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BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 19, 2025

Eurovision singer Clodagh Rodgers dies aged 78
Clodagh Rodgers, who is from Warrenpoint, County Down, is known for songs such as Jack In The Box and Come Back and Shake Me.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 19, 2025

Race Across the World winner on 'authentic travel' and how to do it
As series five begins, 2024 winner Alfie Watts shares his travel tips, experiences and bucket list.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 18, 2025

Will WWE's big Netflix gamble pay off at WrestleMania?
Wrestling's main event is to stream live on Netflix for the first time - here's why it matters.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 18, 2025

Singer Self Esteem: There were moments I considered giving up
The singer describes the troubled gestation of her third album, as she launches it on the West End.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 18, 2025

Ryan Gosling to star in new Star Wars film
The new Disney project, titled Star Wars: Starfighter, is set to be released in May 2027.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 18, 2025

Robbie Williams: Fan photo requests cause 'discomfort'
The singer says he feels frightened by social interaction and panics every time a stranger approaches.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 18, 2025

Robbie Williams: Photo requests cause 'discomfort'
The singer says he feels there is an "unspoken law" that celebrities should always be accessible.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 18, 2025

How hard is it to do a fab job of playing a Beatle?
Portraying some of the most famous people on the planet has its challenges, experts say.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 17, 2025

Couchella: The best sets to stream on Coachella's second weekend
The festival returns for a second weekend in the Californian desert. Here's how to watch at home.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 17, 2025

The best sets to stream on Coachella's second weekend
The festival returns for a second weekend in the Californian desert. Here's how to watch at home.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 17, 2025

Chilli vs the chiller: Lord Sugar hires new Apprentice
He bills the battle between Indian-flavoured pizzas and air conditioning as "chilli vs the chiller".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 17, 2025

Flintoff 'didn't leave house for six months' after crash
The former England cricketer speaks about his recovery from the crash ahead of a new documentary.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 17, 2025

BBC Sounds block outside UK delayed
BBC said it is working on plans to have other BBc stations available to those outside the UK and will not close BBC Sounds until then.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 17, 2025

Jonathan Anderson gets top Dior menswear job
The County Londonderry fashion designer stepped down as the creative director of Spanish luxury fashion house Loewe in March.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 17, 2025

Entertainer gets theatre poster-style headstone
Roy Hudd's widow praises the "fantastic" tribute created for the late comic and actor.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 17, 2025

Reboot of disaster-hit Fyre Festival postponed, US media reports
The organisers of the failed 2017 Fyre Festival are reportedly looking for a new location for the reboot.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 17, 2025

Ex-Radio 2 newsreader and DJ Colin Berry dies at 79
The broadcaster was also the UK's jury spokesman at the Eurovision Song Contest for 25 years.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 17, 2025

Viral Apple dance creator sues Roblox over its use in the game
Charli XCX and Kylie Jenner are among the celebs who've copied Kelley Heyer's viral dance to the song.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 17, 2025

Doctor Who boss hits back at 'wokeness' criticisms
The showrunner says he has "no time" for complaints about diversity from "online warriors".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 17, 2025

Leicester Square busking ban comes into force
Westminster City Council has suspended busking in the area in order to comply with a court ruling.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 16, 2025

Famed Philippine film star Nora Aunor dies at 71
She was one of the Philippines' biggest film stars with a career that spanned seven decades.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 16, 2025

When do impressions stop being funny and start being mean?
Impressionists say exaggeration is part of the job, but some warn that jokes shouldn't punch down.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 16, 2025

MrBeast apologises after 'horrible' Las Vegas event
The YouTuber promised disappointed fans, who had spent $1,000 on 'The MrBeast Experience', a visit to his studio.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 16, 2025

US actress Michelle Trachtenberg died from diabetes complications
The Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress was found "unresponsive" at her New York City apartment in February.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 16, 2025

Watch: Michigan town forms human chain to move 9,100 books for shop
Community members in the small town of Chelsea passed the books one-by-one to the bookstore's new location a block away.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 16, 2025

Watch: Moment police discover bodies of Gene Hackman and wife in home
The Oscar-winning actor and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, both died of natural causes about a week apart in February.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 16, 2025

Newly released body cam footage from Gene Hackman's home
The Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, both died of natural causes about a week apart.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 16, 2025

Air Force Huns? Branson responds to Greg James appeal for space mission
Sir Richard Branson has responded to Radio 1's Greg James suggestion for a British 'Air Force Hun' mission.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 16, 2025

ITVBe to be rebranded as ITV Quiz
The network said its reality shows such as The Only Way Is Essex would move to ITV2.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 16, 2025

Gene Hackman's wife searched online for flu and Covid symptoms
Betsy Arakawa searched online for whether Covid can cause dizziness or nosebleeds, police files say.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 16, 2025

Sugababes join Radio 1's Big Weekend line-up
The Anthems headliners will join the likes of Sam Fender, Tom Grennan and Mumford & Sons in Liverpool.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 16, 2025

The young vicar with millions of views on TikTok
Reverend Pippa White is the curate for Fauls, Tilstock, and Whitchurch - and has become a rising star on video-sharing app TikTok.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 16, 2025

Eastenders star playing her part in keeping the Fringe fresh
Michelle Collins is making her Edinburgh debut as the Fringe looks to the future with a new leader.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 15, 2025

Rodent nests found near house where Gene Hackman's wife died of hantavirus
The Oscar-winning actor's wife Betsy Arakawa died from a respiratory illness linked to infected rodents.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 15, 2025

The Lady: The decline and fall of the bible of female gentility
The magazine, seen on news stands since 1885, has formally announced it will cease publication.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 15, 2025

The stars who turned their back on Hollywood (and some who returned)
As Cate Blanchett considers giving up acting, we take a look at other stars who quit the profession.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 15, 2025

The stars who turned their backs on Hollywood (and some who returned)
As Cate Blanchett considers giving up acting, we take a look at other stars who quit the profession.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 15, 2025

'I love it' - Sir Tim Rice performs in Cornwall
Sir Tim's tour, My Life In Musicals - I Know Him So Well will be performed at the Hall for Cornwall.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 15, 2025

Lost Records: 'It's OK to make games for different audiences'
The lead developers and lead actress of the narrative adventure weigh in after a long wait for part two.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 15, 2025

New Gladiators king hails 'best moment of my life'
Joe Fishburn, from Scarborough, says winning the show in front of his grandma made it extra special.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 15, 2025

'Collectors' dream' signed Nirvana LP up for auction
The signed sleeve, from the band's hit album Nevermind, is expected to fetch more than £10,000.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 15, 2025

Lil Nas X in hospital with partial face paralysis
The Old Town Road rapper reassures fans saying he'll "look funny for a lil bit but that's it".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 15, 2025

Who is Sean ‘Diddy' Combs, the US rapper accused of sex trafficking?
The rap mogul denies charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, and allegations from several women.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 15, 2025

25 of the best theatre shows to see in spring and summer 2025
New shows take inspiration from Banksy, football boss Marcelo Bielsa, and an eccentric aristocrat.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 14, 2025

Big drop in plays staged by theatres over past decade
The number of plays and musicals staged by the UK's main subsidised theatres is down by almost a third.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 14, 2025

'Mother of Scottish film' Paddy Higson dies aged 83
Higson worked on a number of renowned Scottish productions including Gregory's Girl.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 14, 2025

HBO confirms first cast members for Harry Potter TV series
Paapa Essiedu will portray Severus Snape, while Paul Whitehouse has been cast as Argus Filch.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 14, 2025

HBO reveals first cast members for Harry Potter TV series
Paapa Essiedu will portray Severus Snape, while Paul Whitehouse has been cast as Argus Filch.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 14, 2025

Katy Perry back on Earth after reaching space on Blue Origin rocket
Six women - including pop star Katy Perry - blasted off into space as part of an all-women suborbital mission

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 14, 2025

Katy Perry set for space with all-women crew on Blue Origin rocket
Six women—including pop star Katy Perry—are set to blast off into space as part of an all-women suborbital mission

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 14, 2025

Lost Lionesses play 'is coming home', writer says
It tells the story of the rebellious, unofficial side that competed in the 1971 Women's World Cup.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 14, 2025

Aimee Lou Wood calls SNL parody 'mean and unfunny'
The White Lotus star said a sketch that impersonated her using prosthetic teeth "punched down" on her.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 14, 2025

Mario Vargas Llosa: Giant of Latin American literature, dies aged 89
The distinguished Peruvian author won the Nobel Prize and courted controversy most of his life.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 13, 2025

'People think he's intimidating but he's guileless': Daryl Hannah on her Neil Young film
The actress shows a softer side to Neil Young, and discusses his fears of being barred from the US.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 13, 2025

Daryl Hannah shows husband Neil Young's softer side in new tour film
The actress stayed behind the camera to make a documentary about Young's 2023 solo tour.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 13, 2025

Upstairs Downstairs actress Jean Marsh dies age 90
The British star won an Emmy for her role in the Edwardian period TV drama she co-created in the 1970s.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 13, 2025

Upstairs Downstairs actress Jean Marsh dies aged 90
The British star won an Emmy for her role in the Edwardian period TV drama she co-created in the 1970s.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 13, 2025

The Last of Us is back, and it's The Apprentice final: What's coming up this week
Warfare is also coming out, while new game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is released.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 13, 2025

Stars mingle in Coachella audience as Lady Gaga wows festivalgoers
Headliners at the California music festival this year include Megan Thee Stallion, Post Malone and Green Day.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 13, 2025

Amy Dowden reflects on life after cancer treatment
The dancer found a lump on her breast in April 2023, the day before her honeymoon to the Maldives.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 12, 2025

Will Saturday Night Live spin-off make Britain laugh?
A planned UK version of the legendary US comedy show is described as a "difficult proposition".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 12, 2025

Will Saturday Night Live's UK spin-off make Brits laugh?
A planned UK version of the legendary US comedy show is described as a "difficult proposition".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 12, 2025

The Last of Us: Bella Ramsey talks season 2, autism, and growing up on screen
The actor speaks about growing up in the spotlight and embracing her autism diagnosis.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 12, 2025

Universal theme park is coming to the UK - so what could it look like?
Imagination should have no limit when drawing up new resorts, rollercoaster and theme park experts say.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 12, 2025

Rourke leaves Big Brother after 'unacceptable behaviour'
The Hollywood actor was formally warned by the show earlier this week over "offensive" language he had used.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 12, 2025

Gladiators 2025: Winners crowned after grand final
The four finalists in this year's competition battled it out on the BBC One show.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 12, 2025

Davina McCall reveals brain tumour 'not coming back'
TV presenter Davina McCall has revealed her benign brain tumour is "not coming back" following surgery.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 12, 2025

Spike Island: How The Stone Roses inspired Pulp
The band's new track references a legendary gig by the Madchester pioneers in Cheshire in 1990.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 12, 2025

The Stone Roses gig that inspired Pulp's new track
The Spike Island track refers to a gig by The Stone Roses held in Cheshire in 1990.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 11, 2025

How 'deaf rage' inspired groundbreaking sign language thriller
The four-part series tells the story of Daniel Brennan, a deaf man on a journey of revenge.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 11, 2025

From Dubai to Lidl: How one woman's pregnancy craving launched a craze
The story behind the Can't Get Knafeh of It chocolate bar, which combines the flavours of chocolate, pistachio and tahini with shredded pastry.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 11, 2025

Elton celebrates 'extraordinary' 10th number one album
The star says he's "blown away" to top the UK album chart, 52 years after he first achieved the feat.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 11, 2025

Singer and Are You Being Served? star Mike Berry dies
Berry was the sitcom's last surviving main cast member, and also had two top 10 hit singles.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 11, 2025

Minecraft Movie behaviour 'way too funny', director says
Audience members have been shouting, jumping and throwing popcorn in the air during some screenings.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 11, 2025

Chloe Qisha: Rising pop star finding fame at just the right time
Chloe Qisha's 21st Century Cool Girl blew up after it was covered by US singer Kelly Clarkson.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 11, 2025

Soulja Boy ordered to pay $4m after losing sex assault case
The rapper was accused of repeatedly beating and assaulting a woman who said she was his assistant.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 11, 2025

Graham Norton to star in Doctor Who-Eurovision crossover
The BBC's "voice of Eurovision" will play himself in an episode set at an Interstellar Song Contest.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 11, 2025

Euphoria star Eric Dane diagnosed with ALS
The US actor, who was also in Grey's Anatomy, has the most common form of motor neurone disease.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 11, 2025

Beyond Paradise is taking a 'grittier' turn
It seems the fictional Devon town of Shipton Abbott is becoming a more dangerous place to live.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 11, 2025

Never say never on Gavin & Stacey film - Larry Lamb
Actor Larry Lamb says playing Mick Shipman was the "most extraordinary experience" of his life.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 11, 2025

Ncuti Gatwa cast as Elizabethan playwright Marlowe
The Doctor Who star will appear in a new play which examines the rivalry between Marlowe and Shakespeare.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 11, 2025

Ncuti Gatwa cast as playwright Christopher Marlowe
The Doctor Who star will appear in a new play which examines the rivalry between Marlowe and Shakespeare.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 10, 2025

Will Poulter and Kit Connor on bonding with head-shaving and tattoos for Warfare
The cast of Alex Garland's film Warfare on how a tough bootcamp taught them to play a US army unit.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 10, 2025

Will Poulter and Kit Connor: 'We shaved each other's heads before filming Warfare'
The cast of Alex Garland's film Warfare on how a tough bootcamp taught them to play a US army unit.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 10, 2025

Will Poulter and Kit Connor: We shaved each other's heads before filming Warfare
The cast of Alex Garland's film Warfare on how a tough bootcamp taught them to play a US army unit.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 10, 2025

Scarlett Johansson hitting Cannes both on-screen and behind the camera
Her directorial debut will be shown at the festival, as will the Wes Anderson movie she stars in.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 10, 2025

25-year lease signed with Bradford Live operator
Council gives details of contract with Trafalgar Entertainment, who have installed seats already.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 10, 2025

Prada to buy rival fashion brand Versace for $1.36bn
The deal to unite the two Italian brands has an estimated value of $1.36bn (£1.06bn).

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 10, 2025

Pulp unveil their first new album in 24 years
The band also released a single, Spike Island, described as a sequel to Sorted for E's and Whizz.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 10, 2025

Rats' paintings sold to people around the world
Pet rats have been creating hundreds of mini paintings with their feet.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 10, 2025

No misconduct by Coleen Rooney lawyers, says judge
The pair are locked in a further battle over how much Rebekah Vardy should pay in legal costs.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 10, 2025

Original 1977 Star Wars film to be screened by BFI
Screenings of the original 1977 Star Wars theatrical release have been rare over recent decades.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 10, 2025

Author shot by police after backyard stand-off
Jillian Lauren, who is married to Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, allegedly brandished a gun at police.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 10, 2025

Cranston and Jean-Baptiste to return to West End
A new production of Arthur Miller's play All My Sons will open in London's West End in November.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 10, 2025

Bollywood duo to have statue in Leicester Square
The statue of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol marks 30 years of the longest-running film in Indian cinema.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 09, 2025

Bond and Paddington could star at Universal park
Lord of the Rings and 007 - but not Harry Potter - are expected at the Bedfordshire theme park.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 09, 2025

Bond and Paddington set to star at Universal park
Lord of the Rings and 007 - but not Harry Potter - are expected at the Bedfordshire theme park.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 09, 2025

What can we expect in Universal's theme UK park?
Paddington, Lord of the Rings and 007 - but not Harry Potter - expected at Bedfordshire theme park.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 09, 2025

MPs call for streaming levy to help UK TV industry
A CMS committee report warns of the need to safeguard "culturally distinct British productions".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 09, 2025

White Lotus creator hits back at composer's criticism
Mike White acknowledges he and the show's composer Cristóbal Tapia de Veer did not see eye to eye.

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