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BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 25, 2025

Linehan cleared of harassing trans activist but guilty of damaging phone
Comedy writer Graham Linehan "deliberately whacked" a teenage trans woman's phone out of her hand, a court heard.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 25, 2025

Rivals and Ludwig scoop International Emmys as UK shows win big
Rivals, based on the Jilly Cooper novel, won best drama while Ludwig won the best comedy award.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 25, 2025

'How I lost £80K to fake Jason Momoa Facebook scammers'
"Jane", from north-east England, tells how she lost her inheritance in an elaborate 18-month scam.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 24, 2025

BBC may not be in 'safe hands' under its chair, says committee head
The most senior MP on the culture select committee says Samir Shah's evidence to MPs was "wishy-washy".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 24, 2025

Ros Atkins on… MPs examining the BBC memo
After the resignations of Director General and CEO of News, The Culture, Media and Sport committee invited a number of senior BBC figures to be quizzed on what has happened.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 24, 2025

Court seals records in investigation of teen's body found in singer D4vd's Tesla
The medical examiner's office says no details about the 15-year-old's death can be released or posted on its website.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 24, 2025

BBC chairman vows to stay to 'fix' problems
Samir Shah says he is "not someone who walks away" after criticism of his handling of the recent crisis over Panorama's edit of a Donald Trump speech.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 24, 2025

Katie Razzall: BBC chairman survives MP questions - but crisis not over
BBC chairman Samir Shah appears to strengthen his position during questioning by MPs, our media editor says.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 24, 2025

Five key moments after MPs question top BBC figures
BBC chairman Samir Shah, alongside board members and former advisers, appears before MPs after the resignation of Tim Davie.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 24, 2025

Comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli in court charged with rape
Mr Kohli, who is also charged of an offence against domestic abuse laws, made no plea at a private hearing.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 24, 2025

Free entry to end at famous standing stones that inspired Outlander series
The standing stones in Lewis are one of the most visited tourist attractions in the Outer Hebrides.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 24, 2025

Strictly's Shirley reveals 'terrifying' choking drama
The Strictly judge thanks her make-up artist for coming to her rescue by doing the Heimlich manoeuvre.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 24, 2025

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81
The musician was known for hits like You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 24, 2025

Bollywood's 'He-Man' Dharmendra dies at 89
Best known for the iconic role of Veeru in the all-time great Sholay, Dharmendra was India's "most handsome actor".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 24, 2025

Key figures in BBC crisis to be questioned by MPs
A former adviser, whose memo sparked resignations from the BBC's director general and head of news, will take questions publicly for the first time.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 24, 2025

Senior BBC figures to be questioned by MPs after resignations
A former adviser, whose memo sparked resignations from the BBC's director general and head of news, will take questions publicly for the first time.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 24, 2025

Roald Dahl's James Bond film script on display
The manuscript of the 007 film You Only Live Twice features in a new collection at a museum.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 23, 2025

Cate Blanchett among BBC Radio 4 festive guest editors
The Christmas line-up also includes former PM Baroness Theresa May and inventor Sir James Dyson.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 23, 2025

Donald Glover reveals on stage he had a stroke last year
Donald Glover explained during a show on Saturday that the reason he cancelled his world tour last year was because he had a stroke and a hole in his heart.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 23, 2025

A private jet and massive debt - the rise and fall of a £1m Glastonbury ticket scammer
Ripped-off customers are hunting for Miles Hart after he sold hundreds of Glastonbury tickets and vanished.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 22, 2025

Rupert Grint: 'I'll never step out of Ron Weasley's shadow'
The actor told the BBC he's written a letter to the next child actor playing Ron in the upcoming HBO TV adaptation of the books.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 22, 2025

La Voix drops out of Strictly after injury
No contestant is set to leave this week's show, with no dance-off planned and votes set to be carried over.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 22, 2025

Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe dies aged 80
His family issued a statement on Saturday saying they are "deeply saddened to announce the passing of Paul Costelloe following a short illness".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 22, 2025

New exhibit celebrates Bridget Riley's seven decades of art
Learning to See is installed at the Margate gallery until May and is free to visit.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 22, 2025

Daily Mail publisher agrees to buy Daily Telegraph for £500m
The publisher of the Daily Mail says it is in talks to buy the Daily and Sunday Telegraph for £500m.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 22, 2025

Is time running out for BBC chair Samir Shah after latest resignation?
The departure of board member Shumeet Banerji adds to pressure on Shah, the BBC's media and culture editor writes.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 21, 2025

Radiohead deliver a spell-binding, hit-packed set in London
The rock band play their first UK show in seven years, and give fans everything they hoped for.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 21, 2025

How can you tell if your new favourite artist is a real person?
As AI-generated music floods streaming platforms, questions bubble over whether listeners are owed more transparency.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 21, 2025

'Nobody expected it': Tess and Claudia's exit takes Strictly stars by surprise
The celebrities were speaking to BBC News ahead of Blackpool week, a major milestone in the contest.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 21, 2025

'Nobody expected it': Tess and Claudia's exit took Strictly stars by surprise
The celebrities were speaking to BBC News ahead of Blackpool week, a major milestone in the contest.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 21, 2025

BBC board member resigns and criticises 'governance issues' at top of corporation
Shumeet Banerji leaves his position on the BBC board.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 21, 2025

Superman copy found in mum's attic is most valuable comic ever at $9.12m
Three brothers had discovered the rare Superman comic in pristine condition under a stack of newspapers in their late mother's attic.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 21, 2025

BBC 'under pressure' to stay relevant, MPs say
The BBC must do more to appeal to young audiences and tackle licence fee evasion, a report warns.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 21, 2025

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wins big at Golden Joystick Awards
The critically acclaimed role-playing game wins seven awards, including the main prize.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 21, 2025

Kings of Leon and Neil Young head to new festival
Also at the 30,000-capacity "music and barbecue" event are The Lumineers and Elvis Costello.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 21, 2025

Trump yet to speak to Starmer over BBC row
The prime minister also says an "independent trusted BBC is really important and should be defended".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 21, 2025

Fugees rapper Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years in prison for illegal lobbying
His attorney says the "sentence is completely disproportional" to the crimes he was convicted of, which were tied to the 1MDB scandal.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 21, 2025

Eurovision changes rules after Israel voting controversy
There are new rules about government campaigns, as well as the number of votes each fan can cast.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 21, 2025

Eurovision tightens rules after Israel voting controversy
There are new rules about government campaigns, as well as the number of votes each fan can cast.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 21, 2025

Rob Roy director says being working class was 'big bonus' in Hollywood
A new documentary puts the Broxburn-born filmmaker in front of the camera.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 21, 2025

Wicked nail artist hopes success will boost craft
Shea Osei says it has been "meaningful" to see the film's fans recreate her designs.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 20, 2025

Frida Kahlo self-portrait sells for record-breaking $55m
The auction shattered the previous record for a price tag fetched for a work by a female artist.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 20, 2025

Strictly star arrested on suspicion of rape
Hertfordshire Police said the man had been released on bail under investigation.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 20, 2025

Watch: Chadwick Boseman posthumously honoured with Hollywood star
The late actor, who passed away in 2020 after a private battle with cancer, was celebrated for his role as Marvel's Black Panther.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 20, 2025

People said we'd never last - Zeta-Jones and Douglas on 25th anniversary
"I love you today as I did then," Zeta-Jones, from Swansea, said in an Instagram post.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 20, 2025

Five claims made in new book about Princess Diana's Panorama interview
Dianarama re-examines the 1995 BBC Panorama interview by disgraced reporter Martin Bashir.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 20, 2025

'One of the absolute best': Tributes to Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist Mani
The Stone Roses pay tribute to "our wonderful brother" Gary 'Mani' Mounfield after his death aged 63.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 20, 2025

Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist Mani dies at 63
Gary Mounfield's playing was an integral part of the Stone Roses' sound, and he was in Primal Scream for 15 years.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 20, 2025

US broadcast regulator writes to BBC over Panorama edit of Trump speech
The letter is reportedly also sent to the BBC's US partners, and seeks to find out if any US rules were broken.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 20, 2025

Finally... last episodes of Friends spin-off Joey available in US
The last eight episodes of Joey were never broadcast in the US after the show was cancelled in 2006.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 20, 2025

Doja Cat brushes off tour complaints from fans
The US rapper claims she is "not a Broadway act" as she kicks off her Ma Vie World Tour.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 20, 2025

William and Catherine meet Paddington at Royal Variety Performance
The royals shake hands with Paddington and discuss marmalade sandwiches backstage.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 20, 2025

Children in Need chair resigns after crash conviction
Terence Duddy has been replaced as chair of BBC Children in Need after he drove into a cyclist.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 20, 2025

New live music venue to open in west London
The British Airways ARC will be a 3,800-capacity venue located above Olympia's West Hall.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 19, 2025

Ripley's revealed as buyer of $12m golden toilet
The first edition of Maurizio Cattelan's work was stolen from Blenheim Palace in 2019.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 19, 2025

Major League Baseball signs deals with Netflix, ESPN and NBCUniversal
The media deals will allow the platforms to show select baseball games over upcoming seasons.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 19, 2025

Vogue Williams and Tom Read Wilson enter TV jungle as I'm A Celebrity's late entrants
The late entrants' arrival was teased in Wednesday night's episode of the ITV show.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 19, 2025

Zayn's collab with Blackpink singer made him 'cool again' with daughter
The former One Direction star released the track Eyes Closed alongside South Korean pop star Jisoo last month.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 19, 2025

Music venue says it was a 'mistake' to cancel Jewish band gig
Strange Brew in Bristol says it cancelled a gig by a Oi Va Voi after pressure from "activist groups".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 19, 2025

Matthew Rhys channels Hannibal Lecter in new Netflix thriller
The Cardiff-born actor spoke about his Welsh heritage and his latest series on Jimmy Fallon's show.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 19, 2025

Nicki Minaj supports contested Trump claim Christians being persecuted in Nigeria
The US-based Trinidadian rapper addressed the UN in New York alongside Trump administration officials, making claims that lack evidence.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 19, 2025

Ariana Grande's 2026 tour to be 'last hurrah' for a long time
The US pop star insisted she has not ruled out getting back on the road in the future

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 19, 2025

Manchester-inspired Brit Awards 2026 trophy revealed
Designer Matthew Williamson has created a trophy inspired by his own Manchester roots.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 19, 2025

Williamson's Brits trophy 'inspired by Manchester'
The designer says his "chic, elegant and timeless" statue design was inspired by his home city.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 19, 2025

Oasis fan's death at Wembley was 'tragic accident'
Lee Claydon, 45, fell from an upper level at Wembley Stadium during an Oasis concert.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 19, 2025

Wicked sequel leaves critics less spellbound than first film
Several critics highlighted Ariana Grande's performance, but were cooler on the film overall.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 19, 2025

Daniel Radcliffe wrote supportive letter to new Potter cast
The star of the movie franchise says he "just wants to hug" the young actors in the upcoming TV adaptation.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 19, 2025

Klimt painting second most expensive artwork sold at auction
The portrait of Austrian heiress Elisabeth Lederer was looted by the Nazis and almost destroyed.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 19, 2025

Klimt painting second-most expensive artwork sold at auction
The portrait of Austrian heiress Elisabeth Lederer was looted by the Nazis and almost destroyed.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 18, 2025

Baby Shark: How a 90-second clip created a $400m business
Shares in the firm behind the highly-addictive children's song rose by more than 9% in their stock market debut.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 18, 2025

Diddy denies sexual battery allegation after Los Angeles authorities open probe
The new criminal investigation comes as the music mogul is serving a 4-year prison term.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 18, 2025

Line of Duty to return for seventh series on BBC
Adrian Dunbar, Vicky McClure and Martin Compston will all reprise their roles in the hugely popular drama.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 18, 2025

All you need to know about the new ticketing laws
A proposed law will make it illegal to resell tickets for events such as concerts above face value.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 18, 2025

Stranger Things star to make her West End debut
The US actress will swap the screen for the stage when she takes on the leading lady role of Juliet.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 18, 2025

La Voix to miss Strictly Blackpool specials due to injury
The drag performer will miss this weekend's shows in order to rest, producers have confirmed.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 18, 2025

Freddie Mercury celebrated on Royal Mint collectable
The coin's release coincides with the 40th anniversary of Queen's legendary 1985 Live Aid performance.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 18, 2025

Reselling tickets above face value to be banned by government
Ministers say they will tackle sites offering music, theatre and sport tickets at above face value.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 18, 2025

Eminem sues Australian beach brand 'Swim Shady'
Eminem alleges the beachwear brand has created a "false association" with his alter ego Slim Shady.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 18, 2025

BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026 heads for Sunderland
The annual music festival will take place at Herrington Country Park between 22 to 24 May next year.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 18, 2025

Eight firms under investigation over online pricing
The Competition and Markets Authority is taking the action following a review of online pricing and sales practices.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 18, 2025

Parasocial is Cambridge Dictionary Word of the Year
Examples include the parasocial interest shown by fans to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 17, 2025

KPop Demon Hunters star on how her life mirrored main character's journey
Korean-American actress Arden Cho tells BBC Global Women she struggled to feel accepted while growing up in Texas.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 17, 2025

'I hated that I looked Asian': KPop Demon Hunters star on her struggle for acceptance
Korean-American actress Arden Cho tells BBC Global Women she struggled to feel accepted while growing up in Texas.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 17, 2025

Dan Wootton denies High Court claim that he catfished 'former colleague'
In High Court documents, the broadcaster said he did not trick a man into sending him explicit photos.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 17, 2025

Tom Cruise on his first Oscar: Making films 'is who I am'
The Mission: Impossible star received the honorary prize after being nominated four times for an Academy Award.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 17, 2025

Reselling tickets above face value set to be banned by government
Ministers are expected to announce the plan to tackle touts and resale sites offering tickets at several times face value.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 17, 2025

Lost Bach pieces performed for first time in 320 years
Germany's Culture Minister calls the discovery a "great moment for the world of music".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 17, 2025

Clair Obscur leads Game Awards nominations
The French-made role-playing game gets a record 12 nominations in total, including Game of the Year.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 17, 2025

Bake Off winner and Strictly star John Whaite reveals steroid addiction
The Strictly runner-up says he began taking steroids illegally because he was unhappy with his body.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 17, 2025

Watch: Moment Bridget Jones statue is unveiled in London
Renée Zellweger has called a new statue "adorable," adding: "I think she's much cuter than me."

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 17, 2025

'She's cuter than me,' says Zellweger on new Bridget Jones statue
A new statue celebrating the character was unveiled in London's Leicester Square on Monday.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 17, 2025

Man who grabbed Ariana Grande at premiere jailed in Singapore
"Serial intruder" Johnson Wen was given nine days in jail for being a public nuisance.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 17, 2025

'I made history as the first Strictly dhol player'
Josh Kapur, 19, says performing on the Strictly stage made him "feel like a celebrity".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 17, 2025

Pauline Quirke's family on her dementia: 'She's still funny and recognises us'
The family of the Birds of a Feather actress say "she's still funny, she's talking, she's happy".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 16, 2025

Sky Sports axes 'sexist' TikTok channel Halo after three days
The female-focused TikTok channel was dubbed "patronising" and "sexist" by social media users.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 16, 2025

Yungblud to break from tour over health concerns
The rock star says it is "in my nature to run and run until l run myself to the ground".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 16, 2025

YouTuber Jack Doherty arrested in Miami on drug possession charges
The influencer, who has over 15 million subscribers on YouTube, is known for filming provocative videos involving pranks and stunts.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 15, 2025

All you need to know as I'm a Celebrity 2025 kicks off
Alex Scott, Jack Osbourne and Ruby Wax are among those being dumped in the middle of the Australian outback.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 15, 2025

BBC should pay nothing to Trump, former director general says
Since the corporation's retraction, Trump has indicated he may continue legal action, upping the amount he could sue for to between $1bn (£759m) and $5bn.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 15, 2025

BBC now faces tough legal battle with world's most powerful man. What happens next?
Anyone who thought an apology to Donald Trump was going to stop his threat of a lawsuit was deluded, writes Culture and Media Editor Katie Razzall.

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