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BBC News - Entertainment
Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent confirms -- Neill died in Sydney on Monday, with his family saying his death was 'sudden and unexpected'. -- Australia
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Amnesty 'regret' over criticism of JK Rowling's sexual violence support centre -- The human rights charity had characterised the women-only service in Edinburgh as "anti-rights". -- Edinburgh, Fife & East1 day ago
Michael Sheen stars in comedy about UFOs after claiming he saw one over hometown -- The UFO comedy film is a debut from director Simon Ryninks who was inspired by his west Wales roots. -- Wales2 hours ago
Jesy Nelson calls plan to test newborns for deadly muscle condition a 'victory' -- All newborn babies are set to have a heel prick test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in England.3 hours ago
What if Bluey spoke one of the world's oldest living languages? -- Five episodes of the award-winning children's cartoon have been released in Australian Indigenous language for the first time.2 hours ago
Rickie, Melvin and Dean McCullough to leave Radio 1 in schedule shake-up -- Jeremiah Asiamah will join Charlie Hedges in the Live Lounge, among other changes.15 hours ago
Celebrity influencers paid up to £1m to advertise deodorant on Instagram -- The chief executive of Wild reveals what happens behind the scenes of social media posts.2 hours ago
Ofcom launches investigation into TikTok child safety concerns -- It follows a review by the regulator in May that criticised the platform for not being "safe enough" for children.22 minutes ago
Xbox workers stunned after jobs 'bloodbath' -- The video game giant owned by Microsoft plans to let 3,200 workers go. Will it be a big reset or a system crash?2 hours ago
Scott Mills was highest-paid BBC star before sacking -- The former Radio 2 breakfast host earned about £745,000 from the BBC in the last financial year.1 day ago
One man's mission to stop pirates stealing magic -- Andi Gladwin's hunt for the thieves stealing his tricks has been turned into a major documentary.3 hours ago
Andy Serkis defends lack of diversity in Lord of the Rings cast -- Kate Winslet, Jamie Dornan and Anya Taylor-Joy are among the stars who have been cast so far.2 days ago
BBC's serious challenges laid bare in annual report -- The BBC issues a call to arms for a new funding model to replace the licence fee, media editor Katie Razzall says.1 day ago
Sam Neill: A versatile actor whose roles went far beyond Jurassic Park -- The actor built up a long string of screen credits over a five-decade career.2 days ago
Sam Neill's best-known roles in pictures -- The beloved actor's career ranged from box office blockbusters to thrillers and award-winning dramas.2 days ago
'The perfect football song': Why England fans and players love Wonderwall -- David Beckham joined in with the latest Oasis singalong, following England's World Cup win in Miami.3 days ago
The Odyssey is a 'colossal piece of cinema', critics say in rave reviews -- The film, starring Matt Damon and Zendaya, is director Sir Christopher Nolan's first since Oppenheimer.15 hours ago
Five things you need to know about The Odyssey -- As Christopher Nolan's epic blockbuster starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland arrives in cinemas – here are the key takeaways from the film.17 hours ago
BBC newsletters - find the right ones for you -- From news and politics to technology and the royals, get the best BBC journalism direct to your inbox.20 hours ago
Big Brother host Will Best joins Strictly line-up -- Best, who is also co-host of the Hits Radio Breakfast Show, is the sixth celebrity to be confirmed.1 day ago
Who earned what at the BBC between 2025 and 2026 -- DJ Scott Mills was the highest paid presenter at the BBC before he was sacked earlier this year, according the corporation's annual report.1 day ago
BBC pay 2025-2026: The full list of star salaries -- Scott Mills and Greg James top the list of the best-paid BBC presenters in the last financial year.1 day ago
What the Middle Ages can teach us about burnout -- Stress and mental exhaustion aren't new – in medieval times, they were prevalent. And the wisdom of the Middle Ages about how to deal with burnout still rings surprisingly true today.1 day ago