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.
Carey heads up Booker shortlist
Australian author Peter Carey, who has already won the Man Booker prize twice, has made the shortlist for this year's prize.
Stars turn out for Mercury Prize
Nominated artists Paul Weller, Dizzee Rascal and The XX are among the acts arriving in London for this year's prestigious Mercury Music Prize.
Lennon killer denied parole again
Mark David Chapman, who killed John Lennon, has been denied parole and will remain imprisoned for at least two more years, officials say.
Toy Story 3 overtakes Titanic
Animated film Toy Story 3 has become the second highest grossing film in the UK.
One million tune in to Daybreak
More than one million people tune in to see the launch of ITV's new breakfast show Daybreak, but the BBC wins the ratings battle.
Film director Clive Donner dies
Film director Clive Donner, who helped launch the careers of actors such as Sir Ian McKellen and Alan Bates, dies at the age of 84.
Rock anthems vanishing from chart
Sales of rock singles have dropped 18% in the UK this year, according to figures from the Official Charts Company.
Fry slams BBC 'culture of fear'
Stephen Fry criticises a culture of fear at the BBC which is creating "incredibly bland" programmes
Emmerdale in TV Choice hat-trick
Emmerdale wins three prizes at the TV Choice Awards, with EastEnders taking the prize for best soap in its 25th anniversary year.
Cowell 'could give up X Factor'
The music mogul could ditch next year's X Factor and says he only has a contract with ITV1 for this year's series.
Australian author Peter Carey, who has already won the Man Booker prize twice, has made the shortlist for this year's prize.
Stars turn out for Mercury Prize
Nominated artists Paul Weller, Dizzee Rascal and The XX are among the acts arriving in London for this year's prestigious Mercury Music Prize.
Lennon killer denied parole again
Mark David Chapman, who killed John Lennon, has been denied parole and will remain imprisoned for at least two more years, officials say.
Toy Story 3 overtakes Titanic
Animated film Toy Story 3 has become the second highest grossing film in the UK.
One million tune in to Daybreak
More than one million people tune in to see the launch of ITV's new breakfast show Daybreak, but the BBC wins the ratings battle.
Film director Clive Donner dies
Film director Clive Donner, who helped launch the careers of actors such as Sir Ian McKellen and Alan Bates, dies at the age of 84.
Rock anthems vanishing from chart
Sales of rock singles have dropped 18% in the UK this year, according to figures from the Official Charts Company.
Fry slams BBC 'culture of fear'
Stephen Fry criticises a culture of fear at the BBC which is creating "incredibly bland" programmes
Emmerdale in TV Choice hat-trick
Emmerdale wins three prizes at the TV Choice Awards, with EastEnders taking the prize for best soap in its 25th anniversary year.
Cowell 'could give up X Factor'
The music mogul could ditch next year's X Factor and says he only has a contract with ITV1 for this year's series.
Corrie stars film Jack's funeral
Corrie stars have turned out to film the funeral of Street legend Jack Duckworth.
Simon says Louis is the only unhappy judge
'X Factor' judge Simon Cowell has said that Louis Walsh is the only judge on the show who isn't happy with his category this year.
Emmerdale character to have a tough time
'Emmerdale' star Rokhsaneh Ghawam-Shahidi has revealed that her character Leyla is set to have a tough time when her secret is finally revealed.
Chance to win trip to The Other Guys premiere
rte.ie/ten is giving you the chance to attend the premiere of the new Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg comedy 'The Other Guys' in London next week.
Donoghue on Booker Prize shortlist
Irish author Emma Donoghue is among the six writers shortlisted for the 2010 Man Booker Prize for Fiction.
EastEnders among TV Choice winners
'EastEnders' was named Best Soap at the TV Choice awards in London last night, but 'Emmerdale' was the biggest winner at the ceremony.
Cowell considers TV commitments
Music mogul and TV judge Simon Cowell has revealed that he is considering the future of 'The X Factor' and 'Britain?s Got Talent'.
BB's Josie, John James 'move in together'
'Big Brother' winner Josie and boyfriend John James have reportedly revealed that they are moving in together.
Bernie Nolan speaks about cancer battle
Actress and singer Bernie Nolan, who is currently being treated for breast cancer, turned up at last night?s TV Choice Awards.
Corrie's David accused of attempted murder?
'Coronation Street's David Platt will reportedly be accused of attempted murder in an upcoming storyline. Warning: Spoiler Alert!
Corrie stars have turned out to film the funeral of Street legend Jack Duckworth.
Simon says Louis is the only unhappy judge
'X Factor' judge Simon Cowell has said that Louis Walsh is the only judge on the show who isn't happy with his category this year.
Emmerdale character to have a tough time
'Emmerdale' star Rokhsaneh Ghawam-Shahidi has revealed that her character Leyla is set to have a tough time when her secret is finally revealed.
Chance to win trip to The Other Guys premiere
rte.ie/ten is giving you the chance to attend the premiere of the new Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg comedy 'The Other Guys' in London next week.
Donoghue on Booker Prize shortlist
Irish author Emma Donoghue is among the six writers shortlisted for the 2010 Man Booker Prize for Fiction.
EastEnders among TV Choice winners
'EastEnders' was named Best Soap at the TV Choice awards in London last night, but 'Emmerdale' was the biggest winner at the ceremony.
Cowell considers TV commitments
Music mogul and TV judge Simon Cowell has revealed that he is considering the future of 'The X Factor' and 'Britain?s Got Talent'.
BB's Josie, John James 'move in together'
'Big Brother' winner Josie and boyfriend John James have reportedly revealed that they are moving in together.
Bernie Nolan speaks about cancer battle
Actress and singer Bernie Nolan, who is currently being treated for breast cancer, turned up at last night?s TV Choice Awards.
Corrie's David accused of attempted murder?
'Coronation Street's David Platt will reportedly be accused of attempted murder in an upcoming storyline. Warning: Spoiler Alert!
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Libertines may record new songs
Carl Barat says The Libertines may record new songs.
Married life suiting Arterton
Gemma Arterton never expected to get married.
R-Pattz set for 'Entourage' cameo?
Robert Pattinson could be set to star in the final episode of ?Entourage?.
Jovovich: Motherhood changes your focus
Milla Jovovich no longer worries about herself since becoming a mother.
Davina 'sad' about 'Big Brother' end
Davina McCall is ?really sad? about ?Big Brother? coming to an end.
Lennon's killer tries for freedom again
John Lennon?s killer is trying for parole again.
Burke philosophical on Cowell exit talk
'X Factor' winner Alexandra Burke welcomed the chance for the talent show to ?try something new? today after Simon Cowell talked about leaving the show.
'Emmerdale' bags three TV Choice awards
'Emmerdale' triumphed at the TV Choice Awards 2010 last night.
Henson not yet ready for dating scene
Gavin Henson isn?t ready to move on from Charlotte Church.
Russell getting close to Katy's parents
Katy Perry?s parents predict her fiance Russell Brand is becoming ?a great man of God?.
Carl Barat says The Libertines may record new songs.
Married life suiting Arterton
Gemma Arterton never expected to get married.
R-Pattz set for 'Entourage' cameo?
Robert Pattinson could be set to star in the final episode of ?Entourage?.
Jovovich: Motherhood changes your focus
Milla Jovovich no longer worries about herself since becoming a mother.
Davina 'sad' about 'Big Brother' end
Davina McCall is ?really sad? about ?Big Brother? coming to an end.
Lennon's killer tries for freedom again
John Lennon?s killer is trying for parole again.
Burke philosophical on Cowell exit talk
'X Factor' winner Alexandra Burke welcomed the chance for the talent show to ?try something new? today after Simon Cowell talked about leaving the show.
'Emmerdale' bags three TV Choice awards
'Emmerdale' triumphed at the TV Choice Awards 2010 last night.
Henson not yet ready for dating scene
Gavin Henson isn?t ready to move on from Charlotte Church.
Russell getting close to Katy's parents
Katy Perry?s parents predict her fiance Russell Brand is becoming ?a great man of God?.
