BBC News - Entertainment & Arts
The latest stories from the Entertainment & Arts section of the BBC News web site.
The latest stories from the Entertainment & Arts section of the BBC News web site.
Four vie to be UK City of Culture
Dundee, Hull, Leicester and Swansea Bay make the shortlist to become the UK's second City of Culture in 2017.
Radcliffe's Cripple enchants critics
Daniel Radcliffe impresses reviewers with his "understated" performance as a disabled teenage orphan in Martin McDonagh's play The Cripple of Inishmaan.
Ballet dancer David Wall dies at 67
Ballet dancer David Wall, who became the youngest male principal in the history of the Royal Ballet, dies of cancer, aged 67.
Family paintings win portrait award
The winner and runner-up of this year's BP Portrait Award are both artists who have painted portraits of their children.
Franco turns to crowdfunding
Actor James Franco is the latest star to turn to a crowdfunding site in an attempt to fund a trilogy of movies based on his short story collection, Palo Alto.
UK Family Arts Festival launches
A new Family Arts Festival launches with a programme of more than 1,000 events across the country.
Lawrence concert line-up revealed
Emeli Sande and Ed Sheeran are among the artists taking part in a concert to mark the 20th anniversary of the murder of Stephen Lawrence.
Jackson promoters 'inappropriate'
AEG's dealings with Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray were 'highly inappropriate', a music industry experts tells a US court.
Assault caution for Charles Saatchi
Art collector Charles Saatchi is cautioned for assault after images of him grasping his wife, Nigella Lawson, by the neck appeared in a newspaper.
Closure risk museums are 'safe'
Three threatened museums in York, Manchester and Bradford are "safe" from closure, Culture Minister Ed Vaizey says.
Dundee, Hull, Leicester and Swansea Bay make the shortlist to become the UK's second City of Culture in 2017.
Radcliffe's Cripple enchants critics
Daniel Radcliffe impresses reviewers with his "understated" performance as a disabled teenage orphan in Martin McDonagh's play The Cripple of Inishmaan.
Ballet dancer David Wall dies at 67
Ballet dancer David Wall, who became the youngest male principal in the history of the Royal Ballet, dies of cancer, aged 67.
Family paintings win portrait award
The winner and runner-up of this year's BP Portrait Award are both artists who have painted portraits of their children.
Franco turns to crowdfunding
Actor James Franco is the latest star to turn to a crowdfunding site in an attempt to fund a trilogy of movies based on his short story collection, Palo Alto.
UK Family Arts Festival launches
A new Family Arts Festival launches with a programme of more than 1,000 events across the country.
Lawrence concert line-up revealed
Emeli Sande and Ed Sheeran are among the artists taking part in a concert to mark the 20th anniversary of the murder of Stephen Lawrence.
Jackson promoters 'inappropriate'
AEG's dealings with Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray were 'highly inappropriate', a music industry experts tells a US court.
Assault caution for Charles Saatchi
Art collector Charles Saatchi is cautioned for assault after images of him grasping his wife, Nigella Lawson, by the neck appeared in a newspaper.
Closure risk museums are 'safe'
Three threatened museums in York, Manchester and Bradford are "safe" from closure, Culture Minister Ed Vaizey says.
RTÉ's The Hit tickets on sale tomorrow
Tickets for RTÉ One's new songwriting competition series The Hit, which will be broadcast live from Dublin's O2, go on sale tomorrow, Thursday June 20, priced ?5.
Neeson, Hayek for animation The Prophet
Upcoming animation, The Prophet, has unveiled an all-star voice cast, which includes Liam Neeson and Salma Hayek.
Depp opens up on Paradis split
Johnny Depp has opened up on his split from long-term partner Vanessa Paradis, a year after their breakup.
Lucas & Abrams have not met over Star Wars
Star Wars creator George Lucas has revealed that he has yet to discuss Episode 7 of the franchise with new director J.J. Abrams.
Tanya's EastEnders exit revealed
The circumstances surrounding Tanya's (Jo Joyner) upcoming departure from EastEnders have been revealed.
Watch! New Anchorman 2 Trailer
Check out a brand new trailer from Anchorman: The Legend Continues, which reveals that Ron Burgundy and his San Diego news team are on the move - to a new location and into a new decade.
RTÉ TEN's TV picks for today
There's more live coverage of the Confederations Cup, a brand new makeover show called Hollywood Me, while Dublin comedian Ed Byrne features on All Star Mr & Mrs.
Cat Deeley opens up about secret wedding
So You Think You Can Dance presenter Cat Deeley has revealed that she kept her wedding to comedian and television presenter Patrick Kielty a secret by pretending that they were organising her 40th birthday.
Selma Blair leaves Anger Management
Actress Selma Blair has officially left the cast of TV comedy Anger Management amid speculation of a row with co-star Charlie Sheen.
Kay Mellor set to pen new BBC drama
The BBC has announced that Kay Mellor is set to write a new drama for them called In The Club.
Tickets for RTÉ One's new songwriting competition series The Hit, which will be broadcast live from Dublin's O2, go on sale tomorrow, Thursday June 20, priced ?5.
Neeson, Hayek for animation The Prophet
Upcoming animation, The Prophet, has unveiled an all-star voice cast, which includes Liam Neeson and Salma Hayek.
Depp opens up on Paradis split
Johnny Depp has opened up on his split from long-term partner Vanessa Paradis, a year after their breakup.
Lucas & Abrams have not met over Star Wars
Star Wars creator George Lucas has revealed that he has yet to discuss Episode 7 of the franchise with new director J.J. Abrams.
Tanya's EastEnders exit revealed
The circumstances surrounding Tanya's (Jo Joyner) upcoming departure from EastEnders have been revealed.
Watch! New Anchorman 2 Trailer
Check out a brand new trailer from Anchorman: The Legend Continues, which reveals that Ron Burgundy and his San Diego news team are on the move - to a new location and into a new decade.
RTÉ TEN's TV picks for today
There's more live coverage of the Confederations Cup, a brand new makeover show called Hollywood Me, while Dublin comedian Ed Byrne features on All Star Mr & Mrs.
Cat Deeley opens up about secret wedding
So You Think You Can Dance presenter Cat Deeley has revealed that she kept her wedding to comedian and television presenter Patrick Kielty a secret by pretending that they were organising her 40th birthday.
Selma Blair leaves Anger Management
Actress Selma Blair has officially left the cast of TV comedy Anger Management amid speculation of a row with co-star Charlie Sheen.
Kay Mellor set to pen new BBC drama
The BBC has announced that Kay Mellor is set to write a new drama for them called In The Club.
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Acting to help Murs find love
Olly Murs wants to turn his hand to acting in a bid to find love.
Walliams: I can't believe I get paid to judge 'Britain's Got Talent'
David Walliams "can't believe" he gets paid for being on 'Britain's Got Talent'.
Carrey and Daniels sign up for 'Dumb and Dumber To'
Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels are set to film 'Dumb and Dumber To' this summer.
Perry wants man to love her 'the right way'
Katy Perry wants to find a man who will love her "in the right way".
Kimye name daughter Kaidence Donda
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have reportedly named their daughter Kaidence Donda West.
Depp 'blind as a bat' in left eye
The actor has revealed he is almost completely blind in one eye.
Kimye allowed crew film birth
But the footage will be kept private
Chef describes Jacksons' grief
Michael Jackson?s personal chef has described for jurors the home lives of the pop superstar?s children during the final months of the singer?s life and their continuing grief over their father?s death nearly four years ago.
Drink more dangerous than weed, Cyrus says
Miley Cyrus thinks alcohol is more dangerous than marijuana.
Sheen in 'Anger Management' quit threat
Charlie Sheen has allegedly threatened to quit the sitcom.
Olly Murs wants to turn his hand to acting in a bid to find love.
Walliams: I can't believe I get paid to judge 'Britain's Got Talent'
David Walliams "can't believe" he gets paid for being on 'Britain's Got Talent'.
Carrey and Daniels sign up for 'Dumb and Dumber To'
Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels are set to film 'Dumb and Dumber To' this summer.
Perry wants man to love her 'the right way'
Katy Perry wants to find a man who will love her "in the right way".
Kimye name daughter Kaidence Donda
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have reportedly named their daughter Kaidence Donda West.
Depp 'blind as a bat' in left eye
The actor has revealed he is almost completely blind in one eye.
Kimye allowed crew film birth
But the footage will be kept private
Chef describes Jacksons' grief
Michael Jackson?s personal chef has described for jurors the home lives of the pop superstar?s children during the final months of the singer?s life and their continuing grief over their father?s death nearly four years ago.
Drink more dangerous than weed, Cyrus says
Miley Cyrus thinks alcohol is more dangerous than marijuana.
Sheen in 'Anger Management' quit threat
Charlie Sheen has allegedly threatened to quit the sitcom.
