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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.
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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.3 hours ago
Colour, craic and music from the world's biggest Irish music festival - as it happened - Colour, craic and music from one of the busiest days as the Fleadh takes over Belfast City Centre.4 hours ago
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.22 hours ago
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.22 hours ago
'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.14 hours ago
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.1 day ago
Stephen Bear jailed for harassing ex-partner Georgia Harrison -- The reality TV contestant is back in prison after admitting a harassment charge regarding Georgia Harrison.1 day ago
TikTok star Sydney Towle, who shared her cancer journey online, dies aged 26 -- Towle was known for chronicling her hopes and struggles as a young person living with cancer.1 day ago
Judge grants Trump's request to delay handing financial records to BBC -- The US president is suing the BBC over a controversial episode of Panorama broadcast in 2024.1 day ago
Emmerdale actor Lawrence Robb joins Strictly line-up -- The actor portrays Mackenzie 'Mack' Boyd in the ITV soap and has also appeared in I Hate Suzie.1 day ago
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.2 days ago
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 hÉireann2 days ago
Ariana Grande has had enough of body comments, but 'scrutiny' will linger -- The star has taken a "step back" from the spotlight after appearances led to "endless, ongoing public scrutiny".3 days ago
'I did my first book signing in a police custody suite' -- The Northern Irish author has sold more than five million books globally and been translated into 40 languages4 days ago
Why Love Island fans are choosing the US edition: 'They actually fancy each other' -- Fans, commentators and an ex-Islander reflect on what the dating series could do to draw in more viewers again.5 days ago
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 U2.4 hours ago
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.11 hours ago
How The Dark Knight Returns transformed Batman -- First published 40 years ago in 1986, Frank Miller's graphic novel changed the Caped Crusader from camp and comical to an ultra-violent figure1 day ago
Festival-goers arrive at Boardmasters -- Thousands are set to attend the five-day surf and music festival in Newquay.1 day ago
Rihanna is 'in the studio', says partner A$AP Rocky -- The singer, who last released a full album in 2016, is in the studio and "cooking", her partner said.1 day ago