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BBC News - Entertainment
Russell Brand charged with new offences of rape and sexual assault - Russell Brand will appear in court on 20 January 2026 over the new charges. 6 hrs ago - UK
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No charge over Bob Vylan IDF chants at Glastonbury -- Avon and Somerset Police says the incident "does not meet the criminal threshold" for prosecution.5 hours ago
Driving Home for Christmas singer Chris Rea dies aged 74 -- The singer died in hospital on Monday following a short illness, his family said in a statement.1 day ago
Presenter Nick Bright to leave BBC Radio 1Xtra after 15 years -- The presenter, who has become a staple on 1Xtra's airwaves, will host his final show in January.11 hours ago
Judge quashes antisemitism case against comedian Reginald D Hunter -- A judge says the Campaign Against Antisemitism's private prosecution was intended to get Hunter "cancelled".7 hours ago
Susan Boyle receives 'hero' jacket from superstar fan Timothée Chalamet -- The Scottish singer has been gifted a jacket by the US actor after he hailed her one of his biggest British heroes.5 hours ago
Martha Stewart joins Snoop and Modric as Swansea co-owner -- The 84-year-old American businesswoman has become the latest celebrity owner of Swansea City.1 hour ago
Two identical Banksy murals appear in London -- Artist confirms mural near Notting Hill is his, after an identical one appeared in central London.1 day ago
Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in California car crash -- The influential video game developer died after his car crashed and caught fire on a highway in Los Angeles.16 hours ago
Afrobeats star Asake 'devastated' after fan dies in Kenya stadium crush -- Police are investigating the circumstances of the death of 20-year-old Karen Lojore.15 hours ago
Hundreds attend Stone Roses' Mani's star-studded Manchester send-off -- Mani's coffin was carried out of Manchester Cathedral by Liam Gallagher and his Stone Roses bandmates.10 hours ago
What the biggest viral videos of 2025 teach us about AI -- Animals on the porch, actors on the catwalk and footballers in the White House1 hour ago
Why Hollywood battle could change how you watch sport -- A multi-billion dollar takeover fight is being played out in Hollywood - and Premier League bosses will be watching on closely.1 hour ago
Chris Rea: The car enthusiast whose love of driving inspired his songs -- The rock and blues singer's love of cars and driving was the inspiration for many of his songs.1 day ago
Bake Off, Strictly or Amandaland? The TV highlights over Christmas -- Stranger Things, Two Doors Down and The Celebrity Apprentice are among this year's highlights.2 days ago
Unexpected comebacks and operatic pop: The best albums and songs of 2025 -- From Pulp's unexpected comeback to Rosalía's experimental pop, here's the best music of the year.2 days ago
We stripped to our pants a lot - Brydon on new series -- The Welsh actor and comedian has been speaking about his latest series with Steve Coogan.1 day ago
Love Actually hits differently two decades later... -- Jordan Stephens gives Miquita Oliver an updated take on the 2003 Christmas classic.7 hours ago
Kate Hudson wants to live in Santa's village -- The actress speaks to Anita Rani on Woman's Hour about her love for Christmas.7 hours ago
Why Minecraft was 2025's most important film -- The blockbuster based on the brick-building video game came top at the US box office – and, with their "chicken-jockey" chaos, its colourful screenings pointed to the future of cinema.13 hours ago
Emma Thompson's love for her first edition Jane Austen -- The actor explains how her first edition of Sense and Sensibility is attributed to "a lady".1 day ago
Move over, Steve's Lava Chicken - Jack Black's got a new song -- Jack Black improvises a song for his latest film, Anaconda, on the Graham Norton Show.8 hours ago
Sienna Spiro covers Sombr's Back to Friends -- The British singer performs in the Radio 1 Live Lounge.1 day ago