Page Updated: Friday, January 16, 2026 9:12 AM ET

BBC News - Entertainment

What the 28 Days Later franchise means to female horror fans -- The latest instalment of the 28 Days Later horror franchise is the first of the series to have a female director.

5 hours ago

Star Wars boss departs after leading franchise reboot -- She oversaw the expansion of the franchise, including five feature films and new TV shows.

6 hours ago

Teen obsessed with Southport killer planned bomb attack at Oasis concert -- McKenzie Morgan was inspired by the Southport attack and also planned an attack on a children's dance school. -- Just now

41 minutes ago

Actor Peter Mullan attacked after trying to stop assault -- The actor stepped in to stop Dylan Bennet attacking a woman near the O2 Academy in Glasgow last year.

2 hours ago

Julio Iglesias denies sexual assault allegations -- In a statement, the Spanish singer says the allegations are "absolutely false and deeply sadden me".

4 hours ago

Harry Styles announces fourth album - with intriguing title -- The pop star's long-awaited comeback is confirmed, after a viral campaign spread around the world.

20 hours ago

Matthew McConaughey trademarks iconic phrase to stop AI misuse -- The Oscar-winning actor has trademarked several phrases, including "Alright, alright, alright" from the cult classic film, Dazed and Confused.

7 hours ago

Sophie Turner's back to basics Lara Croft look revealed -- Fans get their first glimpse of the Game of Thrones star in her role as the video game heroine.

7 hours ago

Actor Timothy Busfield charged with sexually abusing boys on set of TV series -- The actor starred in the West Wing TV series and is also known for the baseball film Field of Dreams.

5 hours ago

Play goes from Whitley Bay pub to the West End -- Gerry and Sewell was first performed in Whitley Bay but is now being shown to audiences in London.

3 hours ago

Cheryl stalker in prison for third time in a year -- A 51-year-old man is back in prison after breaching his licence conditions.

1 hour ago

Why Heated Rivalry might not spark a UK ice hockey boom -- The hit drama has got us talking about the sport - but in the UK there are barriers to taking part.

41 minutes ago

2026 Mobo Awards: The nominations list in full -- Find out who is nominated in each of the 20 categories at the 2026 Mobo Awards.

1 day ago

Julian Barnes on his last novel: 'I hope it's a good one to go out on' -- The award-winning author discusses his "final" novel, living with cancer, and the future of fiction.

1 day ago

Stranger Things documentary-maker shares reason for last-minute finale script -- The making-of documentary gives fans an insight into the production process of the hit sci-fi show.

2 days ago

Why you're more like the Traitors than you think and how it could harm you -- We underestimate how often we bend the truth, but doing so can leave us isolated and anxious.

2 days ago

Ant and Dec launch their first podcast - a smart move or late to the party? -- The pair will host Hanging Out as part of a new entertainment channel they are launching online.

41 minutes ago

Djo on those Stranger Things episode nine rumours -- The actor and musician sets the record straight.

1 hour ago

That colleague who has the worst timing -- Dom and Kay are starting new roles at MI5, in the new series of Black Ops.

2 hours ago

How the 1950s 'Red Scare' erased a US icon -- Paul Robeson was a superstar of the stage and screen, a talented football player and a music hitmaker. Then came a dramatic fall from grace.

3 hours ago

Temporary new home for Henry Moore sculpture -- Reclining Woman: Elbow has been a familiar landmark in Leeds city centre for more than four decades.

21 hours ago

Slumdog Millionaire composer feels 'underwhelmed' by Hollywood -- Film composer AR Rahman speaks exclusively to Asian Network's Haroon Rashid.

21 hours ago