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.
Gruffalo author pens protest poem
Children's laureate and Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson writes a poem in protest at planned library closures across the country.
King's Speech premieres on stage
Almost a year after the film reigned supreme at the Oscars, the stage version of The King's Speech has its world premiere.
Poster 'threat' to Dujardin Oscar
Movie billboards in Paris featuring The Artist actor Jean Dujardin might affect his chances of winning an Academy Award, according to French press.
Connolly ends shows after heckles
Comedian Billy Connolly is criticised for ending two of his stand-up shows early in the past week due to hecklers.
'Viewers want clearer TV credits'
Actors should be given more prominence in TV credits that are shown at the end of programmes, according to a survey carried out by the acting union Equity.
£18m arts centre shows revealed
Belfast's new £18m Metropolitan Arts centre - MAC - is prepares to open its doors in the city's Cathedral Quarter.
Grant 'on board' for Jones film
Actor Hugh Grant will star in the third Bridget Jones movie, despite recent reports that he had pulled out of the sequel
ITV's Fred West drama wins award
Appropriate Adult, ITV1's dramatisation of the arrest of killer Fred West, picks up best single drama at the Broadcast awards in London.
Noises Off transfers to West End
Michael Frayn's comedy Noises Off is to transfer to the West End after breaking box office records at the Old Vic.
Radio 1's Hackney 2012 revealed
BBC Radio 1 have announced more than 25 acts to take part in the Olympic Hackney weekend festival.
Children's laureate and Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson writes a poem in protest at planned library closures across the country.
King's Speech premieres on stage
Almost a year after the film reigned supreme at the Oscars, the stage version of The King's Speech has its world premiere.
Poster 'threat' to Dujardin Oscar
Movie billboards in Paris featuring The Artist actor Jean Dujardin might affect his chances of winning an Academy Award, according to French press.
Connolly ends shows after heckles
Comedian Billy Connolly is criticised for ending two of his stand-up shows early in the past week due to hecklers.
'Viewers want clearer TV credits'
Actors should be given more prominence in TV credits that are shown at the end of programmes, according to a survey carried out by the acting union Equity.
£18m arts centre shows revealed
Belfast's new £18m Metropolitan Arts centre - MAC - is prepares to open its doors in the city's Cathedral Quarter.
Grant 'on board' for Jones film
Actor Hugh Grant will star in the third Bridget Jones movie, despite recent reports that he had pulled out of the sequel
ITV's Fred West drama wins award
Appropriate Adult, ITV1's dramatisation of the arrest of killer Fred West, picks up best single drama at the Broadcast awards in London.
Noises Off transfers to West End
Michael Frayn's comedy Noises Off is to transfer to the West End after breaking box office records at the Old Vic.
Radio 1's Hackney 2012 revealed
BBC Radio 1 have announced more than 25 acts to take part in the Olympic Hackney weekend festival.
Fassbender wins Attenborough Award
Michael Fassbender was among the winners at the Richard Attenborough UK Regional Film Awards (RAFAs) in London last night.
Sheen explores Irish roots on TV
Irish-American actor Martin Sheen is among the stars of the new series of the US version of Who Do You Think You Are?.
Salpa among Saturday Night Show guests
Model and recent Celebrity Big Brother contestant Georgia Salpa and singer Lisa Hannigan will be among Brendan O'Connor's guests on The Saturday Night Show on RTÉ One at 9.45pm.
OTT singer tries out for The Voice
Former OTT singer Alan Fitzsimons is among the hopefuls taking part in the 'blind auditions' on The Voice of Ireland this Sunday on RTÉ One at 6.30pm ? and you can see a clip from his performance on RTÉ TEN.
BBC's Ripper drama to shoot in Dublin
Ripper Street, a new eight-part BBC drama focusing on the aftermath of the Jack the Ripper murders in London in 1889, is to be made in Dublin this year.
Artist for $200m Facebook windfall
Graffiti artist, David Choe, who painted murals on the walls of Facebook?s US HQ seven years ago is set to reap up to $200 million.
JDIFF programme launched in Dublin
The programme for the 10th Jameson Dublin International Film Festival was launched on Thursday night with Al Pacino, Glenn Close, Mark Wahlberg, Martin Sheen and Michael Madsen among the guests visiting Dublin for screenings of their films.
Radcliffe talks of alcohol hell
Daniel Radcliffe has said that at one time he ?blacked? out almost every time he drank alcohol.
Roseanne Barr to run for US presidency
Comedian Roseanne Barr has said she wants to be the next US president.
Atomic Kitten set to reform?
With bands like The Stone Roses and Steps having very high profile comeback tours, more chart-toppers of the past could be enticed back to the spotlight and the newest rumours suggest Noughties girlband Atomic Kitten will reform.
Michael Fassbender was among the winners at the Richard Attenborough UK Regional Film Awards (RAFAs) in London last night.
Sheen explores Irish roots on TV
Irish-American actor Martin Sheen is among the stars of the new series of the US version of Who Do You Think You Are?.
Salpa among Saturday Night Show guests
Model and recent Celebrity Big Brother contestant Georgia Salpa and singer Lisa Hannigan will be among Brendan O'Connor's guests on The Saturday Night Show on RTÉ One at 9.45pm.
OTT singer tries out for The Voice
Former OTT singer Alan Fitzsimons is among the hopefuls taking part in the 'blind auditions' on The Voice of Ireland this Sunday on RTÉ One at 6.30pm ? and you can see a clip from his performance on RTÉ TEN.
BBC's Ripper drama to shoot in Dublin
Ripper Street, a new eight-part BBC drama focusing on the aftermath of the Jack the Ripper murders in London in 1889, is to be made in Dublin this year.
Artist for $200m Facebook windfall
Graffiti artist, David Choe, who painted murals on the walls of Facebook?s US HQ seven years ago is set to reap up to $200 million.
JDIFF programme launched in Dublin
The programme for the 10th Jameson Dublin International Film Festival was launched on Thursday night with Al Pacino, Glenn Close, Mark Wahlberg, Martin Sheen and Michael Madsen among the guests visiting Dublin for screenings of their films.
Radcliffe talks of alcohol hell
Daniel Radcliffe has said that at one time he ?blacked? out almost every time he drank alcohol.
Roseanne Barr to run for US presidency
Comedian Roseanne Barr has said she wants to be the next US president.
Atomic Kitten set to reform?
With bands like The Stone Roses and Steps having very high profile comeback tours, more chart-toppers of the past could be enticed back to the spotlight and the newest rumours suggest Noughties girlband Atomic Kitten will reform.
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Stone set for 'Attachment' role
Sharon Stone is set to star erotic thriller 'Attachment'.
Fassbender: Working with McQueen 'frightening'
Michael Fassbender admits working with Steve McQueen can be "frightening".
'Man on a Ledge' ridiculous but engaging
In the cinematic desert that is the January-February movie-release schedule, one gains a greater appreciation for mere competence.
'Jack and Jill' sets new low for comedies
In the opening scenes of the new ''comedy'' Jack and Jill, commercial director Jack Sadelstein (Adam Sandler) and his business partners take a break from the set of their Regis Philbin-starring Pepto Bismol commercial to discuss the prospect of landing Al Pacino for a new Dunkin' Donuts spot.
Unknown cast perform well in 'Chronicle'
As weakling Peter Parker discovered to his cost before his transformation into web-spinning superhero Spider-Man, with great power comes great responsibility.
'Carnage' an acting tour-de-force
Director Roman Polanski strips away the veneer of civility that supposedly separates man from beasts and reduces two well-to-do couples to snarling adversaries in this film version of the award-winning stage comedy 'God Of Carnage'.
'Young Adult' very funny despite bleak characters
Director Jason Reitman made a very smart decision when approaching his new film, 'Young Adult'.
'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island' preposterous but great fun
When the going gets tough, the tough get soppy in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, an old-fashioned, gung-ho adventure.
Ross red-faced as interview irks Hardy
Jonathan Ross upset chat show guest Tom Hardy with some archive footage.
Beyonce 'offered $500m' for 'X Factor' judging role
Simon Cowell has reportedly offered Beyonce Knowles $500m (?379m) to be a judge on US 'X Factor'.
Sharon Stone is set to star erotic thriller 'Attachment'.
Fassbender: Working with McQueen 'frightening'
Michael Fassbender admits working with Steve McQueen can be "frightening".
'Man on a Ledge' ridiculous but engaging
In the cinematic desert that is the January-February movie-release schedule, one gains a greater appreciation for mere competence.
'Jack and Jill' sets new low for comedies
In the opening scenes of the new ''comedy'' Jack and Jill, commercial director Jack Sadelstein (Adam Sandler) and his business partners take a break from the set of their Regis Philbin-starring Pepto Bismol commercial to discuss the prospect of landing Al Pacino for a new Dunkin' Donuts spot.
Unknown cast perform well in 'Chronicle'
As weakling Peter Parker discovered to his cost before his transformation into web-spinning superhero Spider-Man, with great power comes great responsibility.
'Carnage' an acting tour-de-force
Director Roman Polanski strips away the veneer of civility that supposedly separates man from beasts and reduces two well-to-do couples to snarling adversaries in this film version of the award-winning stage comedy 'God Of Carnage'.
'Young Adult' very funny despite bleak characters
Director Jason Reitman made a very smart decision when approaching his new film, 'Young Adult'.
'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island' preposterous but great fun
When the going gets tough, the tough get soppy in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, an old-fashioned, gung-ho adventure.
Ross red-faced as interview irks Hardy
Jonathan Ross upset chat show guest Tom Hardy with some archive footage.
Beyonce 'offered $500m' for 'X Factor' judging role
Simon Cowell has reportedly offered Beyonce Knowles $500m (?379m) to be a judge on US 'X Factor'.
