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BBC News - Entertainment
Eurovision Song Contest changes rules for countries at war -- Organisers say countries engaged in armed conflict will be automatically disqualified from hosting.
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UK's largest Harry Potter shop comes to London -- Warner Bros says the flagship store will be inspired by magical Diagon Alley and open on 4 November.17 hours ago
Gavin & Stacey star Melanie Walters completes Strictly line-up -- Walters, who played Gwen in the BBC sitcom, is the 15th and final celebrity to be announced for Strictly.13 hours ago
Nicholas Hoult joins Harry Potter TV show - see the cast so far -- Hoult, known for his roles in X-Men, Superman and Mad Max: Fury Road, will play Gilderoy Lockhart.12 hours ago
Dressing room Dolly Parton 'just gorgeous', says The One Show's Alex Jones -- The One Show host recalls meeting an "absolutely striking" Dolly Parton with no make-up or wig on.4 hours ago
Rod Stewart calls off US tour after 'routine' heart procedure -- The 81-year-old singer has been advised by doctors to recuperate for the next four weeks.8 hours ago
I share concerns over Arday appointment, says Cambridge University head -- Vice-chancellor Deborah Prentice acknowledged the "anger and anxiety around this damaging and difficult case".5 hours ago
Spotify to add label for AI-generated artists and remove them from recommendations -- The new feature, starting from mid-September, will tell listeners if an artist is AI-generated.11 hours ago
I share my flat with a 6ft Terminator and 30 other props -- Martin rents a one-bedroom-flat, but you would not say he lives alone.13 hours ago
Baby Shark boy set to make K-pop debut -- The boy from the most-watched YouTube video of all time is now 17 years old, and wants to be a K-pop star.15 hours ago
How affordable are Edinburgh's festivals? -- The city is no stranger to complaints about soaring prices during August - but are costs on the rise?16 hours ago
Memories of rock royalty in my garden in Knebworth -- This weekend is the 40th anniversary of Queen's last performance with Freddie Mercury.2 days ago
What he told me made my blood run cold - Michael Sheen investigates Wales' toxic legacy -- The Hollywood actor investigates claims cancer-causing chemicals were dumped across Wales.1 day ago
30 years later, a former gang member will stand trial for Tupac's murder -- It's been three decades since Tupac was killed, and since then, his reputation has only grown.2 days ago
'Spectacular' Game of Thrones stage spin-off opens at home of Shakespeare -- The verdict from most theatre critics is that it's a worthy addition to the epic fantasy franchise.3 days ago
Zendaya saw me on the red carpet and her jaw dropped - I'm still in shock -- TikTok creator Zainab Jiwa seems to be giving Hollywood A-listers on the red carpet a run for their money.3 days ago
Travis Kelce shares first details from his wedding to Taylor Swift - 'Best night of my life' -- In the comments, Kelce called Swift his "wife" for first time and said it was a "childhood dream" to wed at Madison Square Garden.19 minutes ago
Jasper Carrott says family is 'so proud' of Lucy Davis after cancer diagnosis -- The actress, best known for playing Dawn in The Office, has revealed she has incurable breast cancer.10 hours ago
The English stately home where Nazis were bugged -- At north London's Trent Park during World War Two, high-ranking Nazi POWs relaxed and chatted in the elegant upstairs rooms – while downstairs, "secret listeners" were eavesdropping.6 hours ago
Works by disabled artists focus on wellbeing -- Artists are sharing new work in Margate as a studio marks a decade supporting disabled people.17 hours ago
The Office actress Lucy Davis says she has 'incurable' cancer -- Davis, who played receptionist Dawn in the UK sitcom, says the cancer has spread and it's "too late for chemo".16 hours ago
Anne Hathaway pokes fun at 'fake baby bump' theories -- The actress responds to social media critics who suggested her bump didn't look real at a premiere.1 day ago