BBC Entertainment & Arts News
Brit Awards 2026: The real winners and losers (Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:39:16 GMT)
From Harry Styles' trousers, to Jade's red carpet confession - here's what went down at the Brits.
Olivia Dean crowned new UK queen of pop as Brit Awards hit the north (Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:29:07 GMT)
The singer won four awards, including best artist and album, as the Brits headed to Manchester.
Olivia Attwood: 'We shouldn't glamourise being reliant on other people' (Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:40:11 GMT)
The documentary host and presenter discusses female independence and snobbery about reality TV.
All the winners at the 2026 Brit Awards (Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:13:22 GMT)
Find out who won what at the biggest night in British music, from Olivia Dean to Sam Fender.
Brits red carpet in pictures: Arrivals of Harry Styles, Olivia Dean and Lola Young (Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:46:19 GMT)
Stars including Olivia Dean, Lola Young and Rosalía turned out for the Brit Awards in Manchester.
Neil Sedaka, singer of Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, dies at 86 (Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:09:44 GMT)
A skilled pianist nominated for five Grammy awards, Sedaka wrote hits through the 1950's and 60's.
Captured off guard: The art of the snatched backseat car photo (Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:55 GMT)
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is the latest in a long line of famous people photographed in the back of a car.
Kaye Adams not returning to BBC Scotland radio role (Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:33:01 GMT)
The presenter was taken off air on BBC Radio Scotland last year following an internal complaint about her conduct.
New £20 Harry Styles tickets axed over tout fears (Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:17:22 GMT)
Ticketmaster says it has cancelled some new tickets for Harry Styles One Night Only Manchester show.
Ghosts TV sitcom brought back to life as a feature film (Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:01:30 GMT)
Ghosts: The Possession of Button House will see the return of the show's writers, creators and stars.
Gregg Wallace drops personal data claim against BBC (Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:52:10 GMT)
Court documents state the claim against the BBC and BBC Studios has been "discontinued".
I Swear director says Baftas 'let down' Tourette's campaigner (Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:14:30 GMT)
Kirk Jones says he initially thought a slur shouted during the ceremony was not broadcast.
The Wanted's Max George says heart condition was 'a blessing in ways' (Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:24:11 GMT)
He is documenting his recovery after doctors performed urgent surgery and fitted him with a pacemaker.
Stirling chosen to host Radio 2 in the Park (Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:07:52 GMT)
The event will take place at Stirling's City Park between 7 and 9 August.
Presenter conquering fear of city she lived in during abusive marriage (Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:00:29 GMT)
Weather presenter Ruth Dodsworth reported live from where she had "the unhappiest times" of her life during abusive marriage.
Williams leads supergroup in Brits tribute to Ozzy (Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:41:49 GMT)
A performance curated by Sharon Osbourne and led by Robbie Williams will close the show.
Australian comedian Magda Szubanski in remission from cancer (Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:23:21 GMT)
The actress announced last year that she was undergoing treatment for a rare and aggressive cancer.
The heavy metal star returning to the stage with his local theatre group (Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:05:04 GMT)
Neil Murray volunteered his services for the production of We Will Rock You in Selkirk.
Formula 1's new golden age of celebrity may have just begun (Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:01:44 GMT)
As the eighth series of Netflix's hugely popular Drive To Survive is released this weekend, has Formula 1 become one big star playground?
Cruz Beckham launches music career, having fun amid family drama (Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:01:14 GMT)
Can David and Victoria's youngest son escape the "nepo baby" label and find success with his band?
Inside the £3.25m castle bought by Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr (Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:35:11 GMT)
The property in the Borders is described as one of Scotland’s "most important historic houses".
Olivia Dean's radiant show warms Manchester up for the Brits (Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:47:08 GMT)
The star, nominated for five prizes at the Brits, plays a low-key gig to get Manchester in the mood.
What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news (Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:46:14 GMT)
If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.
Resident Evil Requiem's director on redefining the survival horror genre (Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:01:19 GMT)
Director Koshi Nakanishi says balancing action and horror within the game has been a huge challenge.
Tracey Emin says her artwork My Bed would be 'tidy, clean and boring' if she made it today (Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:07:39 GMT)
Her Turner Prize-nominated messy bed caused a stir in the late 1990s and is now going back on display.
These filmmakers know exactly how to get you hooked on bizarre one-minute dramas (Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:01:06 GMT)
The business depends on packing a punch right away because the first five to 10 episodes are free.
How Hollywood and Maga aligned over Warner Bros deal (Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:08:11 GMT)
Paramount beats Netflix to the major deal, pleasing figures in DC and LA alike, the BBC's culture and media editor writes.
Manchester's links to Brit Awards quiz - test your knowledge (Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:48:22 GMT)
Manchester's impact on the Brits stretches back four decades, but how much do you remember?
Jack Whitehall: Hosting the Brits is a 'genuine rollercoaster' (Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:20:39 GMT)
The comedian was on The One Show ahead of presenting the Brit Awards in Manchester on Saturday.
Leigh-Anne Pinnock on fake news: “Do your own research” (Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:32:36 GMT)
The Little Mix star shares her own experience of appearing in reports that weren't true