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BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 03, 2024

Barry Manilow may take Co-op Live show to rival arena
The star has announced a "back up plan" should the gig at the troubled venue be unable to go ahead.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 03, 2024

James Corden: Gavin and Stacey is returning for final episode
James Corden has revealed on Instagram that he has written the final Gavin and Stacey episode.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 03, 2024

Breakin' Convention comes to Sadler's Wells
The world's biggest festival of hip-hop dance theatre is being held at Sadler's Wells.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 02, 2024

Behind The Idea of You's fictional boy band
The film's pop group sound similar to One Direction, but the songwriter says that wasn't deliberate.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 02, 2024

Take That move Co-op Live shows after chaos
The band have become the latest act to move from the troubled arena amid a raft of "technical issues".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 02, 2024

Keane cancels Co-op Live date as another act moves
A gig by band Keane becomes latest to fall foul of "technical issues" at the troubled Co-op Live arena.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 02, 2024

Co-op Live act moves to rival venue after chaos
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie fans turned up to the Co-op Live Arena only to be told his gig was cancelled due to "technical reasons".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 02, 2024

EastEnders star named as next Death in Paradise lead detective
Don Gilet's DI Melvin Wilson will make his debut in this year's Christmas special.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 02, 2024

Presenters lose part of legal case against BBC
Their equal pay claims won't go to a tribunal, but claims including sex and age discrimination will.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 02, 2024

Presenters lose part of legal challenge against BBC
Their equal pay claims won't go to a tribunal, but claims including sex and age discrimination will.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 02, 2024

I spent £1,500 to see Olivia Rodrigo at Co-op Live
Fans are upset and out of pocket, after the singer-songwriter's shows fall foul of the arena's problems.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 02, 2024

Comedy doesn't work if you're literal-minded, says Cleese
The writer and actor says it is tricky writing comedy for viewers who "don't understand metaphor or irony".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 02, 2024

Anger as Rodrigo joins Co-op Live cancellations
US pop star Olivia Rodrigo has been forced to cancel two shows at the troubled new Manchester arena.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 02, 2024

Rodrigo's fans angered by Co-op Live arena chaos
US pop star Olivia Rodrigo has been forced to cancel two shows at the troubled new Manchester arena.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 02, 2024

What can you do if a gig gets called off?
After Olivia Rodrigo is forced to delay her gig at the Co-Op Live venue - can fans get their cash back?

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 02, 2024

ELO keyboardist Richard Tandy dies at age of 76
Jeff Lynne announces the death of the band member and describes him as a "remarkable musician".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 02, 2024

Fans angered by Co-op Live arena chaos
US pop star Olivia Rodrigo has been forced to cancel two shows at the troubled new Manchester arena.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 02, 2024

TikTok and Universal settle music royalties dispute
The deal means songs from artists including Ariana Grande and Drake can be used on the platform again.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 02, 2024

Children's TV exec files lawsuit over documentary
The TV producer says a docuseries falsely implied he "sexually abused children who worked on his shows".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2024

'King of Twang' guitarist Duane Eddy dies at 86
The Grammy-winning US guitarist is hailed by many as one of the founding fathers of rock and roll.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2024

Co-op Live chaos continues as Olivia Rodrigo gigs cancelled
The star is "bummed" to be the latest act to fall foul of problems at Manchester's troubled new arena.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2024

Olivia Rodrigo disappointed by Co-op Live fiasco
The star is "bummed" to be the latest act to fall foul of problems at Manchester's troubled new arena.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2024

Dua Lipa wants to turn this year's Glastonbury into a nightclub
The star talks about her Glastonbury plans, the perfect date and the teacher who changed her life.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2024

Former BBC journalist alleges police surveillance
Vincent Kearney believes the PSNI may have tried to identify his sources for a Spotlight programme.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2024

Olivia Rodrigo show postponed in Co-Op Live fiasco
Fans say they have been left in the lurch after the concert was postponed with three days' notice.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2024

Fans' dismay as Co-op Live Arena cancels show again
Manchester's troubled new Co-op Live arena has postponed its opening concert at the last minute.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2024

Weinstein must face new New York trial this autumn
New York prosecutors plan to retry the case in September after his 2020 rape conviction was overturned.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2024

Police should probe hacking 'cover up' - Brown
Gordon Brown believes his phone may have been hacked while he was PM and is considering legal action.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2024

'I watch my back': Spike in BBC journalists living in exile
The number of BBC World Service journalists working in exile is estimated to have doubled since 2020.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2024

Bonnie Tyler says she tried to sound less Welsh
The singer said she took elocution lessons early in her career, but could not tone down her accent.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2024

Second arrest over death of Gogglebox star
Another suspect is held on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2024

Four presenters begin legal action against BBC
They claim age and sex discrimination and say they were paid less than a male peer, which the BBC denies.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2024

Tributes to radio presenter who 'made Merseyside laugh'
Former BBC Radio Merseyside producer and presenter Wally Scott has died after a long illness.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2024

Rylan Clark reacts after he is compared to e-fit
The TV presenter says he is often mistaken for Eurovision singer and drag queen Conchita Wurst.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2024

STV journalists strike for second time
Programmes such as News at Six and Scotland Tonight will not air on Wednesday.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2024

Festival forced to move events after hotel fire
Organisers announce a new venue for its events following a fire at The Crowne Plaza hotel on Monday.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2024

Sangita Myska leaves LBC in schedule shake-up
The presenter's departure follows speculation about her position at the talk radio station.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2024

FKA Twigs uses AI to create deepfake of herself
The musician tells a US Senate committee her digital clone will interact with fans and journalists.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2024

Kendrick Lamar escalates Drake feud on diss track
The Compton rapper finally responds to a series of taunts by Drake, calling him a "habitual liar".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2024

US author Paul Auster dies aged 77
The writer was best known for The New York Trilogy and gained cult status in the 1980s and 90s.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 30, 2024

Law should ban AI deepfakes of music stars - MPs
Stars like Jess Glynne signed a recent letter calling for more protection against "predatory" AI.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 30, 2024

New law should ban AI deepfakes of music stars, MPs say
Stars like Jess Glynne signed a recent letter calling for more protection against "predatory" AI.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 30, 2024

Gosling and Blunt on sarcasm, stunts and singing at the Oscars
The two Hollywood stars have teamed up for a new film, The Fall Guy, based on the 1980s hit TV show.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 30, 2024

Amazon Prime ads help tech giant drive profits
The tech giant did better than expected in many areas of its business.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 30, 2024

Eddie Redmayne up for a Tony Award for Cabaret on Broadway
Redmayne is nominated in New York two years after winning an Olivier in London for the same role.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 30, 2024

Line of Duty actor Brian McCardie dies at 59
McCardie recently starred in BBC drama Time, and was to appear in Outlander prequel Blood of My Blood.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 30, 2024

Erling Haaland becomes character in Clash of Clans
An animated version of the Manchester City footballer will become the Barbarian King in the game.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 30, 2024

Taylor Swift college class for parents taking Swifties to Eras tour
Glasgow Clyde College say the event will help people get "up to speed" on the pop star.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 30, 2024

Telegraph up for sale after takeover collapses
The ownership of the Daily and Sunday Telegraph was set to be transferred to a Abu Dhabi-backed bid.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 30, 2024

Five 'incredible' British museums nominated for arts prize
Museums in Manchester, London, Skipton and Dundee are nominated for the prestigious Museum of the Year prize.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 29, 2024

After 20 years, what next for World of Warcraft?
The game's maker Activision Blizzard was bought by Microsoft last year in gaming's biggest ever acquisition

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 29, 2024

Flatley recalls being warned not to embarrass Irish dancing
The Riverdance performance at Eurovision 30 years ago was credited with changing Irish dancing.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 29, 2024

Depardieu to be tried over sexual assault allegations
French actor Gérard Depardieu will appear in court in October, prosecutors say.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 29, 2024

Depardieu questioned over sexual assault allegations
French actor Gérard Depardieu was summoned to a police station in Paris, local media report.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 29, 2024

Love Island winners announce engagement
Sanam Harrinanan and Kai Fagan won the 2023 series of the ITV reality dating show.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 29, 2024

Shortlist announced for Sadler's Wells dance prize
Organisers say they hope the award will "do for dance what the Turner Prize has done for visual arts".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 29, 2024

Blue Ivy Carter joins mum Beyoncé in Lion King prequel
The 12-year-old makes her debut film role in Barry Jenkins's latest movie.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 29, 2024

Billie Eilish announces world tour for new album
The What Was I Made For singer's tour starts in September ahead of the release of Hit Me Hard And Soft.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 29, 2024

BBC's The Green Planet 'boosted UK economy by £7.4m'
The Green Planet, filmed in 127 countries, was produced in Bristol where it supported 50 jobs.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 29, 2024

Depardieu in custody over sexual assault allegations
French actor Gérard Depardieu is summoned to a police station in Paris, local media report.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 29, 2024

Shardlake series author CJ Sansom dies age 71
The Scottish author was working on an eighth Shardlake novel when he died, his editor says.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 29, 2024

Former EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison reveals she had womb cancer
Fergison, who played Heather Trott in the soap, revealed she had a hysterectomy due to her diagnosis.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 29, 2024

Roman object that baffled experts on show
The 12-sided object, found in Norton Disney, is being shown as part of the Lincoln Festival of History.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 28, 2024

Young people no longer have hope, says Hanif Kureishi
The award-winning novelist's book, The Buddha of Suburbia, has been adapted for the stage.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 28, 2024

Young people no longer have hope, says Hanif Kureshi
The award-winning novelist's book, The Buddha of Suburbia, has been adapted for the stage.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 28, 2024

'Wild and free' Kidman collects Hollywood achievement award
Nicole Kidman says it has been a privilege to play unconventional women as she picks up a prestigious prize.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 28, 2024

Watch: 'I'm an Aussie girl...standing here in Hollywood'
Nicole Kidman becomes the first Australian actress to win the AFI Life Achievement Award.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 28, 2024

Stars turn out as Kidman gets achievement award
Nicole Kidman becomes the first Australian actor to win the prestigious AFI Life Achievement Award.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 27, 2024

Martin Freeman on why viewers can 'smell lies' in TV drama
The Responder star on how the police drama shows them as "human beings rather than cardboard cutouts".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 27, 2024

Co-op Live: How UK's biggest indoor arena became butt of jokes
What was supposed to be a triumphant opening week for Manchester's Co-op Live has become a debacle.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 27, 2024

Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and the album comeback
The two megastars have both ditched singles for their latest releases - will others follow their lead?

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 27, 2024

Rageh Omaar recovering after becoming unwell on air
The presenter thanked everyone for their "kindness and good wishes" and is home with his family.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 27, 2024

Influencer Harry Jowsey diagnosed with skin cancer
The TV personality urges his followers to "please wear sunscreen" after being diagnosed with skin cancer.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 27, 2024

ITV host receiving care after becoming unwell live on air
Rageh Omaar, 56, was hosting the News at Ten when he appeared to struggle to read the bulletins.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 26, 2024

Taylor Swift hits number one and breaks records
The star's latest album tops the UK charts after a week in which she clocked up a number of firsts.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 26, 2024

Emma Stone wants people to use her real first name
Emma chose the name change because Emily Stone - her real name - was taken by another actor.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 26, 2024

MeToo founder defiant after Weinstein wins rape appeal
Tarana Burke says the overturning of Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction in New York is not a blow to MeToo.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 26, 2024

First Saudi-penned opera opens in Riyadh
Once unthinkable, the pioneering production marks the latest cultural expansion in the desert kingdom.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 26, 2024

Peter Kay 'can't believe' new arena's latest delay
The comedian's appearances at Manchester's troubled Co-op Live venue are postponed for a second time.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 26, 2024

Peter Kay 'can't believe' new arena's fresh delay
The comedian's appearances at Manchester's troubled Co-op Live venue are postponed for a second time.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 26, 2024

Ellen DeGeneres: I got kicked out of showbusiness
DeGeneres returns to the spotlight with a new stand-up show - two years after her talk show ended.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 26, 2024

AI Tupac track vanishes from Drake's Instagram
The megastar had been ordered to delete the track by the late rapper's estate for "abusing his legacy".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 26, 2024

Artist creates exhibition on coping with vaginismus
The exhibition features abstract photographs representing a woman's experience of the condition.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 25, 2024

Home and Away star arrested after Australian manhunt
The actor was taken into custody on Thursday after failing to front court on assault charges.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 25, 2024

Overturning of Weinstein conviction 'a hard day'
Ashley Judd tells BBC News survivors feel betrayed after a new trial is ordered for Harvey Weinstein.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 25, 2024

'A hard day' - Ashley Judd on quashed Weinstein conviction
The actress tells BBC News survivors feel betrayed after a new trial is ordered for Harvey Weinstein.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 25, 2024

Pet Shop Boys: 'We should call our next tour Farewell'
The pop group look back on 40 years of chart success, and discuss their 15th album, Nonetheless.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 25, 2024

Co-op Live boss resigns after shows postponed
Gary Roden quits days after he was criticised for telling BBC some grassroots music venues are "poorly run".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 25, 2024

Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned
New York court says Hollywood mogul, who remains in prison on other charges, did not receive a fair trial.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 25, 2024

Laurence Fox told to pay £180,000 in libel damages
Mrs Justice Collins Rice says the actor's comments were "gross, groundless and indefensible".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 25, 2024

Traitors star pregnant after seven miscarriages
Series two contestant Charlotte Chilton has called her pregnancy a "miracle".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 25, 2024

Jodie Comer to star in 28 Days Later sequel
Danny Boyle will also be returning to direct the film, which is expected to be part of a trilogy.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 25, 2024

Rebel Wilson book published in the UK with blacked out text
Some sections of the UK edition of the book, released on Thursday, have been redacted.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 25, 2024

Kim Petras cancels summer festival performances
The German singer says she's devastated, but made the decision "under medical advice"

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 25, 2024

Kid Cudi cancels tour after breaking foot
"The injury is much more serious than I first thought," says the rapper as he cancels tour dates.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 25, 2024

'England's my home, even if I've felt unwelcome'
Rachel Chinouriri says she wants to reclaim the England flag, which features on her album artwork.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 24, 2024

The Italian film which beat Barbie at the box office
Director Paola Cortellesi on the cry for change in Italy's chart-topping There's Still Tomorrow.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 24, 2024

BBC Proms to feature disco night and Florence The Machine
Full details of the 2024 season have been announced, with one of the most diverse line-ups in years.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 24, 2024

Rebel Wilson: A quick guide to her rise to stardom
Here's what you need to know about the actress's backstory from Australia to Hollywood.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 24, 2024

'Seagull Boy' teaches Olly Alexander how to do impression
Nine-year-old Cooper went viral after winning a European championship with his uncanny impression of a seagull.

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