BBC News - Entertainment & Arts

The latest stories from the Entertainment & Arts section of the BBC News web site.

Film 24 - the week's new films

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:42:15 GMT

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

Hogan given leave to return to US

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:26:33 GMT

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

Hirst works 'inspired by others'

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:10:13 GMT

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

Sarah Kennedy leaves BBC Radio 2

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:35:29 GMT

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

Fringe defends ticket sales total

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:33:09 GMT

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

Canine Cinema gets audience howling

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:13:44 GMT

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

Majority 'agree with arts change'

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:16:59 GMT

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

Bridge symphony

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:35:15 GMT

Musician using London Bridge to create a 24-hour composition

Harman joins Holden in Shrek show

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:59:26 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.

Proof in the spoof

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:27:04 GMT

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

Back... but not for long as Madeley rescues show

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:32:11 GMT

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

Singer Sami urges Pakistan relief

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:43:40 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.

GMTV ends after 17 years on ITV

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:29:58 GMT

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

Saunders writing Spice Girls show

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:19:33 GMT

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

GMTV presenters say goodbye

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:55:44 GMT

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

Blair memoirs 'break sale record'

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:50:01 GMT

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

Joy Division designer Peter Saville tackles England kit

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:13:30 GMT

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

Rapper TI is arrested for drugs

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:14:35 GMT

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

Robbie turns on Blackpool lights

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:44:56 GMT

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

Cheryl and Ashley granted divorce

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:45:14 GMT

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

Thompson defends BBC No 10 visit

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:14:24 GMT

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

Corrie to go live for anniversary

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:36:04 GMT

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

'Edgy town'

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:10:53 GMT

Canada provides backdrop for Kerouac's On The Road

Pepper and Piano set for top five

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:03:35 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.

Gone With The Wind actress dies

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:53:08 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.

Robbie Williams lights up Blackpool

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:22:28 GMT

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

Tea and biscuits with Led Zeppelin?

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:59:13 GMT

Robert Plant speaks to BBC Breakfast about the artists he works with on his new album, what he thinks of Led Zeppelin covers, and the possibility of the legendary band reforming again.

Talent contestant denied tribunal

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:40:46 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.

T.I. released after drug arrest

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:56:18 GMT

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

The Stig

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:28:28 GMT

A profile of Ben Collins, the man in the mask

Classical star on his individual style

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:29:18 GMT

Classical music star Lang Lang speaks to BBC Breakfast about his passion for music and describes his individual form of performance style.

Price of fame

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:18:27 GMT

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

Raphael's works 'reunited' in London

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:56:45 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.

Bob Dylan art debuts in Denmark

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:28:37 GMT

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

Meet The Author: Tim Butcher

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:24:53 GMT

Nick Higham visits the Frontline Club to talk to Tim Butcher, the former foreign correspondent and veteran of danger zones all over the world.

Hitting the books

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:48:57 GMT

Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan re-launch their book club

Portman launches Venice film gala

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:25:40 GMT

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

DJs unite for Love Parade track

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:47:43 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.