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Broadway star Chita Rivera dies at 91

The trailblazing "triple threat" is known for her pioneering roles in iconic musicals like West Side Story. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/gTysjWf via IFTTT

Martin Bashir: BBC releases 3,000 emails about Princess Diana interview scandal

The corporation was ordered to release documents relating to Bashir's interview with Princess Diana. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/kjmJUqS via IFTTT

The Watermill Theatre in Newbury wins top prize

The Watermill Theatre in Newbury is recognised at the Stage Awards 2024. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/joLszdK via IFTTT

Bi-2: Russia anti-war band arrested in Thailand faces deportation

The rock band was touring Phuket and could be deported back to Russia, activists warn. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/gPTmoKR via IFTTT

Lily Gladstone: The Native American actress who could make Oscars history

The star of Killers of the Flower Moon could become the first Native American to win best actress. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/Yjx2vqr via IFTTT

'Women sit next to abusers at music industry parties' MPs warn

A new report warns the music industry is still a "boys' club" where sexual harassment and abuse is common. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/DJublpB via IFTTT

Radio 1's Big Weekend coming to Luton

The home of football's most-memed away end will host some of pop music's biggest names in May. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/uR51VFq via IFTTT

Playing a musical instrument good for brain health in later life - study

Playing an instrument is especially good for brain health and should be encouraged, researchers say. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/JGlSNAz via IFTTT

It's a dream come true to work in Urdu with Zayn Malik, say band

"He is so down to earth, he sang in Urdu, what can be bigger than that?" say Pakistani band Aur. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/tCwFgse via IFTTT

X blocks searches for Taylor Swift after explicit AI images of her go viral

Twitter says the move is to prioritise safety, after fake explicit images of the singer went viral. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/Vng0QZW via IFTTT

Singer Morrissey being treated for physical exhaustion

The singer is being treated in Switzerland after cancelling a number of concerts. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/pc8YD5b via IFTTT

The Zone of Interest: How Oscars-nominated Auschwitz film borrows from Big Brother

For The Zone of Interest, hidden crews filmed fictional family life in a house next to the Nazi death camp. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/xOgVmyt via IFTTT

Dragons' Den episode edited after ear seed complaints

Campaigners say the programme featured "unfounded" health claims about the wellness product. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/qvPeZsa via IFTTT

Taylor Swift deepfakes spark calls in Congress for new legislation

Explicit images of the popstar were spread millions of times on social media before being removed. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/A6e4CJT via IFTTT

Vince McMahon: WWE boss accused of sex trafficking

Vince McMahon says the legal case, brought by a female ex-employee, is "replete with lies". from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/hJ4TPdN via IFTTT

Japan: Man sentenced to death for Kyoto anime fire which killed 36

The arson attack in a revered Kyoto animation studio killed 36 people and injured dozens more. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/qfiFlv6 via IFTTT

The Traitors: Faithful viewers gear up for finale

Fans will find out whether the faithful will scoop the prize - or if a traitor swoops in last minute. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/5wnZmoY via IFTTT

One Love: How Kingsley Ben-Adir became Bob Marley on the set of Barbie

The actor initially turned down the role, saying it was too risky. What changed his mind? from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/i3RUeSa via IFTTT

Gustav Klimt portrait found after almost 100 years

The 'Portrait of Fraulein Lieser' - last seen in public in 1925 - has been discovered in Vienna. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/m6vU7yx via IFTTT

'Never in my wildest dreams' - Raye on record seven Brit nominations

The singer-songwriter is nominated for seven Brit awards including artist of the year and best album. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/V5d2Bjg via IFTTT

Twitch announces new deal to pay streamers more

The streaming service, primarily used by gamers, will now give more money to its most popular users. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/z8sTeGw via IFTTT

Grassroots live music venues suffer 'most challenging year', report says

Soaring costs forced 125 venues to stop offering live music in 2023, the Music Venues Trust says. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/qi8ML4A via IFTTT

Parklife: Doja Cat, Disclosure and J Hus to headline in Manchester

Organisers of the Manchester festival say the line-up is the "invitation everyone's been waiting for". from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/uLmXTtz via IFTTT

Taylor Swift: Man charged with stalking near singer's New York home

The singer was not at her New York townhouse when witnesses reported an "emotionally disturbed male". from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/LwS5Zmf via IFTTT

Photographer Rankin reflects on his career and charity work

Renowned photographer Rankin talks about his latest charity campaign, beauty and making the King laugh. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/XZae0p3 via IFTTT

Oscars nominations 2024: Barbie and Oppenheimer set to dominate

The two films which conquered the 2023 box office are likely to be recognised at the Academy Awards. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/9ZMtSeP via IFTTT

Yes or snow? Reese Witherspoon's viral brew divides opinion

The actress shares a recipe for a "snow salt chococinno" - but not everyone is excited to try it. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/8o9RI4r via IFTTT

Palworld: 'Pokémon with guns' sells 5m copies in three days

The surprising success of Palword causes server crashes and exposes "serious bugs" in the game. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/f25Y8Rj via IFTTT

BBC review: Ofcom to gain more powers over BBC News website

It is part of a series of changes unveiled by the government following a review of the BBC. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/vaofEgU via IFTTT

All of Us Strangers: Andrew Scott film explores trauma and loss

All of Us Strangers explores the comfort of having imagined conversations with relatives no longer with us. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/uZ5YHAv via IFTTT

Andrew Lloyd Webber says Suffolk arts cuts 'short-sighted'

Lord Lloyd Webber says the planned cuts in Suffolk will damage the local economy. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/5oLWOjp via IFTTT

Jonathan Yeo: Artist reflects on painting Cara Delevingne and Taron Egerton

Artist Jonathan Yeo reflects on painting figures such as Cara Delevingne, Taron Egerton and Sir Tony Blair. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/7lwSoMd via IFTTT

The Color Purple stars 'want to make Oprah Winfrey proud'

Fantasia Barrino and Danielle Brooks take on roles previously played by Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/eNOYBD6 via IFTTT

Sheku Kanneh-Mason: Rule, Britannia! makes people uncomfortable

Sheku Kanneh-Mason believes the song should no longer be included in Last Night of the Proms. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/TlY5RLk via IFTTT

DJ Ace: Radio 1Xtra presenter bids farewell after three decades

After about 10,000 hours on air, the DJ is turning the fader down on his 1Xtra microphone. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/Rlgc9rO via IFTTT

Alec Baldwin faces fresh manslaughter charge over 'Rust' shooting

A New Mexico grand jury has charged the actor anew over the on-set shooting death of Halyna Hutchins. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/KNo5xt2 via IFTTT

Charmian Abrahams: Crossroads actress, 96, killed by delivery van

Charmian Abrahams's family say they are devastated she died "so suddenly and tragically". from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/zKWOHnB via IFTTT

Dame Sheila Hancock: 'I have to be scrupulously honest'

The actress on speaking her mind, being a struggling actress and being told to have plastic surgery. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/EaYb7Nu via IFTTT

Strictly tour offers new adventures for celebrities

The live show begins on Friday in Birmingham before visiting a host of other UK venues. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/7hRYW4Z via IFTTT

Gig ticket touts made £6.5m from music lovers, court hears

Two people deny fraudulent trading of 47,000 event tickets over more than two years. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/IrbnKip via IFTTT

Anger and sadness over Pitchfork merger with GQ

Senior staff have lost their jobs as the music website merges with the men's magazine. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/BDUdLOi via IFTTT

What is behind the TikTok thirst for Stanley water cups?

People are camping outside supermarkets in the US to try to buy the latest internet on-trend item. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/EUmQae3 via IFTTT

Griselda: Colombian drug lord 'Cocaine Godmother' gets Hollywood makeover

The ruthless criminal mastermind ran one of the most profitable cartels in history in 1980s Miami. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/VRNWxBr via IFTTT

Hannah Waddingham reveals drama teacher's insult that spurred her on to be TV star

The Ted Lasso star says a drama teacher once told her she'd never succeed because of her appearance. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/DNLkrTp via IFTTT

Michael Morpurgo leads call for urgent children's reading investment

Children's laureates sign open letter pressing government to invest in early years reading. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/xfF2wYs via IFTTT

Emma Stone: Sex scenes in Poor Things are 'honest'

The star says her character in the Oscar-tipped film is "without shame about her body". from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/3Tgf81I via IFTTT

UK's largest nightclub owner calls in administrators

Pryzm-owner Rekom is struggling because of higher energy prices and cost-of-living pressures on clubbers. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/LCDykPp via IFTTT

Emmys 2024: The red carpet in pictures

Stars of Succession, Better Call Saul and The Bear are arriving for the 75th annual Emmy Awards. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/PvqSczJ via IFTTT

TikTok star becomes new Blue Peter presenter

Shini Muthukrishnan joins the long-running children's programme as its 43rd presenter. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/cHTGgBV via IFTTT

Jason Allen-Paisant: Poet's Self-Portrait as Othello wins TS Eliot prize

Jamaican writer and academic Jason Allen-Paisant wins the UK's most prestigious award for poetry. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/t3WQ7kp via IFTTT

Jodie Comer says she was 'terrified' acting with 15 babies in The End We Start From

The Killing Eve star plays a mother navigating flooding and civil unrest with her newborn baby. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/z8p2Eml via IFTTT

First Prince of Persia game in 14 years voiced in Farsi

Fans say they welcome developers' attempt to represent better the culture of Persia and Iran. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/UKrABi8 via IFTTT

Emmy Awards: Succession and Wednesday stars gear up for ceremony delayed by strike

The ceremony was due to take place in September but Hollywood strikes forced organisers to postpone. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/oqOjVN9 via IFTTT

Holly Willoughby back on TV screens in Dancing on Ice

The presenter has been absent from TV screens since October, after leaving This Morning. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/PZKrdVz via IFTTT

Tom Walker: 'I lost my way with music'

The Scottish star's debut album sold three million copies worldwide. Following it up proved harder. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/dveXJCI via IFTTT

Oppenheimer: Cillian Murphy film marches towards Oscars success

Christopher Nolan's film got another boost in its awards campaign at last week's Golden Globes. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/fKBDRQb via IFTTT

Patsy Palmer to return to EastEnders as Bianca

The actress will reprise her role on the BBC One soap for a short stint this spring. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/tUJSqQV via IFTTT

Agatha Christie: The Indian hotel murder that inspired the queen of crime

The sensational case, which made global headlines, is said to have influenced Christie's first book. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/aQ3JFDg via IFTTT

Bill Hayes: Days of Our Lives star dies

The actor played Doug Williams in the US daytime TV soap for more than five decades. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/ZVuRNIB via IFTTT

The new-style nightclub that's only open in the day

Like to party but can't stay up late? Vicky McClure and Jonny Owen can help dance the day away. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/POvN5mw via IFTTT

'We need jungle' - Amol Rajan on how a University Challenge question spawned a remix craze

The University Challenge host on how one question went viral and inspired the jungle music community. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/sUC32Gu via IFTTT

Post Office lied and threatened BBC over Horizon whistleblower

The firm smeared postmasters in a failed bid to suppress evidence of their innocence, the BBC reveals. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/95xpB4q via IFTTT

ESPN apologises for Emmy entries won with fake names

An investigation found some employees had used fake names in entries to circumvent eligibility rules. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/vkVX3ms via IFTTT

David Oyelowo on The After: I had to crack open my heart for this role

The actor revisited his grief after losing both his parents by starring in short film The After. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/Ck3UeZd via IFTTT

Boohoo put 'Made in UK' labels on clothes made overseas

T-shirts from Pakistan had their labels swapped by workers in fashion firm’s Leicester factory last year. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/0JZAvc9 via IFTTT

Eurovision: Finnish artists want Israel barred from contest over Gaza war

More than 1,400 music professionals demand action from public broadcaster Yle. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/5Kls9H4 via IFTTT

Thriller Jackdaw showcases North East as location

Jackdaw is the debut of County Durham filmmaker Jamie Childs and was shot in the North East. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/eShsWEq via IFTTT

Post Office scandal: The power of the docudrama to bring about justice

Mr Bates vs The Post Office is not the only TV series to have helped renew public interest in an issue. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/N0R3hs4 via IFTTT

EA FC 24 was UK's best-selling game in 2023

The Fifa successor retained its position at the top of the gaming league table despite a rebrand. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/MCtdiEG via IFTTT

Shane MacGowan and Sinéad O'Connor tribute show announced

The Irish singers, who both died in 2023, were friends and recorded a duet together in 1995. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/ZioVx2n via IFTTT

The murder that inspired a teacher to become an artist

When one of her pupils was murdered, Margot in Margate decided to quite teaching to pursue art and is reaching new levels of success from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/UIFed75 via IFTTT

Majors on guilty verdict: 'How is that possible?'

In his first interview since he was convicted guilty of assault, the Marvel actor says he was "shocked" by the verdict. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/9OhREKQ via IFTTT

Golden Globes 2024: Memorable speeches from star-studded Hollywood ceremony

Oppenheimer was the biggest winner in Los Angeles, at the first major ceremony of the season. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/T2W4hlP via IFTTT

Golden Globes 2024: The winners and nominees in full

The ceremony is fully under way in Los Angeles with Barbie and Oppenheimer leading the charge from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/KFgs6Ei via IFTTT

Golden Globes 2024: How to watch and who is nominated

Barbie star Margot Robbie is among the nominees at the ceremony, which takes place in Los Angeles. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/BXqP9Wg via IFTTT

Golden Globes 2024: How to watch and who is nominated

Barbie star Margot Robbie is among the nominees at the ceremony, which takes place in Los Angeles. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/tbkLlrY via IFTTT

Hunt for lost Gilbert and Sullivan opera launched

A musical researcher calls for everyone to look for a missing manuscript for opera Utopia Limited. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/oJnipEM via IFTTT

Derek Draper: How Kate Garraway's heartbreak and hope captured a nation

The TV presenter was praised for the way she cared for her husband Derek Draper, who has died aged 56. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/udqgGmF via IFTTT

Nigel Lythgoe steps down as So You Think You Can Dance judge

The TV executive is being sued by women including Paula Abdul who allege sexual assault. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/Gay1pTJ via IFTTT

Speed Racer actor Christian Oliver and daughters die in plane crash

Christian Oliver was travelling with his daughters, ages 10 and 12, when they crashed in the Caribbean. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/PkAD8um via IFTTT

Spice Girls to feature on commemorative set of stamps for 30th anniversary

It is the first time Royal Mail has dedicated an entire stamp issue to a female pop group. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/MLsYiwW via IFTTT

The Last Dinner Party win BBC Radio 1's Sound Of 2024

The indie-rock band top the annual BBC poll, which has a track record of predicting breakout success from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/S9HasKZ via IFTTT

Mary Poppins actress Glynis Johns dies aged 100

The British actress is widely known for playing Winifred Banks in the 1964 Disney musical. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/TC28Ily via IFTTT

Carol Vorderman: Shaun Bailey's comments are 'pathetic'

Presenter Carol Vorderman hits out at Tory politician Sean Bailey after he criticised her on GB News. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/JRiLkpX via IFTTT

Elvis Evolution: Presley to be brought to life using AI for new immersive show

A new show features holographic projections of the rock star as well as thousands of photos and home-videos. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/2TskDdE via IFTTT

Salman Rushdie stabbing trial delayed over upcoming book

The defendant's lawyers argue they should review Rushdie's upcoming memoir about the incident. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/tXJrPhi via IFTTT

Francoise Bornet: Woman in Robert Doisneau’s Paris kiss photo dies aged 93

Francoise Bornet was part of a young couple who were seen embracing on the street in 1950. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/2hl63ID via IFTTT

Nigel Lythgoe sued again over alleged sexual abuse - US media

The allegations from two All American Girl contestants follow claims of assault by singer Paula Abdul. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/wBuNkSf via IFTTT

Red Hot Chilli Piper Stuart Cassells tells of life after stroke

The musician's world flipped upside down when he suffered a stroke at his son's second birthday party. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/J6bjCIk via IFTTT

Music consumption grows but new acts are being squeezed out

Only one of the top 10 biggest-selling albums of 2023 was a new release, official figures show. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/9moA73V via IFTTT

BBC Sound Of 2024: Superstar DJ Peggy Gou breaks out of the dance bubble

As her club sound goes overground, the Korean-born musician comes third in Radio 1's Sound of 2024. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/7WytU8T via IFTTT

The Scottish prisoners making hip-hop behind bars

Barlinnie Prison in Glasgow has been giving inmates the chance to make their own hip-hop tracks. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/m1W9L0x via IFTTT

'Topping the charts has turned my life upside down'

Genre-bending pianist Jamie Duffy has nearly one million monthly Spotify listeners globally. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/6cIAmLy via IFTTT

Vogue model Ellie Goldstein: 'Doctors said I wouldn't walk or talk'

Model Ellie Goldstein, who has Down's syndrome, says people should never give up on their dreams. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/ERcV8Bj via IFTTT

Disney's earliest Mickey and Minnie Mouse enter public domain as US copyright expires

Disney's copyright on the earliest version of the cartoon characters expires in the US on 1 January. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/7UoGDid via IFTTT

BBC Sound Of 2024: Soul sensation Elmiene kicks off the countdown

Velvety smooth vocals and unabashedly intimate songs make the Oxford crooner one to watch in 2024. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/Tfh0E2e via IFTTT

Singer Lewis Capaldi extends tour break after health improves

The singer said he was working to improve symptoms caused by Tourette's Syndrome and anxiety. from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts https://ift.tt/m98Op57 via IFTTT