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The latest stories from the Entertainment & Arts section of the BBC News web site.

Neeson condemns Film Council axe

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:26:24 +0000

The A-Team star Liam Neeson calls the government's decision to axe the UK Film Council 'deplorable'.


DeGeneres leaving American Idol

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:13:38 +0000

Comedienne and chat show host Ellen DeGeneres is leaving American Idol after one season on the judging panel.


Hungary sued over Nazi art loot

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:34:21 +0000

A Jewish art collector's heirs sue Hungary for the return of art worth more than $100m (£64.1m) seized in World War II.


Coppola movie competing at Venice

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:19:53 +0000

Director Sofia Coppola's comeback is among the 22 films competing for honours at the Venice Film Festival.


How to make a metal star laugh

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:05:40 +0000

What does it take to make a heavy metal star laugh?


Festivals give anti-rape advice

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:41:13 +0000

The UK's leading music festival promoter is to give extra safety information after two alleged rapes at this month's Latitude Festival.


Justin Bieber films CSI scenes

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:06:07 +0000

The teen singer has posted a picture of himself appearing in an episode of US crime series CSI.


David Walliams' wife sues Playboy

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:19:30 +0000

Model Lara Stone, who married comedian David Walliams in May, takes legal action against the French edition of Playboy magazine.


Money matters

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:29:44 +0000

Who will take on the Film Council's funding role?


Bruni makes acting debut in Paris

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:50:27 +0000

French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy makes her acting debut in a Woody Allen film being shot in Paris.


Elvis celebration gig announced

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:12:18 +0000

A concert celebrating Elvis Presley in what would have been his 75th year is to be held in London's Hyde Park.


Gilliam to direct Arcade Fire gig

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:33:49 +0000

Film-maker Terry Gilliam is to direct a webcast of Arcade Fire's concert from New York, it is announced.


Graphic novel finds Indian audience

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:07:08 +0000

Graphic novels are finding new markets in India.


In Pictures

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:34:16 +0000

All things British is celebrated at sand sculpture festival


Bertrand says vocal 'was not me'

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:50:04 +0000

Musician Plastic Bertrand apparently admits to a Belgian newspaper that he did not sing on signature hit Ca Plane Pour Moi.


Back on the farm

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:22:45 +0000

Author Michael Morpurgo on Hollywood and the sequel to War Horse


Painter 'finds' lost Adams photos

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:48:00 +0000

Glass photo negatives bought for $45 (£34) are in fact the lost work of Ansel Adams - and valued at $200m, claims a California painter.


Outnumbered star is Just William

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:00:25 +0000

Outnumbered child star Daniel Roche - who plays naughty Ben Brockman in the BBC comedy - is to play the lead role in a new adaptation of Just William.


Disney sells Miramax film studios

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:16:58 +0000

Walt Disney announces the sale of its Miramax film division for about $660m to a group of private equity investors.


Churchill's papers to go public

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:25:58 +0000

Sir Winston Churchill's entire archive of papers is to be published electronically in libraries, allowing full public access.


Franklin and Rice perform at gig

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:27:10 +0000

Former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice joins veteran singer Aretha Franklin on stage to perform at a charitable gig on Tuesday.


France's first lady in film

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:02:13 +0000

Watch footage of Carla Bruni on set of the new Woody Allen film.


BBC nations coverage 'improving'

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:29:08 +0000

The BBC's news coverage of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland has improved significantly over the last year, the BBC Trust says.


Strong British showing at Toronto

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:09:39 +0000

Movies starring British actors including James McAvoy and Keira Knightley will premiere at this year's Toronto film festival.


Glee's Finn on series two

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:02:12 +0000

Nadine hasn't quit Girls Aloud, the Glee cast tease season two, plus the rest of the day's showbiz news


Ben Shephard says goodbye to GMTV

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:29:54 +0000

Ben Shephard bids farewell to GMTV after 10 years telling viewers: "I'm going to miss all of you, every single one of you."


Actor Wahlberg makes his mark on Walk of Fame

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:30:48 +0000

Actor Mark Wahlberg is honoured with his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.


Picking up Penguins for 75 years

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:14:02 +0000

A colourful history of the famous book publisher


No charges for Jackson's doctors

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:58:21 +0000

Seven doctors who treated Michael Jackson in the years before his death will not face charges, US investigators say.


Capsules to mark Lennon's legacy

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:52:34 +0000

Three time capsules are to be created on what would have been John Lennon's 70th birthday, to be dedicated at a ceremony in the US.


Awards double for Valentine band

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:43:08 +0000

Welsh rock band Bullet For My Valentine scoop two prizes at this year's Kerrang! Awards, including best British group for the third year running.


Symphony to celebrate Yorkshire

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:40:07 +0000

Hundreds of amateur musicians have set the sights and sounds of Yorkshire to music.


Young Scot realises Bolshoi dream

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:22:30 +0000

The first Scot to win a place at Moscow's Bolshoi Ballet Academy secures the funding to fulfil her dream.


Sky set for 3D television launch

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:54:10 +0000

Sky's 3D television station is to start on 1 October with a mix of films and sport, the broadcaster has announced.


Bollywood version of Austen's Emma

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:56:23 +0000

A modern Bollywood adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma is set to hit the big screen. Anna Holligan went to meet its stars.


Wahlberg gets Hollywood star

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:39:30 +0000

Actor Mark Wahlberg is honoured on the Hollywood Walk of Fame


Jedward on their famous hair

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:40:59 +0000

Jedward speak to BBC Breakfast about their famous hair and who their celebrity fans are.


Jackie Chan talks kung fu

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:57:56 +0000

Jackie Chan defines the real message behind martial arts


Lip service

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:08:30 +0000

Music's biggest miming scandals




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