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BBC News - Entertainment
Ali G is back. But is the character past its sell-by date? -- Borat and Bruno creator Sacha Baron Cohen returns as Ali G, more than two decades after the release of Ali G Indahouse.
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Glastonbury coach tickets oversold in admin error -- Bookings will automatically be converted into a general admission ticket and coach fare refunded.8 hours ago
Belfast comedian criticised for rape 'joke' about assault victim -- Vittorio Angelone referred to content creator Rebecca Goodwin in a remark about rape.8 hours ago
Actor Noel Clarke pleads not guilty to sexual offence charges -- The former Doctor Who and Kidulthood star appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on Wednesday.14 hours ago
Author Helen Fielding launches award to find the next Bridget Jones's Diary -- The Bridget Jones Prize will go to the author of the funniest 1,000-word diary-style piece of writing.13 hours ago
Woman told Russell Brand he 'treated her like an animal', court hears -- The comedian and actor is on trial for charges including rape and sexual assault, which he denies.12 hours ago
Radio presenter's 'wobbles' over Children in Need cycling challenge -- Owain Wyn Evans says the 400-mile challenge doesn't "feel like a thing I'm able to do".6 hours ago
Katie Razzall: BBC closures make business sense, but far more savings are needed -- The BBC announced it will close its BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra broadcast channels.1 day ago
Christina Applegate says she was wrongly diagnosed with MS -- She said in a Tuesday release of her Messy podcast that she was not happy about the new information and her symptoms have only "gotten worse".1 day ago
MNEK cancels tour over lack of ticket sales and high production costs -- The Grammy-nominated artist was due to start a run of shows for his latest album Bulldozer!! next month.13 hours ago
BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra broadcast channels to close -- The closures are announced as the corporation continues to try to save £500m over two years.1 day ago
Miranda's tears, joy and dance moves steal show as deadly boredom sets in on The Celebrity Traitors -- Miranda Hart became emotional and spoke about her health problems as more action unfolded on Friday.4 days ago
Not sure what to wear for Halloween? These outfits are set to be the most popular this year -- Freaky Nikki, Dolly Parton and whimsical costumes like gargoyles are popular among adults dressing up this year.5 days ago
Street Fighter movie is 'made by fans for fans' - but can it KO the critics? -- Cast members Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji and Callina Liang discuss the latest video game adaptation.5 days ago
At the Brooklyn shop in 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird -- Art of Play says its staff have been threatened after the singer complained online about how she was treated.6 days ago
How Breaking Bad's RJ Mitte changed the way we see cerebral palsy -- The star, who has died at the age of 34, fought for better representation of disabilities on screen.8 days ago
The four locations in the running to be UK City of Culture 2029 -- The winner, announced in early 2027, will receive £10m to deliver a year of cultural activities.1 hour ago
Don't Stop Believin'! - high school musical Glee set for reboot -- Ryan Murphy's popular musical comedy-drama is set to return on Hulu and Disney+ after a decade away.7 hours ago
12 of the best films to watch in November -- From an awards-tipped role for Andrew Scott to another Hunger Games prequel, here are the films to watch at the cinema and stream at home this month.14 hours ago
Playing loud music on buses could lead to £100 fine -- Passengers who play loud music on buses in England could be fined up to £100 under an attempt by the government to crack down on antisocial behaviour.1 day ago
Mark E Smith honoured in Salford -- A mural has been unveiled of Fall singer Mark E Smith in Salford1 day ago