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BBC News - Entertainment

Margot Robbie backs Tudor play 1536: 'Women are still having the same conversations' -- Acclaimed Tudor-set play 1536 is co-produced by Margot Robbie and is being turned into a BBC TV drama.

13 hours ago

Love Island star tells followers 'you are loved' as he shares mental health challenges -- Alex George said he wanted to help reduce "shame and stigma" around mental health challenges.

2 hours ago

Eurovision boss: 'We're watching the voting very carefully' -- Martin Green says attempts to influence voters will be taken seriously, but stops short of sanctions.

12 hours ago

Drug addiction counsellor sentenced in Matthew Perry's overdose death -- The drug counsellor was one of five people accused of supplying ketamine to Perry and exploiting his drug addiction.

3 hours ago

James Van Der Beek's widow posts emotional tribute: 'Words just don't capture what grief is' -- The Dawson's Creek actor died in February and his wife, Kimberly, says "the reality is settling in".

12 hours ago

Paul Chuckle to make National Theatre debut -- The children's entertainer, 78, will play Mr Boo in The Rise and Fall of Little Voice.

9 hours ago

Nigerian film star Alexx Ekubo dies aged 40 -- The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.

12 hours ago

Olly Murs pushed to his limits by charity challenge -- The 41-year-old is running, cycling and rowing between Manchester and London.

12 hours ago

Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from car -- The man smashed into a car and stole luggage containing hard drives with the singer's tracks.

17 hours ago

Alleged scammer extradited after hacking attempt on BTS star Jungkook -- The suspect allegedly tried to transfer millions of dollars worth of shares from the K-pop singer's account.

12 hours ago

London named best city in the world for culture -- The capital is ranked above Paris and New York for its large, quality, accessible cultural scene.

17 hours ago

Martin Lewis delivers emotional speech, and nine other Bafta TV moments -- There were tears, surprises and fabulous outfits - as one of the biggest nights for UK television took place.

2 days ago

Stars on red carpet at Bafta TV Awards - in pictures -- The biggest names in British TV walk the red carpet as they arrive for the prestigious Bafta Television Awards ceremony in London.

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The Bafta TV Awards winners list in full -- Find out which shows and stars walked away with the most coveted prized in the British TV industry.

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Our relationship with food is messed up - let's sort it out, says Stanley Tucci -- The new season of Tucci in Italy sees the actor travel the country finding out why there's a lot more to food than you might think.

3 days ago

Margaret Thatcher assassination story by Hilary Mantel gets stage premiere in Liverpool -- In The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher, the award-winning author imagined a plot to kill the PM.

4 days ago

Behind the scenes on Rivals season two: 'It's bigger, bolder, bonkier!' -- Dyer, Aidan Turner and David Tennant share secrets on the set of the hit show as it returns.

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Israel's Eurovision entry 'shocked' by protests during semi-final show -- Noam Bettan was met with a mixture of cheering, boos and chants as he performed in Vienna on Tuesday night.

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Here's what you need to know about the second Eurovision semi-final and grand final -- Eurovision 2026 taking place in Vienna after Austrian singer JJ won the 2025 event.

14 hours ago

Why 'ugly shoes' are taking 2026 by storm -- Odd-looking shoes that are hybrids of the practical and the fashionable are everywhere. From the five-toed sneaker to the snoafer, footwear never looked so awkward. What's the appeal?

12 hours ago

Israel qualifies but Boy George is out of Eurovision -- The Israeli act is met with boos and chants, but also a chorus of support, at Tuesday's semi-final.

18 hours ago

TV chef questioned on suspicion of sexual assault -- A man has been released on bail as enquiries continue.

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