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BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 15, 2026

Song banned from Swedish charts for being AI creation
The creators behind the chart-topping song believe their creative process has been misunderstood.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 15, 2026

Gavin and Stacey stars reveal details of their new TV comedy
Ruth Jones and James Corden are writing and starring in The Choir, which will air on Apple TV.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 15, 2026

Matthew McConaughey trademarks iconic phrase to stop AI misuse
The Oscar-winning actor has trademarked several phrases, including "Alright, alright, alright" from the cult classic film, Dazed and Confused.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 15, 2026

Hygiene ratings shouldn't apply to Michelin restaurants, says food critic
The restaurant critic says inspectors should "modernise" after Ynyshir recieved a one-out-of-five hygiene rating.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 15, 2026

Health and safety rules 'don't really apply' to Michelin restaurants, says food critic
The restaurant critic says inspectors should "modernise" after Ynyshir recieved a one-out-of-five hygiene rating.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 15, 2026

Harry Styles announces fourth album - with intriguing title
The pop star's long-awaited comeback is confirmed, after a viral campaign spread around the world.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 15, 2026

Sophie Turner's back to basics Lara Croft look revealed
Fans get their first glimpse of the Game of Thrones star in her role as the video game heroine.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 15, 2026

Sheeran touts ordered to pay back £3m or face jail
A Norfolk couple are ordered to pay the money after a Proceeds of Crime Act hearing.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 15, 2026

TikTok star will not repay full extradition costs
Harrison Sullivan will not have to pay the full cost of the jet that police chartered to arrest him.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 15, 2026

Amol Rajan to leave Radio 4's Today programme
The presenter will continue to host University challenge and his Radical podcast for the BBC.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 15, 2026

Eurovision Song Contest announces live tour
The show will feature some of the most memorable performers from the seven decades of the competition.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 15, 2026

2026 Mobo Awards: The nominations list in full
Find out who is nominated in each of the 20 categories at the 2026 Mobo Awards.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 15, 2026

Olivia Dean, Central Cee and Little Simz lead 2026 Mobo nominations
The musicians pick up four nominations each, as the ceremony moves to Manchester for the first time.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 15, 2026

Olivia Dean, Little Simz and Central Cee lead 2026 Mobo nominations
The musicians pick up four nominations each, as the ceremony moves to Manchester for the first time.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 15, 2026

Creatives mark Winnie-the-Pooh's 100th anniversary
A creative troupe will host performances in the forest that inspired A. A. Milne's Hundred Acre Wood.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 15, 2026

The rise and fall of convicted TV actor John Alford
Once a TV star who found minor chart success, John Alford is now in prison for sex offences.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 14, 2026

Traitors star reveals murder strategy during 'wonderful experience' on show
Fiona Hughes was selected by presenter Claudia Winkleman to be the secret traitor in the opening episode.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 14, 2026

David Hockney says moving Bayeux Tapestry to UK is 'madness'
The artist claims it is too much of a risk to transport the centuries-old artwork from France.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 14, 2026

Wicked's Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey set for theatre reunion
The Hollywood stars will perform in London after their successful run in the Wicked franchise.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 14, 2026

Actor John Alford jailed for sex assaults on teens
The former London's Burning and Grange Hill star bought vodka for the girls before assaulting them.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 14, 2026

Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni cleared of cake fraud
Chiara Ferragni had been accused of misleading consumers in her promotion of Christmas cakes and Easter eggs.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 14, 2026

Julian Barnes on his last novel: 'I hope it's a good one to go out on'
The award-winning author discusses his "final" novel, living with cancer, and the future of fiction.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 14, 2026

Judgement reserved in appeal against Kneecap member
The UK government is appealing the September 2025 decision to dismiss the case against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 14, 2026

Coronation Street legend joins cast of Irish soap
Callard, best known for her role as Liz McDonald on Coronation Street, will play a new character called Lily.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 14, 2026

Sting pays Police bandmates £600,000 in royalties
The musician discovered a "historic underpayment" after being sued in London's High Court.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 14, 2026

Sting pays Police bandmates more than £500,000 in royalties
The musician discovered a "historic underpayment" after being sued in London's High Court.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 14, 2026

Wicked's Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey tease theatre reunion
The Hollywood stars look set to reunite on stage after their successful run in the Wicked franchise.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 14, 2026

Prosecutors set out challenge to Kneecap terrorism charge decision
The government starts appealing the September 2025 decision to dismiss the case brought against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, aka Mo Chara.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 14, 2026

Bafta names rising stars who are tipped for film success
Chase Infiniti, Miles Caton and Robert Aramayo are among the nominees for the Bafta Rising Star Award.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 14, 2026

First-ever UK Town of Culture competition launched
Towns of all sizes are encouraged to showcase their culture for a chance to win a £3m prize.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 14, 2026

What life lessons can we learn from The Traitors?
The different biases, stereotypes and filter bubbles that are brought to the round table

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 14, 2026

Milton Keynes set to get 'world-class' £76m events venue
The council says it will bring "incredible live entertainment to the heart of the city".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 14, 2026

Colleen Hoover reveals 'successful' cancer surgery
The best-selling author says she has also been undergoing radiotherapy and is "doing much better".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 14, 2026

Kneecap terrorism charge appeal case begins at High Court
The UK government is appealing the September 2025 decision to dismiss the case brought against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, aka Mo Chara.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 14, 2026

First UK Town of Culture competition searches for 'unique stories'
The event is part the government's effort to "restore pride in communities" and showcase local communities.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 13, 2026

Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested over alleged assault of ride-share driver
Investigators arrested the actor, star of 24 and Designated Survivor, in Hollywood early on Monday morning.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 13, 2026

Stranger Things documentary-maker shares reason for last-minute finale script
The making-of documentary gives fans an insight into the production process of the hit sci-fi show.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 13, 2026

Why you lie more than you think - and how you can stop yourself
We underestimate how often we bend the truth, but doing so can leave us isolated and anxious.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 13, 2026

Why you're more like the Traitors than you think and how it could harm you
We often underestimate how often we bend the truth, but doing so can leave us isolated and anxious.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 13, 2026

Singer Julio Iglesias faces Spanish inquiry into sexual assault allegations
Iglesias, who is 82, has been a household name in Spain since the 1960s and has sold millions of records worldwide.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 13, 2026

Controversial Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams dies aged 68
His ex-wife announced his death on Tuesday during a live stream of his podcast.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 13, 2026

Sacked Grand Theft Auto workers refused pay relief by judge
An employment judge says they can not be sure the former Rockstar workers were sacked for union activity.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 13, 2026

Megastar boy band BTS never really went away
The world's biggest boy band are due to reveal their 2026 tour dates - why is it causing so much excitement?

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 13, 2026

Three men guilty of harassing BBC journalist over A Very British Cult documentary
All three are members of Lighthouse, a group investigated for a BBC documentary and podcast in 2023

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 13, 2026

BTS stand to make $1bn as they announce mammoth comeback tour
It's the K-pop band's first tour since completing compulsory military service in South Korea.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 13, 2026

BBC seeks dismissal of Trump's multi-billion dollar defamation lawsuit
Court papers filed on Monday show the broadcaster will argue the Florida court lacks "personal jurisdiction" over the BBC.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 13, 2026

Harry Styles teases fourth album with cryptic posters
The posters bear the message "we belong together", superimposed over a photo of fans taken during his last world tour.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 13, 2026

BTS: Why the megastar boy band never really went away
The world's biggest boy band are due to reveal their 2026 tour dates - why is it causing so much excitement?

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 13, 2026

Why megastar boy band BTS never really went away
The world's biggest boy band are due to reveal their 2026 tour dates - why is it causing so much excitement?

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 13, 2026

BBC seeks dismissal of Trump's $5bn defamation lawsuit
Court papers filed on Monday show the broadcaster will argue the Florida court lacks "personal jurisdiction" over the BBC.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 13, 2026

Australian novelist Craig Silvey charged with child exploitation offences
Silvey, best known for his novel Jasper Jones, was arrested after police raided his Perth home.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 12, 2026

BBC will aim to have Trump's $5bn defamation lawsuit thrown out
Court papers filed on Monday show the broadcaster will argue the Florida court lacks "personal jurisdiction" over the BBC.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 12, 2026

The Indian superstar taking a shot at political greatness
Vijay draws Gen Z crowds and fan devotion, but analysts question whether movie stardom can convert into votes.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 12, 2026

Why Michael Sheen put his money on the line for new Welsh national theatre
The actor discusses spearheading the Welsh National Theatre and starring in its first production.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 12, 2026

First look at new crime drama starring Yellowstone actor
Sky's Under Salt Marsh has already been praised by critics before its release at the end of January.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 12, 2026

First look at new Welsh crime drama starring Yellowstone actor
Sky's Under Salt Marsh has already been praised by critics before its release at the end of January.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 12, 2026

Could Oscar glory be next for Jessie Buckley and Hamnet?
Jessie Buckley is a hot favourite to become the fifth Irish actor to win an Oscar after winning a Golden Globe.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 12, 2026

'My daughter helped shape new autistic Barbie doll'
An autism advocacy group describes the new toy as a "milestone" in representation.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 12, 2026

Oscar glory next for Irish star Jessie Buckley and NI-born author of Hamnet?
Jessie Buckley is a hot favourite to become the fifth Irish actor to win an Oscar after winning a Golden Globe.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 12, 2026

Nigerian stars dominate All Africa Music Awards
Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 12, 2026

Golden Globes top moments: Amy Poehler and Snoop Dogg to K-Pop triumphs
The annual award ceremony included plenty of star-power and banter, while bringing the Oscars race into focus.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 11, 2026

KPop Demon Hunters wins Golden Globes for best animated film
The film's breakout anthem Golden was also named best original song at the awards on Sunday.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 11, 2026

Golden Globes 2026: The full list of winners
The stars of Adolescence, including Stephen Graham, join Hollywood A-listers on the winners' podium.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 11, 2026

Chalamet beats DiCaprio to Golden Globes glory
Chalamet is among the main winners at the Golden Globes and gets a boost in his quest for an Oscar.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 11, 2026

Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser's best jokes
The US comic delivered a scorching opening monologue that roasted the A-listers in the room.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 11, 2026

Star glamour on the Golden Globes red carpet
The Golden Globes, one of Hollywood's leading awards ceremonies, is taking place in Los Angeles.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 11, 2026

Stars arrive on Golden Globes red carpet
The Golden Globes, one of Hollywood's leading awards ceremonies, is taking place in Los Angeles.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 11, 2026

How to watch the Golden Globe-nominated films
Hamnet, Avatar and Marty Supreme will face one battle after another as the awards race heats up.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 11, 2026

Golden Globes 2026: The full list of winners and nominees
The biggest and best films and stars are on the shortlists as Hollywood award season gets under way.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 11, 2026

EastEnders actor Derek Martin dies aged 92
Martin, a born and bred East Londoner, appeared as Charlie Slater between 2000 and 2016.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 11, 2026

Lorraine Kelly pays tribute to father after 'shock' death
Lorraine Kelly has paid tribute to her 84-year-old father after his death in East Kilbride in Scotland.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 11, 2026

Winners and Sinners: What to expect from the Golden Globes
Marty Supreme, Sinners and One Battle After Another are the films competing at this year's ceremony.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 10, 2026

Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, dies aged 78
Weir was a fixture in the psychedelic rock group and its various spin-offs over 60 years.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 10, 2026

Love Island villa evacuated and filming postponed over wildfires
Filming in South Africa for the third series of Love Island: All Stars has been postponed. ITV has not said when it will resume.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 10, 2026

Traitors star 'tried to buy a burner phone' to deal with fame - then police turned up
Traitor's star Fiona Hughes says the police arrived after trying to buy a burner phone for her social media.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 10, 2026

Traitors star got a burner phone to deal with fame - then police turned up
Traitor's star Fiona Hughes says the police arrived after trying to buy a burner phone for her social media.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 10, 2026

Rare first Superman comic once stolen from Nicolas Cage sells for $15m
Fewer than 100 copies of Action Comics No 1, which introduced the world to Superman, are thought to exist.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 10, 2026

How on the day Bowie died he apparently paid £10,116 towards a village car park
The cash was sent to Binley by Bowie's son, the total seemingly marking the date of the star's death.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 10, 2026

US film stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors become Guinea citizens after DNA tests
The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 10, 2026

Where does latest Traitors showdown rank in show's most explosive moments?
We look at whether the recent confrontation between two contestants on The Traitors goes down as the most dramatic ever.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 09, 2026

Rose-tinted filter: Why 2016 is taking over social media in 2026
Fidget spinners, filters and feeds that worked. Why are young people pining to go back a decade?

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 09, 2026

Sir Tom Jones says scammers impersonating him in fake profiles
The 85-year-old Welsh singer warns scammers are trying to "trap and abuse" vulnerable people.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 09, 2026

US film stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors to become Guinea citizens after DNA tests
The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 09, 2026

Stranger Things star is number one as show's songs shoot up chart
Joe Keery, aka musician Djo, aka Stranger Things' Steve Harrington, is number one in the UK charts.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 09, 2026

Heated Rivalry creator on why fans love the gay romance drama
Jacob Tierney says the "sex forward" gay drama, which is released in the UK on Saturday, features elements of romance that don't get taken seriously enough.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 09, 2026

Dwayne Johnson and George Clooney miss out on Baftas longlist
They are among big names missing out at the Baftas, which can often indicate who will win at the Oscars.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 09, 2026

Gabby Logan pays tribute to her 'warrior' dad Terry Yorath
The presenter describes her dad as a "generous man" who instilled a "lifelong love of sport" in her.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 09, 2026

Pierce Brosnan, Prince Naz and the embrace that never happened
When Prince Naseem Hamed met actor Pierce Brosnan in the lead-up to a new film, it brought back thoughts of a reconciliation with trainer Brendan Ingle that never happened.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 09, 2026

'Student's Traitors win would be amazing for uni'
PhD student Jade Scott, a labs assessor at the university, is appearing in series four of the show.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 09, 2026

Dylan Thomas 'plagiarised other poets' repeatedly as schoolboy
He became a literary legend but as a schoolboy the young Dylan Thomas has been found to have copied poems.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 08, 2026

'It's incredible, surreal': Skye Newman wins BBC Sound of 2026
Coming from a "broken background", Skye Newman's visceral, powerful pop has made her one to watch.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 08, 2026

Ruth Jones excited by first drama role in Netflix series
The Gavin and Stacey writer stars opposite Cold Feet's James Nesbitt in Harlan Coben's latest crime thriller

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 08, 2026

Cat Burns celebrates 'start of new life' after breast reduction surgery
The singer and recent Celebrity Traitor said her breasts had caused her problems since childhood.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 08, 2026

Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 'devastated' by death of young son
The Half of a Yellow Sun and We Should All Be Feminists writer's twin boys were born in 2024.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 08, 2026

Sound of 2026: Rap polymath Jim Legxacy is the runner-up
The south London rapper and producer's latest release has been called "a landmark moment for UK music".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 08, 2026

From trauma to triumph: Jim Legxacy is transforming UK rap
The south London rapper and producer's latest release has been called "a landmark moment for UK music".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 08, 2026

Trainer's family share their pride over boxing film
Tara Ingle said her father would have "loved" to have known he was played in a film "by a big star".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 07, 2026

Reality TV star Spencer Pratt announces run for LA mayor
His longshot bid comes on the anniversary of a wildfire that destroyed his home in the Pacific Palisades area.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 07, 2026

Nick Reiner's lawyer removes himself from murder case
The son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner appeared in a Los Angeles court, now represented by a public defender.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 07, 2026

'Secret traitor' revealed in dramatic uncloaking on The Traitors
The red-cloaked secret traitor had been controlling certain aspects of the game as part of a new twist.

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