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Country To Country: Has Nashville conquered the UK?
Has Nashville finally conquered the UK?
Home and Away actor charged with rape
A former Home and Away actor is charged with the rape and indecent assault of a woman he lives with.
VIDEO: Putting the ping into Kung Fu Panda
He is the composer behind many famous film scores and now Hans Zimmer turns his attention to his third Kung Fu Panda.
David Morrissey’s neighbours from hell
Neighbours in fear of each other in The Ones Below
VIDEO: BBC World News celebrates 25 years
BBC World News channel celebrates 25 years since it was launched on Monday 11th March 1991
Martin Freeman wins animation award
The Stick Man picks up two prizes at the British Animation Awards, including one for Martin Freeman.
Bond designer Sir Ken Adam dies aged 95
The production designer Sir Ken Adam, famous for his set designs for the James Bond films, has died at the age of 95.
VIDEO: Morpurgo on the end of War Horse
Author Michael Morpurgo speaks to Rebecca Jones about the end of the stage production of War Horse
Alf Garnett back as part of BBC sitcom revival
Alf Garnett, the prejudiced protagonist of Till Death Us Do Part, is to return as part of a BBC season that will revisit a number of classic sitcoms, including Steptoe and Son, Porridge and Up Pompeii!
Viola Beach crash ‘possibly deliberate’
Swedish police believe driver in crash that killed British band Viola Beach may have “acted deliberately”.
Elvis estate sues Las Vegas casino
The estate of Elvis Presley is suing a Las Vegas casino-hotel in a dispute over the late singer’s memorabilia.
‘Anonymous’ author on Man Booker longlist
An Italian writer who goes by the pseudonym Elena Ferrante is among 13 longlisted authors for the Man Booker International Prize.
Fox apologises for stage outburst
Actor Laurence Fox apologies for swearing at a heckler during a live performance at London’s Park Theatre.
Can art thrive as oil market dries?
How cultural verve strives to flow as oil market dries
Anomalisa: Animation with a human heart
Charlie Kaufman on Anomalisa, his first venture into animation
VIDEO: Latinos overlooked in Hollywood
Latinos in the US have become increasingly frustrated that actors from their community are struggling to win Oscars and secure significant parts in films.
Sir George Martin: Five innovative songs
How George Martin changed the sound of modern music
Tate lands Elton John photo collection
Rare vintage photos from the private collection of Sir Elton John are to go on show in a special exhibition at Tate Modern.
Motown the Musical a hit with critics
Motown the Musical, which tells the story of the legendary US record label, is proclaimed a success by most critics.
When George Martin met The Beatles: The story of Love Me Do
What happened when George Martin met The Beatles
VIDEO: Sir George Martin on recording The Beatles backwards
In a 2011 programme looking back at his life, Sir George Martin spoke about the recording techniques he used with The Beatles.
SSO to play Beethoven ‘marathon’
The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra is to recreate a legendary four-hour concert in which Beethoven premiered some of his most famous works.
Obituary: Sir George Martin
From quantity surveyor to the “fifth Beatle”
VIDEO: Adele invites fans on stage to sing
Adele invited singers Ronan Scorlard and Glenn Murphy on stage to sing at her concert in Dublin after seeing their tribute video.
VIDEO: Lennon on working with George Martin
In this archive footage, John Lennon speaks about working with George Martin, who has died aged 90.
VIDEO: How ‘fifth Beatle’ reinvented pop
A look back at the life of Beatles’ producer, Sir George Martin, who has died at the age of 90.
Rocky Horror and Python producer dies
Michael White, the British producer behind cinema and stage productions, dies aged 80 in California, his ex-girlfriend reveals.
‘Fifth Beatle’ Sir George Martin dies
Record producer Sir George Martin, known as the “Fifth Beatle”, has died aged 90, Ringo Starr says on Twitter
VIDEO: Playing Othello in an election year
US production focuses on Othello’s Muslim roots
Harper Lee’s will to be kept private
The will of To Kill a Mockingbird author Harper Lee is to remain private, a court in the US state of Alabama orders.
Lee ‘bigotry’ remark breached BBC rules
The BBC Trust’s editorial standards committee (ESC) upholds complaints about comments made by radio host Iain Lee on his Three Counties breakfast show.
Smokey Robinson ‘wrote hit in 30 minutes’
Smokey Robinson, speaking ahead of the West End opening of Motown the Musical, reveals he wrote his first million-selling hit in just half an hour.
Rowling to publish writing on US Magic
JK Rowling is to release the first of four new pieces of writing on the Pottermore website on Tuesday.
Why some people think this DiCaprio family photo is just the pits
A photo of Leonardo DiCaprio as a baby with his parents is attracting lots of attention for unexpected reasons.
Janet Jackson postpones European tour
Pop star Janet Jackson postpones her UK tour, three weeks before it was due to begin.
Ex-Stones bassist Wyman has cancer
Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman is diagnosed with prostate cancer, his family says in a statement.
Pop songs ‘derogatory about ageing’
Pop records set a bad example by portraying ageing and old people in a negative light, a study in a nursing journal says.
Carole King to play Tapestry at UK gig
Singer-songwriter Carole King is to play her seminal 1971 album Tapestry in full at her first UK concert in more than 25 years.
VIDEO: The story of Hooligan Sparrow
A filmmaker’s experience of women’s rights in China
Why women can thrive in science fiction
Why science fiction shouldn’t overlook women
Why Jane Horrocks is singing The Smiths
Why Jane Horrocks is singing The Smiths
AC/DC postpone US tour over deaf warning
Rock band AC/DC postpone the rest of their US tour as singer Brian Johnson is advised by doctors he risks “total hearing loss”.
Debut writers dominate Baileys longlist
Debut writers dominate the longlist for this year’s Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction, which also includes Kate Atkinson’s Costa novel prize-winning A God in Ruins and Hanya Yanagihara’s Booker-shortlisted A Little Life.
Hall issuing BBC independence warning
Proposals to allow greater government say over the running of the BBC risk it being seen as a state broadcaster, BBC director general Tony Hall is to argue.
Nyong’o praised for Broadway debut
Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong’o receives rave reviews for her Broadway debut – performing in a role she first played as an understudy at drama school.
Debbie McGee thanks fans for support
Debbie McGee thanks fans for their “wonderful messages” after her husband Paul Daniels was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.
Evans censured over TFI ‘promotion’
The BBC upholds a complaint over “promotional” comments made by presenter Chris Evans on his Radio 2 Breakfast Show, about his Channel 4 show TFI Friday.
Morrissey ‘might stand for mayor’
The singer Morrissey is said to be “considering very seriously” an invitation to enter the London mayoral race.
Entertainment stores at ‘record high’
The number of “bricks and mortar” entertainment stores reaches a record high – despite rising online sales of music and film, says the Entertainment Retailers Association.
Young Lennon letter to be auctioned
The earliest known letter written by John Lennon – penned when he was 11 years old – is expected to fetch more than £30,000 at auction.
British Museum tops UK attraction list
The British Museum is the most popular visitor attraction in Britain for the ninth year running, figures show.
Book club ‘gobsmacked’ by Rowling visit
One of the world’s most successful authors drops into Orkney Library for a surprise visit.
Austrian conductor Harnoncourt dies
The celebrated Austrian conductor Nikolaus Harnoncourt – considered the “pope” of the Baroque music revival, dies aged 86.
Arts centre to get £600,000 revamp
The Black-E contemporary arts centre in Liverpool city centre is to undergo a £600,000 refurbishment.
Stars complete 57-hour five-a-side game
Alan Shearer’s team have beaten Robbie Savage’s squad in a 57-hour five-a-side game for Sport Relief that saw over 1,100 people play alongside the pundits.
Daniels returns home for ‘final days’
Magician Paul Daniels returns home to see out “his final days” after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour, his son says.
Rudimental: Behind the scenes on their UK tour
Behind the scenes of Rudimental’s UK tour
Murdoch and Hall celebrate wedding
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch and former supermodel Jerry Hall mark their marriage with a church service near Fleet Street surrounded by friends and family.
Brit Awards ‘to be more diverse in 2017’
Next year’s Brit Awards will represent a more diverse range of music, according to Brits chairman Ged Doherty.
Prince of Tides author Conroy dies
US novelist Pat Conroy – whose best-selling novels include “Prince of Tides” and “Water is Wide”- dies aged 70.
The 1975 score second number one album
The 1975 knock Adele off the top of the album chart, while Lukas Graham spends a fourth week at number one in the singles countdown.
VIDEO: How can you spot a real Botticelli?
The largest collection of Sandro Botticelli’s works to go on show in Britain since 1930 opens at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum on 5 March.
VIDEO: Katherine Ryan: No-one safe from Trump
Canadian comedian Katherine Ryan said nobody would be safe if Donald Trump was elected as US president – not even ”white Canadians.”
VIDEO: Murdoch and Hall: Most influential couple?
The BBC looks at how Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall measure up in the world of power couples.
Bolton Octagon dominates theatre awards
Bolton’s Octagon Theatre sweeps the board at this year’s Manchester Theatre Awards, with prizes in all four acting categories as well as best production and best ensemble.
Viola Beach tribute show to be staged
A tribute concert is to be staged for the band Viola Beach, who died in a car crash in Sweden, with proceeds going to their families.
Drink-drive star crashed with grandson
Actor Rula Lenska is given a 16-month driving ban after drinking and then crashing her car with her three-year-old grandson in the back.
SuperTed creator attacks ‘red tape’
The creator of the cartoon SuperTed criticises the involvement of Welsh government “bureaucrats” in film and TV production.
BBC Charter renewal ‘may be delayed’
Publication of the white paper on the renewal of the BBC royal charter may be delayed until after the EU referendum in June, reports suggest.
Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall marry
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch, whose News UK company publishes The Times and The Sun newspapers, marries actress-model Jerry Hall in London.
R2-D2 original builder Tony Dyson dies
Professor Tony Dyson, who built the original Star Wars droid R2-D2, dies at his home on the Maltese island of Gozo.
Bobbi Brown cause of death revealed
Whitney Houston’s daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown died as a result of immersion in water and drug intoxication, medical records show.
VIDEO: New SuperTed series being written
Mike Young, who created cartoon superhero SuperTed more than 35 years ago, is writing a new series.
Author thought A$200k prize was spam
An Australian author says she “fell off her chair” when she discovered an email about a $150,000 (A$207,000; £106,000) literary award was not a hoax.
Kendrick Lamar releases surprise album
Two weeks after winning five Grammy awards, rapper Kendrick Lamar releases a surprise eight-track album.
Phyllida Barlow for Venice Biennale
Sculptor Phyllida Barlow is selected to represent Britain at the 57th Venice International Art Biennale.
National Gallery / Tate divide
Why a shaky verbal agreement between two art institutions is at risk
Renewed anger over Nina Simone biopic
Anger has resurfaced following the release of a trailer for a controversial film about singer Nina Simone featuring star lead actress Zoe Saldana with darkened skin.
World Book Day: Tin foil and tweets
The ingenuity and humbug behind a day of Potters, pirates and pages
Tribeca highlights female directors
New York’s Tribeca Film Festival will this year feature a record number of movies from female directors.
Viola Beach bodies released to families
The bodies of band Viola Beach are released to their families after the group died in a car crash in Sweden.
Ant and Dec receive 15th RTS nomination
Entertainment presenters Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly face Adam Hills and Jack Whitehall in the entertainment performance category.
VIDEO: Actress who plays Gail pays tribute to Warren
Actress Helen Worth, who plays Gail McIntyre in Coronation Street, pays tribute to creator of the show Tony Warren.
Funeral held for Father Jack actor
The funeral of actor Frank Kelly, best known for his role as Father Jack Hackett in Channel 4 comedy Father Ted, takes place in Dublin.
Smith pulls out of performances
Sheridan Smith pulls out of two performances of Funny Girl after her father became unwell.
ITV’s annual pre-tax profits up 6%
ITV’s annual pre-tax profits rise 6% to £641m following strong revenue growth across the company.
Adele visits seriously ill Belfast fan
The singer Adele, who played her second gig in Belfast on Tuesday night, took time out to visit a seriously ill 12-year-old fan in the city.
BBC iPlayer ‘loophole’ to be closed
Culture secretary John Whittingdale vows to end the iPlayer “loophole” as soon as possible so that those watching catch-up TV do not get “a free ride”.
3D film tour inside Dutch masterpiece
A Bristol design firm creates a virtual reality film which takes the viewer on a 3D journey around a 500-year-old Dutch masterpiece.
Alice Arlen, writer of Silkwood, dies
Alice Arlen, the US screenwriter who collaborated with Nora Ephron on the Oscar-nominated screenplay for Meryl Streep’s film Silkwood, dies aged 75.
Scherzinger ‘to star in Dirty Dancing’
Nicole Scherzinger is to star in a TV remake of the 1987 classic movie Dirty Dancing.
Coronation Street creator Warren dies
Coronation Street creator and writer Tony Warren has died at the age of 79, a spokesman for the ITV soap opera says.
Opera’s radical pharaoh
The mesmeric power of Philip Glass’s Akhnaten
O’Keeffe masterpiece set for Tate
A Georgia O’Keeffe work, believed to be the most expensive painting by a woman, will be the centrepiece of a Tate exhibition celebrating the late US artist.
Stones to play free concert in Cuba
The Rolling Stones announce they are to give a free concert in Cuba later this month.
VIDEO: ‘Keep making smashes’ – Bieber meets NHS choir
Canadian pop star Justin Bieber has met the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Choir that beat him to the Christmas Number One slot.
Export bar placed on rare watercolour
The earliest depiction of Henry VIII’s Nonsuch Palace could leave the UK unless a buyer for the £1m painting is found.
Salmon to leave BBC for Endemol Shine
Peter Salmon, the current BBC’s director of studios, is to leave the corporation to join media company Endemol Shine.
Radio Times looks for best voice
Radio Times listings magazine is asking listeners to vote for their favourite presenter voice from a shortlist of 40 famous names.
Ofcom should regulate BBC, report says
The BBC Trust is “flawed” and should be scrapped, with governance of the corporation moving to the media watchdog Ofcom, a report concludes.
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