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BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 06, 2026

Singers praise new gospel music chart that will 'open doors'
A new Christian and Gospel Singles Chart is launched to reflect "a vibrant sector of the UK music industry".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 06, 2026

Axel Springer agrees to buy Telegraph Media Group in £575m deal
Last year the Daily Mail and General Trust proposed to buy the company in a £500m takeover.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 06, 2026

BBC says broadcast of racial slur at Baftas was 'genuine mistake'
Director general Tim Davie also says the BBC is looking into why the ceremony remained on iPlayer.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 06, 2026

Gavin and Stacey's Ruth Jones in the running for author of the year
The Welsh actress and writer has had four novels published to date, alongside a Gavin and Stacey memoir.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 06, 2026

Fatboy Slim and Sonny Fodera to headline first day of Radio 1's Big Weekend
The annual music festival will take place in Sunderland's Herrington Country Park from 22 to 24 May.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 06, 2026

Meet the UK's Eurovision entrant: 'The BBC is taking a risk on me'
Look Mum No Computer unveils his "completely wacky" song, and says he's surprised it was selected.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 06, 2026

Start time and setlist for Harry Styles at Co-op Live
The former One Direction star will perform songs from his fourth solo album in Manchester on Friday evening.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 05, 2026

Cillian Murphy hails 'humbling' love for Peaky Blinders as film is released
The Oscar-winning actor returns to play gangster Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 05, 2026

Britney Spears arrested in California on suspicion of driving under the influence
The singer was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at around 21:30 PT (05:30 GMT) on Wednesday.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 05, 2026

Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence
The singer was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at around 21:30 PT (05:30 GMT) on Wednesday.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 05, 2026

Manchester rapper Aitch to star in Mobo Awards
The rapper is lined up for the ceremony being held in his home city for the first time.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 05, 2026

Britney Spears arrested in California
Court documents show she was arrested in Ventura County on Wednesday night.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 05, 2026

Rachel Zegler nominated for Olivier after balcony performance of Evita
The US actress made headlines last year for leaving the stage each night to perform to passers-by.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 05, 2026

BBC suggests licence fee could be cut if more people pay
Five of the BBC's 14-strong board, including the chairman, are currently appointed by the government.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 05, 2026

Romantasy author Sarah J Maas announces two new novels in bestselling series
The writer, who has sold 75 million books so far, says her next two are released in October and January.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 05, 2026

Messy singer Lola Young back on stage and on form after taking break to 'work on myself'
The star hopes to come back stronger after a spell out of the spotlight following an on-stage collapse.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 05, 2026

BBC proposes changes to board appointments after concerns over political interference
Five of the BBC's 14-strong board, including the chairman, are currently appointed by the government.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 05, 2026

Author savours hit book's new life as a musical
Rachel Joyce's The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry is on stage in the West End until 18 April.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 04, 2026

Debut novelist wins major book award for story inspired by family separations
Claire Lynch's novel was inspired by the lesbian women who lost custody of their children in the 1980s.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 04, 2026

Debut novelist wins major book award for story inspired by lesbian mothers
Claire Lynch's novel was inspired by the lesbian women who lost custody of their children in the 1980s.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 04, 2026

Harry Styles shares how Liam Payne's death made him relook at his life
The singer revealed the impact of losing his former bandmate while discussing his upcoming album.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 04, 2026

Nigerian doctors suspended over death of Adichie's son
The author's 21-month-old son died in January after complications during medical procedures at a private hospital in Lagos.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 04, 2026

Ant and Dec win court order to trace 'secret profits' from Banksy deals
A court heard that an art consultant working for the TV hosts took "secret and unauthorised profits".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 04, 2026

David and Victoria Beckham wish Brooklyn happy birthday despite feud
"I love you so much," Victoria says, two months after her son posted about the family breakdown.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 04, 2026

Harry Styles album review: The funkiest existential crisis in pop
The star's fourth album finds him in limbo, second-guessing his both relationships and his career.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 03, 2026

Ant and Dec take legal action over 'secret profits' in Banksy deals
A court hears that an art consultant working for the TV hosts took "secret and unauthorised profits".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 03, 2026

Former Daily Mail showbusiness editor denies hacking Sadie Frost's voicemails
Seven high-profile claimants allege the Daily Mail's publisher committed "grave breaches of privacy" - something it denies.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 03, 2026

TRNSMT changes set times to show Scotland world cup match
The festival's Friday headliner Richard Ashcroft will take to the stage early so fans can watch the Scotland v Morocco game.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 03, 2026

KSI buys stake in non-league Dagenham & Redbridge FC
YouTuber KSI buys a minority stake in Dagenham & Redbridge and says he wants to take the sixth-tier club to the Premier League.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 03, 2026

Actor settles claim against theatre in Kevin Spacey assault case
He alleged that Spacey, who has denied the allegations, assaulted him on two separate occasions.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 03, 2026

What is BookTok and how did it start?
The TikTok trend that can get thousands of people reading the same novel

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 03, 2026

Rapper Ghetts jailed for 12 years over fatal hit-and-run
The grime artist failed to stop after his BMW hit Nepali student Yubin Tamang, 20, in Ilford.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 03, 2026

The spin-off game starring a 'weirdo' Pokémon that's got reviewers raving
Pokopia, a game mixing Animal Crossing and Minecraft, has been a surprise hit with critics.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 03, 2026

Elton John's family photo hung in National Portrait Gallery
The portrait shows Sir Elton with husband David Furnish and their teenage sons Zachary and Elijah.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 03, 2026

Man charged over alleged £12.4k Oasis tickets scam
Stephen Cavanagh, from Liverpool, is facing 17 charges of fraud linked to fake concert tickets.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 03, 2026

Richard Osman quits quiz show House of Games after 'amazing nine years'
The novelist and presenter says: "With the writing, there comes a point where you have to hand it over."

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 03, 2026

Netflix movie studios to undergo major upgrade
Longcross Studios near Chertsey is to get new sound stages and flexible backlot facilities.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 03, 2026

Bafta host Alan Cumming apologises after 'trauma-triggering' show
A Tourette's campaigner involuntarily shouted a racial slur while two black actors were on stage.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 03, 2026

Barbican's £231m revamp plans given the go-ahead
The London arts centre is to get new lifts and will have step-free access throughout the venue.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 03, 2026

Doubling heights: The unsung heroes of 2026's hottest film
How a cast of secret stars helped to bring Emerald Fennel's hit literary adaptation to life.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 03, 2026

Inside Peaky Blinders film's world premiere
The world premiere of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man took place in Birmingham to wild acclaim.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 03, 2026

Boardmasters noise level plans cause concern
Organisers of the Newquay festival are applying to extend live music performances.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 02, 2026

Cillian Murphy joins stars at Peaky Blinders film premiere
Hundreds of fans line the streets of Birmingham to catch a glimpse of the show's stars.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 02, 2026

Hope Street actor 'in last stages' of his life
Finnian Garbutt says on social media that scans have shown cancer has "progressed rapidly" in his body.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 02, 2026

Hope Street actor Finnian Garbutt 'in last stages' of his life
Finnian Garbutt says on social media that scans have shown cancer has "progressed rapidly" in his body.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 02, 2026

Rembrandt painting worth millions rediscovered after 65 years
The painting, created by the Dutch master in 1633, had disappeared after being sold in 1961.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 02, 2026

Saturday Night Live criticised for 'hurtful' Tourette's sketch
The condition is "not a joke", the Tourette Action charity says, as the Baftas fallout continues.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 02, 2026

Green light for flats obscuring Woolf's famed view
Cornwall Council approves plans for a new building in front of the writer's holiday home in St Ives.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 02, 2026

Tour or residency? Top artists give their views on live music debate
Jade, CMAT and Wolf Alice share thoughts on residencies versus touring and what this means for fans.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 02, 2026

Rembrandt painting rediscovered after 65 years
The painting, created by the Dutch master in 1633, had disappeared after being sold in 1961.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 02, 2026

Souvenir ticket for Cruz Beckham's Wales gig says Cardiff is in England
Souvenir tickets given out at Cruz Beckham's gig in the Welsh capital said the venue was in Cardiff, England.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 02, 2026

'I'm excited for new challenge after 16 years on Hollyoaks'
Hollyoaks star Alex Fletcher is set to bid farewell to the soap with a heartbreaking storyline.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 02, 2026

'Without Oxford University, we don't get Dr. Seuss'
To coincide with Dr Seuss Day, the BBC looks back at how Oxford University helped create the icon.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 02, 2026

Michael B Jordan upends Oscars race as Sinners wins big at Actor Awards
The US star's best actor win for Sinners leaves the Oscars race too close to call.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 01, 2026

Actor Awards: The winners and nominations in full
The ceremony, formerly known as the SAG Awards, took place in Los Angeles on Sunday night.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 01, 2026

Actor Awards: The red carpet in pictures
Wunmi Mosaku and Emma Stone were among the stars posing for pictures in Los Angeles on Sunday.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 01, 2026

Actor Awards: The winners and nominations in full (updating live)
The ceremony, formerly known as the SAG Awards, takes place in Los Angeles on Sunday night.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 01, 2026

Actor Awards: The nominations in full
The ceremony, formerly known as the SAG Awards, takes place in Los Angeles on Sunday night.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 01, 2026

'Wonderful' war photographer Paul Conroy dies
Jamie Doran played the photographer, who has died aged 61, in the 2018 movie A Private War.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 01, 2026

War photographer Paul Conroy dies as tributes paid
Jamie Doran played the photographer, who has died aged 61, in the 2018 movie A Private War.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 01, 2026

Jason Donovan says new tour 'is the finale'
The pop star says his latest UK tour will be his last as he also returns to Rocky Horror.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 01, 2026

Jason Donovan: 'Nothing has changed except my age'
The pop star says his latest shows are the last of his current tour as he returns to Rocky Horror.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Mar 01, 2026

Angry Ginge says Brits show Manchester is 'place to be'
The I'm a Celebrity winner was at the music event at the Co-op Arena on Saturday night.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 28, 2026

Brit Awards 2026: The real winners and losers
From Harry Styles' trousers, to Jade's red carpet confession - here's what went down at the Brits.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 28, 2026

Olivia Attwood: 'We shouldn't glamourise being reliant on other people'
The documentary host and presenter discusses female independence and snobbery about reality TV.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 28, 2026

Olivia Dean crowned new UK queen of pop as Brit Awards hit the north
The singer won four awards, including best artist and album, as the Brits headed to Manchester.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 28, 2026

All the winners at the 2026 Brit Awards
Find out who won what at the biggest night in British music, from Olivia Dean to Sam Fender.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 28, 2026

Brits red carpet in pictures: Arrivals of Harry Styles, Olivia Dean and Lola Young
Stars including Olivia Dean, Lola Young and Rosalía turned out for the Brit Awards in Manchester.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 28, 2026

Brits red carpet in pictures: Harry Styles, Olivia Dean and Lola Young arrive
Stars including Olivia Dean, Lola Young and Rosalía turned out for the Brit Awards in Manchester.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 28, 2026

Kaye Adams not returning to BBC Scotland radio role
The presenter was taken off air on BBC Radio Scotland last year following an internal complaint about her conduct.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 28, 2026

New £20 Harry Styles tickets axed over tout fears
Ticketmaster says it has cancelled some new tickets for Harry Styles One Night Only Manchester show.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 27, 2026

Formula 1's new golden age of celebrity may have just begun
As the eighth series of Netflix's hugely popular Drive To Survive is released this weekend, has Formula 1 become one big celebrity playground?

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 27, 2026

Resident Evil is back - can it redefine the survival horror genre once more?
Director Koshi Nakanishi says balancing action and horror within the game has been a huge challenge.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 27, 2026

Resident Evil Requiem's director on redefining the survival horror genre
Director Koshi Nakanishi says balancing action and horror within the game has been a huge challenge.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 27, 2026

Six things to look out for in tonight's Brit Awards ceremony
Will there be a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne? And will Taylor Swift break her losing streak?

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 27, 2026

The strange British phenomenon of the snatched backseat picture
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is the latest in a long line of famous people photographed in the back of a car.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 27, 2026

Captured off guard: The art of the snatched backseat car photo
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is the latest in a long line of famous people photographed in the back of a car.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 27, 2026

Neil Sedaka, singer of Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, dies at 86
A skilled pianist nominated for five Grammy awards, Sedaka wrote hits through the 1950's and 60's.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 27, 2026

These filmmakers know exactly how to get you hooked on bizarre one-minute dramas
The business depends on packing a punch right away because the first five to 10 episodes are free.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 27, 2026

Inside the £3.25m castle bought by Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr
The property in the Borders is described as one of Scotland's "most important historic houses".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 27, 2026

What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news
If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 27, 2026

I Swear director says Baftas 'let down' Tourette's campaigner
Kirk Jones says he initially thought a slur shouted during the ceremony was not broadcast.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 27, 2026

Presenter conquering fear of city she lived in during abusive marriage
Weather presenter Ruth Dodsworth reported live from where she had "the unhappiest times" of her life during abusive marriage.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 27, 2026

Cruz Beckham launches music career, having fun amid family drama
Can David and Victoria's youngest son escape the "nepo baby" label and find success with his band?

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 27, 2026

How Hollywood and Maga aligned over Warner Bros deal
Paramount beats Netflix to the major deal, pleasing figures in DC and LA alike, the BBC's culture and media editor writes.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 27, 2026

Jack Whitehall: Hosting the Brits is a 'genuine rollercoaster'
The comedian was on The One Show ahead of presenting the Brit Awards in Manchester on Saturday.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 27, 2026

Ghosts TV sitcom brought back to life as a feature film
Ghosts: The Possession of Button House will see the return of the show's writers, creators and stars.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 27, 2026

Williams leads supergroup in Brits tribute to Ozzy
A performance curated by Sharon Osbourne and led by Robbie Williams will close the show.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 27, 2026

The Wanted's Max George says heart condition was 'a blessing in ways'
He is documenting his recovery after doctors performed urgent surgery and fitted him with a pacemaker.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 27, 2026

Ozzy to get Brits lifetime achievement award
A performance curated by Sharon Osbourne and led by Robbie Williams will close the show.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 27, 2026

Stirling chosen to host Radio 2 in the Park
The event will take place at Stirling's City Park between 7 and 9 August.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 27, 2026

Gregg Wallace discontinues data claim against BBC
Court documents state the claim against the BBC and BBC Studios has been "discontinued".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 27, 2026

Gregg Wallace drops personal data claim against BBC
Court documents state the claim against the BBC and BBC Studios has been "discontinued".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 27, 2026

Manchester's links to Brit Awards quiz - test your knowledge
Manchester's impact on the Brits stretches back four decades, but how much do you remember?

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 27, 2026

Olivia Dean's radiant show warms Manchester up for the Brits
The star, nominated for five prizes at the Brits, plays a low-key gig to get Manchester in the mood.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 27, 2026

The heavy metal star returning to the stage with his local theatre group
Neil Murray volunteered his services for the production of We Will Rock You in Selkirk.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 26, 2026

Paramount set for $111bn Warner Bros takeover after Netflix drops bid
Netflix's decision to back down from the bidding war clears the path for Paramount to win the takeover battle.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 26, 2026

Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros, clearing way for Paramount takeover
Netflix's decision to back down from the bidding war clears the path for Paramount to win the takeover battle.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 26, 2026

Australian comedian Magda Szubanski in remission from cancer
The actress announced last year that she was undergoing treatment for a rare and aggressive cancer.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Feb 26, 2026

The Boys' Love at the heart of Heated Rivalry is a familiar tale in Asia
Same-sex romance has flourished in Asia as a haven of fantasy and escapism for women and the queer community.

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