Lucy Cotter

Arts and Entertainment Correspondent

Lucy Cotter is Sky News Arts and Entertainment Correspondent. Lucy covers the major award ceremonies and red carpet events including the Oscars, Baftas and Brits and secures interviews with the world’s most influential artists.

Lucy joined Sky News from ITV where she was the Entertainment Correspondent for London Tonight as well as a regular studio presenter for the programme.

She reported live from the red carpet for all the capital's film premieres, being given kisses from Will Smith, hugs from Hugh Jackman, and a "yes" from George Clooney when she proposed to him.

Before joining ITV, Lucy worked for Sky Arts on its first Hay-on-Sky series with Mariella Frostrup, presenting highlights from the literary festival and producing features with Rory McGrath.

Lucy has also worked for Granada TV as a reporter and presenter and as a political reporter for their North West programme. During her time there, she did an investigation into gangs in New York and visited gang members in prison and filmed in the Bronx with an ex-gang leader.

Lucy has a 2.1 in psychology, sociology and politics from Cambridge University and has a postgraduate diploma in broadcast journalism.

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A Fairy Tale Night For Theron And Stewart
Sky News 1 day ago

Stars Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron, Sam Claflin and Lily Cole 1:08am UK, Tuesday May 15, 2012 Lucy Cotter, entertainment correspondent Charlize Theron and Kristen Stewart looked to show they were the fairest of them all as they donne
'Dictator' Stirs Up Controversy At Premiere
Sky News 5 days ago

3:23pm UK, Friday May 11, 2012 Sacha Baron Cohen used the UK premiere of The Dictator to fuel controversy surrounding his new film, even claiming he was the real father of Prince Harry. The creator of characters such as Ali G, Borat and Bruno, arrived at
Depp Reveals Dark Obsession At Premiere
Sky News 6 days ago

1:33am UK, Thursday May 10, 2012 Lucy Cotter, entertainment correspondent Johnny Depp has said his latest collaboration with director Tim Burton came about after the Hollywood star revealed he was a long-time fan of the cult 1960s series Dark Shadows. Th
Street Of Dreams: TV Soap Made Into Musical
Sky News 1 week ago

Rehearsals take place for Street Of Dreams 12:26am UK, Wednesday May 09, 2012 Lucy Cotter, arts and entertainment correspondent Coronation Street is the latest show to get a musical makeover, combining high kicks, high notes and big numbers with Wetherfi
Daniel Craig: Bond Plot Is For Our Eyes Only
Sky News 2 weeks ago

From left, Sam Mendes, Naomie Harris, Daniel Craig and Berenice Marlohe 1:05am UK, Wednesday May 02, 2012 Lucy Cotter, entertainment correspondent The makers of James Bond films are in Istanbul for the final leg of filming for the 23rd chapter in the ser
Mendes: Skyfall Will Explore 'Depressed' Bond
Sky News 2 weeks ago

1:04pm UK, Monday April 30, 2012 Director Sam Mendes has revealed the new 007 film will look at a more complex James Bond character - when the MI6 agent was depressed about being a killer. Speaking in Istanbul where the new film is currently shooting, th
Sundance Film Festival Launches In London
Sky News 2 weeks ago

Founder of Sundance Institute Robert Redford poses at the opening photocall of London festival 3:59pm UK, Thursday April 26, 2012 Lucy Cotter, arts and entertainment correspondent Robert Redford says he hopes that bringing his Sundance independent film f
William Shakespeare Set For Chart Success
Sky News 3 weeks ago

A group of musicians playing Renaissance-style instruments are recording the sonnets 2:29am UK, Saturday April 21, 2012 Lucy Cotter, entertainment correspondent William Shakespeare may have died nearly 400 years ago, but the Bard is still making a bid to
Brand Bard To Take Centre Stage At Olympics
Sky News 1 month ago

6:46am UK, Sunday April 08, 2012 Lucy Cotter, arts and entertainment correspondent Shakespeare is set to take centre stage at the Olympics this summer as organisers try to ensure London puts on a golden performance off the track as well as on it. The Sha
Google Creates Virtual Tours Of Top Galleries
Sky News 1 month ago

Google's Street View technology has been adapted for use in galleries and museums 5:46am UK, Tuesday April 03, 2012 Lucy Cotter, arts and entertainment correspondent Google has adapted its Street View technology to map galleries and museums around the wo