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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.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 23, 2026

Singer D4vd had 'significant amount' of child sex abuse images when arrested, prosecutors say
The Tiktok star's attorneys have maintained his innocence and vowed to "vigorously defend" him.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 23, 2026

Grime artist Skepta cleared of drug-driving charge
The charges are dismissed after a court hears an expert cannot be sure the reading was accurate.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 23, 2026

Radio 1's Big Weekend: Calls to urgently bring in ticket tout ban
Tickets for the event start at £45 - but have been seen online for more than 12 times face value.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 23, 2026

BBC's Football Focus to end after 52 years
Football Focus is to end after 52 years, BBC Sport announces.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 23, 2026

Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's $111bn takeover
The approval came as Donald Trump is to attend a dinner with billionaire Paramount backers the Ellisons.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 23, 2026

DJ Bob Harris says prostate cancer spread to his spine
The presenter said recent weeks had been "extremely testing" but he is "now on the pathway to recovery".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 23, 2026

Prince Louis holiday video released to mark eighth birthday
The footage was filmed by photographer Matt Porteous in Cornwall earlier this month.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 23, 2026

MrBeast's company sued by ex-employee over sexual harassment claim
Beast Industries has strongly denied claims of sexual harassment and workplace gender bias.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 23, 2026

Sara Cox replaces Scott Mills on Radio 2 breakfast show
The 51-year-old, who is originally from Bolton, currently presents the teatime show on Radio 2.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 23, 2026

'Very special' - Michael Sheen and Callum Scott Howells lead West End show
Michael Sheen is composer Antonio Salieri, and Callum Scott Howells is Mozart at the New Theatre.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 23, 2026

The Drama star Jordyn Curet says playing young Zendaya is 'dream come true'
Jordyn Curet speaks of the "pressure" and "excitement" of playing the younger version of Zendaya.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 23, 2026

Prince Louis holiday photo released to mark eighth birthday
The portrait was taken by photographer Matt Porteous in Cornwall earlier this month.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 23, 2026

Ruth Slenczynska, last surviving pupil of Rachmaninoff, dies aged 101
Ruth Slenczynska was a child prodigy who played with five US Presidents and recorded into her 90s.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 23, 2026

Mythical shapes and the impact of oil: Meet the nominees for the art world's prestigious prize
Judges said the four shortlisted artists presented "a compelling reflection of contemporary British art".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 23, 2026

Mythical shapes and the impact of oil: The nominees for the art world's most prestigious prize
Judges said the four shortlisted artists presented "a compelling reflection of contemporary British art".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 23, 2026

Russell Kane 'buzzing' for theatre debut as Romeo
The comedian says he always "fantasised" about being involved in a Shakespearean play.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 23, 2026

Shakespeare play becomes queer Brummie love story
A Midsummer Night's Dream at The Rep gets a modern Birmingham twist.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 23, 2026

'We applied for Race Across the World as a joke'
The childhood best friends from Liverpool never expected to be offered a spot on the popular series.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 22, 2026

Girl, 14, found in singer D4vd's car died of 'multiple injuries'
The medical examiner said the 14-year-old's cause of death was determined months ago but was blocked from release.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 22, 2026

Tribute to 'comic genius' Benidorm star who has died
Benidorm's creator says Elsie Kelly played one of the ITV sitcom's "best-loved" characters.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 22, 2026

Stars line red carpet at London premiere of Devil Wears Prada 2
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt were among the actors who appeared on the red carpet.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 22, 2026

Rock band Traffic co-founder Dave Mason dies at 79
He rose to fame after starting the British group alongside Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi and Chris Wood.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 22, 2026

Beverley Callard forced to leave I'm A Celebrity: 'I didn't know I had cancer'
The soap star revealed her diagnosis in February, several months after the reality show was filmed.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 22, 2026

Performing together on Saturday Night Live is amazing, say comedians
Comedians Celeste Dring and George Fouracres, both from the Black Country, are in the show's cast.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 21, 2026

Foo Fighters interview: 'We're a different band without Taylor Hawkins'
The band talk about life without their drummer, their "angry" new album, and their backstage Lego habit.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 21, 2026

Dwayne Johnson wrestling film to be made into stage musical
Fighting With My Family, released in 2019, starred Florence Pugh as a young wrestler making her name.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 21, 2026

Why police are seeking to arrest billionaire K-pop mogul behind BTS
Bang Si-hyuk, who created the supergroup, denies defrauding investors before his $7.3bn company went public.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 21, 2026

Half Man: Richard Gadd series explores male rage
The Scottish actor and writer's first project after the acclaimed Baby Reindeer is a dark study of masculinity.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 21, 2026

Joe Lycett to stage major art exhibition in home city
EVERYTHING MUST GO explores the theme of "things that are no longer with us".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 21, 2026

Michael Jackson film is a 'whitewash' and 'ghoulish', critics say
A new biopic, titled Michael, sees the singer's nephew Jaafar Jackson portray his uncle's rise to fame.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 21, 2026

Former X Factor singer in court on attempted murder charge
Gabrielle Carrington, of Broadfield Road, Manchester, appears at Westminster Magistrates' Court.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 21, 2026

Carey Mulligan on the Gen Z v millennial feud at the heart of Netflix's Beef
Mulligan and Oscar Isaac play a couple who get into a dramatic row with a pair of younger employees.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 21, 2026

Madonna offers reward for return of missing Coachella costume
The items, which she says are "part of my history", disappeared after her slot with Sabrina Carpenter.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 21, 2026

Reality TV star was found dead in ditch in Thailand
Jordan Wright, 33, from The Only Way Is Essex was found last month near Phuket, an inquest hears.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 21, 2026

The Onion launches new effort to turn Infowars into parody website
The new proposal would involve the publication licensing Alex Jones's company, which faces liquidation.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 20, 2026

James Bond and prog rock to feature in 2026 Proms
Concerts celebrating Benjamin Britten, Steve Reich and Miles Davis also appear in the programme.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 20, 2026

US singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder in death of missing teen girl
Prosecutors say the singer, real name David Anthony Burke, could face life in prison due to the nature of the case, if convicted.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 20, 2026

US singer D4vd charged with murder stemming from death of missing teenage girl
Prosecutors say the singer, real name David Anthony Burke, could face life in prison due to the nature of the case.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 20, 2026

Days of Our Lives and Starship Troopers actor Patrick Muldoon dies aged 57
The actor and producer also appeared in Melrose Place and Saved By the Bell.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 20, 2026

Peter Kay to play four shows for hometown fans only
Kay is restricting the charity shows to people with a Bolton postmark

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 20, 2026

Zoologist and author Desmond Morris dies aged 98
Morris, who was also a surrealist painter and broadcaster, was best known for his 1967 book The Naked Ape.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 20, 2026

Amy Winehouse's dad loses court case over auction
Mitch Winehouse accused two friends of profiting from items sold at auctions in the United States.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 20, 2026

Rebel Wilson's claims against actress are 'malicious concoctions', Australian court hears
Wilson has been accused of defaming the star of her film The Deb over an incident involving a bath in Bondi.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
Apr 20, 2026

Museum of the year finalists revealed by Art Fund
The museums in the running for the annual title and its £120,000 prize are announced.

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