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BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 22, 2026

Behind the scenes of Help 2, the star-studded charity album
Olivia Rodrigo, Arctic Monkeys and Pulp are among the artists who recorded new songs for War Child.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 22, 2026

Harry Styles announces global tour ahead of fourth album release
Shania Twain will be among the special guests set to appear on the Together, Together tour later this year.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 22, 2026

Inquest told actor William Rush found unconscious
The actor from Bury, Greater Manchester, starred in Waterloo Road between 2009 and 2013.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 22, 2026

Gavin and Stacey star Rob Brydon writes debut children's book
Welsh actor and comedian Rob Brydon's first children's book is inspired by his own family pet.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 22, 2026

Eight surprise takeaways from the Oscar nominations
Paul Mescal and Chase Infiniti missed out, while other actors carried their films to a nomination.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 22, 2026

Snubs and surprises - Eight takeaways from the Oscar nominations
Paul Mescal and Chase Infiniti missed out, while other actors carried their films to a nomination.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 22, 2026

Faithful who wanted to be recruited says he is 'team traitor all the way'
There are two contestants from Northern Ireland on this series, Matty Hyndman and Rachel Duffy.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 22, 2026

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

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 22, 2026

Vampire film Sinners breaks Oscar nominations record
The horror is up for 16 awards - setting a new record for the most Oscar nominations for a single film.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 22, 2026

Oscars 2026: Nominees list in full
This year's list of Oscar nominees includes One Battle After Another, Sinners and Hamnet.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 22, 2026

Wunmi Mosaku's rise from Manchester estate to Oscar nomination
Actress Wunmi Mosaku is nominated for an Oscar for her role as Annie in the vampire horror Sinners.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 22, 2026

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

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 22, 2026

The Doors' unseen memorabilia to go under the hammer
The collection goes under the hammer at Ewbank's Auctions in Woking on 26 February.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 22, 2026

Women experience harassment and rape in Scottish folk scene, says report
The survey of 409 women - most of them musicians, teachers or students - found 81% had suffered some form of abuse.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 22, 2026

'Paul Mescal loved my song - but forgot my name'
The Gladiator II and Hamnet star mentioned last December he was loving a song called Evelyn, by Michael McGovern.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 21, 2026

Ashton Kutcher: Hollywood isn't to blame for pushing unrealistic beauty standards
The actor stars in The Beauty, which explores the negative impact of a world full of beautiful people.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 21, 2026

Blockbusters, battles and Brits: Hollywood gears up for Oscar nominations
Sinners, Marty Supreme, Hamnet and One Battle After Another are all in contention this year.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 21, 2026

Brit Awards 2026: Full list of nominees
Find out who's nominated at the biggest night in British music, from Sam Fender to Bad Bunny.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 21, 2026

Olivia Dean and Lola Young dominate Brit Award nominations
A new wave of pop stars lead the shortlist, while Pulp pick up their first nomination in 30 years.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 21, 2026

Taylor Swift makes history as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame
The US pop superstar is among nine songwriters who have been inducted into the 2026 class.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 21, 2026

Coldplay help teen's campaign dream come true
Isla, 14, from Plymouth, has scoliosis and was asked to share with stage with Coldplay.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 21, 2026

Prue Leith leaves The Great British Bake Off
She has been a judge on Channel 4's baking competition alongside Paul Hollywood since 2017.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 21, 2026

What is the Japanese cheesecake yoghurt trend?
It's got two ingredients and it's taken over TikTok

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 21, 2026

Drama classes help GPs handle difficult patients
Hull Truck Theatre's classes aim to build communication, empathy and confidence in trainee GPs.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 21, 2026

Kim Petras asks to leave record label over album delays
The Grammy winner claims her label has "refused" to give her a release date for her new album.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 21, 2026

BBC to make shows for YouTube in landmark new deal
The new shows will be made for YouTube before also landing on the BBC's iPlayer and Sounds platforms.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 21, 2026

Blake Lively called Justin Baldoni 'a clown' in text messages
Newly unsealed court documents show Lively criticising the It Ends With Us director.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 20, 2026

Actor Timothy Busfield to be released from jail in sex abuse case
The Emmy-winning actor is accused of sexually abusing two boys on the set of a TV series he directed and produced.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 20, 2026

'It's harder to sell tickets': Grassroots music venues struggle to make profit
Thirty venues closed last year, and 6,000 staff were laid off as small venues saw their costs soar.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 20, 2026

Sophie Turner on why being at your lowest is liberating
The Game of Thrones star is leaning into the role of a disgruntled office worker in new drama Steal.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 20, 2026

Film about Palestinian girl's desperate plea was a 'way to not feel helpless', says director
Kaouther Ben Hani's Oscar hopeful, The Voice of Hind Rajab, tells the tale of a girl killed in Gaza.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 20, 2026

Beckham v Peltz Beckham: Could Brooklyn torpedo the family brand?
Brooklyn's explosive post about Brand Beckham "has ruptured it from within", one commentator says.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 20, 2026

Beckham vs Peltz Beckham: Could Brooklyn torpedo the family brand?
Brooklyn's explosive post about Brand Beckham "has ruptured it from within", one commentator says.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 20, 2026

Netflix updates Warner Bros bid to all-cash offer
It is the latest skirmish in the bidding war over Warner Bros Discovery, which is also being pursued by Paramount Skydance.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 20, 2026

Jason Statham: I've taken a lot of stunts too far
The 58-year-old has no inclination to step back from the physical demands of his work and says he's "in for a penny, in for a pound".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 20, 2026

First look at thriller crime series filmed in Wales
Prisoner, a six-part drama featuring a prison officer caught in a deadly manhunt, comes out this year.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 20, 2026

Russell Brand granted bail after two further sexual offence charges
The comedian and actor was charged with one more count of rape and one of sexual assault.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 20, 2026

Who is Brooklyn's wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham?
Nicola Peltz Beckham is an actress and aspiring director who is the daughter of billionaires.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 20, 2026

The bombshell claims in Brooklyn Beckham's post - from wedding dress drama to 'hijacked' first dance
The 26-year-old made a series of allegations in a six-page Instagram post on Monday.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 20, 2026

Flats to block sea view made famous by Woolf novel
The view in Cornwall inspired Virginia Woolf to write To The Lighthouse.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 19, 2026

Chris Pratt on new film Mercy: I asked to be locked into an executioner's chair
The Marvel star plays a detective with 90 minutes to prove to an AI judge he did not murder his wife.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 19, 2026

Nigeria's renowned master wood carver and the fertility goddess
Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 19, 2026

Nigeria's renowned master wood carver and the Yoruba fertility goddess
Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 19, 2026

In pictures: Valentino's life and work - and the stars who shared his journey
His creations have featured at countless red carpets and award ceremonies around the world.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 19, 2026

I do not want to reconcile with my family, says Brooklyn Peltz Beckham
Speculation has been circulating in the press for months over a rift in the Beckham family.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 19, 2026

I don't want family to reconcile, says Brooklyn Peltz Beckham
Speculation has been circulating in the press for months over a rift in the Beckham family.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 19, 2026

I don't want to reconcile with family, says Brooklyn Peltz Beckham
Speculation has been circulating in the press for months over a rift in the Beckham family.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 19, 2026

Jacob Alon crowned Brits Critics' Choice winner
The Scottish folk singer edges out Sienna Spiro and Rose Gray to claim the prestigious prize.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 19, 2026

Traitors star Jessie 'on a high' after raising stammer awareness
The hair stylist hopes to continue to break down barriers after she won many hearts on the reality show.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 19, 2026

Italian fashion designer Valentino dies aged 93
One of the giants of 20th century fashion, his creations were worn by celebrities including Elizabeth Taylor, Julia Roberts and Gwyneth Paltrow.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 19, 2026

Zootropolis 2 becomes Hollywood's biggest animated film ever
The film has overtaken the previous record holder, Inside Out 2, after making $1.7bn (£1.3bn) worldwide.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 19, 2026

Strictly's Amy Dowden says dancing in her lounge helped her through chemo
Arts programmes aimed at physical health and wellbeing save the Welsh NHS £26m a year, a report finds.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 18, 2026

BBC demands tighter vetting after Apprentice candidate's offensive social media posts
A contestant due to appear on the forthcoming series is found to have previously posted offensive messages on social media.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 17, 2026

It started as fan-fiction smut. Now everyone is talking about TV drama Heated Rivalry
Rachel Reid thought her books, about an illicit relationship between two star hockey players, were "unadaptable".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 17, 2026

Ant and Dec sorry after 'insensitive' podcast promo prompts backlash
A social media video publicising their new podcast drew criticism for evoking "suicide imagery".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 16, 2026

The mysterious singer with millions of streams - but who (or what) is she?
She has millions of Spotify listeners, but fans don't know what to believe about whether she's real.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 16, 2026

First look at Taron Egerton in new Netflix thriller
The Rocketman star is set to play a serial killer in the upcoming survivalist film.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 16, 2026

Was A$AP Rocky's comeback album worth the eight-year wait?
The hip-hop star has become a father-of-three, acted in films and been up in court since his last album drop.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 16, 2026

Teen obsessed with Southport killer planned bomb attack at Oasis concert
McKenzie Morgan was inspired by the Southport attack and also planned an attack on a children's dance school.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 16, 2026

Why Heated Rivalry might not spark a UK ice hockey boom
The hit drama has got us talking about the sport - but in the UK there are barriers to taking part.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 16, 2026

Heated Rivalry and the barriers to a UK ice hockey boom
The hit drama has got us talking about the sport - but in the UK there are barriers to taking part.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 16, 2026

Germany returns stolen fragments of Bayeux Tapestry to France
Two fragments of the 11th-Century fabric were stolen from Bayeux during the Nazi occupation of France in the 1940s.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 16, 2026

Ant and Dec launch their first podcast - a smart move or late to the party?
The pair will host Hanging Out as part of a new entertainment channel they are launching online.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 16, 2026

Cheryl stalker in prison for third time in a year
A 51-year-old man is back in prison after breaching his licence conditions.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 16, 2026

Actor Peter Mullan attacked after trying to stop assault
The actor stepped in to stop Dylan Bennet attacking a woman near the O2 Academy in Glasgow last year.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 16, 2026

Play goes from Whitley Bay pub to the West End
Gerry and Sewell was first performed in Whitley Bay but is now being shown to audiences in London.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 16, 2026

Julio Iglesias denies sexual assault allegations
In a statement, the Spanish singer says the allegations are "absolutely false and deeply sadden me".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 16, 2026

What the 28 Days Later franchise means to female horror fans
The latest instalment of the 28 Days Later horror franchise is the first of the series to have a female director.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 16, 2026

TV doctor says ADHD and OCD diagnoses have 'changed my life'
Love Island star Dr Alex George is calling for improved waiting times for neurodivergent assessments.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 15, 2026

Star Wars boss departs after leading franchise reboot
She oversaw the expansion of the franchise, including five feature films and new TV shows.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Jan 15, 2026

Actor Timothy Busfield charged with sexually abusing boys on set of TV series
The actor starred in the West Wing TV series and is also known for the baseball film Field of Dreams.

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

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

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

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.

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