ReadLog InSign Up

BBC News - Entertainment & Arts

DJs unite for Love Parade trackFri, 03 Sep 2010 16:47 GMT

Three of the world's most successful club DJs join forces to pay tribute to those who died at the Love Parade festival in Germany in July.

Sarah Kennedy leaves BBC Radio 2Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:35 GMT

Veteran broadcaster Sarah Kennedy is leaving BBC Radio 2's Dawn Patrol show - 34 years after joining the station

Robbie turns on Blackpool lightsFri, 03 Sep 2010 20:44 GMT

Thousands of people watch Robbie Williams switch on Blackpool's illuminations.

Cheryl and Ashley granted divorceFri, 03 Sep 2010 09:45 GMT

Cheryl and Ashley Cole are granted a divorce at the High Court after four years of marriage.

Hirst works 'inspired by others'Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:10 GMT

A group that campaigns against conceptual art claims 15 works by the artist Damien Hirst were inspired by other artists.

Saunders writing Spice Girls showFri, 03 Sep 2010 08:19 GMT

TV comedienne Jennifer Saunders is to write the story for musical Viva Forever - based on the songs of the Spice Girls.

GMTV ends after 17 years on ITVFri, 03 Sep 2010 11:29 GMT

Morning show GMTV appears on ITV1 for the final time after 17 years with presenter Andrew Castle paying tribute to viewers.

T.I. released after drug arrestFri, 03 Sep 2010 11:56 GMT

The American rap star has been released from jail on bail after being arrested on suspicion of possessing ecstasy.

Fringe defends ticket sales totalFri, 03 Sep 2010 12:33 GMT

Edinburgh Fringe officials defend their decision to count customers of free shows in their box office returns.

Harman joins Holden in Shrek showFri, 03 Sep 2010 10:59 GMT

Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden lands a starring role in Shrek The Musical, which is coming to London's West End next year.

Joy Division designer Peter Saville tackles England kitFri, 03 Sep 2010 11:13 GMT

Peter Saville, the designer behind iconic record sleeves by Joy Division and New Order, creates a new football strip for the England team.

Back... but not for long as Madeley rescues showThu, 02 Sep 2010 12:32 GMT

Ex-This Morning host Richard Madeley presents the first five minutes of the show while Eamonn Holmes is stuck in traffic.

Majority 'agree with arts change'Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:16 GMT

Two-thirds of people agree with the government stance on cutting arts funding and relying more on private cash, a survey suggests.

Blair memoirs 'break sale record'Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:50 GMT

Tony Blair's memoirs, based on his time as the prime minister, break sales records, booksellers say.

Bob Dylan art debuts in DenmarkThu, 02 Sep 2010 15:28 GMT

Some of musician Bob Dylan's artwork, never seen before by the public, is to be displayed at Denmark's National Gallery.

Gone With The Wind actress diesFri, 03 Sep 2010 08:53 GMT

Former Gone With The Wind child actress Cammie King Conlon - who played the doomed daughter of Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler - dies aged 76.

Hogan given leave to return to USFri, 03 Sep 2010 08:26 GMT

Crocodile Dundee star Paul Hogan reaches an agreement with tax authorities in Australia allowing him to return to his home in the US.

Portman launches Venice film galaThu, 02 Sep 2010 13:25 GMT

Natalie Portman attends the opening of the Venice Film Festival, which launched with her film Black Swan.

Singer Sami urges Pakistan reliefThu, 02 Sep 2010 15:43 GMT

British singer-songwriter Sami Yusuf, billed as "Islam's biggest rock star", is donating profits from his latest single to help flood victims in Pakistan.

Rapper TI is arrested for drugsThu, 02 Sep 2010 11:14 GMT

Rapper TI and his wife Tameka Cottle are arrested in Hollywood for drug possession, police confirm.

Pepper and Piano set for top fiveThu, 02 Sep 2010 14:03 GMT

The UK's first talent show to make music available for download immediately propels a little known act called Pepper and Piano into the charts.

Thompson defends BBC No 10 visitFri, 03 Sep 2010 15:14 GMT

Director general denies he compromised the BBC's independence by visiting Downing Street to discuss coverage of the government's spending cuts.

Talent contestant denied tribunalThu, 02 Sep 2010 13:40 GMT

A former Britain's Got Talent hopeful who claimed she was discriminated against at an audition fails to get her case taken to an employment tribunal.

Corrie to go live for anniversaryThu, 02 Sep 2010 10:36 GMT

Coronation Street is to broadcast a live episode as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, soap bosses confirm.

Robbie Williams lights up BlackpoolFri, 03 Sep 2010 22:22 GMT

Blackpool's illuminations have been switched on by Robbie Williams.

Ian McEwan: Booker winner 'not my best'Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:25 GMT

Author Ian McEwan talks to Matt Stadlen about the exercise of writing, the importance of long, moody walks, the "thinginess" of James Joyce and getting to grips with quantum mechanics.

Vanessa Feltz is Big Brother brideSun, 29 Aug 2010 10:53 GMT

Vanessa Feltz enters the Big Brother house as Vic's bride and the rest of the showbiz news.

Making music from children's old toysSat, 04 Sep 2010 06:30 GMT

The Modified Toy Orchestra is a band made up of five musicians - and 48 tweaked toy instruments.

Canine Cinema gets audience howlingFri, 03 Sep 2010 21:13 GMT

In an attempt to reach people who do not normally go to the cinema, Shetland film festival is targeting their pets.

Film 24 - the week's new filmsFri, 03 Sep 2010 17:42 GMT

Mark Kermode reviews the latest UK film releases including Last Exorcism and The Switch.

Raphael's works 'reunited' in LondonFri, 03 Sep 2010 21:56 GMT

Priceless tapestries designed by the Renaissance artist Raphael have arrived at the Victoria and Albert Museum as part of Pope Benedict XVI's state visit.

GMTV presenters say goodbyeFri, 03 Sep 2010 15:55 GMT

GMTV has come to an end after 17 years - it will be replaced on Monday by a new show called Daybreak.

Proof in the spoofFri, 03 Sep 2010 12:27 GMT

A full-length version of Machete, trailed in 2007 film Grindhouse, premieres at the Venice Film Festival

Price of fameFri, 03 Sep 2010 07:18 GMT

X Factor's Olly Murs takes the plunge into pop music

Bridge symphonyThu, 02 Sep 2010 14:35 GMT

Musician using London Bridge to create a 24-hour composition

Hitting the booksThu, 02 Sep 2010 09:48 GMT

Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan re-launch their book club

'Edgy town'Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:10 GMT

Canada provides backdrop for Kerouac's On The Road

The StigThu, 02 Sep 2010 12:28 GMT

A profile of Ben Collins, the man in the mask