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Wednesday, April 15, 2026 11:50 AM ET

BBC News - Entertainment

BBC to cut almost one in 10 staff to make £500m savings -- Interim Director General Rhodri Talfan Davies revealed the news to staff on Wednesday,

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Kanye West postpones France gig following UK ban -- It comes a week after the UK government announced it would block the rapper from entering the country.

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Man wins €1m Picasso painting in €100 charity raffle -- "How do I know this isn't a prank?" the winner asked when he answered a video call from Christie's auction house in Paris.

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South Korea jails American YouTuber for public nuisance -- Johnny Somali sparked outrage after kissing a statue representing World War Two sex slaves.

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Meghan to appear as guest judge on MasterChef Australia -- The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on a four-day visit to Australia - their first since 2018.

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From One Day to One Ring: Leo Woodall joins new The Lord of the Rings cast -- Leo Woodall, Jamie Dornan and Kate Winslet will join returning actors Sir Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood.

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Oasis among record number of Brits entering Rock & Roll Hall of Fame -- Sade, Phil Collins, Billy Idol and Joy Division/New Order are also among the recipients.

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Chalamet thanked by Royal Ballet and Opera boss for boosting ticket sales -- Alex Beard says the public response to Chalamet saying "no-one cares about ballet or opera" was "fantastic."

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Bloodborne video game film adaptation announced with YouTuber Jacksepticeye -- YouTuber Jacksepticeye will co-produce the film adapation of the popular Playstation game.

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Eddie Redmayne fined for speeding in 20mph zone -- The actor admitted the offence but submitted a form too late to avoid court.

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Hollywood stars unite to oppose Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery merger -- Stars like Emma Thompson and Ben Stiller signed an open letter against the deal, which Paramount said will ensure creators "have more avenues for their work, not fewer".

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Euphoria is back with more shock and scandal, but mixed reviews -- Many critics say the third season of the hit HBO drama doesn't live up to its previous heights.

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Rachel Zegler's heroes, Brian Cranston's nap schedule and more moments from the Olivier Awards -- The 50th Oliviers at the Royal Albert Hall provided some memorable conversations away from the ceremony.

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In pictures: Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett and Paddington on Oliviers red carpet -- Stage stars posed for pictures ahead of a night of celebration for UK theatre at the Royal Albert Hall.

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Balamory is back - Miss Hoolie and PC Plum lift the lid on what to expect -- The cast of the rebooted children's TV hit tell us the new series is a 'love letter to the original'.

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Your guide to the UK's music festival season for summer 2026 -- Glastonbury is having a fallow year but there are huge line-ups at many other festivals this year - and something different if you fancy that too.

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Blake Lively's retaliation claim against Justin Baldoni -- It comes after a federal judge dismissed most of the claims in a sexual harassment lawsuit that actress Blake Lively filed against her It Ends with Us co-star Justin Baldoni.

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Bath hats and Sambuca shots: Rosamund Pike on how she unwinds between shows -- Rosumund Pike talks about how she keeps acting fresh

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'Cheers, Timmy!': Royal Ballet and Opera thank Chalamet for boosting ticket sales -- Timothée Chalamet was thanked by Royal Ballet and Opera for boosting their sales following his remarks.

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Has the new Devil Wears Prada lost its bite? -- The Devil Wears Prada 2 is the most anticipated film of 2026 so far. But the publicity campaign suggests the original's satire has been softened.

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Stormzy's stab vest goes on display in landmark exhibition of black British music -- The Banksy-designed vest features alongside artefacts from Shirley Bassey, Sade and Craig David.

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She was a folk-music genius. Then she vanished -- She made stunning, forward-thinking songs in the 1950s, but was barely known – and aged 50, she disappeared. Now, with a new re-release of her music, she's recognised as a trailblazer.

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