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Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway finale pulls in 4m

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 17:15:55 GMT

Girls Aloud, Holly Willoughby and Olly Murs helped the duo bid farewell to the show - for now.


Rust film armourer sentenced to 18 months in prison

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 18:56:10 GMT

A judge sentenced Hannah Gutierrez-Reed to prison after the 2021 on-set shooting.


Grimes sorry for Coachella technical difficulties

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:29:29 GMT

Weekend one of the festival also sees surprise appearances from Olivia Rodrigo and Billie Eilish.


Sunset Boulevard equals Olivier Awards record

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 21:30:21 GMT

The musical won seven prizes including best revival and best actress for Nicole Scherzinger


Snoop Dogg, Eminem and 50 Cent unite to honour Dr Dre

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:59:14 GMT

The award-winning hip-hop producer was presented with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday.


Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli dies

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 20:20:54 GMT

The designer, famed for his animal prints on leather and textiles, died at home in Florence.


BBC Russian journalist branded 'foreign agent'

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 22:34:23 GMT

A leading science journalist - Asya Kazantseva - also gets the label used to silence Kremlin critics.


Waddingham rejects red carpet 'show leg' request

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:06:03 GMT

The star objected to a photographer at the Olivier awards who apparently asked her to "show leg".


Doctor Who: Varada Sethu confirmed as new companion

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 19:38:59 GMT

The actress is joining the show for Ncuti Gatwa's second series which will air in 2025.


Stars hit the red carpet at Olivier Awards

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 18:34:12 GMT

Sophie Okonedo, David Tennant, Sarah Snook and Nicole Scherzinger were among those posing for pictures.


Watch: An emotional farewell to the Hairy Bikers

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:36:37 GMT

An emotional farewell to the Hairy Bikers, as the series ends weeks following the death of Dave Myers.


Ed Gamble in the hot dog house over tour poster

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:42:20 GMT

Comedian Ed Gamble swapped a hot dog for a cucumber in his posters on the London Underground.


Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont to divorce

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:42:17 GMT

The couple, who are splitting after nine years, have starred in Meet The Richardsons since 2020.


Star Trek's Scotty played by a Scot for first time

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 05:13:36 GMT

The famous Star Trek character is being played by a Scottish actor for the first time.


Mark Goodier to host Radio 2's Pick Of The Pops

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:32:50 GMT

The host will replace the broadcasting legend Steve Wright, who died unexpectedly last month.


How Zendaya perfected 'method dressing'

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 23:31:30 GMT

Film stars have made fancy dress fashionable in their recent red carpet looks.


Hannah Waddingham calls out demanding paparazzi

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:39:48 GMT

The Olivier Awards host reacted after a snapper apparently asked her to "show your leg".


Sarah Snook's chicken and nine other Olivier moments

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:34:04 GMT

From Nicole Scherzinger's Sunday roast love to David Tennant's jacket causing a stir, these are the ten highlights.


Line of Duty stars bring daytime clubbing to Glasgow

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:10:42 GMT

Martin Compston and Vicky McClure bring murder to the dancefloor as daytime clubbing comes to Scotland.


Sir Ian McKellen on taking role he always said no to

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 08:17:24 GMT

The actor on taking on the role of Falstaff, the "ultimate gangster", in his latest West End play.


Blue Lights series two promises 'absolute chaos'

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:14:48 GMT

The Belfast-based police drama returns to our screens on Monday 15 April.


Gladiators, Deadpool and the Rock dominate CinemaCon

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:59:07 GMT

The annual US cinema convention was once again held in Las Vegas with huge new releases teased.


Footage shows raids at Sean 'Diddy' Combs's properties

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 22:58:18 GMT

US Homeland Security agents were seen entering the rap mogul's properties in Los Angeles and Miami.


Closing the generation gap with dance

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 07:13:59 GMT

Sadler’s Wells Company of Elders teams with the ground-breaking storytellers of ZooNation Youth Company.


Salman Rushdie: Losing an eye upsets me every day

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:00:39 GMT

The author, who was stabbed on stage in 2022, tells the BBC that he thought he was dying.