BBC Entertainment & Arts News
Pedro Pascal and Meryl Streep lead tributes to Catherine O'Hara (Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:55:24 GMT)
The Canadian comedic actress died in Los Angeles on Friday at the age of 71 following a brief illness.
Has Harry Styles killed the world tour? (Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:17:51 GMT)
Artists including Ariana Grande are opting for longer residencies in key cities rather than touring more locations.
Did Beyoncé split country music in two? (Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:53:13 GMT)
Cowboy Carter winning the Grammy's country album of the year last year sent shockwaves through the industry.
Glasgow's troubled Centre for Contemporary Arts to permanently close (Sat, 31 Jan 2026 15:51:43 GMT)
The announcement comes just a year after it secured £3.4m in funding from arts body Creative Scotland.
Alan Carr accidentally revealed Traitors victory hours after filming (Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:11:47 GMT)
The comedian inadvertently revealed his victory to a cameraman while working the following day.
Joanna Lumley and Queen attend Jilly Cooper memorial (Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:04:52 GMT)
Royalty and acting stars were at the London service to pay their tributes to the writer.
'Heated Rivalry inspired me to come out as gay' (Sat, 31 Jan 2026 07:07:13 GMT)
For most catching up on the show Heated Rivalry, it is entertainment to be gossiped about at work or online. For Jesse Kortuem, it hit deeper.
Pokémon cancels event at controversial Japan shrine following backlash (Sat, 31 Jan 2026 12:08:05 GMT)
The event, advertised through official channels, was criticised in China for being held at a military memorial.
Documentary on Glasgow immigration protest wins Sundance award (Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:11:45 GMT)
The film documents how hundreds of residents in Pollokshields prevented the detention of two neighbours during a dawn raid in May 2021.
Snoop Dogg aiming to make Swansea FC a 'global name' (Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:32:59 GMT)
Rapper Snoop Dogg says he wants to play his part in making Swansea City become a "global name".
Hidden postcards give first look at Beatles film (Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:31:44 GMT)
A student at Liverpool's LIPA finds one of 1,000 postcards promoting the new Beatles films.
Maya Jama and Ruben Dias' Cheshire home targeted by burglars (Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:40:10 GMT)
Jama was in South Africa filming Love Island and Dias was watching his team Manchester City play.
BBC vows to better reflect working-class audiences around UK (Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:40:51 GMT)
An independent review also found the BBC can do more to represent the experiences of older women.
Nicki Minaj calls herself Trump's 'number one fan' and shows off gold card visa (Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:20:47 GMT)
The rapper, born in Trinidad and Tobago, praises the US president while Bruce Springsteen protests aboout ICE.
The small social club that 'made' Gary Barlow (Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:04:40 GMT)
A Netflix documentary reveals the Take That singer first performed at Connah's Quay Labour Club.
Welsh horror film shot in England due to smoking ban (Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:54:13 GMT)
Strict non-smoking rules in Wales made it impossible for key scenes to look authentic, the film's director says.
Music legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award (Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:13:13 GMT)
Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.
The stars and styles from Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week (Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:24:47 GMT)
Fashion's finest gather in the French capital for a week of high-end designs and celebrity sightings.
'Why can't women have experience?' New Bridgerton series tackles sex taboo (Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:00:33 GMT)
Bridgerton is back, with Francesca on the hunt for sex tips and Benedict finally meeting his match.
Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo: We're like a couple of naughty school kids (Thu, 29 Jan 2026 02:19:27 GMT)
The pair star in Crime 101, a tense thriller that swaps superhero spectacle for a game of psychological cat and mouse.
Why celebrities keep moving to the Cotswolds - as new star buys mansion (Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:05:38 GMT)
The Beckhams, Clarkson and Hugh Grant own homes in the idyllic area - but what makes it so appealing?
Take That's new documentary tells a very familiar story (Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:34:14 GMT)
The band's new Netflix show contains a surprise new song, but much of the story has been told before.
Is your favourite show being simplified so you can keep scrolling? (Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:59:37 GMT)
Are TV shows having to adapt to our attention spans?
Knitwear, jumpsuits and Cluedo: Traitors fashion explained (Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:03:54 GMT)
It's not just what they say or how they act that influences their fellow contestants - it's how they dress, too.
One Battle After Another leads Bafta nominations (Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:15:13 GMT)
The political thriller has 14 nominations, with Sinners, Hamnet and Marty Supreme also recognised.
'Leading actor Bafta nomination is unbelievable' (Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:38:42 GMT)
Robert Aramayo is nominated for I Swear, which tells the story of a teen with Tourette's syndrome.
Baftas 2026: The nominations list in full (Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:17:41 GMT)
Find out which stars and films are in the running for the most prestigious awards in British film.
Eight surprise takeaways from the Oscar nominations (Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:07:32 GMT)
Paul Mescal and Chase Infiniti missed out, while other actors carried their films to a nomination.
Vampire film Sinners breaks Oscar nominations record (Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:10:44 GMT)
The horror is up for 16 awards - setting a new record for the most Oscar nominations for a single film.
Oscars 2026: Nominees list in full (Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:08:59 GMT)
This year's list of Oscar nominees includes One Battle After Another, Sinners and Hamnet.
