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BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 20, 2024

ChatGPT to lose voice over Johansson similarity
The flirty, conversational upgrade to OpenAI's chatbot has been compared by some to 2013 film Her.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 20, 2024

No inquest to be held into death of BBC DJ Steve Wright
The coroner's court says it has "now discontinued this case", following the DJ's death in February.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 20, 2024

Zayn Malik to read CBeebies bedtime story
The former one Direction star's story will air this week following the release of his fourth solo LP.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 20, 2024

Love Island to bring back social media ban
Friends and family will not be able to post on behalf of the islanders while they're in the villa.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 20, 2024

Top Gear stars sign up for new road trip series
Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris will travel around Europe as they grapple with mid-life problems.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 20, 2024

Sixties pop phenomenon Frank Ifield dies aged 86
The singer was the first person to score three consecutive number one hits in the UK charts.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 20, 2024

GB News could face Ofcom punishment after breach
The broadcast regulator's said the network had been found in breach of due impartiality rules.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 20, 2024

Blue Lights: The man behind the music of hit drama
Eoin O'Callaghan speaks about composing the theme tune and score of NI-set BBC TV series Blue Lights.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 19, 2024

Lil Nas X: I felt like an imposter on tour
The rapper and singer discusses having to learn how to perform after rising to fame online.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 19, 2024

Diddy apologises after video shows attack on ex-girlfriend
The rapper says he's sorry for his "disgusting behaviour" in a statement on social media.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 19, 2024

Diddy apologises for 'inexcusable' behaviour
His statement comes after CCTV appeared to show him attacking singer Casandra "Cassie" Ventura.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 19, 2024

Strictly star Giovanni rejects claims over teaching methods
The professional dancer on the BBC show says he is looking forward to clearing his name.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 19, 2024

Baby Reindeer 'a big problem' for Netflix and Gadd - Morgan
Journalist Piers Morgan says there issue to be addressed by the programme makers.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 18, 2024

Sheeran ticket touts are second to fall foul of law
Touts are using teams, or even bots, to harvest concert tickets online at the expense of real fans.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 17, 2024

First Apprentice wedding 'like an Alan Sugar task'
Akshay Thakrar and Harpreet Kaur put their business skills to use as they plan the week-long party.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 17, 2024

Tootsie actor Dabney Coleman dead at 92
The actor was known for playing comic villains, as well as his trademark moustache

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 17, 2024

CCTV appears to show Diddy beating girlfriend in hotel
The clip seems to show an attack described in Casandra Ventura's lawsuit against the rapper last year.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 17, 2024

'My fake food was good enough for Barbie'
A fake food artist is "stunned" by the response since her work featured in the hit Barbie film

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 17, 2024

Ed Sheeran puts on Perfect performance for festival
Ed Sheeran performed with young people at the West London Inclusive Arts Festival.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 17, 2024

MP writes to Netflix over Baby Reindeer evidence
John Nicolson wants Netflix to substantiate what it told a committee about Baby Reindeer portrayal.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 17, 2024

'Greedy' Sheeran and Lady Gaga ticket tout jailed
Maria Chenery-Woods ran a multi-million pound reselling concert tickets on an "industrial scale".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 17, 2024

Ticket tout queen who 'acted out of greed' jailed
Maria Chenery-Woods ran a multi-million pound touting business on an "industrial scale".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 17, 2024

Dolly Parton 'tickled pink' about Welsh roots
The country music star traced her ancestry to the Welsh valleys for a TV programme.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 17, 2024

Rave reviews for 'bold, brilliant' Billie Eilish
Critics call the album "explicit, sapphic and her best work yet", plus "confident and non-conformist".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 17, 2024

Bridgerton's back: The best yet or losing its bite?
Some critics say the Netflix show's as seductive as ever, but others feel its charms are wearing off.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 17, 2024

British Museum finds 268 more missing artefacts
The British Museum says it has recovered 268 objects that went missing and were stolen from its collection

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 17, 2024

Row erupts over portraits of Australia's richest woman
Gina Rinehart's campaign to have two portraits removed has sparked debate about art and censorship.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 17, 2024

Top Rankin - Ian and Richard join forces for Rebus reboot
Much-loved Scottish detective John Rebus is back on the small screen.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 16, 2024

Life-size family photos win top prize
Lebohang Kganye has won the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize for her exhibition Haufi nyana? I've come to take you home

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 16, 2024

MP writing to Netflix over Baby Reindeer evidence
John Nicolson wants Netflix to substantiate what it told a committee about Baby Reindeer portrayal.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 16, 2024

Ticket tout 'queen' is broken woman, judge told
Maria Chenery-Woods is being sentenced for selling tickets for gigs by Ed Sheeran and others.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 16, 2024

Israel's Eurovision team accuse rivals of 'hatred'
Its national broadcaster says it faced hostility simply because "we are Israelis and we were there".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 16, 2024

Reality TV stars charged over investment plugs
Lauren Goodger, from The Only Way is Essex, is among those accused of promoting the unauthorised scheme on Instagram.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 16, 2024

Sony Music slams tech giants for unauthorised use of stars' songs
Sony Music suspects Google, Microsoft and OpenAI have used music from the likes of Adele and Beyonce.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 16, 2024

Unseen pictures of Royal Family to go on display
A new exhibition captures the family's more private and intimate moments from the past 100 years.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 16, 2024

Manilow to play Co-op Live and not 'back-up' arena
The star had reserved Manchester's other arena in case the new venue wasn't ready for Sunday's show.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 16, 2024

Stars back Kevin Spacey acting return
The Oscar winner has not appeared in film or on stage since 2017 after sexual assault claims.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 16, 2024

Stars back Kevin Spacey Spacey acting return
The Oscar winner has not appeared in film or on stage since 2017 after sexual assault claims.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 16, 2024

Watch: Maya Jama teaches King Charles about Love Island
The host of the reality TV show met the King at a Creative Industries Garden Party at Buckingham Palace.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 15, 2024

'Glow up' for Bridgerton stars as new season starts
Colin and Penelope's relationship is at the centre of the third season of Netflix's period drama.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 15, 2024

David Copperfield accused of sexual misconduct
Lawyers for the illusionist say the allegations are "false and scurrilous".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 15, 2024

Elton John: 'I collect photos but hate ones of myself'
The singer was speaking exclusively to BBC News ahead of the launch of a new V&A exhibition.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 15, 2024

Barnett 'thrilled' as she joins Radio 4's Today
The broadcaster replaces Martha Kearney, who announced in February she was standing down from the show.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 15, 2024

Witherspoon 'so excited' for Legally Blonde prequel
A new prequel TV series, titled Elle, is currently in development at Amazon Prime Video.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 15, 2024

In pictures: Stars hit the red carpet in Cannes
Meryl Streep and Jane Fonda were among the stars walking the red carpet as the film festival began.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 15, 2024

Dolly Parton says she has Welsh ancestry
Dolly Parton has traced her ancestry to the Welsh valleys for a TV show, according to reports.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 15, 2024

'That is quite red indeed' - reaction to King's new portrait
The BBC asked members of the public what they thought of the newly unveiled official portrait.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2024

Inside the Co-op Live arena - was it worth the wait?
The venue finally opens, with a gig by Elbow, after a series of embarrassing delays and problems.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2024

Who won the Kendrick Lamar v Drake beef?
Fans have been captivated by a mind-boggling, escalating song-based conflict between two modern rap titans.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2024

Real Housewives star felt pressure of representation
Jessel Taank tells BBC Asian Network about her experiences of being the first South Asian cast member.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2024

Swift tour to boost UK spending by £1bn - report
More than a million fans are set to spend an average of £848 each, new data suggests.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2024

Watch on iPlayer: Co-op Live - Concerts & Chaos
The UK's largest indoor arena, plagued with postponements and problems, finally opens.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2024

Super Gran star Gudrun Ure dies aged 98
As well as Super Gran she appeared in a number of stage productions, radio plays and other TV shows.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2024

Nobel Prize winning author Alice Munro dies aged 92
The Canadian writer was known as the "master of the contemporary short story".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2024

Co-op Live arena finally opens doors after delays
The troubled new Manchester arena finally opens its doors to the public at the fourth attempt.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2024

Beach Boys: Band hope Brian Wilson can still make music with them
Mike Love hopes he can still collaborate with Wilson who has been placed under a conservatorship.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2024

First portrait of King since coronation unveiled
Queen Camilla is said to have looked at the painting and told the artist: "Yes, you've got him."

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2024

French court acquits Roman Polanski of defamation
Actor Charlotte Lewis says he defamed her by calling her a liar when she accused him of rape.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2024

Novelist Jilly Cooper says damehood is orgasmic
King Charles was at his first major investiture since being diagnosed with cancer in February.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2024

Stevie on the Wonder of becoming a Ghanaian citizen
After a decades-long love affair with Ghana, the US musical icon is granted citizenship.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2024

Eurovision organisers defend ousting Joost from contest
The EBU says decision to remove the Dutch entrant was supported "unanimously" by its executive board.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2024

Co-op Live incident 'was almost catastrophic'
The boss of the troubled new arena describes how part of a ventilation system fell off the ceiling.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2024

In pictures: Kate Moss among stars at Gucci show
Salma Hayek and Dua Lipa were also at the event which saw the Tate Modern transformed for the show.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2024

In pictures: Paul Mescal among stars at Gucci show
Salma Hayek and Dua Lipa were also at the event which saw the Tate Modern transformed for the show.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2024

Radio 1 announces new acts for Big Weekend festival
AJ Tracey and London Grammar are among the artists to join the line-up at Luton's Stockwood Park.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2024

Co-op Live set to open after chaotic three weeks
The £365m Manchester venue looks poised to open after weeks of delays and false starts.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2024

Children's author wins top British Book Award
Katherine Rundell, G.T. Karber and Rory Stewart and Rebecca F. Kuang were the big winners.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 13, 2024

'My parents had a car for their dog,' says podcaster
As Help I Sexted My Boss hits cinemas, William Hanson and Jordan North reflect on their unlikely friendship.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 13, 2024

Succession star heads to West End with Irish play
J Smith-Cameron will star opposite Sir Mark Rylance in a centenary production of Juno and the Paycock.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 13, 2024

Drama on and off screen at Cannes Film Festival
Events off screen could be as dramatic as those in the selection of star-studded film premieres.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 13, 2024

Eurovision responds to complaints of bad behaviour
The EBU says it "regrets" that some countries "didn't respect the spirit" of the contest in Sweden.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 13, 2024

EU lodges complaint with Eurovision over flag ban
Banning the EU flag from Eurovision was a gift to "the enemies of Europe", the commission's vice-president said

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 13, 2024

Dissident filmmaker flees Iran after jail sentence
Mohammad Rasoulof was sentenced over his new film, which is to be premiered at the Cannes festival.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 13, 2024

Steve Buscemi punched in random New York attack
The Boardwalk Empire star needed hospital treatment after the assault in Manhattan by a passer-by.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 13, 2024

Eurovision EU flag ban regrettable, Brussels says
Banning the EU flag from Eurovision was a gift to "the enemies of Europe", the commission's vice-president said

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 13, 2024

Warning over 'disastrous' BBC podcast advert plan
The BBC recently announced a plan to introduce advertising in podcasts for some listeners in the UK.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 13, 2024

Eurovision winner explains how they broke trophy
Returning from the contest, Swiss singer Nemo was greeted by hundreds of fans at Zurich Airport.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 13, 2024

'It just shattered' - Nemo explains broken Eurovision trophy
Returning from the contest, Swiss singer Nemo was greeted by hundreds of fans at Zurich Airport.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 13, 2024

Students walk out ahead of Jerry Seinfeld speech
Pro-Palestinian students walk out ahead of a speech by the comedian, who is a vocal supporter of Israel.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 13, 2024

Running helps me tackle depression - BBC presenter
The presenter says he has suffered "dark thoughts" but discovered exercise helped lift his mood.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 13, 2024

Running helps my depression - Go Compare singer
The presenter says he has suffered "dark thoughts" but discovered exercise helped lift his mood.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 13, 2024

I still won't ignore internet rape and death threats - Lauren Mayberry
The Scottish singer has spoken of her experience of online abuse as part of a new BBC campaign.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 13, 2024

My decade of internet rape and death threats - Lauren Mayberry
The Scottish singer has spoken of her experience of online abuse as part of a new BBC campaign.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 13, 2024

Gamer's career 'snowballed' after £10k MrBeast tip
Tom, 18, from Aberdare is a full time gaming YouTuber and has 500,000 subscribers.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 12, 2024

Dave Myer's wife misses TV chef 'terribly'
Lili Myers pays tribute to the late TV chef ahead of a mass motorbike ride to celebrate him.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 12, 2024

Dave Myers's wife misses TV chef 'terribly'
Lili Myers pays tribute to the late TV chef ahead of a mass motorbike ride to celebrate him.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 12, 2024

Watch: Joe Lycett dressed as Queen Elizabeth I
Other celebrities wore loose fitting outfits, as they tried to keep cool with the sun beating down.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 12, 2024

Best of Baftas 2024 TV Awards... in 86 seconds
Our recap of this year's 2024 Bafta TV Awards.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 12, 2024

'Boil in a bag' and five other Bafta TV moments
Celebrities were sweltering as the awards ceremony took place on the hottest day of the year so far.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 12, 2024

Top Boy and Happy Valley triumph at Baftas
The final seasons of Top Boy and Happy Valley were among the big winners at the Bafta TV Awards.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 12, 2024

Top Boy and Happy Valley triumph at TV Baftas
The final seasons of Top Boy and Happy Valley were among the big winners at the Bafta TV Awards.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 12, 2024

Bafta TV Awards 2024: The winners and nominees
Jasmine Jobson is among the winners at the Bafta TV Awards at the Royal Festival Hall in London.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 12, 2024

In pictures: The Bafta TV Awards red carpet
Strictly Come Dancing winner Bobby Brazier was among the stars being photographed ahead of the ceremony.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 12, 2024

Happy Valley and Top Boy among Bafta TV winners
The Sixth Commandment is also among the big winners of tonight's awards ceremony.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 12, 2024

Bafta gives out British TV's biggest awards
The Bafta TV Awards gets under way in London's Royal Festival Hall.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 12, 2024

Stars line red carpet for Bafta TV Awards
Nominees arrive at London's Royal Festival Hall for the biggest night in British television.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 12, 2024

Cult movie director Roger Corman dies aged 98
Jack Nicholson, Charles Bronson and Robert De Niro were some of the actors whose careers he helped develop.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 12, 2024

Light show marks National Gallery's 200th year
As part of its bicentenary, the central London gallery has been showcasing some of its history.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 12, 2024

Eurovision: What does the UK have to do to win?
The UK hasn't won Eurovision for 27 years. Is there any way to turn our fortunes around?

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 11, 2024

Eurovision 2024: Switzerland's Nemo wins contest, UK comes 18th
Swiss singer Nemo becomes the first non-binary artist to win Eurovision with their song, The Code.

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