BBC Entertainment & Arts News
Channel 4 scraps Bake Off episode starring Scott Mills (Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:33:02 GMT)
The former DJ, who was sacked by the BBC last month, was due to appear on the show's celebrity spin-off.
BBC upholds complaints over racial slur in Baftas broadcast (Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:39:44 GMT)
The broadcast of a racial slur broke editorial standards, the corporation's complaints unit concludes.
Matthew Perry's stepmother says 'Ketamine Queen' should get maximum sentence (Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:43:59 GMT)
Jasveen Sangha faces decades in jail when she's sentenced on Wednesday over the Friends actor's death.
Cardi B says thieves spent $60,000 on her credit card (Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:04:25 GMT)
The singer says her card was used to buy designer clothes, telling the culprits "y'all going to jail".
Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming to UK (Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:40:05 GMT)
West was due to headline the festival in July but drew criticism over past antisemitic comments.
Strictly star will not face rape charges, police say (Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:25:33 GMT)
Detectives determined there was "insufficient evidence" to bring criminal charges against the unnamed man.
Books changed my life, says Queen's first reading hero (Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:54:41 GMT)
Selina Brown, from Birmingham, says she is delighted to be the UK's first National Reading Hero.
What do people think of Kanye West being blocked from entering the UK? (Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:31:48 GMT)
This summer's Wireless Festival has been cancelled after headliner Kanye West was blocked from coming to the UK.
Rapper Offset in hospital after being shot in Florida (Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:24:21 GMT)
The rapper is in a "stable" condition, with two people detained in connection with the incident.
Music giant Universal gets $64bn takeover offer (Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:54:45 GMT)
The music giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter gets an offer from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square.
Lil Nas X assault case to be dismissed if he completes mental health programme (Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:55:11 GMT)
The judge said the musician's behaviour when he was arrested in LA last year was "aberrant from his normal conduct".
Welsh composer makes history as music tops worldwide chart (Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:26:34 GMT)
Sir Karl Jenkins is the first living composer to top the Classic FM Hall of Fame with mass for peace.
'Really feeling the love' - Savannah Guthrie returns to NBC as search for mother goes on (Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:07:46 GMT)
Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home in Tucson, Arizona, in what authorities believe was an abduction.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo's 'wise elder' dies aged 77 (Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:20:16 GMT)
Albert Mazibuko sang in the iconic South African choral group for more than 55 years.
Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo: 'Our new reality show leaves nothing out' (Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:08:37 GMT)
The couple say "nothing is off limits" in a new documentary which follows their pregnancy and parenthood journey.
Comedians tell ministers lack of funding is no laughing matter (Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:11:09 GMT)
Culture Minister Ian Murray has agreed to work with the comedy industry to boost support after talks.
NHS staff star in musical on antibiotic resistance (Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:58:12 GMT)
The musical, on the global threat of antibiotic resistance, features a chorus of 60 NHS workers.
Raye tops album charts with This Music May Contain Hope (Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:48:29 GMT)
It is Raye's second number one this year, after her hugely popular single Where The Hell Is My Husband.
Rapper Gucci Mane kidnapped and robbed by fellow artist, prosecutors say (Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:54:35 GMT)
Officials say the hip-hop star was forced to sign papers releasing a rapper known as Pooh Shiesty from his record contract.
Judge dismisses most of Blake Lively's claims in harassment lawsuit against Baldoni (Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:07:43 GMT)
The judge left in place three allegations against Baldoni, meaning the civil trial will go ahead next month.
'Not pretending to be 20': U2 drop 'endearingly honest' second surprise EP (Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:56:18 GMT)
Easter Lily, coming 40 days after Days of Ash, follow confirmation last year that a new studio album is on its way.
Kanye West controversies - how did we get here? (Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:25:46 GMT)
West has a history of making antisemitic remarks and other controversial comments.
Streetwear and crop tops take World Cup fashion to new heights (Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:01:44 GMT)
Inspired by football culture on and off the pitch, this year's World Cup kit collections mix archive classics with streetwear staples.
Arlo Parks: 'I got out of my head and into my body' (Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:11:19 GMT)
The singer-songwriter found herself on the dancefloor. On a new album, she asks us to join her.
'The meaner we are, the better we get along' say Race Across the World siblings (Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:41:45 GMT)
Siblings Katie and Harrison reveal the highlights and surprises of their Race Across the World journey ahead of tonight's new episode
The Luton writer behind the original Airplane! (Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:22:59 GMT)
How a play broadcast live on Canadian television in 1956 became the famous comedy film Airplane!.
Traitors winner Harry Clark on his unlikely meeting with the Pope (Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:49:55 GMT)
Harry Clark speaks about his new documentary in which he travels to Rome and meets the Pope.
Carol Kirkwood: Why the time is right for me to retire - and what's next (Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:42:46 GMT)
The weather forecast stalwart tells BBC News she's experienced loss in her life recently, but she's looking forward to what's to come.
Bland or fan love letter? The Super Mario Galaxy Movie draws mixed reaction (Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:58:37 GMT)
Reviews are in for the sequel to the mega-successful Super Mario Brothers Movie, but not everyone is convinced.
Who could replace Scott Mills as Radio 2's Breakfast Show host? (Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:24:47 GMT)
Vernon Kay, Claudia Winkleman, Greg James and Rylan Clark are among the names suggested to replace Scott Mills.
