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BBC News - Entertainment
Does Love Island UK need to pull the US version for a chat? Fans, commentators and an ex-Islander reflect on what the dating series could do to draw in more viewers again. 5 hrs ago
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James forced to pull out of Belladrum headline slot as Tim Booth loses voice -- Festival producer Dougie Brown said it was rare to lose a headliner but Razorlight had been asked to step up to the slot on Saturday night.3 hours ago
Soap star Shane Richie facing drink-drive charge -- The 62-year-old was arrested at a petrol station and is due in court in September, police say.4 hours ago
The Sopranos star Vincent Pastore dies aged 80 -- Pastore, who played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero in the hit US show, was found at his home in New York City, US media report. -- US & Canada5 hours ago
Massive Attack banned from Singapore after pro-Palestine display at show -- The UK band is told not to return to the city-state after shouting "free Palestine" at a gig on Wednesday.1 day ago
Public wake to be held for musician Glen Hansard -- The funeral of Glen Hansard will take place on Tuesday at St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin.7 hours ago
Nigeria date removed from South African pop star Tyla's world tour after boycott petition -- Nigerians urged Tyla to cancel her concert in Lagos over anti-migrant protests in South Africa.1 day ago
UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show -- The YouTuber has been found guilty for two counts of assault over the 2024 incident in Perth.1 day ago
Acclaimed Welsh artist Kevin Sinnott dies aged 78 -- Welsh Artist Kevin Sinnott rose to fame for his painting Running Away with the Hairdresser21 hours ago
British girl band FLO 'want it all' - and they're confident they will get it -- The rising stars say making their second album, Therapy at the Club, was a "crash course" in music.1 day ago
Glasgow gets starring role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day film -- Scotland's largest city doubles as New York in the latest installment of Marvel cinematic universe.1 day ago
What your summer reading list says about you -- Just picked your holiday book? Our choices can subconsciously reveal important parts of our personality, studies show.2 days ago
Glen Hansard: A life in song and stories -- Glen Hansard, who died in a motorbike crash on Wednesday, travelled an unusual journey to stardom.1 day ago
Zendaya on working with Tom Holland in Spider-Man: 'When you're best friends it's easy' -- The couple walked the white carpet at the London premiere of their latest film, Spiderman: Brand New Day.3 days ago
Wicker Man sequel director Justin Hardy dies aged 61 -- The British filmmaker died on Friday after suffering a heart attack, his family said in a statement.3 hours ago
Spider-Man fans hail Brand New Day as Holland's best yet -- Spider-Man fans are full of praise for Tom Holland's latest web-slinging performance.4 hours ago
Sam Fender on scoring longest running UK number one -- Rein Me In by Sam Fender and Olivia Dean, has officially broken the longest standing record in British chart history.1 day ago
How Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's Rein Me In broke the UK's singles chart record -- The duet has spent 19 non-consecutive weeks at the top of the charts, breaking a 73-year-old record.1 day ago
How the Nordics have perfected the summer cabin -- In this region, summer is all about retreating to a countryside timber dwelling. Here are some of the best, from a mid-Century home to a modern cabin overlooking the ocean.1 day ago
Who's nominated for this year's Mercury Prize? -- Olivia Dean, Sir Paul McCartney, Nia Archives and the mysterious Irish newcomer Dove Ellis are among the nominees.2 days ago
Former England football star Shaun Wright-Phillips joins Strictly line-up -- The sportsman - who is also the son of Arsenal legend Ian Wright - played for clubs including Manchester City.2 days ago
The 'Holy Maid of Kent' who defied King Henry VIII -- Elizabeth Barton became a celebrated visionary, but when she defied the monarch, she paid the ultimate price. Was she a charlatan or a brave heroine of the Tudor world?2 days ago