Entertainment News
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Saturday Night Live UK is here - but can it make you laugh?
The first episode of the British version of the American sketch show hits screens this weekend, and might face a tough crowd.
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Traitors and Idris Elba help Comic Relief raise £30m
The annual charity telethon was hosted by Davina McCall and featured appearances from Idris Elba, Katherine Ryan and Catherine Tate.
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Fans elated as BTS play first gig together in nearly four years
RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook perform together for the first time since October 2022.
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor Nicholas Brendon dies aged 54
Brendon died of "natural causes", his family said in a statement, remembering him as "passionate" and "sensitive".
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Dame Jenni Murray, former BBC Woman's Hour presenter, dies at 75
She was the Radio 4 programme's longest-serving presenter, having left in 2020 after 33 years.
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Chuck Norris, martial artist and Hollywood movie star, dies aged 86
The actor was known for Walker, Texas Ranger and The Way of the Dragon films - and numerous online memes.
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Greg James completes Comic Relief challenge, raising more than £4m
The Radio 1 host cycled 1,000km (630 miles) on a tandem bike over the course of eight days.
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Publisher cancels horror novel's release over AI claims
Author Mia Ballard denies having used AI herself when writing the horror story Shy Girl.
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Lily Allen's West End Girl portrait goes on show at National Portrait Gallery
The painting by Spanish artist Nieves Gonzalez was used on the cover of the singer's latest album.
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The Salt Path author confirms she wrote secret first book - despite claiming to be debut writer
Raynor and Moth Winn published a book they hoped would help get them out of debt, the BBC confirms.
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Natural History Museum overtakes British Museum as UK's top tourist attraction
The venue broke the record for the most visitors to any museum or gallery in a single year.
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US broadcaster pulls The Bachelorette after domestic abuse allegations
The decision comes after footage emerged appearing to show the reality star in an altercation with her ex-partner.
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Tributes to reality TV star found dead in Thailand
A Foreign Office spokeswoman says Jordan Wright's family is being supported.
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Hospital order for man who stalked Myleene Klass
Peter Windsor is sentenced after sending items including an air pistol to Klass and another presenter.
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Kevin Spacey and accusers settle before civil trial
The actor agrees an out-of-court settlement with three men who accused him of sexual assault.
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Afroman wins legal battle over songs mocking US police
The rapper was sued after releasing an entire album ridiculing the officers who raided his home.
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BTS Arirang review: K-pop idols rekindle their fire
The band's 10th album sees them return to the rebellious, rap-heavy sound of their early days.
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Ryan Gosling on bringing humour to sci-fi adventure Project Hail Mary
The Canadian actor stars as a science teacher turned astronaut in sci-fi film Project Hail Mary.
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Why the B-52s are trading their Love Shack for Downton Abbey
The new wave pranksters plan a final visit to the UK, with detours to their favourite TV show sets.
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Actress says being cast as Regina George is 'monumental'
Vivian Panka is the first black actress to play the character full-time in in the UK production of Mean Girls.
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Len Deighton obituary: How a cookery cartoonist became a master spy writer
Best-selling spy author whose workaday secret agents were a world away from the glamour of James Bond.

