Barbie movie: Warner Bros Japan sorry for replying to atom bomb memes

The Official Barbie Movie account is criticised for replying to images which made fun of atomic bombs.

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Paul Reubens: Pee-wee Herman actor dies age 70

Paul Reubens, who portrayed the children's TV and film character, had privately been fighting cancer.

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Harry Potter: Fans celebrate wizard's birthday

Superfans are spending the day watching their favourite movies and dressing up.

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Jim Parker: Midsomer Murders composer dies aged 88

The composer was behind the music for programmes such as House of Cards and Foyle's War.

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child marks seven years in West End

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is marking its seventh anniversary at London’s Palace Theatre

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In pictures: Camp Bestival 2023

This year the event celebrated its 15th anniversary with a special performance on Saturday.

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Madonna feels 'lucky to be alive' after health scare

The 64-year-old spent several days in intensive care while receiving treatment for an infection.

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Twitter restores Kanye West's account after ban

The US rapper was accused of violating the rules on the social media platform now known as X.

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James Chadwick: The Brit chief who worked on the nuclear bomb

Nobel winner James Chadwick discovered the neutron years before joining Robert Oppenheimer's team.

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Georgia seeks al fresco ecstasy on her new album, Euphoric

After the Mercury-nominated Seeking Thrills, Georgia explains how nature inspired her new music.

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Hartwig Fischer to leave British Museum director role

During his eight years tenure, Fischer worked on museum renovation plans and new exhibitions.

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Barbie movie soundtrack expected to rule UK singles chart

Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Nicki Minaj and Billie Eilish bring the Kenergy on the star-studded album.

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Emmy Awards 2023: Ceremony postponed as Hollywood actors and writers strike

The awards were scheduled for September, but no actors or writers would have been able to attend.

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Randy Meisner: Eagles founding member dies aged 77

The bassist sang lead vocals on Take It To the Limit and backing vocals on Hotel California.

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Sinéad O'Connor: Fans mourn in London and Dublin

The Irish singer and activist, best known for the song Nothing Compares 2 U, died in London this week.

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Kylie Minogue announces Las Vegas residency

Tickets are expected to go on sale on 9 August for a series of shows in Sin City later this year.

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Sinéad O'Connor: In her own words

Irish singer and activist Sinéad O'Connor has died aged 56.

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Travis Scott insists Utopia gig at Egypt's pyramids will happen

The rapper's spectacular show at the Egyptian landmark is officially cancelled at the last minute.

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Barbie: Dancer's three months as a Ken doll in smash-hit film

Gustave Die had to shave his body hair daily and be covered in paint for the hit movie.

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How O'Connor recorded Nothing Compares 2 U

The star took an obscure Prince song and made it her own, much to his apparent displeasure.

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Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor dies aged 56

The Nothing Compares 2 U singer sold millions of albums and was praised for her activism.

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Obituary: Sinéad O'Connor

The shaven-headed Irish singer whose turbulent life often threatened to overwhelm her music.

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Davido video: Wole Soyinka defends Nigerian Afrobeats star in Muslim row

The Afrobeats star came under fire for sharing a music video which offended some Muslims.

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Deborah Meaden warns time running out to act on climate

Dragons' Den star Deborah Meaden says start-ups can help drive the green agenda.

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George taught me so much about living - I will miss him terribly

Despite increasingly grim news from medics, his spirit remained indomitable - writes his friend.

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S Club: New single These Are The Days is 'tribute' to Paul Cattermole

These Are The Days has been released three months after the death of Paul Cattermole.

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Why fans dress up for Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Harry Styles

As Taylor Swift's UK Eras tour sells out, fans turn to what they will wear when they see her in concert.

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Matty Healy: Malaysia LGBT community angry at 1975 'white saviour stunt'

Locals affected by singer Matty Healy's protest say it did their cause more harm than good.

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Lost Raphael masterpiece goes on show in Bradford in UK first

The work was recently confirmed to be by the Renaissance artist after work by two university teams.

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Huw Edwards: MPs raise questions over the Sun's story

A parliamentary committee writes to the Sun and the BBC about allegations made against Huw Edwards.

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Julian Sands: Room with a View actor's final cause of death is undetermined

The British actor's body was recovered in June, months after he'd gone missing in the mountains.

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Laura Whitmore on incels, rough sex and cyber stalking

The ex-Love Island host says she is exploring "uncomfortable" topics in her new documentary series.

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Spotify raises premium subscription price for millions

For the first time since 2011, Spotify confirms a price hike for about 200m ad-free subscribers.

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Watch: George Alagiah's extraordinary career

George Alagiah, one of the BBC's longest-serving and most respected journalists, has died at 67.

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'Barbenheimer' sparks biggest UK box office opener since 2019

Greta Gerwig's Barbie and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer took £30m on their opening weekend in the UK.

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S Club to release tribute single to bandmate Paul Cattermole, their first in 20 years

Their song, These Are The Days, will see the band remembering their band member who died in April.

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Latitude festival closes with George Ezra on 'Singalong Sunday'

George Ezra, James, The Bootleg Beatles, Mimi Webb and Siouxsie appear on the final day.

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Harry Styles: How pop star was taught to ride a horse for video

The singer hit his stride with advice from a stunt company based in Hertfordshire.

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Coventry-born Edelweiss singer Vince Hill dies at 89

The singer, who found major recording success in the 1960s, "died peacefully at home".

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The 1975 cancels Indonesia and Taiwan shows after Malaysia LGBT row

The band has cancelled upcoming concerts in Indonesia - where homosexuality is shunned - and Taiwan.

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Evan Davis was told at his wedding that father had killed himself

The BBC presenter has spoken about his seriously-ill father's decision to end his life, aged 92.

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Charlie Mackesy: 'I was hiding in the toilet before I won my Oscar'

Charlie Mackesy says he is moved by the many touching moments he has had since publishing his book.

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Strictly's Amy reveals her second cancer diagnosis

Strictly dancer Amy Dowden says she will not be able to perform in the competition this year.

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Jeremy Clarkson warns some of his cider might explode

The brewery says some of the cider has over-fermented causing some bottles to erupt.

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Matty Healy: 1975 show ended in Malaysia after singer attacks anti-LGBT laws

Matty Healy launched a lengthy attack on Malaysia's laws, before kissing his band's bass player.

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Pulp: Jarvis Cocker celebrate the band's comeback at Latitude

The band headline Latitude festival with a full-tilt set that breathes new life into their old hits.

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Virginia Woolf: Personal copy of debut novel resurfaces

A rare UK first edition featuring the author's inscriptions has been digitised and placed online.

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Grace Carter: 'I felt like there was a hand over my mouth for a long time'

Grace Carter was on the cusp of success when the pandemic stole her voice. Here's how she recovered.

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Latitude 2023: The rise of football shirts at music festivals

How football shirts became the garment of choice for festivalgoers.

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Tony Bennett obituary: The great interpreter of the American songbook

The singer described by Frank Sinatra as "the best in the business"

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Watership Down given new PG rating with language and violence warnings

The animated children's classic film will now carry a "bad language" and "mild violence" warning.

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Warcraft fans claim win over AI with Glorbo prank

The game's Reddit community was buzzing with excitement about a new feature... that doesn't exist.

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Tupac Shakur: Police seize hard drives and laptops at house

Police search the home of a man who says he was inside the car with the person who shot the rapper.

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Latitude: Sophie Ellis-Bextor on the perfect festival set

Ahead of her Latitiude gig, the singer says artists owe it to their fans to play the hits.

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AI will 'lead to more games being made and more jobs'

Games have been using forms of AI for years, but what does the industry think of the latest tech?

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Broadway strike averted hours after walkout vote

Without the tentative deal, the strike would have began as early as Friday, halting 27 NYC shows.

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Mark Ronson: BIllie Eilish's Barbie song 'just floored me'

The Oscar and Grammy-winning producer tells the story of how he put together the Barbie soundtrack.

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Why some celebrities are embracing Artificial Intelligence deepfakes

Concerns over the impact of AI are partly behind the first Hollywood actors' strike in 43 years.

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Barbie: Peak inside a real-life fairy tale mansion

The BBC's Colin Paterson tours The Pink House in Essex in the build-up to the new Barbie film's release.

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Wham stars liken new chart joy to 'warm hugs'

Wham backing singers Pepsi and Shirlie say reaching number two in the UK album chart is "joyous".

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Barbie reviews: What do critics make of the Margot Robbie film?

One review calls the film "painfully funny", but another describes it as "uneven and disjointed".

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Mel C and Wolf Alice make Lionesses World Cup song

The stars are joined by Self Esteem, Olivia Dean and Shura on an anthem for the England squad.

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No 10 turned down Larkin, Auden and other poets for laureate job

Great writers such as WH Auden, Philip Larkin and Robert Graves were all ruled out as poet laureate.

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Dan Wootton: GB News host admits 'errors of judgement'

The Sun and MailOnline publishers say they looking into claims against the columnist and broadcaster.

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Huw Edwards: BBC director general Tim Davie discusses 'difficult' allegations

Director general Tim Davie speaks for the first time since Edwards was named as facing allegations.

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Amol Rajan: Critics warm to University Challenge's new presenter

His arrival on the BBC Two quiz show was described as "seamless" following Jeremy Paxman's exit.

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Loot boxes: Games companies agree to restrict access in UK

The government has spent nearly three years on plans to regulate the use of loot boxes

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AI in dance music: What do DJs and producers think of it?

With software getting better and venues cutting budgets, could AI replace DJs and producers?

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New high of 1.1m for overseas music tourists to UK last year, report says

New figures show the international pulling power of stars like Harry Styles and Glastonbury Festival.

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The Sixth Commandment: Maids Moreton TV writer left out most 'distressing details'

The Sixth Commandment tells the story of Peter Farquhar, who was duped and killed by a churchwarden.

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Self Esteem: Rebecca Lucy Taylor to receive honorary degree

The South Yorkshire singer is being recognised for her music success and "championing diversity".

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Why the 90s and noughties are having such a moment

Fashion, music and TV are all taking cues from 20-odd years ago - but what's behind the fascination?

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Christmas Actually: Richard Curtis announces festive stage show

The Love Actually writer and director will curate a festive variety show for Comic Relief.

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Banksy: What it was like to work for anonymous superstar artist

Gallery owner Steph Warren had a job at the "reserved" graffiti star's print shop in London.

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Call of Duty battle over after Sony deal with Microsoft

Sony agrees deal with tech giant to keep franchise on PlayStation as Activision buyout moves step closer.

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X Factor’s Lucy Spraggan describes assault during show

In her first broadcast interview, a former X Factor contestant reveals she was raped which led her to leaving the competition.

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Huw Edwards: How Sun story about BBC presenter developed

The fast-moving story saw the dial shift on the balance between public interest, privacy and misconduct.

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Singer and actress Jane Birkin dead at 76

The English-French star, who rose to fame alongside Serge Gainsbourg, has died in Paris, reports French media.

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Olivia Dean: 'Elton John thinks I will be a big star'

Olivia Dean entertained people around London during the pandemic in her bright yellow van.

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Pavitr Prabhakar, the Indian Spider-Man charming fans worldwide

Twenty years after he was first created in a comic book, Pavitr Prabhakar makes his film debut.

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Britpop: What prompted the end of the genre that gave us Blur and Pulp?

Jarvis Cocker, Steve Lamacq, Jo Whiley and Damon Albarn share their opinions on the end of an era.

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Lucy Spraggan: Former X Factor star reveals sexual assault during filming

The musician said she felt let down by the show after she was attacked by a hotel porter in 2012.

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Dr Strangelove: Armando Iannucci pens first stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick film

One of late director Stanley Kubrick's films is to be adapted for the stage for the first time.

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Can Barbie be the new Iron Man in a Mattel universe?

Ynon Kreiz, CEO of toymaker Mattel, talks about the future of the Barbie brand.

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Just Stop Oil protesters interrupt the Proms

The action is met with boos and jeers from some members of the audience at the Royal Albert Hall.

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Shekhar Kapur: Hollywood's diversity push is guilt driven

Shekhar Kapur says diverse casting is "a good thing" but hides "a greater, more fundamental issue".

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SAG strike: Actors join writers on Hollywood picket lines

The industry's biggest shutdown since 1960 has already impacted major films and promotional events.

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Published schoolgirl, 9, inspiring classmates to write

A Walworth girl who wrote and published her first book last year is inspiring others to follow their dreams.

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The Deepest Breath: 'Nerve-shredding' documentary explores perils of freediving

The Deepest Breath documentary reveals the lure and dangers of the extreme sport of freediving.

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Lisa Marie Presley's cause of death revealed

The only child of music icon Elvis Presley died after being rushed to a hospital on 12 January.

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Oppenheimer: Cillian Murphy, Matt Damon and Emily Blunt at London movie premiere

Cillian Murphy, Matt Damon and Emily Blunt are among the cast of the eagerly-awaited film.

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Which movies and TV shows are impacted by the Hollywood strike?

This is how a mega-strike involving writers and performers may see film and TV productions put on ice.

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Barbie movie: How the marketing campaign has got everyone talking

Film critic Ali Plumb and a marketing expert explain why the Barbie film has been everywhere for months.

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Feeling the 'Kenergy' on Barbie movie pink carpet

Stars from the hotly-anticipated film attend its premiere in London's Leicester Square.

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Huw Edwards: Naming is a huge shock for viewers

The revelation the face of BBC News was at the centre of the Sun's claims would have surprised many.

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Glasgow's Burrell wins Museum of the Year

The Glasgow attraction secured the £120,000 Art Fund award - the largest museum prize in the world.

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Watch: The latest on BBC presenter story... in under a minute

Huw Edwards is named as the presenter at the centre of allegations first reported in the Sun newspaper.

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BBC presenter 'needs to come forward now', says Vine

Broadcaster Jeremy Vine says the man in question must consider the damage being done to the BBC and to his friends.

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Mission: Impossible: Tom Cruise 'can't wait' for fans to see train stunts

The Mission: Impossible star says filming the sequence was tricky, but the outcome was worth it.

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More than 1m attend live music events in one week

Sold-out arena gigs and smaller venues brought more than £320m to London the Music Venues Trust says.

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BBC pay 2022-2023: The full list of star salaries

The top 10 earners include Gary Lineker, Zoe Ball and Alan Shearer.

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BBC presenter row: Key questions remain for corporation and The Sun

The row about the BBC presenter has developed into a series of claims and counter-claims.

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Joe Swash: Teenagers leaving care almost set up for failure

The actor and TV star finds support can drop away for some teenagers leaving the care system.

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Tom Holland says he felt 'enslaved' to alcohol

The film star says he is "healthier and fitter" since deciding to quit drinking at the start of 2023.

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BBC presenter: What questions still remain?

Ros Atkins takes a look at what we do and do not know about the BBC presenter row.

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Aretha Franklin sons fight over will found under sofa

Five years after the Queen of Soul died without a known will, her heirs are in court over her estate.

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Video games: YouTube channel NoClip rescues tapes from landfill

Hundreds of hours of gaming history were set to be lost until film-maker Danny O'Dwyer stepped in.

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Taylor Swift: Fans snap up first available tickets for Eras UK tour dates

The first batch of tickets for the star's 2024 tour go on sale, and fans scramble to beat the queue.

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Brad Pitt films at Silverstone during F1 British GP weekend

The Hollywood star films scenes at the F1 circuit for a new movie co-produced by Lewis Hamilton.

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Super Mario Bros movie indecent image investigation launched

A Northern Ireland theatre apologises after image appears during screening of film for children.

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Syria cancels BBC media accreditation

The move follows a BBC documentary that linked the president's family to the drug trade.

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Family 'upset' with BBC response to presenter photo claims

The family of a teenager allegedly paid by a BBC star for explicit photos are said to be upset by the corporation's latest response.

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Prime: Top US senator calls for probe into KSI and Logan Paul energy drink

Chuck Schumer alleges the drink is being targeted at children despite its high caffeine content.

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Charlie Watts' book collection to be auctioned

The Rolling Stones drummer had a broad collection of first editions, including The Great Gatsby.

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Norton 'proud' of overcoming diabetes stage challenge

The Happy Valley actor speaks about how he manages his condition when performing in his new play.

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Declan McKenna: 'My new music is my proudest work to date'

McKenna has been working on new music in London, Brighton and Los Angeles since lockdown ended.

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Elton John farewell tour ends after years of 'pure joy'

The music superstar delights a Stockholm audience after a mammoth global farewell tour.

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West End play poster banned by TfL over 'unhealthy' cake

Transport for London said the poster promoted "foods high in fat, salt and sugar".

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Wealthier might have to pay more for BBC - ex-chairman Richard Sharp

The former BBC chairman, who resigned in April, says the licence fee system is "regressive".

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Master Musicians of Joujouka: The Moroccan band who wowed Glastonbury

The Master Musicians of Joujouka have been performing for generations - and recently opened Glastonbury.

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BBC star accused of paying teen for explicit photos - report

The Sun newspaper says an unnamed BBC presenter paid tens of thousands of pounds to the teenager.

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Theatres tempt new audiences with virtual reality

A virtual reality service hopes to attract a new audience to theatre performances.

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Watch: Australians set new world record with Tina Turner dance

Thousands have come together to dance to the song ‘Nutbush City Limits’ at an outback music festival.

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Coco Lee: Death of pop icon sparks mental health discussion in China

As tributes pour in, many are focusing on the wider mental health issues facing China.

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Star Wars studios at risk from asbestos and dangerous roofs

Elstree Studios needs more than £150m to improve buildings, says council

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Miley Cyrus has the biggest song of 2023... so far

The star's hit single Flowers has been streamed 147 million times, says the Official Charts Company.

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Nothing But Thieves: How food critic Jay Rayner helped the direction of new album

Concept album Dead Club City is heading for number one, after a dash of advice from Jay Rayner.

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Kevin Spacey grabbed man like a cobra court hears

The man alleges he was grabbed by the Hollywood actor with "such force it was really painful".

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Irish broadcaster RTÉ spent 5000 on flip-flops

Parliamentarians accuse the broadcaster of running a "slush fund" as they question board members.

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Carol Kirkwood: BBC weather presenter pulled over by dog on live TV... again

The BBC weather presenter was thrilled with Wimbledon's search dog Wraith until he made a sharp exit.

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Drumming helps pupils with autism overcome fear of failure - study

Blondie's Clem Burke backs a study monitoring the effect of lessons on teenagers in school.

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Taylor Swift's Eras tour: Tips for getting tickets

With tickets set to go on sale, there are some ways you can maximise your chances of seeing the star.

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Adele speaks out against audiences throwing objects on stage

The singer says crowds have forgotten "show etiquette" after incidents at Lil Nas X and Bebe Rexha gigs.

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Fiona Phillips reveals she has Alzheimer's at 62

The television presenter says she has dementia after battling brain fog and anxiety for months.

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Bowie's Spiders drummer on the end of Ziggy Stardust

David Bowie called time on the legendary Spiders from Mars band 50 years ago this week.

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Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning: 'Terror' of Tom Cruise's Lake District stunt

Cumbrian instructor Gordie Oliver described the Hollywood star's skills as "excellent".

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The Idol savaged by critics as 'worst TV show of the year' after finale

Critics deliver their verdicts on the hyped show, which one calls "a potential turkey for the ages".

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Grace Helbig: YouTube star reveals breast cancer diagnosis

The internet personality, 37, says it is "beatable" and urges other women to get any lumps checked.

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Ant and Dec to produce Byker Grove reboot

The pair said they were "beyond excited" to bring back the series, which ran from 1989 to 2006.

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Kevin Spacey trial: Actor behaved like a 'predator' accuser says

The actor denies 12 charges of sexual assault alleged to have been committed between 2001 and 2013.

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Barbie movie gets Vietnam ban over South China Sea map

A scene in the film features a map depicting China's territorial claims in the disputed South China Sea.

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Ofcom to investigate episode of Jacob Rees-Mogg's GB News show

One instalment of Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg's nightly programme attracted 40 complaints to the regulator.

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Wimbledon: Stars call on championships to end Barclays sponsorship

Emma Thompson and Richard Curtis say the bank is "financing and profiting from climate chaos".

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Lil Nas X: Why are fans throwing things on stage?

The Old Town Road singer was hit by a sex toy on stage, the latest in a string of throwing incidents.

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Ezra Miller: The Flash actor 'grateful' after harassment order ends

The Flash star posts a statement calling it an "egregious misuse of the protective order system".

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Festival drug testing: Legal action threatened over safety tests

Parklife boss Sacha Lord writes to the home secretary urging her to allow safety tests to go ahead.

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Victoria Amelina: Ukrainian writer dies after Kramatorsk strike

Victoria Amelina, an award-winning writer, was in a pizza restaurant that was hit by a Russian missile.

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Blackpink make UK festival history with electrifying K-pop set in Hyde Park

The girl group become the first ever Korean band to headline a major UK music festival.

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Emmerdale and Coronation Street actress Meg Johnson dies

The soap stalwart, who appeared in Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Brookside, has died aged 86.

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Anita Anand: Presenter interviews Canadian minister with same name

The BBC presenter and Canadian politician joke about all the times they have been mistaken for each other.

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Maisie Peters: Fan bumps into singer and chats to Ed Sheeran

Hannah Clayton bumped into singer-songwriter Maisie by fluke when she popped into a record shop.

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No plans to look at Nicola Bulley case press regulator Ipso says

A coroner found the mother-of-two drowned after accidentally falling into cold water.

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The radical power of the little black dress

A new exhibition at the National Museums of Scotland look back at the myth of the little black dress.

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