Plans for national writing centre put to government
The Centre for Writing aims to create a hub of creative talent outside of London and the South East.
Category: BBC Entertainment News
Janet Jackson on being a child star: ‘I don’t remember being asked’
Ahead of a UK tour, the pop star discusses her career, and the song her record label tried to stop.
Janet Jackson on being a child star: ‘I don’t remember being asked’
Ahead of a UK tour, the pop star discusses her career, and the song her record label tried to stop.
Jagger leads tributes to blues pioneer John Mayall
His band the Bluesbreakers was a springboard for stars including Eric Clapton and Mick Fleetwood.
Celine Dion at Olympics would be great, Macron says
The singer is in Paris as speculation swirls the “queen of ballads” will perform at the opening ceremony.
Celine Dion at Olympics would be great, Macron says
The singer is in Paris as speculation swirls the “queen of ballads” will perform at the opening ceremony.
Watch: Celine Dion in Paris amid rumours of Olympic performance
In December 2022, the singer revealed she had been battling Stiff Person’s Syndrome (SPS) and cancelled all of her upcoming shows.
Janet Jackson sings the first song she ever wrote
Janet Jackson sings the first song she ever wrote
‘We will never tolerate unacceptable behaviour’ says BBC boss
The BBC’s director general, Tim Davie, responds to reports of abusive behaviour on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing.
Ten years since the Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Watch: Dancing tea cakes, a giant Nessie and Karen Dunbar – the Glasgow Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony 10 years on.
Huw Edwards’ BBC pay increased by £40,000 last year
Gary Lineker tops BBC salary list for seventh year running, with former news anchor Edwards in fourth.
Ska legend Arthur ‘Gaps’ Hendrickson’s funeral held
Pauline Black is among mourners at the service for her co-frontman of 2-Tone band The Selecter.
Ska legend Arthur ‘Gaps’ Hendrickson’s funeral held
Pauline Black is among mourners at the service for her co-frontman of 2-Tone band The Selecter.
BBC boss says sorry over Strictly complaints
“Unacceptable behaviour” will not be tolerated on Strictly Come Dancing, the director general says.
The stars you won’t see on the BBC salaries list
Michael McIntyre, Bradley Walsh and Alex Jones are among the stars whose salaries will not appear.
The stars you won’t see on the BBC salaries list
Michael McIntyre, Bradley Walsh and Alex Jones are among the stars whose salaries will not appear.
BBC boss says sorry over Strictly complaints
“Unacceptable behaviour” will not be tolerated on Strictly Come Dancing, the director general says.
BBC pay 2023-2024: The full list of star salaries
Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker is the corporation’s top earner, taking home £1.35m.
BBC pay 2023-2024: The full list of star salaries
Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker is the corporation’s top earner, taking home £1.35m.
Huw Edwards’ BBC pay increased by £40,000 last year
Gary Lineker tops BBC salary list for seventh year running, with former news anchor Edwards in fourth.
American rapper Snoop Dogg to carry Olympic torch
Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic torch through the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis before Friday’s opening ceremony.
American rapper Snoop Dogg to carry Olympic torch
Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic torch through the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis before Friday’s opening ceremony.
First ever ‘Blind Barbie’ doll released
Mattel has released its first ever blind Barbie doll
First ever ‘Blind Barbie’ doll released
Mattel has released its first ever blind Barbie doll
The Four Tops’ Abdul ‘Duke’ Fakir dead at 88
The Motown group is known for Reach Out I’ll Be There and I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch).
The Four Tops’ Abdul ‘Duke’ Fakir dead at 88
The Motown group is known for Reach Out I’ll Be There and I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch).
The stars you won’t see on the BBC salaries list
Michael McIntyre, Bradley Walsh and Alex Jones are among the stars whose salaries will not appear.
Keanu Reeves: I think about death all the time
The Matrix star’s new novel, The Book of Elsewhere, explores the theme of mortality.
Keanu Reeves: I think about death all the time
The Matrix star’s new novel, The Book of Elsewhere, explores the theme of mortality.
‘Inspirational’ former BBC TV presenter dies
Beccy Barr who became a firefighter after leaving the BBC is described as an “inspiration to many”.
