BBC Entertainment & Arts News
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
Paramount set for $111bn Warner Bros takeover after Netflix drops bid (Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:32:38 GMT)
Netflix's decision to back down from the bidding war clears the path for Paramount to win the takeover battle.
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.
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.
Bridgerton's first East Asian family is a beautiful thing, say cast (Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:46:40 GMT)
Stars of the hit Netflix show talk about the importance of representation as part two of season four lands.
BBC broadcast of racial slur at Baftas unacceptable, says Nandy (Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:00:55 GMT)
The broadcast of a racial slur at the Bafta Film Awards was "completely unacceptable and harmful", the culture secretary says.
Oasis fan death prompts Wembley safety review (Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:57:28 GMT)
Lee Claydon from Bournemouth fell from an upper level at the stadium during an Oasis concert.
Singer D4vd confirmed as 'target' of investigation into murder of teen (Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:06:54 GMT)
The remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found in the singer's car last year.
Traitor Rachel on winning the show, her mum's death - and what's next (Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:00:35 GMT)
Rachel Duffy has spoken publicly for the first time about winning The Traitors and then losing her mother.
Nigeria to hold inquest into death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's toddler (Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:10:08 GMT)
The internationally acclaimed writer has accused Nigerian hospital Euracare of negligence, which it denies.
You owe us for rich history, proud Welshman Matthew Rhys tells United States (Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:03:31 GMT)
Matthew Rhys is urging Americans to join in with St David's Day celebrations on 1 March.
Eve Myles inspired by detective who solved 30-year cold case in new role (Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:02:18 GMT)
The crime drama is partly based on a cold case investigation into the murder of a 17-year-old girl.
Artist uses factory waste to create sculptures (Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:14:34 GMT)
Nicola Ellis wants to showcase a deep reverence for skills usually hidden behind factory walls.
Phil Collins, Pink and Shakira nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:10:20 GMT)
Jeff Buckley, Lauryn Hill, Pink, Shakira and Mariah Carey are also among the 17 nominees this year.
TV's Doctor Foster to return for third and final series (Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:30:06 GMT)
The BBC says the popular drama will return for five new episodes, nine years after series two aired.
Martin Short's daughter Katherine dies at 42 (Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:31:16 GMT)
The actor says his daughter "will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world".
Gucci criticised for 'AI slop' images ahead of major fashion show (Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:55:39 GMT)
Users of social media - where the marketing campaign has been launched - say it is out of keeping with Gucci's reputation for luxury.
Don't break up NewJeans and I'll forgo $18m payout, says ex-K-pop boss (Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:54:46 GMT)
Min Hee-jin has said she "can no longer bear to watch" the group get "torn apart".
Yungblud festival goes international, but not everyone's convinced (Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:16:36 GMT)
The third instalment is taking place in the Czech Republic after being held in Milton Keynes.
Is TikTok the new frontier for fashion reinvention? (Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:41:45 GMT)
How a young designer got brought on to help redesign a legacy sports brand following a TikTok post.
Tourette's campaigner says BBC 'should have worked harder' to stop his slur being aired (Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:18:48 GMT)
John Davidson, who tics due to his condition, shouted a racial slur while two black actors were on stage.
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.
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?
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
