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BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 02, 2026

Peter Kay show to go ahead after bomb hoax arrest
A teenage man remains in custody and police say no items of a suspicious nature were found.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 02, 2026

Star-studded line-up announced for Celebrity Traitors series two
Miranda Hart, Maya Jama, and Eastenders legend Ross Kemp are among the stars who will go head-to-head in the second series of The Celebrity Traitors.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 02, 2026

Bomb hoax arrest after Peter Kay show evacuated
A teenage man remains in custody and police say no items of a suspicious nature were found.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 02, 2026

Peter Kay show evacuated mid-performance over 'suspicious bag'
A teenage man is in custody following the incident which saw the 15,000 seater venue cleared part-way through the comedian's Friday night gig.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 02, 2026

Missing David Bowie photo found in loft after 56 years
David Maynard was a member of Stockport Schools Student Union who booked Bowie in 1970.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2026

EastEnders star on the mental health story 'for everyone'
Aaron Thiara has been portraying Ravi Gulati in the soap in a story about complex PTSD.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2026

There was one way we'd agree to do Devil Wears Prada 2, says Meryl Streep
The sequel's stars on what's changed since the original, and why the film still resonates with women.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2026

There was one way we'd agreed to do Devil Wears Prada 2, says Meryl Streep
The sequel's stars on what's changed since the original, and why the film still resonates with women.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2026

Love, lies, angry ghosts: Indians are bingeing on two-minute dramas
Some of India's biggest producers are eyeing investments in micro-dramas, which are now hugely popular.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2026

Oscars says AI actors and writing cannot win awards
The academy that controls the Oscars on Friday issued new award eligibility requirements around the use of artificial intelligence in film.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2026

Peter Kay show evacuated after 'suspicious bag' found
A 19-year-old man is in custody and the Birmingham site has been searched.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2026

Matthew Rhys on his new horror-comedy and the town it is 'heavily based on'
Matthew Rhys portrays the mayor of a quaint New England town in new Apple TV series Widow's Bay.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2026

Peter Kay show evacuated due to 'suspicious bag'
A 19-year-old man is in custody and as a precaution the site is currently subject of a search.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2026

Where's my Oscar? Eight times Academy Awards trophies have gone missing
From burglary to ransom, Oscar-winners like Frances McDormand, Jared Leto, Whoopi Goldberg and Olympia Dukakis have lost their coveted statuettes.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2026

James McAvoy says filming in Wales fuelled his love for the outdoors
One of the Scottish actor's earliest roles was in the 2000 BBC costume drama Lorna Doone.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2026

Zayn Malik cancels US tour and cuts UK dates after hospital bed photo shared
The former One Direction singer has taken to Instagram to update fans as he cuts his world tour dates

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2026

Graham Linehan's conviction for damaging trans activist's phone overturned
Linehan had previously been found guilty of criminal damage after a confrontation with a trans activist.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2026

Missing Oscar found after Academy Award winner blocked from taking it on flight
The airline said the Academy Award was safely in its care in Frankfurt and was arranging its return.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2026

'Dreams come true' for singer joining Lady Gaga on Devil Wears Prada soundtrack
American singer Izzy Escobar features on the album alongside the likes of Dua Lipa and Olivia Dean.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2026

Spotify adds 'Verified' badges to distinguish human artists from AI
The music streaming platform will review criteria such as artists' live dates and social media presence.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2026

How did Banksy put up a statue in central London?
The sculpture depicts a suited man walking forward off a plinth while carrying a flag that covers his face.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2026

George Michael's Faith jacket sells for £176,400
The jacket was purchased by "a fan" and would remain in the UK, the auction house says.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2026

One of the world's most valuable books goes on display in Glasgow
Birds of America by John James Audubon goes on the display in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2026

'A Derry jazz festival? Are you off your head?'
Around 100,000 people are expected in Londonderry to celebrate 25 years of the City of Derry Jazz Festival.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 01, 2026

'Laughs and learning' in Cornish language podcast
Danni Diston explores learning the language of her beloved homeland alongside a number of guests.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 30, 2026

Oscar goes missing after Academy Award winner is blocked from taking it on flight
The airline said it regrets the situation and was doing an urgent "comprehensive internal search" for the award.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 30, 2026

Venice Biennale jury resigns days before start of top art exhibition
It follows growing tensions over the return of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 30, 2026

Britney Spears charged in California with driving under influence
The pop star is facing one misdemeanour count of driving under the influence of any alcohol and drug.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 30, 2026

Catherine Zeta-Jones joins Sir Anthony Hopkins in Dylan Thomas film
Pictures released on Wednesday show Zeta-Jones who joins Sir Anthony and Aneurin Barnard.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 30, 2026

Ex-Spandau Ballet star Ross Davidson jailed for rape
The former musical theatre star was found guilty of a series of rapes and sexual assaults against six women.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 30, 2026

Banksy confirms he's behind statue in central London
The sculpture in central London of a man walking off a plinth while holding a flag has been drawing crowds.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 30, 2026

Will Disney lose its licenses over Jimmy Kimmel's Melania 'widow' joke?
US regulator to review Disney broadcast licences after Jimmy Kimmel joke about Melania Trump

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 30, 2026

Mortimer and Whitehouse saddened by death of Gone Fishing dog
Ted first appeared in Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing in 2020 and became popular with fans.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 30, 2026

Statue with Banksy's signature appears in London
A sculpture of a man marching off a plinth in St James's appears to bear the artist's name.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 30, 2026

Statue with Bansky's signature appears in London
A sculpture of a man marching off a plinth in St James's appears to bear the artist's name.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 30, 2026

From Gamestation to PlayStation: Actor Rahul Kohli on his dream role
His first job was selling games to customers, now he's starring in one of the biggest releases this year.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 30, 2026

Hollyoaks storyline 'devastating but important'
In the Channel 4 soap, Diane Hutchinson is dealing with a heartbreaking cancer diagnosis.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 29, 2026

US singer D4vd bought tools online to dispose of girl's body, prosecutors allege
The Tiktok star's attorneys have maintained his innocence and vowed to "vigorously defend" him.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 29, 2026

'Incredibly blessed': The 86-year-old dancer on the secret to a long career
Dancer Joanne Banks first stepped on stage in Northern Ireland in 1958 as a teenager with the Royal Ballet, now 86 years old she is back on the boards.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 29, 2026

Stephen Fry sues tech conference for up to £100,000 after falling off stage
The star said he broke his leg, hip, pelvis and a "bunch of ribs" at the CogX convention in 2023.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 29, 2026

Tupac's family files wrongful death lawsuit in LA
The suit seeks to uncover several "co-conspirators" who may have been involved in the star's death.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 29, 2026

BBC reschedules Radio 2 in the Park festival in Stirling
Radio 2 in the Park was initially scheduled to take place in August, but has now been shifted to September.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 29, 2026

Life after winning Race Across the World
Alfie Watts' next goal involves one of the country's favourite shows.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 29, 2026

Laura Dern replaces Helena Bonham Carter in The White Lotus
The British actress left the hit show due to creative differences shortly after filming began.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 29, 2026

'I call them Bublé-bies' - Singer jokes population doubles after his gigs
Five-time Grammy Award winning Michael Bublé will headline Belsonic in Belfast's Ormeau Park on 1 July.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 28, 2026

Billie Eilish puts Manchester at centre of new 3D concert film
Teaming up with filmmaking giant James Cameron, the superstar creates a unique love letter to her fans.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 28, 2026

Should I Marry a Murderer? - the love story that uncovered a killer
True crime show follows a woman facing a life-changing dilemma after her fiancé makes a shock confession.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 28, 2026

'Like a slap in the face': Alt-pop star Julia Wolf on going viral
Wolf's song In My Room exploded on TikTok after being paired with clips from the Twilight movies.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 28, 2026

US regulator to review Disney broadcast licences after Jimmy Kimmel joke about Melania Trump
The move comes as the White House pressures Disney-owned ABC to fire Kimmel after he called Melania an "expectant widow".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 28, 2026

Man admits plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
The state prosecutor told the court that police found an almost completed bomb in a search of the man's house.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 28, 2026

Hot Chocolate founder and You Sexy Thing co-writer Tony Wilson dies
The Trinidad-born musician wrote soulful hits including You Sexy Thing and Emma in the 1970s.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 28, 2026

Megan Thee Stallion pulls out of Moulin Rouge show
The US rapper ends her Broadway run almost three weeks early after her break-up from NBA star Klay Thompson.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 28, 2026

Austrian goes on trial accused of plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert
Prosecutors say the man, 21-year-old Beran A, received training from members of jihadist group Islamic State on how to handle explosives.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 28, 2026

Antiquities dealer who exposed British Museum thefts dies aged 61
Dr Ittai Gradel made global headlines after exposing the thefts of many artefacts from the British Museum.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 28, 2026

Prada launches Indian-made sandals after cultural appropriation backlash
Prada had faced backlash last year after it showcased similar designs at a fashion show without acknowledging their Indian roots.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 28, 2026

Jimmy Kimmel rejects White House criticism over Melania widow joke
In a parody aired days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Kimmel called Melania an "expectant widow".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 28, 2026

Rebel Wilson says claims she bullied women on her film are 'absolute nonsense'
Rebel Wilson is being sued for defamation over Instagram posts she made about the star of her film The Deb.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 28, 2026

BBC's Beyond Paradise leans into South West myths
Actor Zahra Ahmadi, from Plymouth, says the latest series reminds her of childhood stories.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 27, 2026

Man pleads guilty to murder 2 decades after death of Run DMC's Jam Master Jay
Jay Bryant, 52, changed his plea on Monday, admitting that he helped others get into a building to ambush the pioneering rapper and deejay.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 27, 2026

Man pleads guilty to murder two decades after death of Run DMC's Jam Master Jay
Jay Bryant, 52, changed his plea on Monday, admitting that he helped others get into a building to ambush the pioneering rapper and deejay.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 27, 2026

Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music
Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 27, 2026

Melania Trump urges ABC to 'take stand' on Jimmy Kimmel after widow joke
In a parody aired days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Kimmel called Melania an "expectant widow".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 27, 2026

Venice opera house drops incoming music director after nepotism remarks
Beatrice Venezi's appointment had been marred in controversy since being announced last September, prompting orchestra members to go on strike.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 27, 2026

Taylor Swift files to trademark voice and image after AI concerns
Star lodges applications for a photo and two audio clips in apparent attempt to protect her image and voice.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 27, 2026

When Attenborough met the gorillas - the story behind his iconic TV moment
Two new documentaries explore the the fascinating tale behind the defining image of Attenborough's career.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 27, 2026

Lamine Yamal and Chris Martin help Polish influencer raise more than £50m for cancer patients
The YouTuber, Piotr Hancke, had celebrity backing for his nine-day, non-stop livestream.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 27, 2026

UK 'great place' for country music - Tucker Wetmore
Tucker Wetmore is currently on his first UK tour after releasing his debut album a year ago

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 27, 2026

Michael Jackson biopic smashes box office record
The film received poor reviews but has stormed the box office, taking $217m (£160m) globally.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 26, 2026

Man becomes seventh Millionaire jackpot winner
Roman Dubowski, of Stockport, says he knew the answer to the 15th question in the ITV show "straight away".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 26, 2026

Hollywood actor to join Welsh soap after learning language
Better Call Saul actor Hans Obma says Wales has "always been meaningful" to him.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 26, 2026

'I wrote The Cage to understand my brother's addiction'
Tony Schumacher's new BBC One drama set in a Liverpool casino stars Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 25, 2026

'We have no sleep': What it's like to run a round-the-clock celebrity fan page
Fan accounts and celebrity update pages are taking over timelines on platforms such as X and TikTok.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 25, 2026

Noah Kahan was crowned a superstar - it messed with his head
The US singer became a festival headliner after his third album, triggering a crisis of confidence.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 25, 2026

Noah Kahan was crowned a superstar. It messed with his head
The US singer became a festival headliner after his third album, triggering a crisis of confidence.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 25, 2026

Influencer dies days after being hit by car in Soho
Klaudia Zakrzewska, 32, from Essex, dies in hospital after a collision on Argyll Street in Soho.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 25, 2026

Gladiator Giant claims he was axed from BBC show over girlfriend's job
Jamie Bigg says he wanted to publicise his relationship and was told he "wouldn't be continuing" on the show.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 25, 2026

Tensions flare in heated I'm A Celebrity live final
Adam Thomas, Craig Charles, Mo Farah and Harry Redknapp were in the final of I'm A Celebrity... South Africa.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 25, 2026

'Very funny' statue of Monty Python's Terry Jones to be unveiled
Sir Michael Palin said his fellow Python star Jones would have found the statue "very funny indeed".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 24, 2026

Heated Rivalry, The Housemaid and Fourth Wing: TikTok launches BookTok bestseller list
The inaugural top 20 is entirely made up of female authors, with Chloe Walsh appearing most frequently.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 24, 2026

Touring is a costly struggle for bands like us. Now Harry Styles is helping
Ticket money from some stadium and arena gigs is helping support struggling grassroots artists and venues.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 24, 2026

Loud eaters and phones nearly spoiled my cinema trip - and it's not just me
Some people are being disruptive in cinemas - despite routine reminders to be considerate to others.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 24, 2026

'My living nightmare' - Director Rob Reiner's son bares soul on how he found out parents were dead
Jake Reiner says the grief of his parents' brutal deaths and the arrest of his own brother left him in a "trance".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 24, 2026

I'm A Celebrity 'legend' crowned in heated live final
Adam Thomas, Craig Charles, Mo Farah and Harry Redknapp were in the final of I'm A Celebrity... South Africa.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 24, 2026

Ex-Channel 5 newsreader withdraws claims against Dan Walker
Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije says she fully withdraws her allegations relating to former co-presenter Dan Walker.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 24, 2026

'My living nightmare' - Rob Reiner's son bares soul on how he found out parents were dead
The actor says the grief of his parents' brutal deaths and the arrest of his own brother left him in a "trance".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 24, 2026

'Huge privilege' to paint jailed Post Office victim
Created through layers, the portrait aims to show the human cost of the Post Office scandal.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 24, 2026

Giant leaves BBC show Gladiators after three seasons
Jamie Bigg, known as Giant, says his departure "wasn't a decision I made".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 24, 2026

Giant to leave Gladiators at end of current series
Jamie Bigg, known as Giant, says his departure "wasn't a decision I made".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 24, 2026

Artist to sue Sunderland AFC over away kit design
Andrew Small claims the football club infringed the copyright on his 2008 sculpture.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 24, 2026

Artist's threat to sue Sunderland AFC over kit design
Andrew Small claims the football club infringed the copyright on his 2008 sculpture.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 24, 2026

Radio 1 warns against buying Big Weekend tickets from touts
Tickets for the festival start at £45 - but have been seen online for more than 12 times face value.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 24, 2026

Judge dismisses Smokey Robinson's defamation claim against rape accusers
The veteran singer had made a counterclaim after four housekeepers sued him for alleged sexual assault.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 24, 2026

How Lineker and Neville became rival media moguls
BBC sports editor Dan Roan examines how Gary Lineker and Gary Neville became two of the biggest players in a rapidly changing media industry.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 24, 2026

Half Man is a breathless, brutal drama that puts the fear of Gadd into you
Played by Richard Gadd, Ruben Pallister is the new BBC drama's ferocious antagonist.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 24, 2026

New art gallery to spotlight South Asian artists
Runjeet Singh Gallery offers a platform for artists inspired by South Asian traditions and cultures.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 24, 2026

Paul Weller on Barbie, Billie Eilish and being a grandad
The Jam frontman is releasing his new album, Weller at the BBC 2, on Friday.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 24, 2026

Paul Weller on Barbie, Billie Eilish and being a granddad
The Jam frontman is releasing his new album, Weller at the BBC 2, on Friday.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 24, 2026

Lost 1968 Morecambe and Wise episode to be broadcast
Found in a private collection, the show displays the duo's "fast-paced and witty' performances.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 24, 2026

Lost Morecambe and Wise episode rediscovered
Found in a private collection, the show displays the duo's "fast-paced and witty' performances.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 23, 2026

Ringo Starr: 'I made all my mistakes on stage'
Beatles star reveals all about his new country album, being a Sir and coming up with the phrase A Hard Day's Night.

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