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BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 18, 2026

Tenko and Coronation Street actress Stephanie Cole dies aged 84
She was best known for playing Dr Beatrice Mason in the 1980s BBC wartime TV drama Tenko.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 18, 2026

Harry Potter and the goblet of no booze
The proposal to allow alcohol and music at the event sparks concerns among people living nearby.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 18, 2026

Tenko and Doc Martin actress Stephanie Cole dies aged 84
She was best known for playing the character Dr Beatrice Mason in the 1980s BBC wartime TV drama

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 18, 2026

Unheard Oasis recordings valued at £1.6m for sale
The hidden tapes have been in the possession of a former sound engineer's family for 20 years.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 18, 2026

Live forever: Unheard Oasis recordings to be sold
The hidden tapes have been in the possession of a former sound engineer's family for 20 years.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 18, 2026

Resident Evil movie director says he was not prepared for fan backlash
The video game adaptation is a hit with critics, but director Zach Cregger says the fan response surprised him.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 18, 2026

AI not a threat to films, say Shaun the Sheep creators
The Bristol-based institution have released the third feature film in the Shaun the Sheep franchise.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 18, 2026

British rapper Sway dies aged 44
Sway, whose hits included Still Speedin' and Level Up, was living in Ghana at the time of his death.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 18, 2026

Oasis will not headline Glastonbury 2027, organiser Emily Eavis confirms
The rock band will not be stopping at Worthy Farm despite being on tour at that time next summer.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 18, 2026

Johnny Marr guitars sell for almost £4m at auction
One instrument was used on the The Smiths' debut album and also appeared on the cover of Oasis's debut single.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 18, 2026

Costume exhibition celebrates 50 years of city's 'spaceship-like' theatre
To mark the anniversary of the seven-sided theatre constructed from tubular steel, some archive costumes go on display.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 18, 2026

Odyssey painting goes on show at city art gallery
The work by Turner is on loan from the National Gallery and forms part of a new exhibition in York.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 18, 2026

Harry Styles funds free coffee at two London cafes
The singer funded free coffees for customers at Kaffeine's two central London cafes on Saturday.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 18, 2026

UK's 'dismal' Eurovision song choices to be examined by MPs
It comes after the UK's entry Look Mum No Computer came last in May's final, scoring just one point.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 17, 2026

Charles 'sounded giddily elated' after Diana died, Earl Spencer claims
Buckingham Palace has strongly pushed back against claims in a new book by the late Princess of Wales's brother.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 17, 2026

Zara Larsson criticises White House for using her song in deportation video
The White House removed Larsson's Midnight Sun from one of its reels after the artist called the clip "dehumanising".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 17, 2026

US fans with Ed Sheeran tickets left 'torn' over Macklemore controversy
With Sheeran's next gig this weekend, some ticket holders said they were in two minds about going.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 17, 2026

Early Bowie music available to stream for first time
Previously unheard material from the start of the artist's career has been released for the first time.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 17, 2026

Marooned Lord Byron statue returns to Hyde Park
The statue was left isolated on a Park Lane traffic island after new roads were built in the 1960s.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 17, 2026

Johnny Marr guitars sell for more than £560k at auction
One instrument was used on the The Smiths' debut album and also appeared on the cover of Oasis's debut single.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 17, 2026

GTA 6 soundtrack reveal revives digital release debate
Fred Again, PinkPantheress and Travis Scott provide new music for the blockbuster - but not all fans are happy.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 17, 2026

RTÉ boycotts Eurovision for second year in a row
In a statement, RTÉ said it feels Ireland's participation "cannot be justified given the appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 17, 2026

RTÉ to boycott Eurovision for second year in a row
In a statement, RTÉ said it feels Ireland's participation "cannot be justified given the appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 17, 2026

Stadium owner Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran asked him to donate $2m in aid after Macklemore backlash
It comes after Macklemore pledged $1m to Palestinian causes, challenging the tycoon to match the sum.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 17, 2026

Palace in war of words with Earl Spencer over claims in Diana book
The row threatens to overshadow a very crowded day for the royals - with the King and Princes William and Harry all attending events.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 17, 2026

Boy, 13, is new voice of Thomas the Tank Engine
A new Thomas series also stars The Gentleman actor Henry Golding.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 17, 2026

Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran asked him to donate $2m in aid after Macklemore backlash
It comes after Macklemore pledged $1m to Palestinian causes, challenging the tycoon to match the sum.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 16, 2026

Ex-BBC presenter questions role of Royal Family in new documentary
John Humphrys, who presented Today and the Nine O'Clock News, heads a new Channel 4 documentary on the topic.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 16, 2026

Earl Spencer's unreleased book on Diana stolen in the Netherlands
The theft of Earl Spencer's memoir about his late sister comes one week ahead of the book's release.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 16, 2026

British-American author and critic Bonnie Greer dies aged 77
Her husband says the playwright and cultural and political commentator died after a brief illness.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 16, 2026

Writer and broadcaster Bonnie Greer dies aged 77
Her husband says the playwright and cultural and political commentator died after a brief illness.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 16, 2026

Author and critic Bonnie Greer dies aged 77
Her husband says the playwright and cultural and political commentator died after a brief illness.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 16, 2026

How being music's Mr Nice Guy contributed to biggest crisis of Ed Sheeran's career
Sheeran tries to stay away from politics and controversy, but that stance has come in for criticism.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 16, 2026

Pokémon fans queue for 30th anniversary release
Avid collectors of the Japanese trading card game call it "the biggest day in a decade".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 16, 2026

Legendary Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies aged 84
Olu Jacobs was one of Nigeria's most recognised actors, whose career spanned several decades.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 16, 2026

Brass band trumpets 14th win as Britain's best
Foden's Band, known as one of the world's best brass bands, adds another title to its collection.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 15, 2026

'Luck and timing': Matthew Rhys on his historic Emmy Awards double win
Speaking to the BBC, the Welsh actor described the "surreal" experience of becoming the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 15, 2026

Trump says Kennedy Center to close as court rules his name must stay off building
The ruling came as the centre's Trump-appointed board was reportedly scheduled to vote on closing it for two years.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 15, 2026

All support acts on Ed Sheeran's US tour quit after Macklemore dropped
The star said he was not responsible for Macklemore being dropped from the line-up after he made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 15, 2026

Support acts quit Ed Sheeran tour in support of Macklemore
The star says he was not responsible for Macklemore being dropped from the line-up after he made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 15, 2026

Trump says Kennedy Center will shutter 'immediately', as judge rules his name must stay off building
The ruling came as the centre's Trump-appointed board was reportedly scheduled to vote on closing it for two years.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 15, 2026

Turner Prize winner's new vision for hometown
Keith Tyson said he hopes to create a space for exhibitions, education and community engagement.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 15, 2026

Ed Sheeran says it was 'not my decision' to drop Macklemore from tour
The star says tour promoters took the decision, after Macklemore made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 15, 2026

How city's market became a CBeebies TV set
The show, filmed in Coventry, aims to help young children explore food through their senses

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 15, 2026

Five things you may not know about Emmy history-maker Matthew Rhys
The Welsh actor became the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night at the Emmy Awards.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 15, 2026

Home Alone and Schitt's Creek stars tribute to late on-screen 'mom' O'Hara
Tributes were also paid at the Emmy Awards to Rob Reiner, Hayden Panettiere and Dolly Parton.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 15, 2026

Home Alone and Schitt's Creek stars pay tribute to on-screen 'mom' O'Hara
Tributes were also paid at the Emmy Awards to Rob Reiner, Hayden Panettiere and Dolly Parton.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 15, 2026

Home Alone and Schitt's Creek stars pay tribute to late Catherine O'Hara
Tributes were also paid at the Emmy Awards to Dolly Parton, James Van Der Beek and Tim Curry.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 15, 2026

Pokémon fans prepare for 'biggest day in a decade'
Collectors are eagerly awaiting the first release of the 30th anniversary Pokémon trading cards.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 15, 2026

Sweeney ad a barrier for girls in sport - Hunt
British sprinter Amy Hunt says she is concerned about the controversial advert starring Sydney Sweeney being part of a "barrier" to girls' participation in sport.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 15, 2026

Sydney Sweeney ad a barrier for girls in sport - Amy Hunt
British sprinter Amy Hunt says she is concerned about the controversial advert starring Sydney Sweeney being part of a "barrier" to girls' participation in sport.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 15, 2026

Memorable moments from the Emmys and everything you couldn't see on TV
Backstage, the winners continued the celebrations off-screen and addressed some of the ceremony's most viral moments.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 14, 2026

Welsh actor Matthew Rhys makes Emmy Awards history with double win
He becomes the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night at the prestigious TV ceremony.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 14, 2026

Emmys 2026: The winners and nominees in full
Zendaya, Noah Wyle, Sarah Snook and Colman Domingo are among the stars nominated for acting prizes.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 14, 2026

From Marilyn Monroe to Sabrina Carpenter - Bob Mackie's designs in pictures
Beyoncé, Cher, Elton John and Miley Cyrus have all worn Mackie's glittery ensembles.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 14, 2026

Watch: Selena Gomez, Zendaya and other stars light up Emmys red carpet
Celebrities walked a blue version of the traditional red carpet ahead of the primetime show honouring the best shows in US television.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 14, 2026

Emmys 2026: The winners and nominations list
Zendaya, Noah Wyle, Sarah Snook and Colman Domingo are among the stars nominated for acting prizes.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 14, 2026

In pictures: Stars on red carpet at Emmy Awards in LA
The biggest night in the US TV calendar is taking place, and stars are on the Emmy Awards red carpet.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 14, 2026

Legendary costume designer Bob Mackie dies aged 87
The "Sultan of Sequins" created iconic and dazzling costumes for stars including Cher, Tina Turner and Elton John.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 14, 2026

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after 'Free Palestine' speech
The US rapper was condemned by Jewish groups after making comments criticising Israel.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 14, 2026

The Pitt is up for 25 Emmys - but the show's biggest fans are real-life doctors
Those in the medical profession say the HBO Max show about a US hospital emergency room is the most realistic medical drama yet.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 14, 2026

Israeli minister threatens to revoke filmmakers' citizenship over Gaza documentary
The film accuses the Israeli army of mass civilian killing in Gaza, and Israeli officials say it could be treasonous.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 14, 2026

Luke Evans reveals his secret to surviving Hollywood
The star discusses his "emotional connection" to his character in a new ITV drama, The Party.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 14, 2026

Oasis confirm Knebworth return plus Manchester and Glasgow live 2027 gigs
The band have announced a second wave of shows for their hit reunion tour, after weeks of teasers.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 14, 2026

Oasis confirm Knebworth return and Manchester and Glasgow live 2027 gigs
The band have announced a second wave of shows for their hit reunion tour, after weeks of teasers.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 14, 2026

Oasis confirm Knebworth return plus Manchester and Glasgow 2027 gigs
The band have announced a second wave of shows for their hit reunion tour, after weeks of teasers.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 14, 2026

This is what women in sport look like - female athletes hit back
British sprinter Amy Hunt is among an array of female athletes criticising the controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 14, 2026

This is what women in sport look like - Hunt
British sprinter Amy Hunt is among the female athletes to criticise the controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 13, 2026

Emmy Awards: How to watch, who is nominated and why Heated Rivalry is missing
Beef stars Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan are among the nominees at the ceremony in Los Angeles.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 13, 2026

Nepo baby is a horrific term, says Zeta-Jones
The Chicago star's children Dylan and Carys have both gone into showbiz, following in her footsteps.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 13, 2026

'Nepo baby is a horrific term,' says Zeta-Jones
The Chicago star's children Dylan and Carys have both gone into showbiz, following in her footsteps.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 13, 2026

In pictures: Thousands flock to Radio 2 in the Park in Stirling
The event, featuring a host of bands, singers and Radio 2 DJs is taking place at the foot of Stirling Castle.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 13, 2026

'Forget Notting Hill - we set our new romcom in the east end of Glasgow'
Romantic comedy Premature is out in cinemas next Friday, despite a microscopic budget.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 12, 2026

'She's back': Fans dance, sing and cry after Céline Dion's comeback concert in Paris
Thousands turned out to witness Céline Dion perform in Paris on Saturday, her first show after a six year illness-induced hiatus.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 12, 2026

Critics celebrate Céline Dion's 'high-stakes' comeback show in Paris
The iconic Canadian singer kicked off her long-awaited comeback show in Paris on Saturday, after a six-year hiatus due to health issues.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 12, 2026

Watch: Fantasia on British Sea-Songs at the Last Night of the Proms
Sir Henry Wood composed the melody for the centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar in 1905.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 12, 2026

Drag Race co-creator warns of TV representation 'crisis' after BBC drops show
The BBC is cutting the show because of financial pressures, sparking discussion about LGBTQ representation on TV.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 12, 2026

Tom Felton: I'm so excited to see Rupert Grint play Ron Weasley again
The Harry Potter actor talks about taking on Broadway and his friendship with former co-stars

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 12, 2026

Diljit Dosanjh makes history under the famous Wembley arch
Wembley Stadium billed Diljit Dosanjh as the first Punjabi singer to headline the iconic music venue.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 12, 2026

Noel Gallagher says Johnny Marr has 'always been gung-ho' with his guitars
The band borrowed one of Marr's instruments which was used on the cover of Oasis' 1994 debut single Supersonic.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 12, 2026

Oscar-winning film producer Jeremy Thomas dies aged 77
Best known for The Last Emperor and Sexy Beast, the British film-maker was celebrated for working with international directors throughout his decades-long career.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 12, 2026

Grammy-winning US rapper Lil Durk acquitted in murder-for-hire trial
The Chicago rapper was arrested in 2024 and accused of involvement in a shooting that killed the cousin of rival rapper Quando Rondo.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 12, 2026

The Prodigy to headline Creamfields 2027
The dance music festival Creamfields has announced The Prodigy as its first headline act.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 12, 2026

Life after Eurovision for Look Mum No Computer
The musician behind Eins, Zwei, Drei says people still stop him in the street after Eurovision.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 12, 2026

How a BBC strike exterminated Doctor Who adventure
Marcus Hearn recalls the stories his father told him about the filming of episodes in Cambridge.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 11, 2026

Five minutes to steal a Renoir: Why museum thefts are becoming bolder across Europe
Art detectives and security experts say the number of museum thefts across Europe is increasing.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 11, 2026

We've followed their lives for six decades - now the stars of 7 Up are bowing out
70 Up is the final instalment in a series which began in 1964 and has followed the lives of 14 people.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 11, 2026

Farmer left in abandoned, freezing town without food and water for TV show
Ioan Humphreys said he had "zero idea" about what he was getting into in the survival show.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 11, 2026

Bids encouraged to keep famed artwork in the UK
Sir Stanley Spencer is synonymous with Cookham, where he was born, lived and set some of his work.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 11, 2026

Stacey Solomon and Alesha Dixon to host The Voice UK in ITV revamp
The pair replace Emma Willis, who has hosted the show since 2014 but is leaving to front Strictly.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 11, 2026

Céline Dion duets with fan ahead of Paris comeback concert
The Canadian singer - who was diagnosed with an incurable condition four years ago - has been interacting with fans outside her hotel, ahead of a much-anticipated show on Saturday.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 11, 2026

Museum agrees to return remains to ancestral homeland
Oxford's Pitt Rivers Museum will return more than three dozen sets of human remains to the Naga people.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 11, 2026

James Bay performs with broken ankle at Bon Jovi gig
The Hitchin-born star is wheeled onto the stage with his leg in a cast for his set at Wembley.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 11, 2026

Oasis tease tour announcement with drone display
The band illuminated the sky over the Etihad's Joie Stadium, home to Manchester City Woman.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 10, 2026

People long for simpler times, say Practical Magic reboot stars
Actresses Maisie Williams and Joey King feature in the upcoming sequel of the 1998 fantasy romcom.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 10, 2026

Female DJs call out 'blatant misogyny' and harassment in nightlife scene
Female DJs describe their experiences of safety and the wider issue of sexism in the nightlife scene.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 10, 2026

Watch: Is the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition worth the hype?
Crowds have been flocking to the British Museum to see the Bayeux Tapestry as it's on public display in the UK for the first time since it was created nearly 1,000 years ago.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 10, 2026

Bayeux Tapestry unveiled to UK public for first time at British Museum
Visitors tell the BBC it was a "real privilege" to be among the first to see the tapestry in England.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 10, 2026

Esther Rantzen says she is too fragile to travel to Switzerland to end life
The broadcaster and campaigner says she missed her chance to go before living with cancer became "unbearable".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Sep 10, 2026

Esther Ranzen says she is too fragile to travel to Switzerland to end life
The broadcaster and campaigner says she missed her chance to go before living with cancer became "unbearable".

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