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BBC News - Entertainment

Campaigners call for Jared Leto's concerts to be cancelled after criminal sexual conduct claims -- The musician - who denies the claims - is due to perform with his band at two of the UK's biggest arenas next year. -- US & Canada

2 days ago

Madonna pays tribute to 'genius, otherworldly' producer William Orbit -- The Queen of Pop worked with Orbit several times over the years, most notably on her genre-bending, Grammy Award-winning album Ray of Light.

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Banksy works cost public almost £150,000 -- FOI requests reveal Banksy artworks have cost taxpayers almost £150,000, with costs still rising.

7 hours ago

Kellie Bright to leave EastEnders after 13 years -- The former Old Vic landlady Linda Carter is set to leave Walford.

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Siân Phillips to step back from acting aged 93 after memory issues -- Sian Phillips will step back from full-scale stage shows but continue other projects.

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Amanda Knox defends Fringe comedy show after claims it will 'trivialise violence' -- Knox, who was convicted and later acquitted of the murder of a British student, said she does not downplay the seriousness of Meredith Kercher's death.

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Singer Self Esteem to make cinematic debut in film set in 1980s -- Pop singer Self Esteem is set to star in upcoming film Mountain from Welsh director Celyn Jones.

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Nadia Sawalha threatens ITV with legal action over Loose Women removal -- The TV panellist claims she has been treated unfairly due to her public support of Palestinian rights.

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Comedian Mo Gilligan says Gavin & Stacey brings back 'fond memories' of holidays at Barry Island -- Watching episodes of Gavin & Stacey reminds The Masked Singer judge of childhood visits to Wales.

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Digital cameras and wired earphones are back - and 'a bit more real' -- We're surrounded by more advanced tech in 2026, so why are young people going back to basics?

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Lauryn Hill and Wyclef 'in an amazing place' as fans hope for new Fugees album after 30 years -- Hill says the band have gone through "an incredible healing process", raising the prospect of new music.

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'Put your phone down': K-pop band weighs in on concert etiquette -- Cortis's plea has drawn mixed reactions in a fandom that's obsessed with capturing every moment.

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Charli XCX on lying, Love Island and life post-Brat -- Charli XCX sits down with Radio 1's Jack Saunders to discuss the release of her new album.

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Kate Nash on Irish history, heritage and covering Sinéad O'Connor -- Kate Nash will perform at The Mac as part of the fringe programme for the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

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Perez Hilton faces long recovery after reports he self-harmed during livestream -- The US blogger is in a "serious but stable" condition in hospital, according to his family.

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Zendaya saw me on the red carpet and her jaw dropped - I'm still in shock -- TikTok creator Zainab Jiwa seems to be giving Hollywood A-listers on the red carpet a run for their money.

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Strictly dancers Ola and James Jordan separate after 23 years of marriage -- The professional dancers, who married in 2003, both spent several series on the BBC programme.

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Madonna and Blur producer William Orbit dies aged 69 -- Tributes are paid to the musical "genius and pioneer", who also worked with All Saints, Pink and U2.

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19 of the best TV shows of 2026 so far -- From a surprise horror-comedy hit to a suburban whodunnit with a difference and the latest runs of Rivals and Ted Lasso, we pick the year's greatest programmes to stream right now.

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