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BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 21, 2025

Cheers stars pay tribute to 'Norm' actor George Wendt
Kelsey Grammer and Ted Danson pay their respects to their "beloved" co-star from the hit US sitcom.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 21, 2025

India's Banu Mushtaq makes history with International Booker win
Mushtaq has become the first author writing in Kannada to win the prize for her short story collection Heart Lamp

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 20, 2025

Cheers star George Wendt dies at 76
He was best known for playing Norm Peterson in the popular comedy series Cheers from 1982 to 1993.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 20, 2025

India's Banu Mushtaq scripts history with International Booker win
Mushtaq won the prize for the short story collection Heart Lamp, translated into English by Deepa Bhasthi.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 20, 2025

Exotic dancer 'The Punisher' tells court how he discovered Diddy's identity
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex-trafficking trial heard testimony from the mother of Cassie Ventuar as well as a male exotic dancer.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 20, 2025

Lorraine's ITV show cut to 30 minutes as job cuts loom
The daytime show will be cut by half an hour as

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 20, 2025

Jennifer Lopez sued for posting photos of herself
A photographer and picture agency are seeking up to $150,000 (£112,000) damages each per photo.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 20, 2025

Jennifer Lopez sued in copyright case for posting photos of herself
A photographer and picture agency are seeking up to $150,000 (£112,000) damages each per photo.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 20, 2025

Fortnite faces complaint from actors' union over AI Darth Vader
Sag-Aftra says the hit video game has used tech to replace human performers.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 20, 2025

English teacher inspires pupils with Mastermind win
John Robinson, who works at Bishop Challoner Catholic College, won the nail-biting final on Monday.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 20, 2025

Titan of Russian ballet Yuri Grigorovich dies at 98
Acclaimed Russian ballet choreographer, Yuri Grigorovich, received top Soviet and Russian honours.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 20, 2025

Stolen Jim Morrison graveside bust found by chance after 37 years
French police came across the statue by chance during an unrelated investigation.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 20, 2025

Comedy is a massive healer - Sir Lenny Henry returns to stand-up
The Birmingham comedian and actor will be headlining a one-off show at the end of May.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 20, 2025

Sutton Hoo bucket believed to be cremation vessel
Archaeologists find human and animal remains in the base of the bucket, confirming their beliefs.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 19, 2025

Sesame Street heads to Netflix after Trump pulled funding
The platform will offer a new season and 90 hours of previous episodes to its 300 million subscribers.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 19, 2025

Drake pushes for Tory Lanez to be pardoned after prison attack
Lanez, convicted of shooting Megan Thee Stallion, was stabbed 14 times by a fellow inmate in a California prison.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 19, 2025

Diddy smashed on Cassie Ventura's door with hammer, trial told
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial heard more allegations of violence against his former girlfriend.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 19, 2025

Peers demand more protection from AI for creatives
MPs have already overturned calls for more copyright protection for artists against AI once before.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 19, 2025

Royals and Beckham attend Chelsea Flower Show
The horticultural event welcomes royals, celebrities and dogs, showing rewilding and pet-friendly designs.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 19, 2025

Spanish PM calls for Israel ban at Eurovision
Pedro Sánchez warns against "double standards" after Russia was banned from the song contest in 2022.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 19, 2025

Watch: How Gary Lineker's long BBC career came to an abrupt end
The Match of the Day host will leave the corporation after presenting his final episode on Sunday.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 19, 2025

Lineker to leave BBC sooner than planned after antisemitism row
He will no longer present the corporation's future coverage of the FA Cup and World Cup as planned.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 19, 2025

Gary Lineker to leave BBC after social media 'error'
He will no longer present the corporation's future coverage of the FA Cup and World Cup as planned.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 19, 2025

Brockwell Park festivals to go ahead this summer
Despite a legal challenge, the six scheduled festivals at Brockwell Park will go ahead.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 19, 2025

Gary Lineker: A sorry end to a BBC career
His years as a BBC host end in circumstances nobody would have wanted, but some might have predicted.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 19, 2025

How Gary Lineker went from football sensation to headline-hitting presenter
The BBC will lose one of its highest-profile presenters when he stops hosting Match of the Day.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 19, 2025

Gold toilet businessman given suspended sentence
Fred Doe, from Windsor, was found guilty of conspiracy to convert or transfer criminal property.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 19, 2025

Ozzy Osbourne film premiere coming to Birmingham
It will take place a day before the rock legend and Black Sabbath reunite at a concert in the city.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 19, 2025

Ed Sheeran supports young talent in surprise gig
The pop star performed in front of hundreds outside Sheffield Town Hall on Sunday.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 18, 2025

Gary Lineker expected to leave the BBC
It comes after he faced criticism for sharing a social media post about Zionism.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 18, 2025

Mission: Impossible returns, and Nine Perfect Strangers: What's coming up this week
BBC drama The Bombing of Pan Am 103 is also released, and Peter Andre's film Jafaican is coming out.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 18, 2025

Remember Monday singer says she's lost wedding ring after Eurovision
Singer Holly-Anne Hull revealed the loss in a video shared from a plane the morning after the contest.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 18, 2025

Eurovision 'emotional ride' for Remember Monday
The trio, from Surrey and Hampshire, are going on tour after finishing 19th in the contest.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 18, 2025

Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson gives birth to twins
The former Little Mix singer says the two girls are "healthy and fighting strong" after being born prematurely

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 18, 2025

Sir Elton John 'very angry' over AI plans
The singer-songwriter has been speaking exclusively to the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 18, 2025

Watch: Saunas, espresso and null points: A look back at Eurovision 2025
A nail-biting finish saw Austrian singer JJ win the contest in Switzerland at the very last minute.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 18, 2025

Watch: Saunas, espresso and zero points: A look back at Eurovision 2025
A nail-biting finish saw Austrian singer JJ win the contest in Switzerland at the very last minute.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 18, 2025

Elton brands government 'losers' over AI copyright plans
The musician accuses the government of robbing young artists over its copyright law plans.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 18, 2025

Elton John brands government 'losers' over AI copyright plans
The musician accuses the government of robbing young artists over its copyright law plans.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 17, 2025

Eurovision: 'What the Hell Just Happened' to the UK entry?
Remember Monday had high hopes, but their Eurovision entry ended in 19th place. What went wrong?

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 17, 2025

Eurovision: What the hell happened to the UK entry?
Remember Monday had high hopes, but their Eurovision entry ended in 19th place. What went wrong?

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 17, 2025

Pop culture re-invented the Menendez brothers - but can it set them free?
The brothers' fate will now be in the hands of California's Parole Board and Governor Gavin Newsom.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 17, 2025

Pop culture re-invented the Menendez brothers - now their fate may rest with one man
The brothers' fate will now be in the hands of California's Parole Board and Governor Gavin Newsom.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 17, 2025

Eurovision 2025: Austria wins with last-minute vote, as the UK comes 19th
Austrian counter-tenor JJ wins with Wasted Love, but the UK gets zero points from the public.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 17, 2025

The best photos from Eurovision Song Contest 2025
The night saw wacky songs, fabulous outfits and high-tempo dancing.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 17, 2025

Are the UK the worst at Eurovision?
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri reflects on the UK's performance at past Eurovision contests, and their chances in the 2025 final.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 17, 2025

Major London festivals 'in limbo' after legal ruling
Thousands of people will be affected if Brockwell Park's festivals are called off, the NTIA warns.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 17, 2025

UK Eurovision entry played outside Buckingham Palace
The Royal Family shared a video of the performance by The Band of the Irish Guards on X.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 17, 2025

Second charge over Chris Brown club disturbance
The R&B star and a second man have both been charged over an alleged assault at a London nightclub.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 17, 2025

Was Diddy a 'mastermind'? How ex Cassie's testimony builds the sex trafficking case against him
The mogul's ex-girlfriend feared saying no to his sexual fantasies. His defence argues they were consensual.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 17, 2025

Why Sean Diddy Combs' trial hinges on ex-girlfriend Cassie's testimony
Over four days on the stand, Cassie Ventura became the star witness in the trial against the rapper and music mogul.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 17, 2025

Why Sean Diddy Combs's trial hinges on ex-girlfriend Cassie's testimony
Over four days on the stand, Cassie Ventura became the star witness in the trial against rapper and mogul Sean "Diddy" Combes.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 16, 2025

Doom: One of gaming's oldest series reckons with the challenges of 2025
Doom is one of the most well-known series in gaming but it still has to work to find new players.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 16, 2025

The 'peacock of Savile Row' on dressing stars for the Met Gala
Ozwald Boateng's four decades of experience was on show at the fashion world's biggest event.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 16, 2025

Eurovision final 2025: Catch up with the top five favourites
Meet the five artists who are tipped to take the Eurovision trophy, as Saturday's final draws near.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 16, 2025

Mexico accuses MrBeast of exploiting Mayan pyramids
Authorities say they never allowed Jimmy Donaldson to film at pyramid heritage sites for profit.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 16, 2025

Campaigner wins legal fight over park festivals
Rebekah Shaman took on Lambeth Council over the use of parts of Brockwell Park for music events.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 16, 2025

What time does the Eurovision 2025 final start and who is in it?
Here's your guide to the grand final as the great Eurovision party heads to Basel in Switzerland.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 16, 2025

'The pub was the one place men could socialise'
Irish writer Roddy Doyle discusses the UK premiere of his play Two Pints in Coventry.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 16, 2025

Rushdie attacker sentenced to 25 years in prison
Sir Salman was on a New York lecture stage, when he was stabbed multiple times in the face and neck leaving him partially blinded.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 16, 2025

Nemo: 'Winning Eurovision turned my life upside down'
The Swiss star reflects on their victory in 2024, and expresses concerns for this year's contestants.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 16, 2025

Chris Brown remanded in custody over alleged club attack
The American singer was arrested on Thursday over an alleged assault at a London nightclub in 2023.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 16, 2025

Chris Brown remanded in custody over nightclub attack
The American singer was arrested on Thursday over an alleged assault at a London nightclub in 2023.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 16, 2025

Frank Skinner gets married after four rejections from his now-wife
The comedian announced on his podcast that he had married Cath Mason after 24 years together.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 16, 2025

Work exposes timber floor 'stood on by Shakespeare'
A conservation project is taking place at St George's Guildhall, which dates from 1445.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 16, 2025

Excited fans flock to Basel for Eurovision final
One fan said it was 'difficult to imagine his life' without the Eurovision Song Contest.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 16, 2025

Ncuti Gatwa withdraws as UK's Eurovision jury announcer
The 32-year-old Doctor Who star has pulled out of the role "due to unforeseen circumstances".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 16, 2025

Betsy flies the UK flag in low-vision song contest
The 11-year-old from Chorleywood is in Berlin to represent her country in the competition.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 15, 2025

Smokey Robinson under criminal investigation after sexual assault claims
The Motown legend has denied the allegations and his lawyer welcomed the probe "because exposure to the truth is a powerful thing".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 15, 2025

What time is the Eurovision 2025 final and who is in it?
Here's your guide to the grand final as the great Eurovision party heads to Basel in Switzerland.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 15, 2025

Chris Brown charged over alleged London nightclub assault
The 36-year-old had been arrested at a hotel in Manchester in the early hours of Thursday.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 15, 2025

Israel qualifies for Eurovision final after protests disrupt rehearsal
Israel's Yuval Raphael makes it to the final, alongside acts from Austria and Malta.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 15, 2025

Israel qualifies for Eurovision final amid protests
Israel's Yuval Raphael makes it to the final, alongside acts from Austria and Malta.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 15, 2025

Chris Brown arrested in UK over alleged bottle attack
The singer was taken into custody in Manchester over an alleged altercation at a Mayfair nightclub.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 15, 2025

Daniel O'Donnell taking 'extended' break due to health issues
The County Donegal singer says the pause is needed to "recharge and recover" after health challenges he has faced while touring.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 15, 2025

Times reporter who exposed grooming gangs dies aged 60
His reporting revealed a pattern of abuse which led to changes in the law to enable more convictions.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 15, 2025

'Pickleball and pasta' - touring with Dua Lipa
Derby-born Alessi Rose is touring with UK popstar Dua Lipa and American singer Tate McRae.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2025

Mexican beauty influencer shot dead during TikTok livestream
Valeria Marquez was filming herself in her beauty salon in Guadalajara when she was shot.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2025

UK to allow foreign states 15% stake in newspapers
A ban was introduced last year - but the law has now been changed to help cash-strapped publishers raise funding.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2025

Meet the 'invisible crew' who have 35 seconds to prevent a Eurovision blunder
Find out how Eurovision gets one act off the stage and another one in place in under a minute.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2025

Abuse and blackmail - Cassie describes Diddy relationship at trial
The prosecution wrapped up its questioning of Ventura, who will return to the stand on Thursday for cross-examination by Combs' lawyers.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2025

Watch: Abuse and blackmail - Cassie describes Diddy relationship at trial
The prosecution wrapped up its questioning of Ventura, who will return the stand on Thursday for cross-examination by Combs' lawyers.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2025

Radio 2 breakfast audience drops after Zoe Ball's exit
Scott Mills still has the most popular breakfast show in the UK, attracting 6.5 million listeners.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2025

'Alan Carr could be frontrunner': Who might win Celebrity Traitors?
BBC News speaks to psychologists about the line-up's likely faithfuls, traitors and frontrunners.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2025

'Alan Carr could be frontrunner': Who will win Celebrity Traitors?
BBC News speaks to psychologists about the line-up's likely faithfuls, traitors and frontrunners.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2025

Lineker apologises for sharing 'offensive' Zionism post with rat image
The Match of the Day host says he "would never knowingly share anything antisemitic".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2025

BBC stars told to follow rules after Gary Lineker post
The Match of the Day host deleted a post he shared about Zionism, including an illustration of a rat.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2025

Journalist says she took 'utmost care' in Adams allegation
Gerry Adams is suing the BBC for libel over a story alleging he sanctioned the murder of a British agent.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2025

Halle Bailey gets restraining order against 'abusive' ex
She alleges rapper DDG has been violent towards her since their break-up. He has not yet commented.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2025

Bailey gets restraining order against 'abusive' ex
She alleges rapper DDG has been violent towards her since their break-up. He has not yet commented.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2025

All welcome at Alarm singer Mike Peters' funeral
A "come as you are" invite is extended to anyone who wishes to go to the funeral.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2025

Towie star admits gender violence against partner
Argent admitted the offence and is given a six-month prison sentence by a Spanish court.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 14, 2025

BBC boss vows to tackle Britain's 'crisis of trust'
Director general Tim Davie is to set out his vision for the BBC's future in a speech in Salford.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 13, 2025

Key looks from the Cannes Film Festival red carpet
From Quentin Tarantino to Bella Hadid - celebrities hit the red carpet as the 78th Cannes Film Festival kicked off in the South of France.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 13, 2025

Tearful Cassie Ventura tells court Diddy beat and humiliated her
She testifies the rapper would often "bash on my head, knock me over, drag me and kick me".

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 13, 2025

How can traditional British TV survive the US streaming giants?
Senior figures in the UK TV industry are contemplating how best to secure its future

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 13, 2025

Céline Dion appears at Eurovision, as Sweden qualify for the final
The singer sends a good luck message to Switzerland, as 10 countries qualify for Saturday's final.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 13, 2025

Céline Dion sends message to Eurovision as favourites Sweden qualify
The singer sends a good luck message to Switzerland, as 10 countries qualify for Saturday's final.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 13, 2025

Gary Lineker deletes 'Zionism' post after criticism
The presenter shared a post from the group Palestine Lobby, which included a rat illustration.

BBC Entertainment & Arts
May 13, 2025

Gary Lineker deletes 'Zionism' post amid criticism
The presenter shared a post from the group Palestine Lobby, which included a rat illustration.

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