BBC Entertainment & Arts News
Game of Thrones play to open in the UK this summer (Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:00:05 GMT)
The stage prequel will be set 10 years before the events of the original books and TV series.
'I don't pay attention': Cynthia Erivo ignores online criticism as Dracula gets mixed reviews (Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:30:46 GMT)
The Wicked star appears in a one-woman version of the classic horror story in London's West End.
Nigella will be 'wonderful' on Bake Off, says Prue Leith (Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:59:16 GMT)
Dame Prue, who lives in Oxfordshire, announced that she would be leaving the reality baking competition in January.
'I would sell a lung for a Hannah Montana tour': Fans react to 20th anniversary special announcement (Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:32:17 GMT)
Fans are gearing up for the "Hannahversary" - a special to mark the show's 20th anniversary.
You're never too old, says dancer, 71, cast in Taylor Swift video (Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:03:08 GMT)
Denise Sides was selected from hundreds of applicants to take part in the Opalite video.
Stephen Colbert says CBS spiked interview with Democrat over FCC fears (Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:12:01 GMT)
The network denies it stopped the interview with a Texas Democrat from airing but warned it could run afoul of the US broadcast media watchdog.
'Meeting my dad was a D:Ream' - pop star's 50-year search for his birth father (Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:50:41 GMT)
The musician, who was born in a mother and baby home, only found out who his natural father was when he was 59.
Newcastle to host Mercury Prize for second year (Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:10:16 GMT)
It comes off the back of last year's success, which saw Sam Fender win for album People Watching.
V&A displays first YouTube video and watchpage (Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:23:53 GMT)
The original YouTube experience from 2005 has been recreated using internet archives.
Singer and YouTuber who makes music with Furbys and Game Boys picked for UK at Eurovision (Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:26:36 GMT)
Synth artist Look Mum No Computer is described as "a bold and brave choice" to represent the UK.
Claim Toto wrote Africa in UK burger bar 'comical' (Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:04:40 GMT)
A burger restaurant in Preston jokingly claims the hit 1982 record Africa by Toto was written there.
The man whose bad break-up gave Madonna her breakthrough hit Like A Virgin (Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:22:12 GMT)
Billy Steinberg, who has died at the age of 75, co-wrote Madonna's 1984 chart-topper Like a Virgin.
William says it has taken 'long time to understand my emotions' (Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:15:26 GMT)
Prince William has offered his advice to those struggling with their mental health, in a special Radio 1 panel discussion.
'One of the greatest actors we ever had': Hollywood mourns Robert Duvall (Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:45:43 GMT)
Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, Duvall's co-stars from The Godfather films, lead tributes to the Oscar winner.
Logan Paul's Pokémon card smashes record in $16m sale (Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:35:18 GMT)
Venture capitalist AJ Scaramucci buys the card to kick off his plan for a "planetary treasure hunt".
Harry Styles named curator of 2026 Meltdown Festival (Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:08:28 GMT)
Harry Styles will join the list of artists that have overseen the annual London event.
Bear Grylls helps families repair rifts in Welsh wilderness (Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:04:34 GMT)
Grylls will front a BBC show looking to resolve relationship issues via a series of physical challenges.
Heated Rivalry TV drama sparks new wave of ice hockey fans (Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:12:22 GMT)
Fans of the hit show about two male players in a secret relationship have become hooked on the sport.
ByteDance to curb AI video app after Disney legal threat (Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:23:02 GMT)
Videos featuring Spider-Man and other characters which are Disney's intellectual property have gone viral since Seedance's update.
Woman admits selling fake Taylor Swift tickets (Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:35:14 GMT)
The total amount of the fraud was nearly £3,000 and involved 12 victims, Cardiff magistrates hear.
Sting and Lewis Capaldi surprise at charity show (Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:09:04 GMT)
The show, last held in 2020, raises funds for emerging artists in memory of actor Sammy Johnson.
Trash art reflects city centre gulls debate (Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:15:31 GMT)
The Worcester Plinth is displaying a sculpture titled 'The Gulls' at the play park on Lansdowne Road.
Lord of the Rings star cast as Lennon's wife in Beatles biopic (Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:34:36 GMT)
Morfydd Clark will portray Cynthia Lennon, the first wife of John, in the four-part biopic.
'It's never too late': Savannah Guthrie's new plea for mother's release as FBI analyses glove (Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:37:30 GMT)
The FBI says it recovered a DNA sample from the glove, which was found in a field a few miles from Guthrie's home.
Bedding firm backs down on 'Swift Home' trademark after Taylor Swift appeal (Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:44:55 GMT)
Swift’s team had flagged similarities between her trademark and the company’s contested design.
Oasis v Blur rivalry revived in new play as cast take sides (Tue, 17 Feb 2026 01:55:50 GMT)
The 1995 chart battle is recreated for a new play - and the rivalry is rekindled as the cast take sides.
How Robert Duvall became a Hollywood great (Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:19:09 GMT)
A look at the life of the prolific actor whose many films included Apocalypse Now and The Godfather.
America's Next Top Model shaped reality TV, but should it ever have been made? (Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:40:47 GMT)
A new Netflix documentary will finally see Tyra Banks and her fellow judges address some of the most controversial scandals from the reality show.
YouTube star Markiplier says film's success is 'win' for independent creators (Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:48:30 GMT)
US creator Markiplier opens up about the multi-million dollar box office success of his debut film Iron Lung.
What the Nigella Lawson effect will mean for the Great British Bake Off (Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:33:19 GMT)
What joining Channel 4's famous tent could mean for the TV cook's career and the baking show.
