last few weeks, he consistently held the room and never let the awful situation show.
“He has left a legacy that we are all incredibly proud of, he will always be our guide on how to live an extraordinary life.”
Presenter Tony Livesey has left BBC Radio 5 Live after 16 years at the station, the corporation has announced.
Livesey stepped back from his weekday late night talk show last month following allegations made against his former newspaper boss David Sullivan.
He had previously worked as editor-in-chief of Sullivan’s Daily and Sunday Sport publications.
Several women have accused Sullivan, a billionaire businessman and West Ham co-owner, of abusing his power and preying on them for sex, in some cases when they were teenagers. Sullivan has strongly denied the allegations.
The claims against Sullivan were made in a joint investigation by the Times and BBC Panorama.
The BBC previously said Livesey had asked to take a break from presenting his programme while the issues raised by the investigation were being examined.
One alleged victim said that Livesey had arranged a meeting between her and Sullivan in 1999.
Livesey said he had “no recollection” of introducing the young woman to Sullivan and that it was “not part” of his job to do so.
He added that he had “great sympathy for a woman who may have become a victim”, but rejected any suggestion that he had played “any role whatsoever in that scenario” and said he found the allegation “abhorrent”.
In an email sent to 5 Live staff on Monday morning, the station’s controller Heidi Dawson said he had now decided to leave.
“Tony has asked me to pass on his heartfelt thanks to the brilliant colleagues at 5 Live who he has had the pleasure of working with over the years.
“I know many of you have also really enjoyed working with Tony, and we wish him well for all his future endeavours.”
The presenter worked for the BBC from 2006, the year he left the newspaper, appearing on 5 Live from 2010 onwards including helming its drivetime show.
He won radio awards – ARIA and APAs – for his reporting on how it feels to lose your mother as a child, and an ARIAS Gold award after he was asked by the late Dame Deborah James to conduct her final interview.
His topical three-hour programme was broadcast on 5 Live from Monday to Thursday, featuring interviews and phone calls from listeners.
A former X Factor finalist has denied murdering a social media influencer by running her over with a car in central London.
Gabrielle Carrington of Manchester, allegedly struck Klaudia Zakrzewska outside Inca nightclub in Argyll Street, Soho, at 04:30 BST on 19 April.
The 29-year-old appeared at the Old Bailey by video link from Bronzefield prison to deny the charge. She had been initially charged with attempted murder but that was changed to murder after Zakrzewska died from her injuries six days later.
Carrington, who was not represented in court by a barrister, also denied a second charge of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to security guard Anoush Chyche.
The defendant was not asked to enter a plea to a third charge of driving with excess alcohol.
Family members of the victims shook their heads as the accused read out her pleas.
Judge Sarah Whitehouse KC confirmed the trial would be held at the same court from 5 January.
Carrington appeared emotional on the video link, wiping tears from her face throughout the hearing and was placed into custody afterwards.