Liam Payne to feature in Netflix talent show Building The Band months after his death | Ents & Arts News

Liam Payne will star in a new Netflix talent competition series, months after his death in Argentina. The former One Direction member will appear as a guest judge on Building…

Singer Marianne Faithfull dies at the age of 78 | Ents & Arts News

Singer and actress Marianne Faithfull has died at the age of 78. A spokesperson for her music promotion company Republic Media said: “It is with deep sadness that we announce…

BBC apologises to staff over handling of Russell Brand complaints | Ents & Arts News

The BBC has apologised to staff who felt unable to raise concerns about Russell Brand’s behaviour during his time working for the broadcaster. The corporation said eight complaints of misconduct…

Love Island star Jack Fincham released on bail after being jailed for dog attack | Ents & Arts News

Love Island winner Jack Fincham has been released on bail pending an appeal – hours after being jailed for his cane corso dog attacking a man while he was running.…

Matthew Perry Foundation launches addiction medicine fellowship | Ents & Arts News

The Matthew Perry Foundation has set up an addiction medicine training fellowship, 15 months after the former Friends star died of a ketamine overdose. Established with Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH),…

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni could go to trial over It Ends With Us allegations | Ents & Arts News

A trial date has been set for Blake Lively and her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni. Both actors have filed lawsuits against each other following an…

Just Stop Oil protesters disrupt performance of The Tempest starring Sigourney Weaver | UK News

Just Stop Oil protesters have disrupted a performance of The Tempest starring Sigourney Weaver in London’s West End. Alien star Weaver, 75, was escorted away by staff at the Theatre…

Campaigners call for NDA law changes as agreements remain ‘rife’ in entertainment | Ents & Arts News

A former assistant to Harvey Weinstein has accused parliament of being too “slow to act” on the misuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) – saying there has been “a clear trail”…

Strictly star Wynne Evans apologises for ‘inappropriate’ language during tour launch | Ents & Arts News

Strictly Come Dancing star Wynne Evans has apologised for an “inappropriate and unacceptable” remark he made to a woman during the show’s live tour launch. The 52-year-old Welsh opera singer…

Director Joe Wright on ‘global problem’ of fascism and what can be learnt from ‘deeply flawed’ Mussolini | Ents & Arts News

British director Joe Wright has said fascism is a “global problem” and there is a sense of the ideology “within us all”. Wright, who is best known for films including…