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BBC News - Entertainment
Death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled accidental, ending local police probe -- The Heroes and Nashville star died in August from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and several other drugs.
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Russell Brand tells trial sexual consent is 'fundamental' -- The entertainer gives evidence at his trial on charges including rape and assault, which he denies.15 hours ago
Sam Fender pre-sale moved after 'bot attack' -- Fender says a "sophisticated" attack affected a website selling tickets for his Newcastle shows.11 hours ago
Hello Kitty maker cuts ties with Japanese spy drama after China backlash -- Sanrio has apologised after its merchandise line with Japanese TV series Vivant drew criticism.1 hour ago
AI microdrama edit of Neighbours worries actors and crew -- A micro-drama will use AI-assisted technology to edit old episodes of the Australian TV soap to focus on Margot Robbie's character.19 minutes ago
Actor targets 'scarred villain' screen stereotype -- Robert Rhodes says people with scars "experience joy, love and success just like everyone else".1 hour ago
Babydoll singer says life will 'never be the same again' after UK number one -- The singer is finding genuine joy in life again after a difficult period led to him quitting music.14 hours ago
Government minister calls for review of 'unacceptable' BBC Scotland channel closure -- The BBC announced the dedicated Scotland channel would move online as part of measures to make savings of £500m.16 hours ago
6 Music Festival 2027 heads to Newcastle -- The station's flagship festival will return to Tyneside after 12 years.22 hours ago
Celebrity Traitors' Joe Lycett's tribute to viral TikTok nan -- Anne Hughes found fame after being hoisted into the air after getting caught in shop shutters.16 hours ago
Netherlands pulls out of Eurovision again over Israel participation -- A Dutch broadcaster reverses a decision to take part, citing "sensitivities" over Israel's participation.1 day ago
ACOTAR fans put real life on hold for latest release -- Some fans take the week off to read the latest instalment of the A Court of Thorns and Roses series.23 hours ago
Sharon Osbourne: 'I visit Ozzy's grave every day' -- The TV presenter says she can see Ozzy's burial site from her window, and regularly talks to him.3 days ago
Why the charts are full of old songs - and so are your playlists -- The chart is full of old music and classic songs are dominating streaming services. But why?3 days ago
Strictly's new presenters - after frosty reviews have they warmed up? -- Josh Widdicombe, Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe have split opinion but are getting into the groove, critics say.5 days ago
The rise of new black spaces in music -- Young black creatives are continuing a tradition of carving out spaces to dance, connect and belong.4 days ago
Row over George Michael items up for auction - including Faith guitar -- The brother of the singer's late personal assistant says she would not have wanted the items to be sold.19 minutes ago
The Parisian women who lived and dressed as men -- In Paris, women were banned from wearing trousers in 1800 – many flouted the law and bravely fought for their sartorial freedom. Here are 10 images capturing their distinctive style.16 hours ago
Star Trek actor Walter Koenig, who played Pavel Chekov, dies aged 90 -- He played the eager Russian crewman in the original Star Trek series and later appeared in Babylon 5.2 days ago
Unnamed celebrity accused of 'inappropriate sexual activities', court hears -- The man is asking the High Court to prevent two news organisations from publishing the allegations.1 day ago
Russell Brand told police he never had non-consensual sex -- His trial hears statements he gave to police between 2023 and 2025, denying allegations against him.1 day ago
Why Danny Boyle made a movie about The Sun -- Award winning director Danny Boyle tells us why he made a a film about the tabloid The Sun.1 day ago
Mural celebrating 'sixth Beatle' unveiled in Toxteth -- A mural celebrating a musician who has been described as the "forgotten sixth Beatle" unveiled by his children and the community he helped to shape.1 day ago