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Professional Welsh arts could disappear - claim
Arts Council Wales chief calls for funding to be protected and increased to save the industry.
British author Samantha Harvey wins Booker with space story
The first book set in space to win, Orbital follows astronauts in the International Space Station.
Glasto and a spot on Obama's playlist – Stargazing singer on his crazy year
After a year of success, Myles Smith has been named BBC Introducing's Artist of the Year.
British Museum given its most valuable gift ever
Nearly 2,000 Chinese ceramics worth £1bn are to be donated to the institution by a charitable foundation.
The masked headliners freshening up Download festival
Mysterious metal group Sleep Token are one of three headliners announced for Download festival.
Glastonbury 2025: 11 tips for getting festival tickets
Tickets go on sale this week, so here are some tips to maximise your chances of securing entry.
The 'bonkers' Selena Gomez musical which caused a stir at Cannes
The singer and actress stars in Emilia Pérez, a new Netflix musical which has been tipped for awards.
MTV EMAs: Eight bits of gossip we uncovered on the night
Everything we learned on the red carpet and behind the scenes of the MTV Europe Music Awards.
Huw Edwards to keep Bafta Awards despite rule change
Bafta changes its rules for people who are convicted of a crime, but they won't apply to past winners.
Pop hit APT too distracting for S Korea's exam-stressed students
A yearly blanket of silence has once again enveloped South Korea, as half a million students sit for the most important test of their lives.
Match of the Day: Who could replace Gary Lineker as host?
We take a look at the runners and riders for the coveted role on the flagship football programme.
Businessman matches Paddy McGuinness ride donations
For every pound donated, the Hunter Foundation will match the amount for the rest of the challenge.
John Lewis, Tesco, Amazon go for tear-jerkers, as others find Christmas fun
Set to Richard Ashcroft's Sonnet, this year's John Lewis TV advert has a "traditional feel", experts say.
Actor Timothy West dies aged 90
One of Britain's most distinguished actors, West was married to Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales.
Doves frontman Jimi Goodwin to miss 2025 tour
The indie-rock band say singer Jimi Goodwin is "stepping back from live to focus on his wellbeing".
London's latest at risk buildings revealed
A Jacobean mansion is among 26 sites in the city to be added to Historic England's at-risk list.
Band Aid recordings combined to mark 40th birthday
A remix will blend the voices from all the different versions released over the years into one whole.
Return of the Jedi rating changed over violence
The film is upgraded from a U to a PG rating by the BBFC because of "the intensity of its violence".
Prison officer to The Voice star: 'I felt like Hannah Montana'
Hollie Peabody returns to work in the prisons service after getting to the semi-finals of The Voice.
First acts revealed for Download 2025
Headliners Green Day, Sleep Token and Korn will be joined on the bill by Weezer and McFly.
Rembrandt's Night Watch: Major restoration begins
After several years of painstaking research, the masterpiece's most extensive restoration begins.
How to watch this year's awards-tipped films
As the Oscars race starts to take shape, here's the ABC (Anora, Blitz, Conclave) of films to watch.
‘I lost nine teeth filming Squid Game’: On set with show’s director
The South Korean hit drama returns for a second season in December.
'A disabled South Park character from 24 years ago is getting me harassed today'
I have felt the shadow of Timmy since childhood - but never imagined the name would be hurled at me by strangers in my 30s.
King joins stars at Gladiator II premiere in London
Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, and director Sir Ridley, walked the red carpet ahead of King Charles.
Watch: 'Any good?' Lineker kicks off 25 years as MOTD host
Watch: First time Gary Lineker presented Match of the Day
'It's not all doom' - Heston Blumenthal on bipolar diagnosis
The celebrity chef announced he was diagnosed with the mental health condition earlier this year.
Watch: Strictly's 'spectacular' blackout dance moment
Blind comedian Chris McCausland and his dance partner performed part of the routine with the lights off.
Gary Lineker steps down as Sports Personality host
The news comes a day after confirmation that he will leave the BBC's Match of the Day.
Frank Auerbach, artist who fled the Nazis as a child, dies aged 93
Auerbach died peacefully at his home in London on Monday morning, his representatives confirmed.
'Axing Doctors after 24 years is the end of an era'
One fan behind a 9,000 signature petition to save it fears the move will badly affect older viewers.
Why does Pharrell's biopic sidestep Blurred Lines?
Williams was fined $5m in a plagiarism lawsuit, but a film about his life doesn't touch on the issue.
Zendaya: Working with Tom Holland is 'second nature'
The actress tells Vanity Fair that working with her boyfriend is "strangely comfortable".
Watch: Rita Ora becomes tearful remembering Liam Payne
Ora pays tribute at the MTV Europe Music Awards, almost a month after the star's death.
Sweeney says female solidarity in Hollywood is 'fake'
"It's very disheartening to see women tear other women down," the Anyone But You star says.
Zuckerberg records 'romantic' cover of explicit rap hit
The Facebook founder collaborates with T-Pain on a cove of Lil Jon's 2002 filthy floor-filler Get Low.
The Onion buys Alex Jones's Infowars at auction
Infowars was auctioned as part of a defamation ruling after Jones falsely called the Sandy Hook School shooting a hoax.
Daniel Craig gave £50k to threatened community hub
The James Bond star's donation helped avoid organisations being evicted from Brimscombe Mill.
Vogue boss 'concerned' by return to skinny models
British Vogue's editor says skinny models are back "in", partly fuelled by weight loss drug Ozempic.
The Guardian stops posting on Elon Musk's 'toxic' X
It has accused X of promoting "disturbing content", and says Mr Musk is using it to "shape political discourse."
Luke Evans on growing up gay as a Jehovah's Witness
The Hollywood actor says he was bullied as a child in Wales because of his religion and sexuality.
Inside the secret summit that tried to stop deadly rap wars
Before Tupac's murder, producer Quincy Jones brought stars together to try to end violence in hip-hop.