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BBC News - Entertainment
Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash -- Hansard, who was 56, won the best song Oscar for the 2007 low-budget musical film Once. -- Europe
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Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct when they were teenagers -- The actor and musician faces allegations from 10 women in total who say he mistreated them as teenagers. -- US & Canada2 hours ago
Amelia Dimoldenberg: I wouldn't invite Andy Burnham on Chicken Shop Date - but I'd love a chat -- The YouTube star on helping young creatives, and who she wants (and doesn't want) on her show.8 hours ago
French DJ and electronic musician Kavinsky dies aged 50 -- He had a hit with Nightfall, which featured on the Drive soundtrack and at the Paris 2024 Olympics.18 minutes ago
Russell T Davies says death of late husband has been his 'greatest loss' -- The Doctor Who writer spoke about the death of Andrew Smith, who died in 2018 from a brain tumour.1 hour ago
Booker Prize longlist: See the 13 'dynamite' novels up for this year's prestigious award -- Elizabeth Strout, Douglas Stuart and Marlon James are among the 13 authors recognised this year.23 hours ago
Pop star Madison Beer and NFL player Justin Herbert announce engagement -- The couple made the announcement on social media on Tuesday, including photos of the proposal.6 hours ago
Laughter and tears at Dame Penelope Keith's funeral -- Broadcaster Gyles Brandreth says the service at Guildford Cathedral was "deeply moving".20 hours ago
Odyssey translator writes scathing review of Nolan film adaptation -- The film has won rave reviews from film critics but a translator of Homer's work was less than impressed.1 day ago
Naga Munchetty to leave BBC Breakfast after 17 years -- The BBC One show's co-host will swap the TV sofa for the presenter's chair on Radio 5 Live Breakfast.1 day ago
Bill Oddie: Comedian who found nature a welcome refuge from mental illness -- One of Britain's best known comedians and naturalists, his life was plagued by bouts of acute depression which saw many visits to psychiatric hospitals.1 day ago
Musk takes 'crusade' to Europe with Armie Hammer film -- Musk has backed a film called Citizen Vigilante featuring an American vigilante tearing across an unnamed European country.2 days ago
What Love Island tells us about the changing face of dating -- From women making the first move to shifting relationship dynamics, Love Island has become a window into Britain's evolving dating culture2 days ago
Claudia Winkleman's chat show ended after one series - can anyone replace Graham Norton? -- The presenter said she was "incredibly grateful" for the opportunity but simply "too nervous to enjoy it".4 days ago
The notorious Cameroonian prison with its own record label -- New Bell's inmates have become mini stars, recording songs and music videos from the confines of the jail.2 days ago
BBC cancels Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo -- The corporation said it was "incredibly proud" of all three shows, but that it must make savings.18 minutes ago
Tom Holland's Spider-Man needs to evolve - or quit -- Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the latest instalment, is going to be a mega-hit. But Holland's incarnation is running out of web and needs to grow up – or hand over to a younger actor1 hour ago
BTS withdraw from Grammys, a month after Asian pop prize introduced -- All seven members of the band post a statement online, saying they will boycott the 2027 ceremony.4 hours ago
House of the Dragon star Bethany Antonia joins Strictly line-up -- She plays Lady Baela Targaryen in HBO's Game of Thrones prequel, and is the ninth celebrity to be confirmed.1 day ago