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.
Balding complains over sex jibe
Sports presenter Clare Balding makes an official complaint to the Press Complaints Commission over an article which mocked her sexuality.
DeGeneres leaving American Idol
Comedienne and chat show host Ellen DeGeneres is leaving American Idol after one season on the judging panel.
Ben Shephard says goodbye to GMTV
Ben Shephard bids farewell to GMTV after 10 years telling viewers: "I'm going to miss all of you, every single one of you."
Awards double for Valentine band
Welsh rock band Bullet For My Valentine scoop two prizes at this year's Kerrang! Awards, including best British group for the third year running.
Holden to star in Shrek musical
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.
Disney sells Miramax film studios
Walt Disney announces the sale of its Miramax film division for about $660m to a group of private equity investors.
Festivals give anti-rape advice
The UK's leading music festival promoter is to give extra safety information after two alleged rapes at this month's Latitude Festival.
Radio 1 to celebrate Nightingale
Radio 1's longest serving DJ Annie Nightingale to be honoured with a night of special programmes.
No charges for Jackson's doctors
Seven doctors who treated Michael Jackson in the years before his death will not face charges, US investigators say.
Capsules to mark Lennon's legacy
Three time capsules are to be created on what would have been John Lennon's 70th birthday, to be dedicated at a ceremony in the US.
Sports presenter Clare Balding makes an official complaint to the Press Complaints Commission over an article which mocked her sexuality.
DeGeneres leaving American Idol
Comedienne and chat show host Ellen DeGeneres is leaving American Idol after one season on the judging panel.
Ben Shephard says goodbye to GMTV
Ben Shephard bids farewell to GMTV after 10 years telling viewers: "I'm going to miss all of you, every single one of you."
Awards double for Valentine band
Welsh rock band Bullet For My Valentine scoop two prizes at this year's Kerrang! Awards, including best British group for the third year running.
Holden to star in Shrek musical
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.
Disney sells Miramax film studios
Walt Disney announces the sale of its Miramax film division for about $660m to a group of private equity investors.
Festivals give anti-rape advice
The UK's leading music festival promoter is to give extra safety information after two alleged rapes at this month's Latitude Festival.
Radio 1 to celebrate Nightingale
Radio 1's longest serving DJ Annie Nightingale to be honoured with a night of special programmes.
No charges for Jackson's doctors
Seven doctors who treated Michael Jackson in the years before his death will not face charges, US investigators say.
Capsules to mark Lennon's legacy
Three time capsules are to be created on what would have been John Lennon's 70th birthday, to be dedicated at a ceremony in the US.
Writer Ben evicted from BB house
Ben has become the sixth housemate to be evicted from the Big Brother house after polling the highest share of viewers' votes.
Perry says Cole is most gorgeous judge
Katy Perry has revealed that she thinks Cheryl Cole is the best looking 'X Factor' judge.
Gaga wants Susan Boyle collaboration
Lady Gaga wants to collaborate with Susan Boyle, it has been reported.
Holden cast in 'Shrek the Musical'
It has been confirmed that Amanda Holden is to star in the West End version of 'Shrek the Musical'.
Cheryl Cole travels to Los Angeles
Derek Hough is remaining at Cheryl Cole's side as she recovers from malaria in LA.
Girls Aloud dismiss Nadine snub claim
Girls Aloud have denied reports claiming that they are to reunite without fellow member Nadine Coyle.
Amy Huberman among Miriam's guests
Newlywed Amy Huberman will be among this week's guests on 'Saturday Night with Miriam' on RTÉ One.
Ellen out, J.LO in on American Idol?
Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has decided to leave her role as a judge on American Idol, while reports say that actress and singer Jennifer Lopez is joining the show full-time.
Jude & Sienna set wedding date?
Jude Law and Sienna Miller have secretly set a date for their wedding, according to reports.
Enter the RTÉ Guide short story competition
There's still time to submit your short story to The Books Competition for the RTÉ Guide.
Ben has become the sixth housemate to be evicted from the Big Brother house after polling the highest share of viewers' votes.
Perry says Cole is most gorgeous judge
Katy Perry has revealed that she thinks Cheryl Cole is the best looking 'X Factor' judge.
Gaga wants Susan Boyle collaboration
Lady Gaga wants to collaborate with Susan Boyle, it has been reported.
Holden cast in 'Shrek the Musical'
It has been confirmed that Amanda Holden is to star in the West End version of 'Shrek the Musical'.
Cheryl Cole travels to Los Angeles
Derek Hough is remaining at Cheryl Cole's side as she recovers from malaria in LA.
Girls Aloud dismiss Nadine snub claim
Girls Aloud have denied reports claiming that they are to reunite without fellow member Nadine Coyle.
Amy Huberman among Miriam's guests
Newlywed Amy Huberman will be among this week's guests on 'Saturday Night with Miriam' on RTÉ One.
Ellen out, J.LO in on American Idol?
Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has decided to leave her role as a judge on American Idol, while reports say that actress and singer Jennifer Lopez is joining the show full-time.
Jude & Sienna set wedding date?
Jude Law and Sienna Miller have secretly set a date for their wedding, according to reports.
Enter the RTÉ Guide short story competition
There's still time to submit your short story to The Books Competition for the RTÉ Guide.
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BB relationship tipped to fail
Ex-Big Brother housemate Ben today questioned the long-term potential of John James and Josie?s relationship, calling the pair ?very different people?.
Kidman has pet alpacas
The ?Nine? actress Nicole Kidman loves growing her own food at the home she shares with husband Keith Urban and two-year-old daughter Sunday Rose in Nashville, Tennessee, and has now fulfilled a lifelong ambition by also raising alpacas.
Reality TV star dreams about meeting Depp
The reality TV star Audrina Patridge ? who rose to fame in MTV show ?The Hills? ? admits she has a huge crush of the ?Pirates of the Caribbean? star because he is such a ?hunk?.
Jones would have entered 'The X Factor'
The Welsh singer Tom Jones admits he would have entered the UK TV talent show ?The X Factor? when he was in his youth because of the potential ?exposure? it gives an artist, but he isn?t sure if it is good for the music industry.
Grigorieva 'feared for her life'
Oksana Grigorieva didn?t think she would ?make it through the night? if she stayed with Mel Gibson.
Melua unsure if she is human
The ?Flood? singer Katie Melua confesses she has had deep philosophical conversations with herself in recent years and has come to the conclusion she may not be from Earth.
Wedding fever as Chelsea Clinton prepares to tie knot
Bill Clinton made a long-anticipated appearance in the upstate New York village where his daughter is getting married, drawing crowds of onlookers as preparations continued largely out of sight for the grand and secretive occasion.
Keating?s marriage back on track
The Boyzone singer Ronan Keating ? whose 12-year union with former model Yvonne was rocked by revelations he had had an affair with a dancer ? has been working as a judge on Australian TV talent show ?The X Factor? and says the break from their native Ireland has given the couple the chance to repair their fractured relationship.
Stewart under pressure from fans
Kristen Stewart has admitted she feels pressure from ?Twilight Saga? fans to get her character right.
Black Eyed Peas star wants to put smile on Cole's face
will.iam has promised to put a smile back on Cheryl Cole?s face.
Ex-Big Brother housemate Ben today questioned the long-term potential of John James and Josie?s relationship, calling the pair ?very different people?.
Kidman has pet alpacas
The ?Nine? actress Nicole Kidman loves growing her own food at the home she shares with husband Keith Urban and two-year-old daughter Sunday Rose in Nashville, Tennessee, and has now fulfilled a lifelong ambition by also raising alpacas.
Reality TV star dreams about meeting Depp
The reality TV star Audrina Patridge ? who rose to fame in MTV show ?The Hills? ? admits she has a huge crush of the ?Pirates of the Caribbean? star because he is such a ?hunk?.
Jones would have entered 'The X Factor'
The Welsh singer Tom Jones admits he would have entered the UK TV talent show ?The X Factor? when he was in his youth because of the potential ?exposure? it gives an artist, but he isn?t sure if it is good for the music industry.
Grigorieva 'feared for her life'
Oksana Grigorieva didn?t think she would ?make it through the night? if she stayed with Mel Gibson.
Melua unsure if she is human
The ?Flood? singer Katie Melua confesses she has had deep philosophical conversations with herself in recent years and has come to the conclusion she may not be from Earth.
Wedding fever as Chelsea Clinton prepares to tie knot
Bill Clinton made a long-anticipated appearance in the upstate New York village where his daughter is getting married, drawing crowds of onlookers as preparations continued largely out of sight for the grand and secretive occasion.
Keating?s marriage back on track
The Boyzone singer Ronan Keating ? whose 12-year union with former model Yvonne was rocked by revelations he had had an affair with a dancer ? has been working as a judge on Australian TV talent show ?The X Factor? and says the break from their native Ireland has given the couple the chance to repair their fractured relationship.
Stewart under pressure from fans
Kristen Stewart has admitted she feels pressure from ?Twilight Saga? fans to get her character right.
Black Eyed Peas star wants to put smile on Cole's face
will.iam has promised to put a smile back on Cheryl Cole?s face.
