Newark, Newark ‘would not have been commissioned 15 years ago’
Writer Nathan Foad tells the BBC why he set his latest work in his East Midlands home.
Reggae sound systems: One Londoner and his digital archive
Ashish Joshi has created an online digital archive of UK reggae sound systems.
Taylor Hawkins: Drugs found in body of late Foo Fighters drummer
Colombian investigators examining the death of Taylor Hawkins are yet to establish a cause.
When K-pop met India: The Indian artists collaborating with Korean stars
India’s influence in K-pop is steadily growing, thanks to dedicated artists and the internet.
Oscars 2022: Hollywood hosts its biggest night
All you need to know about Sunday’s Oscars ceremony.
Sidney Poitier’s daughter on his Oscars legacy
Sidney Poitier’s daughter discusses the late Oscar winner’s influence on civil rights and cinema.
In pictures: Taylor Hawkins, a drummer who ‘served the song’
The drummer with US rock group Foo Fighters, Taylor Hawkins, has died aged 50.
Taylor Hawkins: Bogota festival crowd reacts to Foo Fighters drummer’s death
The band had been due to perform at the Estereo Picnic festival in Bogota, Colombia, on Friday night.
BBC Breakfast forced off air early by fire alarm
Roger Johnson and Rachel Burden were interviewing The Apprentice winner Harpreet Kaur at the time.
How the feel-good film Coda caused an Oscars upset
Apple TV’s film about the hearing daughter of a deaf family wasn’t expected to win best picture.
Belfast: The real people and streets behind Branagh’s film
The Oscar-nominated film draws on the director’s childhood in the Tiger’s Bay area of north Belfast.
Netflix’s Diana the Musical named worst film by Razzie Awards
The Netflix musical “wins” five Razzie Awards, which name and shame the year’s worst films.
Taylor Hawkins: Foo Fighters’ drummer dies aged 50
The band said they were “devastated” by the loss of Hawkins, who has drummed with them since 1997.
Coda star and Oscar nominee inspires deaf children to dream big
Troy Kotsur is a star of CODA and the first deaf male actor ever to be nominated for an Oscar.
Anime: How Japanese animation has taken the West by storm
Animated film Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is a surprise box office hit, as anime enjoys a new global popularity.
Celebration as the Oscars ceremony returns to Hollywood
After a year away due to Covid, this year’s ceremony is back to its glitzy best in tinseltown.
Rapper Pa Salieu cleared of violent disorder
Pa Salieu is cleared of engaging in violent disorder but convicted of possessing an offensive weapon.
Charli XCX crashes the charts with first number one album
The star’s fifth studio album, Crash, was billed as an experiment in commercial pop. It worked.
Charli XCX crashes the charts with first number one album
The star’s fifth studio album, Crash, was billed as an experiment in commercial pop. It worked.
John Lennon’s son opens Yoko Ono performance centre in Liverpool
Sean Lennon talks about his mother’s “great love for Liverpool” as he opens a centre for live music.
Ukraine war: JK Rowling hits back at Putin after ‘cancel culture’ comment
Mr Putin referenced the Harry Potter author during a speech condemning “cancel culture” in the West.
Say Yes To Tess: Turning a doomed election campaign into a musical
Tess Seddon explains why she has made a stage show out of her experience of standing for parliament.
Bridgerton: Mixed responses from critics to second series
The hit Netflix series is described as “less fun” with fewer sex scenes, but also “more dynamic”.
Sir Philip Pullman resigns as Society of Authors president after book row
Sir Philip Pullman says he cannot express personal opinions as president of the Society of Authors.
Ed Sheeran sends support for Ukrainian band Antytila
Musicians-turned-soldiers Antytila contacted Sheeran asking to appear at Concert for Ukraine next week.
Richard Curtis: Ferrell should have had Oscar nomination for Elf
Screenwriter and director Richard Curtis says awards voters often overlook comedy and its actors.
Belfast and its stars celebrated at Oscar Wilde Awards
With its seven Oscar nods, Jamie Dornan and Sir Kenneth Branagh were honoured at a ceremony in LA.
Michael Bublé: Multi-Grammy winner on Bond themes, romantic gifts and new album
An egg poacher, a toaster and the washing up – just some ways Michael Bublé shows his romantic side.
Ukrainian band Antytila make UK concert appeal
Ukrainian band Antytila ask to be included in Concert for Ukraine line-up.
Lord Michael Grade chosen as Ofcom chairman
The UK media regulator is to get a new supremo in the ex-BBC chairman, after a two-year search.
