Category: BBC Entertainment News
Chris Mason appointed new BBC political editor
He replaces Laura Kuenssberg, who is taking over from Andrew Marr on BBC One’s Sunday morning show.
Fantastic Beasts 3: Gay dialogue removed from film for Chinese audiences
Warner Bros agreed to the request for changes but have said the “spirit of the film remains”.
Gilbert Gottfried: Stars pay tribute to late comedian and actor
The stand-up comedian and actor, known for his roles in Aladdin and Problem Child, has died aged 67.
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard: Opening arguments in US trial against ex-wife
Elon Musk and James Franco will take the stand at a celebrity trial that is being broadcast live.
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard: Heard giving ‘performance of her life’
Amber Heard “concocted a role as a victim”, the former spouses’ defamation trial is told.
Newcastle to host first BBC Comedy Festival in May
A host of stars – including Romesh Ranganathan – have been announced as part of the line-up.
Photographer Pascal Molliere jailed for sexually assaulting actress
Pascal Molliere kissed and groped a client after locking a door during a photoshoot.
Shortlist for Walter Scott historical fiction prize
The winner of will be revealed at the Borders Book Festival in Melrose in June.
Turner Prize 2022: Trafalgar Square whipped cream artist among nominees
Heather Phillipson, who put a whipped cream sculpture on the Fourth Plinth, is among the nominees.
Bend It Like Beckham: Five reasons the film is still iconic 20 years on
On the 20th anniversary of the release of Bend It Like Beckham, we reflect on one of the most successful British football films.
Inside Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s legal battle
Depp has sued his ex-wife for an op-ed she wrote about being a domestic abuse victim. She counter-sued.
Derry Girls star: A private Channel 4 wouldn’t make this show
Saoirse-Monica Jackson chats to Radio 1 Newsbeat ahead of the third and final series of Derry Girls.
Britney Spears: Sam Asghari talks marriage and family plans with singer
In an Oscars week interview, the actor said marriage and kids should’ve happened ‘three years ago’.
Britney Spears says she is pregnant after conservatorship ends
The singer, 40, also says she has previously suffered perinatal depression.
Veteran quizzer becomes oldest female Mastermind winner
Alice Walker, now 67, scores a perfect 14 out of 14 on her specialist subject, the Peak District.
Eurovision: Ukraine act Kalush Orchestra thank Boris Johnson for Kyiv visit
The favourites to win the contest were performing in Amsterdam as the UK prime minister was in Kyiv.
Snoopy sculpture trail: Four smashed after two days
Organisers say the damage is “devastating” for the creators, sponsors and the charity it’s in aid of.
Oliviers 2022: Jason’s best jokes and 7 other highlights
Jason Manford’s references to the Oscars slap were among several memorable moments at the ceremony.
Oliviers 2022: Jason’s best jokes and 7 other highlights
Jason Manford’s references to the Oscars slap were among several memorable moments at the ceremony.
Liz Carr calls for theatres to host facemask-only performances
The actress says “theatre should remain accessible” to vulnerable people, as she wins an Olivier Award.
Oliviers 2022: Cabaret and Life of Pi sweep theatre awards
Jessie Buckley and Eddie Redmayne were among the winners at Sunday’s theatre awards ceremony.
World Irish Dancing Championships return after Covid cancellations
Belfast hosts the first World Irish Dancing Championships after two years of Covid cancellations.
Saniya Mistri: The hijab-wearing teen rapper breaking stereotypes
Saniya Mistri’s powerful rap songs call out the glaring inequalities in her city, Mumbai.
Eagle Has Landed author dies aged 92
Henry Patterson wrote 85 novels, including the WW2 thriller penned under the pseudonym Jack Higgins.
Brian Cox: Succession role makes me swear more
The 75-year-old Scottish actor says he seems to be possessed by TV character Logan Roy’s bad language.
Inside London’s only pointe shoes factory
The craft of making pointe shoes for ballet dancers has recently been put on the heritage craft red list.
Will Smith banned from Oscars for 10 years over slap
The Academy voted on Friday to sanction Smith after he slapped Chris Rock at the awards show.
Harry Styles unseats Dave at the top of the charts
Styles’ new single, As It Was, debuts at number one with the biggest first-week sales of the year.
Richard Osman: Pointless star quits BBC quiz show
The co-host has appeared on the show since 2009, but is leaving to focus on his writing.