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BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 19, 2025

BBC replaced by TNT Sports as Commonwealth Games live broadcaster
The subscription channel takes over from the BBC which had been the principal partner since 1954 and provided free-to-air coverage.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 19, 2025

BBC overhauls editorial committee after Trump speech row
The committee will take a "robust and transparent approach" to tackling editorial concerns, a report says.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 19, 2025

Are viral band Boy Throb the real deal or a TikTok gag?
The group has been campaigning for one million TikTok followers to help get a band member a US visa.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 19, 2025

The Glasgow singer following in the footsteps of Lewis Capaldi and Paolo Nutini
Shay O'Dowd won Breakthrough Artist at the Scottish Music Awards - the same prize won by his songwriting heroes.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 19, 2025

Culture year cost £51m and attracted three million
Bradford 2025 saw more than 5,000 events and cost about £51m to host, with the tenure coming to a close.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 19, 2025

Keith Lee wins top prize at first TikTok Awards in US
Actress La La Anthony hosted the inaugural awards show in the US, which took place at the Hollywood Palladium.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 18, 2025

Kennedy Center to be renamed Trump-Kennedy Center, White House says
The board of the performing arts centre, which was appointed by Trump, voted to rename it to honour him, the White House press secretary says.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 18, 2025

HR exec in viral Coldplay clip speaks of abuse, threats and trying to find a new job
Kristin Cabot says she was bombarded with abusive and threatening messages after being filmed with her boss on the 'kiss-cam'.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 18, 2025

Wiz Khalifa sentenced to nine months jail in Romania for smoking cannabis on stage
The rapper, who has been sentenced in absentia, had admitted to smoking a cannabis joint on stage at a festival last year.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 18, 2025

Waterloo Road actor William Rush dies aged 31
Rush also starred in Grange Hill and Vera, and was the son of Coronation Street star Debbie Rush.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 18, 2025

Peter Arnett, Pulitzer-winning war reporter, dies aged 91
He was known for covering the Vietnam and Gulf Wars - and for interviewing both Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 18, 2025

Pantomime technician steps in with 45 minutes' notice
A light operator, with a university performance degree, stepped in with no rehearsal time.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 18, 2025

Will Smith visits Antarctica with ex-rugby star in seven-continent adventure
Rugby player turned explorer Richard Parks guided the Fresh Prince of Bel Air around the world's coldest continent.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 17, 2025

Antony Price, designer for Bowie and Duran Duran, dies at 80
Hailed as a visionary, the Yorkshireman will be remembered for his sculptured silhouettes and theatricality.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 17, 2025

Rob Reiner's family breaks silence as son Nick faces judge on murder charges
Jake and Romy Reiner say they are in "unimaginable pain", as their brother faces first-degree murder charges over their parents' death.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 17, 2025

Rob Reiner's family breaks silence as son Nick faces court for murder charges
Jake and Romy Reiner say they are in "unimaginable pain", as their brother faces first-degree murder charges over their parents' death.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 17, 2025

The Oscars ceremony to move to YouTube from 2029
The show was hosted by ABC for more than a half-century and reveals the latest major shakeup in Hollywood.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 17, 2025

Susan Boyle 'incredibly touched' by Timothée Chalamet's praise
The singer says she's "very flattered" after the actor named her as one of his biggest British heroes.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 17, 2025

Rob Reiner's son appears in court charged with murder
All sides agreed to delay his arraignment until 7 January, when he will again have the opportunity to enter a plea.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 17, 2025

Fifa video game to return after four years in Netflix exclusive
The game will be made by Delphi Interactive and released in time for the 2026 World Cup.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 17, 2025

Warner Bros favours Netflix offer over $108bn Paramount bid
Warner Brothers says the offer for its film and streaming businesses is inferior to Netflix's.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 17, 2025

Influential classical music broadcaster Sir Humphrey Burton dies
He presented the BBC's Omnibus and In Performance, and also hosted shows on Radio 3 and Classic FM.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 17, 2025

Warner Bros urges investors to reject $108bn Paramount bid
Warner Brothers says the offer for its film and streaming businesses is inferior to Netflix's.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 17, 2025

What we know about Nick Reiner, son charged with murder of director Rob Reiner
The middle child of the filmmaker and his wife Michele, who was also killed, is being held without bail.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 17, 2025

Classical music broadcaster Sir Humphrey Burton dies
He presented the BBC's Omnibus and In Performance, and also hosted shows on Radio 3 and Classic FM.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 17, 2025

Katie Price's ex-husband denies raping girl, 13
Kieran Hayler has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape and one of sexually assaulting the girl.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 17, 2025

Fallout and the secret of the perfect video game adaptation
Masterminds behind the classic video game series tell us how they created a successful TV show.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 17, 2025

Swapping front-of-house theatre job for panto turn
Actor Zak Douglas reflects on his journey at Wolverhampton Grand.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 16, 2025

Miss Finland's viral 'slanted-eyes' photo stirs racism firestorm
Ex- Miss Universe contestant Sarah Dzafce has drawn backlash in East Asia and in her own country.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 16, 2025

What we know about Nick Reiner, son charged in death of director Rob Reiner
The middle child of the filmmaker and his wife Michele has struggled with substance abuse and worked on a film with his dad.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 16, 2025

Nick Reiner charged with murder of his parents Rob and Michele
Rob Reiner, the Hollywood director, and his wife Michele were both found dead with stab wounds on Sunday.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 16, 2025

Rob and Michele Reiner's son Nick charged with murder in parents' deaths
Rob Reiner, the Hollywood director, and his wife Michele were both found dead with stab wounds on Sunday.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 16, 2025

Timothée Chalamet on table tennis, his twenties and his love of... Susan Boyle
The US actor is tipped for an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of table tennis star Marty Mauser.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 16, 2025

Timothée Chalamet: Susan Boyle is one of the all-time great Brits
The US actor is tipped for an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of table tennis star Marty Mauser.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 16, 2025

Rob and Michele Reiner's son Nick to face murder charges in parents' deaths
Rob Reiner, the Hollywood director, and his wife Michele were both found dead with stab wounds on Sunday.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 16, 2025

Second doctor sentenced in Matthew Perry overdose death
Dr Mark Chavez, one of five people who pleaded guilty in the Friends star's death, was sentenced to eight months of home detention.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 16, 2025

What we know about Nick Reiner, son arrested in death of director Rob Reiner
The middle child of the filmmaker and his wife Michele, who has been arrested on suspicion of murder, struggled with substance abuse.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 16, 2025

Why is Donald Trump suing the BBC?
The US president has filed a defamation lawsuit over the BBC's edit of his speech in a Panorama documentary.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 16, 2025

BBC declares it will fight Donald Trump's defamation claim - but should it?
As President Trump follows through on his threat to sue the BBC, what are the options for the corporation?

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 16, 2025

England's arts funding 'straitjacket' set for overhaul
A review of Arts Council England recommends more power for the regions and scrapping a controversial strategy.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 16, 2025

Government considers advertising or subscription model for BBC
It has published a consultation document - or green paper - laying out plans to futureproof the BBC.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 16, 2025

BBC says it will defend Trump defamation lawsuit over Panorama speech edit
The US president has requested $5bn (£3.7bn) in damages, according to court documents filed in Florida.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 16, 2025

Rob Reiner's son Nick arrested on suspicion of murder after director and wife found dead
The couple's son is in custody after the couple was found dead in their home on Sunday.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 16, 2025

Trump repeats criticism of killed Hollywood director Rob Reiner
Reiner was a longtime Democrat, liberal activist and outspoken opponent of the US president.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 16, 2025

Lizzo celebrates as fat-shaming claims dismissed
The star says the allegations "haunted" her, but she still faces allegations of sexual harassment.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 16, 2025

Debate on BBC's future kick-started by government consultation
It has published a consultation document - or green paper - laying out plans to futureproof the BBC.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 16, 2025

Biffy Clyro to headline Kendal Calling festival
The 2026 line-up includes Wolf Alice, Two Door Cinema Club, Scissor Sisters and more.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 16, 2025

Trump files $5bn defamation lawsuit against BBC over Panorama speech edit
The US president has requested $5bn (£3.7bn) in damages, according to court documents filed in Florida.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 16, 2025

Faye Tozer plays three roles in Mean Girls musical
The Steps singer joins the cast performing at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre and 18 other venues.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 16, 2025

Bake Off finalist says he 'hates baking cakes'
Aaron Mountford-Myles, of Stoke on Trent, says the series was the best experience of his life.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 16, 2025

Radio station cleared over swearing played on loop
The swear word was played for at least 26 minutes, an Ofcom report says.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 15, 2025

Rob Reiner's son Nick arrested for murder after director and wife found dead
The couple's son is in custody after the couple was found dead in their home on Sunday.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 15, 2025

Biffy Clyro bass player quits tour over addiction and mental health issues
James Johnstone wrote to fans on the band's social media, saying he had recently started receiving professional help.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 15, 2025

Shock and grief at deaths of 'beautiful people' Rob and Michele Reiner
He directed classic films including The Princess Bride, This is Spinal Tap and When Harry Met Sally.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 15, 2025

Hollywood in shock after director Rob Reiner and wife found dead
He directed classic films including The Princess Bride, This is Spinal Tap and When Harry Met Sally.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 15, 2025

Shock and grief after 'great man' Reiner and wife found dead
He directed classic films including The Princess Bride, This is Spinal Tap and When Harry Met Sally.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 15, 2025

Chris Martin gives surprise wedding performance
The Coldplay singer lands by helicopter to play at a wedding in Staffordshire.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 15, 2025

Primal Scream gig cancelled over video criticism
The organiser cancels the band's appearance following claims a video at a previous gig was antisemitic.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 15, 2025

Amazon apologises after showing 15-rated film to child who rented PG movie
The child's was trying to watch Diary of a Wimpy Kid - but a film with "strong sex and sex references" played instead.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 15, 2025

Rob Reiner: Six classic movies from the 'big-hearted genius' director
Reiner was known for his activism as well as favourites like When Harry Met Sally, Stand by Me and Misery.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 15, 2025

Kylie leads three-way race for Christmas number one
Less than 10,000 sales separate the top five singles, as the race for the Christmas chart heats up.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 15, 2025

Sir Cliff Richard reveals prostate cancer treatment
The 85-year-old singer says his cancer was caught early and has not spread.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 15, 2025

Hollywood director Rob Reiner and wife Michele found dead in LA home
He directed classic films including The Princess Bride, This is Spinal Tap and When Harry Met Sally.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 14, 2025

LA police investigate 'apparent homicide' at Rob Reiner's home
Authorities were called the storied Hollywood director's home on Sunday and found the bodies of a man, 78, and a woman, 68.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 14, 2025

Two found dead at LA home owned by director Rob Reiner, police say
Firefighters were called to a Brentwood home Sunday afternoon, where they found the bodies of a man, 78, and a woman, 68.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 14, 2025

Strictly finalists confirmed after dance-off decider
The three remaining couples will compete for the glitterball trophy in the final next weekend.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 14, 2025

'Songwriting is my therapy', says Tom Walker
The Leave A Light On singer wants to reduce stigma around discussing mental health struggles.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 13, 2025

We asked Mormons what they really think about The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
Those in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Britain tell BBC News about their lives, after the Disney show was laced with scandal.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 13, 2025

This Grand Theft Auto creator is back - with a novel about an AI that hijacks your mind
A Better Paradise is a dystopian vision of the near future in which an AI-led computer game goes rogue.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 13, 2025

He created Grand Theft Auto. Now he's back with a novel about an AI that hijacks your mind
A Better Paradise is a dystopian vision of the near future in which an AI-led computer game goes rogue.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 13, 2025

Everyone is invited to be the fourth Haim sister
As they celebrate an historic Grammy nomination, Haim say everyone is welcome to join their band.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 13, 2025

'A nightmare' - The battle over Warner Bros is turning Hollywood upside down
Interviews with dozens of actors, producers and camera crews reveal an industry attempting to weigh the lesser of two horrible choices.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 13, 2025

Binge-watching 2025's Christmas films: The good, the bad and the so-bad-it's-good
Kiefer Sutherland, Michelle Pfeiffer and Kate Winslet all star in new festive films this Christmas.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 13, 2025

Amy Schumer announces split from husband of seven years
The actress and chef Chris Fischer have been married since 2018 and have a young son together.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 13, 2025

Zoe Ball steps down from BBC Radio 2 Saturday show
Broadcaster Emma Willis will take over presenting the Saturday afternoon programme.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 13, 2025

Strictly's Amy Dowden unsure 'if I'm able to be a mum' after cancer
Amy Dowden says she no longer feels "emotionally attached" to her own body after second mastectomy.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 13, 2025

Why Jane Austen's characters are still so relatable
The cast of upcoming BBC drama The Other Bennet Sister reflect on why the author's work still captivates audiences.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 12, 2025

Seven years and 1,907 pages of music: The secrets of the Avatar soundtrack
Composer Simon Franglen ended up inventing instruments for tall, blue, four-fingered humanoids.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 12, 2025

Avatar composer reveals secrets behind the soundtrack
Composer Simon Franglen ended up inventing instruments for tall, blue, four-fingered humanoids.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 12, 2025

Avatar composer reveals the secrets behind a soundtrack that took seven years to create
Composer Simon Franglen ended up inventing instruments for tall, blue, four-fingered humanoids.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 12, 2025

A backstreet abortion nearly killed her. It became a story that shaped the rest of her life
Annie Ernaux, who had an illegal abortion in 1963, went on to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 12, 2025

Facing one last fight, John Cena became a WWE legend for more than ability
The man behind the "You Can't See Me" catchphrase is fighting one last time on Saturday night. But who is he, really?

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 12, 2025

The making of a WWE legend: John Cena faces his final fight
The man behind the "You Can't See Me" catchphrase will bow out on a stellar career on Saturday night. But who is he, really?

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 12, 2025

Charlotte Church reveals she has ditched deodorant
The Traitors star says she stopped using it because she was concerned about chemicals.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 12, 2025

Tributes to comedian Stanley Baxter after death aged 99
Baxter, who was born in Glasgow, was one of the biggest stars on British television for several decades.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 12, 2025

Venue apology in Primal Scream antisemitic image row
A London music venue says it is "appalled" by alleged antisemitic images shown on stage at a gig.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 12, 2025

Author Joanna Trollope dies aged 82
The writer was famous for her stories about romance and intrigue in rural middle England.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 12, 2025

Comedian Stanley Baxter dies aged 99
Baxter, who was born in Glasgow, was one of the biggest stars on British television for several decades.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 12, 2025

Taylor Swift pictured breaking down in tears after she met Southport attack families
Backstage footage shows the singer in tears after meeting survivors of the attack during her world tour.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 12, 2025

Taylor Swift reveals moment she broke down over Southport attack in new documentary
Backstage footage shows the singer in tears after meeting survivors of the attack during her world tour.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 12, 2025

Taylor Swift shown breaking down in tears after she met Southport attack families
Backstage footage shows the singer in tears after meeting survivors of the attack during her world tour.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 12, 2025

Clair Obscur sweeps The Game Awards with nine wins
The French-made role-playing game is named game of the year and also picks up prizes for music and performance.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 12, 2025

Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest at Israel
The Swiss singer sees a "clear conflict" between Israel's participation in the event and Eurovision's values.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 12, 2025

Barbican to close for a year for £191m revamp
The Grade-II listed building which is the home of London Symphony Orchestra is set to be overhauled.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 11, 2025

Snoop Dogg named US 'honorary coach' for Winter Olympics
American rapper Snoop Dogg is named an 'honorary coach' for Team USA at next year's Winter Olympics.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 11, 2025

Celebrity Race Across the World winners revealed
The four pairs of contestants had to make their way more than 3,500 miles through Central America.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 11, 2025

Women rally behind Catherine Zeta-Jones over age-shaming comments
The Oscar-winning actress faced criticism over her looks at Netflix's Wednesday FYC event.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 11, 2025

Woman who made £4k in Oasis gig scam admits fraud
A court heard the mother-of-three claimed she had tickets to sell as she wanted to be popular.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 11, 2025

Hundreds of items taken in 'high-value' museum raid
More than 600 artefacts from the museum's British Empire and Commonwealth collection are taken.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Dec 11, 2025

Hundreds of items taken in high-value museum raid
More than 600 artefacts from the museum's British Empire and Commonwealth collection are taken.

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