BBC Entertainment & Arts News
'Enjoy the show. Ignore the war': Venice Biennale faces backlash after including Russia (Wed, 06 May 2026 21:29:18 GMT)
Protests have taken place at the prestigious arts fair over the inclusion of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Strictly Come Dancing: Five pros to leave the show as line-up confirmed (Wed, 06 May 2026 11:39:31 GMT)
Five members of the show's professional line-up, including the long-serving Karen Hauer, are leaving.
Ted Turner, media mogul who revolutionised TV news by launching CNN, dies at 87 (Thu, 07 May 2026 03:20:25 GMT)
The media mogul pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the Cable News Network in 1980.
Harry Potter TV series renewed for second season at HBO (Thu, 07 May 2026 02:11:59 GMT)
Filming is scheduled for autumn later this year and will likely adapt the second book in JK Rowling's series, The Chamber of Secrets.
Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular charged over alleged alligator shooting (Thu, 07 May 2026 04:50:18 GMT)
The looksmaxxing influencer allegedly livestreamed himself firing gunshots from an airboat at an alligator.
High Court bid fails to stop Brockwell Park festivals (Thu, 07 May 2026 04:57:57 GMT)
Local campaigners argued Lambeth Council had misinterpreted the word "recreation", but a judge disagreed.
The Summer I Turned Pretty fans asked to stop visiting film set (Wed, 06 May 2026 11:34:10 GMT)
Prime Video have said fans coming to the set causes "real safety concerns" and disrupts filming.
Matt Damon seen in new trailer for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey (Tue, 05 May 2026 10:33:42 GMT)
Christopher Nolan's movie, based on the Greek epic, also stars Anne Hathaway and Robert Pattinson.
Bonnie Tyler recovering after being taken to hospital for surgery (Wed, 06 May 2026 17:43:16 GMT)
The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer is being treated in Faro, Portugal, where she has a home.
Peter Kay show rescheduled after arena evacuation (Wed, 06 May 2026 11:07:08 GMT)
Ticket holders can attend the rescheduled show on 25 July or will be entitled to a refund.
'I've moved out of my shop for Johnny Vegas' (Wed, 06 May 2026 05:11:29 GMT)
Mat Capper has relocated so the comedian can use his unit in Dagfield, Cheshire, for filming.
Daniel Radcliffe and Rose Byrne nominated for Tony Awards (Tue, 05 May 2026 14:48:43 GMT)
Harry Potter star Radcliffe and Oscar nominee Byrne have now been recognised for their theatre work.
Richard Osman and Bill Bailey receive honours at Windsor (Tue, 05 May 2026 14:44:18 GMT)
Author and former Pointless co-host Osman is honoured by Princess Anne, as is Strictly winner Bailey.
Pussycat Dolls cancel US leg of reunion tour after poor ticket sales (Tue, 05 May 2026 09:27:22 GMT)
The Dolls say the decision was "heartbreaking" but add that the European shows will go ahead as planned.
Rapper Kid Cudi removes British star M.I.A. from tour (Tue, 05 May 2026 10:51:15 GMT)
British singer songwriter M.I.A will no longer be the opening act for Rebels Rage tour after disagreement with US rapper Kid Cudi.
Popular Australian author pleads guilty over child exploitation material (Tue, 05 May 2026 05:28:28 GMT)
The Jasper Jones and Runt author was arrested in January during a police raid at his Perth home.
Gap co-founder Doris Fisher dies aged 94 (Tue, 05 May 2026 11:31:06 GMT)
She opened the first store with her husband Don in 1969, with the company calling her "a pioneering force in American retail".
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit over It Ends With Us film (Mon, 04 May 2026 22:05:37 GMT)
The settlement comes just ahead of a trial slated to begin in May, where both stars were expected to testify.
Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency over health issues (Mon, 04 May 2026 21:18:19 GMT)
The 80-year-old country music star said it will take some time for her to be "stage-performance ready" again.
'We won't see her because she's Asian': How Lea Salonga fought to be seen on Broadway (Mon, 04 May 2026 22:33:11 GMT)
Broadway icon and Disney princess Lea Salonga has paved the way for Asian actors - but it hasn't been easy.
Spanish superstar Rosalía reaches for heaven as her tour hits London (Wed, 06 May 2026 07:34:42 GMT)
The Spanish star delights fans as she brings her highly anticipated Lux tour to the UK.
The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala (Tue, 05 May 2026 04:05:39 GMT)
The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.
Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage) (Sat, 02 May 2026 23:05:34 GMT)
The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".
How did Banksy put up a statue in central London? (Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:53 GMT)
The sculpture depicts a suited man walking forward off a plinth while carrying a flag that covers his face.
Where's my Oscar? Eight times Academy Awards trophies have gone missing (Fri, 01 May 2026 20:06:07 GMT)
From burglary to ransom, Oscar-winners like Frances McDormand, Jared Leto, Whoopi Goldberg and Olympia Dukakis have lost their coveted statuettes.
Love, lies, angry ghosts: Indians are bingeing on two-minute dramas (Fri, 01 May 2026 22:36:58 GMT)
Some of India's biggest producers are eyeing investments in micro-dramas, which are now hugely popular.
Billie Eilish puts Manchester at centre of new 3D concert film (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:08:59 GMT)
Teaming up with filmmaking giant James Cameron, the superstar creates a unique love letter to her fans.
From Gamestation to PlayStation: Actor Rahul Kohli on his dream role (Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:37:46 GMT)
His first job was selling games to customers, now he's starring in one of the biggest releases this year.
