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BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 05, 2025

Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming businesses for $72bn
The major Hollywood deal means Netflix will takeover ownership of franchises including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 05, 2025

Kim Cattrall marries fiancé she met on BBC radio show
The actress met Russell Thomas when he was working at the BBC and she was a guest on Radio 4 in 2016.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 05, 2025

Boycotts and arguments - can the Eurovision Song Contest survive its biggest crisis?
The biggest crisis in the Eurovision Song Contest's history raises major questions about its future.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 05, 2025

Netflix reportedly closes in on Warner Bros deal
The streaming giant has emerged as the top bidder ahead of rivals Comcast and Paramount Skydance, reports say.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 05, 2025

'I let loose' - artist transforms her entire house
In an antidote to minimalist interiors, artist Emily Powell turns her home into a work of art.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 05, 2025

The Grinch is set to crash the Late Late Toy show
Children from across Northern Ireland are taking part in the annual TV extravaganza.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 05, 2025

Micro artist creates 'invisible to eye' sculpture
David A Lindon says Yellow Smiley Face is half the size of his previous smallest artwork

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 05, 2025

When Frankenstein took over a stately home
Staff at the historical house hope the new Netflix horror will entice a new generation to visit.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 04, 2025

We would sell books by AI, says Waterstones boss
James Daunt says booksellers instinctively have "disdain" for AI but it could be sold if clearly labelled.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 04, 2025

He's King of romance, but what's Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan's marriage advice?
Shah Rukh Khan and fellow actor Kajol were in London for the unveiling of a new statue of them.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 04, 2025

Was Harry referencing Trump in joke for Late Show sketch?
Prince Harry appeared in a sketch with Stephen Colbert, auditioning for a "Christmas prince" film role.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 04, 2025

German president compares UK ties post-Brexit to Oasis
Frank-Walter Steinmeier says both sides had decided to not look back in anger while referencing band's reunion.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 04, 2025

Ireland among countries boycotting Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete
There had been calls for Israel's exclusion over the war in Gaza, as well as unfair voting accusations.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 04, 2025

Radio 1 newsreader's CBeebies dream comes true after royal boost
The Prince and Princess of Wales help presenter Calum Leslie become an official CBeebies Bedtime Story reader.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 04, 2025

Farage accuses BBC of double standards after racism allegations
The Reform UK leader turns fire on the BBC as he faces further questions about allegations of teenage racism.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 04, 2025

Several countries boycott Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete
There had been calls for Israel to be excluded over the conduct of the war in Gaza.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 04, 2025

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan says UK statue is like having 'life-size doll'
Fellow actor Kajol, who is also depicted on the statue in London, said it was "a little unbelievable".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 04, 2025

Watch: Statue of Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol unveiled in London
A Leicester Square statue marks 30 years of the longest-running film in Indian cinema, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, starring both actors.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 04, 2025

Airport boss rules out Ozzy Osbourne rename
Almost 77,000 people signed a petition calling for the change, but the airport's CEO has said no.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 04, 2025

Almshouse's 15th Century painting sells for £5.7m
The 15th Century painting exceeds Sotheby's valuation of between £2.5m and £3.5m.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 04, 2025

Painting hidden in Dorset Almshouse sells for £5.7m
The 15th Century painting exceeds Sotheby's valuation of between £2.5m and £3.5m.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 04, 2025

Euphoria creator teases new storylines for the show's third season
Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi among stars back in the HBO drama after four years.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 04, 2025

Five miracles of Christ painting sold for £5.2m
The 15th-Century painting exceeds Sotheby's valuation of between £2.5m and £3.5m.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 04, 2025

Five miracles of Christ painting sold for £5.6m
The 15th-Century painting exceeds Sotheby's valuation of between £2.5m and £3.5m.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 04, 2025

Joan Armatrading on her choral work celebrating people of Birmingham
Singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading says Homeland focuses on Birmingham, her home since 1958.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 04, 2025

Support for renaming airport after Ozzy grows
More than 77,000 people have now signed a petition calling for Birmingham airport to be renamed.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 03, 2025

Russia bans Roblox over concerns about safety and extremist content
Its media agency flagged content linked to terrorism and LGBT issues, which are deemed extremist.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 03, 2025

Steve Cropper, guitarist of Booker T and the MGs, dies aged 84
The musician was known for his work on hits including Green Onions and Otis Redding's The Dock of the Bay.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 03, 2025

Eurovision faces crucial decision over Israel
Organisers of the song contest meet in Geneva on Thursday to debate Israel's role in the event.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 03, 2025

Miley Cyrus confirms engagement to musician Maxx Morando
The Grammy winner says she was "so surprised" after her partner of four years proposed on a trip.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 03, 2025

Brits Critics' Choice nominees revealed
The award showcases up-and-coming talent selected by a panel of industry experts.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 03, 2025

Gavin & Stacey stars reunite for Christmas advert
The pair return to our screens - but, sadly for fans, not for a Christmas special of the hit show.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 03, 2025

Dad was a working class hero - Kelly Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne is posthumously given the city's top civic honour on the day he would have turned 77.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 03, 2025

Misha Glenny to replace Bragg as In Our Time host
Bragg stepped down in September after more than 27 years at the helm of the BBC Radio 4 show.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 03, 2025

Is rapper EsDeeKid really Timothee Chalamet - or is it a conspiracy theory?
People on social media have been comparing the eyes of the rapper and the Wonka star

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 03, 2025

Birmingham was special to my dad - Kelly Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne will posthumously get the city's top civic honour on the day he would have turned 77.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 03, 2025

Spotify Wrapped is out: Bad Bunny is world's top artist, who's yours?
The app reveals its top artists of the year, as users find out who they've been playing most often.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 03, 2025

Fallout stars say post-apocalyptic worlds captivate people
The hit TV show is an adaptation of the popular role-playing gaming of the same name.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 03, 2025

Budding DJ, 11, meets hero Fatboy Slim
The "bonkers" moment Efan Williams encountered his musical idol was captured by a camera crew.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 03, 2025

Everything you need to know about Spotify Wrapped
The streaming giant gives users a summary of their listening habits every year.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 03, 2025

Spotify Wrapped: When will it launch, and other questions answered
The streaming giant gives users a summary of their listening habits every year.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 03, 2025

Netflix hits back at Diddy's criticism of 'shameful' documentary
The rapper's representatives say the series is "a shameful hit piece" that "relied on stolen footage".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 03, 2025

Gary Lineker takes football podcast to Netflix
The Rest is Football will stream on Netflix during next summer's World Cup as part of a new deal.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 02, 2025

Presenter Woods 'OK' after collapsing on TV
Presenter Laura Woods says she is "OK" after collapsing while leading television coverage of England's friendly against Ghana on Tuesday.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 02, 2025

Sabrina Carpenter and Franklin the Turtle in tiff with Trump administration over use of work
Trump administration officials used Carpenter's song and Franklin the Turtle's image in social media posts about deportation and killing drug traffickers.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 02, 2025

Franklin the Turtle and Sabrina Carpenter in tiff with Trump administration
Trump administration officials used Carpenter's song and Franklin the Turtle's image in social media posts about deportation and killing drug traffickers.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 02, 2025

Full House star Dave Coulier diagnosed with tongue cancer
The 66-year-old had previously been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, a form of blood cancer.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 02, 2025

Sabrina Carpenter and Franklin the Turtle in tiff over Trump administration use of creative work
Trump administration officials used Carpenter's song and Franklin the Turtle's image in social media posts about deportation and killing drug traffickers.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 02, 2025

Diddy hits out at 'shameful' and 'illegal' documentary
The rapper's representatives say the series is "a shameful hit piece" that "relied on stolen footage".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 02, 2025

Friends to leave Netflix in UK at the end of the year
The comedy, which is one of the streamer's most popular shows, will leave the platform on 30 December.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 02, 2025

'Scotland qualifying for the World Cup put me in hospital'
The BBC's entertainment correspondent Colin Paterson needed surgery after a mishap ahead of Scotland's World Cup qualifying game.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 02, 2025

Iranian director given jail sentence while on trip to collect US awards
Jafar Panahi gets a one-year sentence in his absence for "propaganda activities" against the Iranian system.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 02, 2025

Car made famous by Bond was left to rust on a drive - now it's worth £1m
Local children jumped on the bonnet, and there was even a mouse nest in the highly-valuable car.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 02, 2025

Catherine asks for Cornish shanty in carol service
The Princess of Wales asks Fisherman's Friends to sing a sea shanty in a royal Christmas service.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 02, 2025

Italian town freezes Pavarotti statue knee-deep in Christmas ice rink, angering widow
The opera legend's widow said the town had made an "absurd decision" after it also encouraged skaters to high five the statue.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 02, 2025

Pavarotti statue frozen knee-deep in ice rink strikes wrong note in Italy
The opera legend's widow said the town had made an "absurd decision" after it also encouraged skaters to high five the statue.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 01, 2025

Jamie Laing's Candy Kittens to acquire UK snack brand Graze
The deal comes as Unilever plans to offload some food brands to focus on care and beauty.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 01, 2025

Sound of 2026: 10 acts you'll be obsessed with next year
The list tips new music for the coming year, following previous winners like Adele, Haim and Chappell Roan.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 01, 2025

Traitors stars, Sienna Miller's baby bump and more pictures from the Fashion Awards
Designers, models and celebrities gathered at the Royal Albert Hall for the glitzy ceremony.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 01, 2025

British Fashion Awards: Baby bumps and Traitors stars
Designers, models and celebrities gathered at the Royal Albert Hall for the glitzy ceremony.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 01, 2025

TV architect Hugh Wallace dies, aged 68
Hugh Wallace, 68, was best known for presenting RTÉ's Home of the Year and the BBC's The Great House Revival

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 01, 2025

'Revolutionary' LBC and BBC radio host Brian Hayes dies at 87
The Australian helped to transform radio phone-ins with his conversational and confrontational style.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 01, 2025

Ozzy's cultural impact to be celebrated with award
Birmingham's Lord Mayor's award will be handed to Ozzy's family, on the day he would have turned 77.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 01, 2025

Ozzy's cultural impact to celebrated with award
Birmingham's Lord Mayor's award will be handed to Ozzy's family, on the day he would have turned 77.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 01, 2025

Jorja Smith's record label hits out at 'AI clone' song
The label claims Haven's dance hit I Run was made using AI trained on the award-winning singer's voice.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 01, 2025

'Sweeter than a marmalade sandwich' - Paddington musical declared a hit by critics
The beloved bear stars in a new stage adaptation with songs written by McFly's Tom Fletcher.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 01, 2025

'Sweeter than a marmalade sandwich' - Paddington's West End musical declared a hit by critics
The beloved bear stars in a new stage adaptation with songs written by McFly's Tom Fletcher.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 01, 2025

Charli XCX and Raye to headline Reading and Leeds Festival 2026
It is the first time in 25 years the top of the festival bill will be exclusively British and Irish acts.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 01, 2025

BBC Scotland HQ evacuated after fire breaks out
Radio and TV bulletins were taken off air after an air conditioning unit caught fire in a plant room at the building in Glasgow.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 01, 2025

US star hails Yorkshire market town where Christmas film was shot
The Hollywood actor was part of a star-studded cast to descend on Knaresborough for a new movie.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 01, 2025

Sir Andreas Whittam Smith, co-founder of the Independent, dies aged 88
The Independent was the first paper not to have a permanent allegiance to a political party.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 30, 2025

Japanese 'One Piece' singer stopped mid-show after China-Japan feud
The sudden cancellation of Japanese events in Shanghai have sparked criticism and fanned nationalist sentiment.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 30, 2025

'Rage bait' named Oxford word of the year 2025
The phrase - meaning to get angry scrolling through social media - beats aura farming and biohack to the title.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 30, 2025

'One of our greatest writers': King leads tributes to Sir Tom Stoppard
The King and Queen said they were "deeply saddened" by the loss of "a dear friend".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 29, 2025

The Wiggles issue statement after appearing in Ecstasy music video
The popular Australian children's group says it "does not condone" drug use, after two of its members are shown dancing in a Keli Holiday video.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 29, 2025

Sir Tom Stoppard, playwright famed for his wit and depth, dies at 88
Winning an Oscar for the screenplay for Shakespeare In Love, he captivated the hearts of audiences for more than six decades.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 29, 2025

Sir Tom Stoppard: Witty and playful writer who took ideas seriously
He was an award-winning playwright whose witty works delighted generations.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 29, 2025

Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard dies at 88
Sir Tom won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for the screenplay for Shakespeare In Love.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 28, 2025

RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner reveals plan for prize money
Four finalists were put through their paces one last time during series seven's grand finale.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 28, 2025

RuPaul's Drag Race UK crowns seventh queen
Four finalists were put through their paces one last time during series seven's grand finale.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 28, 2025

Glasgow artists collaborate on painting of Van Gogh
Peter Howson and Ross Muir have joined forces to create a remake of Muir's famous Square Gogh painting.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 28, 2025

Olivia Dean wins refunds for fans after criticising Ticketmaster
The pop star took action after tickets for her US tour were resold for 14 times their original cost.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 28, 2025

La Voix 'beyond excited' for Annie role on UK tour
The Miss Hanningan role has previously been played Paul O'Grady, Craig Revel Horwood and Miranda Hart.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 28, 2025

Campaigners trying to save home of Auld Lang Syne
Ellisland Farm near Dumfries is where Robert Burns wrote the work regularly sung on New Year's Eve.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 28, 2025

Matisse lithograph added to art lending scheme
A print of The Dancer is available to borrow under Leeds Gallery's Picture Library project.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 27, 2025

We met on TV's Blind Date - we're still married after 34 years
Sue and Alex Tatham became the first couple who met on Blind Date to get married. They reflect on a life together 40 years after the show first broadcast.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 27, 2025

25 Oscar-tipped films, and how to watch them
Hamnet, Avatar and Marty Supreme will face one battle after another as the awards race heats up.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 27, 2025

Belfast's Elle Vosque is runner up in Drag Race UK final
Elle appeared in the final alongside Silllexa Dixon, Catrin Feelings and the series winner Bones.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 27, 2025

First images teased for new series of BBC drama Industry
Game of Thrones' Kit Harington and Marisa Abela return for the fourth series of the show in January.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 27, 2025

Sally Rooney books may be withdrawn from UK sale over Palestine Action ban, court told
Rooney has said she intended to use royalties from her work "to go on supporting Palestine Action."

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 27, 2025

Matthew Rhys 'steals' Netflix character from Anthony Hopkins
The actor admits he "unashamedly" copied his fellow Welshman's portrayal of killer Hannibal Lecter.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 27, 2025

Stranger Things return gives some critics chills and thrills, but leaves others lukewarm
Many critics give the return of the show glowing reviews - although others say it's past its prime.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 27, 2025

Celebrity Traitors star Ruth Codd recovering after second leg amputation
The actress is staying with family after an operation removed her leg below the knee, she said on TikTok.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 27, 2025

Biffy Clyro 'angry' as visa error delays US tour
The band say "some genius" filled in the wrong dates on their visa form, making the tour impossible.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 27, 2025

Biffy Clyro to scrap US tour over 'genius' visa error
The band say "some genius" filled in the wrong dates on their visa form, making the tour impossible.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 27, 2025

MP angered over government approval of film studio
Conservative Joy Morrissey says "this is not the end of the fight".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 27, 2025

Mouth painter's work printed on Christmas card
Rob Trent learnt to paint using his mouth as a child, now his art has been used on a Christmas card.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 26, 2025

Peter Kay to donate tour profits to 12 charities
Peter Kay tells The One Show he will donate the profits from his final shows to 12 cancer charities

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 26, 2025

Now not the time to replace BBC chair, says committee head
Dame Caroline Dinenage says she advises against any further large-scale changes at the top of the BBC.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Nov 26, 2025

Spacey set to face civil sex assault claims in court in 2026
Three men have sued the Oscar-winning actor, alleging that he assaulted them between 2000 and 2013.

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