Directory

BBC News - Entertainment & Arts

Theatre ticket policies 'a Wild West' for disabled customers

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 23:53:01 GMT

Research for Radio 4's Front Row finds inconsistencies in theatres' ticket prices and policies.

The rise and rise of anti-Muslim hate music in India

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 23:54:09 GMT

India is seeing the mushrooming of nationalistic music videos that demonise the Muslim community.

'One person turned up to watch my Fringe show'

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 14:11:39 GMT

Comedian Robin Grainger has become a Fringe legend after giving his all for one man in the audience.

June Spencer: Last original Archers cast member to retire

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 07:33:05 GMT

June Spencer, 103, has played matriarch Peggy in the long-running Radio 4 drama since 1951.

Wagatha Christie case: Judgement at a glance

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 16:30:21 GMT

Rebekah Vardy has lost her High Court libel case against fellow footballer's wife Coleen Rooney.

Will Smith acknowledges that Oscar slap was wrong

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 17:12:06 GMT

The actor has released a YouTube video in which he discusses the Chris Rock incident for the first time.

Oscars 2023: Harry Styles has two films hoping for awards glory

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 01:03:48 GMT

Don't Worry Darling and My Policeman are among 23 movies hoping for awards in 2023.

Mike Batt: Womble maestro turns to French dystopia

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 01:43:57 GMT

The composer says he feels the era of making money from albums is over for most artists.

Britney Spears returns to music scene with Elton John collaboration

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 21:30:42 GMT

Little is known about the new track, but it will be called Hold Me Closer.

Nightclubs closing: One in five have shut since Covid-19 pandemic began

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:37:34 GMT

New figures show the trend of UK club closures continued despite government support.

Birmingham Bull saved from scrap-heap

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 10:21:13 GMT

The mechanical bull used in the Commonwealth opening ceremony will now be given a permanent home in the city.

Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Singer Matt Goss joins line-up

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 11:36:30 GMT

The former Bros star is the eighth contestant to be announced for the BBC One dancing competition.

Strictly Come Dancing: First stars Will Mellor and Kym Marsh announced

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 10:01:40 GMT

Actors Will Mellor and Kym Marsh tell BBC Breakfast how they're feeling about taking part in the show.

Lucy Porter: TikTok won't kill stand-up comedy but petrol prices and train fares will

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 01:31:46 GMT

The comedian says if she was starting out now, she would struggle to afford travel and rent.

Newcastle bids to host Eurovision 2023 to 'boost North East'

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 10:54:54 GMT

Several UK cities are hoping to host the event and a shortlist will be published on Friday.

Olivia Newton-John: Tributes to Grease star and singer dies aged 73

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 02:30:20 GMT

The star, best known for playing Sandy in Grease, has died from cancer aged 73, her family says.

Barbara Charone: Meet the Chelsea director who helped break Madonna

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 05:10:06 GMT

Barbara Charone on her new memoir, 50 years in the music world and being a Blues fan on the board.

'Yours from the first moment I saw you and forever!'

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 21:58:29 GMT

The iconic Grease actor, singer and activist sold over 100 million records and won four Grammy Awards.

Aamir Khan: Forrest Gump gets Bollywood treatment

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:46:26 GMT

Aamir Khan tells BBC World how the iconic 'life is like a box of chocolates' line was adapted for new audiences.

BBC Radio 5 Live drops classified football results

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 11:02:15 GMT

The traditional reading out of the football results at 5pm on a Saturday is axed by BBC Radio.

Commonwealth Games: Ozzy Osbourne surprise appearance headlines Birmingham 2022 closing ceremony

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 22:09:40 GMT

Birmingham ends a hugely successful Commonwealth Games as legendary Brummie rocker Ozzy Osbourne headlines the closing ceremony.

Line of Duty's Vicky McClure visits real-life AC-12

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 23:01:07 GMT

Nottinghamshire Police say the BBC drama has "done wonders" for them in terms of recruitment.

Roger E. Mosley: Magnum P.I. actor dies aged 83 after car crash

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 10:42:53 GMT

Roger E. Mosley starred opposite Tom Selleck in all eight seasons of the original Magnum P.I.

Love Island final: 'I'm very proud of Tasha'

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 23:01:13 GMT

Love Island contestant, Tasha Ghouri was born deaf. Her dad explains the challenges she faces.

Beyonc�'s Renaissance debuts at number one

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 16:47:41 GMT

The star earns her fourth number one album in the UK, outselling the competition by three to one.

Horniman Museum to return 72 artefacts to Nigeria

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 15:18:20 GMT

The chair of the Horniman Museum said it was "moral" to return items taken by "force" years ago.

Obituary: Olivia Newton-John

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:50:50 GMT

The Grammy award-winning singer found enduring fame in the film Grease.