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BBC News - Entertainment
Drugs at their fingertips, intense pressure: Why child stars fall into addiction -- Experts told the BBC the pressures of childhood stardom can put actors at an unusually higher risk of substance abuse issues. -- US & Canada
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Blue plaque unveiled at home of Paddington creator -- Chairman of the Haslemere Society, Chris Harrison, says it was a day where "friends were reunited". -- Surrey20 hours ago
Prince Harry and six others face privacy case legal bill of up to £34.5m -- The seven claimants, who include Sir Elton John and Liz Hurley, have to pay the Daily Mail publisher an initial £9.54m in the next seven days after losing a privacy case. -- UK20 hours ago
Wicker Man director's sons complete their late father's film trilogy -- The final film in the folk horror trilogy brings closure to the saga as well as its creator's family after more than 50 years. -- NE, Orkney & Shetland5 hours ago
GTA 6 leaks - a nightmare or a blip for the biggest video game of the year? Clips appearing to show the highly anticipated game have appeared online, but will they really hurt it? 2 days ago7 hours ago
Hidden museum gallery to reopen after 83 years -- The gallery, which has been closed since 1943, will reopen from 16 September. -- London11 hours ago
US rapper BigXthaPlug arrested on drug and gun charges -- The rapper, who has faced similar charges in the past, had been due to perform at the Country Rising Festival.21 hours ago
Tupac murder accused told police in 2008 his nephew fired fatal shots -- A recording of the interview Duane Davis conducted with detectives was played to the jury.1 day ago
British rapper Yung Filly to face retrial on rape charges in Australia -- A jury last month cleared the YouTuber of several sexual assault offences, but it couldn't reach a decision on three others.2 days ago
Meghan in talks for role in Netflix series The Gentlemen, BBC understands -- This would be Meghan's first significant acting role since her marriage to Prince Harry.21 hours ago
Dave Bautista confirmed as new God of War star -- The ex-wrestler replaces Ryan Hurst as Kratos in the upcoming adaptation of the popular PlayStation series.2 days ago
Brandon Flowers: Is fame worth it? I'm not sure anymore -- The Killers frontman asks big questions on his third solo album, which takes a detour into country.2 days ago
Priyanka Chopra Jonas on making a film about love and caste inequality -- Priyanka Chopra Jonas has executive produced The Cycle of Love, based on an Indian artist who cycled from India to Europe to reunite with his wife.2 days ago
What happened to Harry and Meghan's American dream? -- Harry and Meghan enjoyed some showbusiness success, but their Hollywood reign proved short-lived.2 days ago
Hayden Panettiere: A life of struggles alongside screen success -- She went from child actress to Hollywood star, but endured addiction, harassment and personal trauma.6 days ago
In pictures: Hayden Panettiere's life and career, from child actor to Scream star -- The former child star whose breakthrough came in 2006 later opened up about her struggles with mental health.6 days ago
Davis 'grateful' for support over cancer diagnosis -- The Office star was appearing at convention in London, less than two weeks after announcing her condition.20 hours ago
Has Meghan got a role in Netflix series The Gentlemen? -- Discussions are in their early stages but this would be Meghan's first significant acting role since her marriage to Prince Harry.1 day ago
Maisie Adam thinks we should abolish names -- The excruciating embarassment when you can't remember somebody's name.2 days ago
Asha Bhosle: The most recorded artist in history -- In 2011 Asha Bhosle, India's queen of melody, was officially named the most recorded artist in music history.2 days ago
When your dad's never heard of Dua Lipa -- John Fury has seriously never heard of British megastar Dua Lipa, and Tommy can't believe his ears.2 days ago
High School Musical actor stars in stage adaptation -- KayCee Stroh played Martha in the High School Musical films, now she's playing Ms Darbus2 days ago
Artist attempts to paint all the pubs in Liverpool -- Artist Gary North has set himself the challenge of painting all 285 Liverpool pubs2 days ago
10 of the best films to watch this September -- From a Brad Pitt survival adventure with a canine co-star, to witchy sequel Practical Magic 2, starring Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock, here are the films to watch this month.2 days ago