VIDEO: Cregg makes surprise White House briefing

The actress Allison Janney, who played C.J. Cregg in the Emmy-award winning West Wing, made a surprise White House press briefing. VIDEO: Cregg makes surprise White House briefing

VIDEO: How do you become '#Instafamous'?

Jayde Pierce has almost half a million followers on Instagram, the photo-sharing social media network. VIDEO: How do you become '#Instafamous'?

VIDEO: Emma Thompson sprayed with manure

Double-Oscar winning actor Emma Thompson has had liquid manure sprayed at her while taking part in an anti-fracking demonstration. VIDEO: Emma Thompson sprayed with manure

VIDEO: Are these the best museums of 2016?

Which museums are on the shortlist to be named best in Britain? VIDEO: Are these the best museums of 2016?

VIDEO: Crowds greet Papa Wemba's body

Fans and mourners gather to welcome the body of Papa Wemba to Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo. VIDEO: Crowds greet Papa Wemba's body

VIDEO: Jenner takes up Trump toilet offer

Caitlyn Jenner posts video of female toilet use after Donald Trump supported transgender right to choose which facility to use. VIDEO: Jenner takes up Trump toilet offer

VIDEO: Evans: It is draining playing a superhero

Hollywood actor Chris Evans on the demands of playing Captain America. VIDEO: Evans: It is draining playing a superhero

VIDEO: How to take the best food photo

Mark Benham, winner of the Pink Lady Food Photographers of the Year competition, dishes out his top tips for photographing food VIDEO: How to take the best food photo

VIDEO: How to play a superhero

The latest Captain America film bursts onto cinema screens this week. BBC News hears from two of the stars. VIDEO: How to play a superhero

VIDEO: Tape artist 'unbound by time and place'

Dutch artist Max Zorn tells the BBC about his unusual technique of creating pictures with packing tape. VIDEO: Tape artist 'unbound by time and place'

VIDEO: Music 'icon' Papa Wemba dies during show

Fans have paid tribute to one of Africa's biggest music stars, Papa Wemba, after he collapsed and died during a concert. VIDEO: Music 'icon' Papa Wemba dies during show

VIDEO: Shakespeare anniversary: The highlights

Some of our the UK's best known and most talented actors took to the stage on Saturday at the end a day of events to mark the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death. VIDEO: Shakespeare anniversary: The highlights

VIDEO: Prince cremated in private ceremony

Prince has been cremated with a small, private service for family, friends and musicians, his publicist has confirmed. VIDEO: Prince cremated in private ceremony

VIDEO: Charles steals show at Shakespeare tribute

Prince Charles joined some of greats of British theatre on stage as they marked 400 years since William Shakespeare's death. VIDEO: Charles steals show at Shakespeare tribute

VIDEO: The shop where cars paint

The BBC Business series My Shop visits a shop in Coventry where a local painter makes artworks with remote-controlled cars. VIDEO: The shop where cars paint

VIDEO: New Dr Who companion revealed

Pearl Mackie has been named as the new Doctor Who companion alongside Peter Capaldi's Time Lord in the Tardis. VIDEO: New Dr Who companion revealed

VIDEO: Shakespeare's 400th anniversary parade

Celebrations are taking place in Stratford-upon-Avon to mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death. VIDEO: Shakespeare's 400th anniversary parade

VIDEO: Prince: 'No obvious signs of trauma'

There is "no reason to believe" that Prince's death was suicide, the sheriff of the Minnesota county where the singer had his home has said after a post-mortem. VIDEO: Prince: 'No obvious signs of trauma'

VIDEO: Hamlet: 197 countries in two years

A production of Hamlet, which has spent the last two years travelling to almost every country in the world, is due to return to the Globe theatre in London. VIDEO: Hamlet: 197 countries in two years

VIDEO: Prince: The man, the legend, the shoes

The BBC looks at Prince's iconic heels, and how they helped redefine the way we look at men's shoes. VIDEO: Prince: The man, the legend, the shoes

VIDEO: How Shakespeare helped Sandy Hook

A new documentary follows a production of Midsummer Night's Dream as it is rehearsed at Sandy Hook elementary school. VIDEO: How Shakespeare helped Sandy Hook

VIDEO: 'I brought Prince and Michael together'

Will.i.am recalls the time he brought Prince and Michael Jackson together, despite their "infamous feud". VIDEO: 'I brought Prince and Michael together'

VIDEO: Russell Beale performs Shakespeare

Stage actor Simon Russell Beale shares his favourite Shakespeare roles. VIDEO: Russell Beale performs Shakespeare

VIDEO: DiCaprio: Time running out on climate

Film star Leonardo DiCaprio tells the United Nations that a "massive change" is required to save the planet VIDEO: DiCaprio: Time running out on climate

VIDEO: Epic Hamlet tour heads home

The BBC's Will Gompertz catches up with the Shakespeare Globe, as they finish their epic world tour of Hamlet. VIDEO: Epic Hamlet tour heads home

VIDEO: All the world's a stage...

To mark the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death, BBC News correspondents around the world recite one of his most famous passages. VIDEO: All the world's a stage...

VIDEO: Getting a laugh from a Shakespeare death

The on-stage deaths penned by William Shakespeare, 74 humans and one fly, are being given a make-over by comedy troupe Spy Monkey. VIDEO: Getting a laugh from a Shakespeare death

VIDEO: 'What do I fear? Myself?' Richard III Chinese style

What happened when Shakespeare's most villainous king made the transition to China. VIDEO: 'What do I fear? Myself?' Richard III, Chinese style

VIDEO: Singer Prince dies aged 57

Singer Prince has died at his home in Minnesota at the age of 57, his publicist has said. VIDEO: Singer Prince dies aged 57

VIDEO: Some of Prince's greatest hits

Prince first found fame in the late 1970s and sold over a hundred million records in his long career. VIDEO: Some of Prince's greatest hits

VIDEO: Why does Shakespeare overshadow Cervantes?

Literary giants Cervantes and Shakespeare died one day apart, 400 years ago, so why does the English playwright's quartercentenary overshadow the Spanish author's? VIDEO: Why does Shakespeare overshadow Cervantes?

VIDEO: Wood 'the most loyal and lovely friend'

Victoria Wood was "the most loyal and lovely friend you could ever wish for," says Michael Ball. VIDEO: Wood 'the most loyal and lovely friend'

VIDEO: Lily Allen relives stalking ordeal

Singer Lily Allen has accused police dealing with her stalking case of "victim-shaming". VIDEO: Lily Allen relives stalking ordeal

VIDEO: 'I'm not angry with my stalker'

Lily Allen tells BBC Newsnight that she is not angry with the man who stalked her - and that he needs help. VIDEO: 'I'm not angry with my stalker'

VIDEO: Meet the celebrity doodler

Hattie Stewart is a 'doodle-bomber'. She takes magazine covers with celebrities on and draws on top of them. She has worked with the likes of Kylie and Marc Jacobs and now a collection of her works is now being published. VIDEO: Meet the celebrity doodler

VIDEO: Friend: 'I'm here to tip my hat to him'

A host of showbiz names have joined friends and family for the funeral of Ronnie Corbett who died last month. The comedian was 85. VIDEO: Friend: 'I'm here to tip my hat to him'

VIDEO: Johnny Depp dogs apology video

Johnny Depp and his wife Amber Heard recorded a message apologising for breaking Australia's quarantine laws, and advising travellers to respect them. VIDEO: Johnny Depp dogs apology video

VIDEO: Visible girls photos go on display

The Visible Girls photos were first shown in 1981 and now they're going on display again. VIDEO: Visible girls photos go on display

VIDEO: Charges dropped in Amber Heard dog case

Dog smuggling charges against Johnny Depp's wife Amber Heard have been dropped after she admitted lying on her arrival card in Australia last year. VIDEO: Charges dropped in Amber Heard dog case

VIDEO: Clooney: Money in US politics 'ridiculous'

George Clooney has admitted that there is a "ridiculous" amount of money involved in US politics, following criticism of the sums raised at fundraisers. VIDEO: Clooney: Money in US politics 'ridiculous'

VIDEO: Charlie Chaplin museum opens in Geneva

A new museum dedicated to the life and work of Charlie Chaplin is opening in his former home in Switzerland. VIDEO: Charlie Chaplin museum opens in Geneva

VIDEO: Could Sunderland be City of Culture?

Sunderland plans a bid to become City of Culture in 2021. VIDEO: Could Sunderland be City of Culture?

VIDEO: Y-fronts and bras at the V&A

Undressed is the latest exhibition from the Victoria and Albert museum, charting the history of the undergarment. VIDEO: Y-fronts and bras at the V&A

VIDEO: The fall and rise of vinyl records

After years of decline, vinyl records are making a comeback with sales now at their highest for 26 years. VIDEO: The fall and rise of vinyl records

VIDEO: The childhood of Zaha Hadid's buildings

Renowned architectural photographer Hélène Binet captured the construction of some of the late Zaha Hadid's most iconic buildings over the course of three decades. VIDEO: The childhood of Zaha Hadid's buildings

VIDEO: Stolen artworks recovered in Ukraine

Ukraine says its security forces have recovered four Dutch masterpieces stolen from a museum in The Netherlands 10 years ago. VIDEO: Stolen artworks recovered in Ukraine

VIDEO: Record Store Day: How to make vinyl

Newsbeat was given special access to one of the world's largest vinyl producing factories and shown how the discs are made. VIDEO: Record Store Day: How to make vinyl

VIDEO: De Niro defends Tribeca decision

As the Tribeca Film Festival kicks off in New York, co-founder Robert De Niro defends a decision not to screen a controversial documentary linking vaccinations to autism. VIDEO: De Niro defends Tribeca decision

VIDEO: 'When the tiger jumps I jumped'

Actor Sir Ben Kingsley joined newcomer Neel Sethi at the European premiere of The Jungle Book in London. VIDEO: 'When the tiger jumps I jumped'

VIDEO: Behind the scenes with Citizen Khan

The self-appointed community leader Citizen Khan is leaving the streets of Sparkhill and going on a national tour. VIDEO: Behind the scenes with Citizen Khan

VIDEO: The Briton taking Bollywood by storm

Hundreds of Britons go to Mumbai every year in the hope of becoming Bollywood's next big superstar. VIDEO: The Briton taking Bollywood by storm

VIDEO: Why buy records if you don't have a player?

Sales of vinyl are up by more than 60% this year, but almost half of those who buy records never actually listen to them. VIDEO: Why buy records if you don't have a player?

VIDEO: Orchestra hires first female director

Lithuanian conductor, Mirga Grazinyte-Tyla, is the first woman to be appointed musical director of one of Britain's prestigious City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. VIDEO: Orchestra hires first female director

VIDEO: Hollywood star for Cyndi Lauper

Singer and songwriter Cyndi Lauper has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood walk of fame VIDEO: Hollywood star for Cyndi Lauper

VIDEO: Capturing Miles Davis's 'creative genius'

The actor and director Don Cheadle visits a record shop with the BBC's Mark Savage and talks about how Miles Davis inspires him. VIDEO: Capturing Miles Davis's 'creative genius'

VIDEO: Rush to enter Harry Potter theme park

Visitors have queued for their first glimpse of Universal Studios' new Harry Potter theme park. VIDEO: Rush to enter Harry Potter theme park

VIDEO: 'Magical' Shakespeare First Folio find

A rare copy of William Shakespeare's First Folio, dating from 1623, has been discovered in a stately home on a Scottish island. VIDEO: 'Magical' Shakespeare First Folio find

VIDEO: Batman: Arkham Knight is top British game

Adam Doherty, Serfton Hill and Nathan Burlow from Rocksteady Studios speak about Batman: Arkham Knight winning best British game at 2016's British Academy Games Award. VIDEO: Batman: Arkham Knight is top British game

VIDEO: Fallout 4: Bafta win 'unexpected'

US games developer Bethesda is caught by surprise as it wins 2016's best game prize at the Bafta awards. VIDEO: Fallout 4: Bafta win 'unexpected'

VIDEO: Dara O Briain on Bafta games awards

The host of the Bafta games awards discusses some of the titles nominated at 2016's ceremony. VIDEO: Dara O Briain on Bafta games awards

VIDEO: Star Wars Rogue One trailer released

The first trailer for the new Star Wars movie Rogue One has been released. VIDEO: Star Wars Rogue One trailer released

VIDEO: White House hopefuls at the movies

Tom Brook looks at the favourite films of the US presidential candidates and what they say about them. VIDEO: White House hopefuls at the movies

VIDEO: Rapture game leads pack at Bafta awards

An indie title - Everybody's Gone to the Rapture - is the frontrunner at this year's British Academy Games Awards after securing 10 nominations. VIDEO: Rapture game leads pack at Bafta awards

VIDEO: How to identify 'unique' First Folio

Emma Smith from Oxford University explains how to identify a copy of William Shakespeare's First Folio. VIDEO: How to identify 'unique' First Folio

VIDEO: What is letterpress art?

Celebrated letterpress artist Alan Kitching gives BBC News a rare look inside his workshop. VIDEO: What is letterpress art?

VIDEO: Country music legend Merle Haggard dies

American country music legend Merle Haggard has died of pneumonia on his 79th birthday. VIDEO: Country music legend Merle Haggard dies

Jungle Book stars take to red carpet

The stars of The Jungle Book speak about the film at its Hollywood premiere Jungle Book stars take to red carpet

South Africa musician tackles gay themes

South African musician Nakhane Toure tackles coming out as gay in his award winning Brave Confusion album. South Africa musician tackles gay themes

Musician sues over ruined hearing

Musician sues Royal Opera House over ruined hearing Musician sues over ruined hearing

VIDEO: Bestselling author reveals rape ordeal

Jessica Knoll has revealed that the ordeal suffered by the main character in her book, Luckiest Girl Alive, was inspired by what happened to her. VIDEO: Bestselling author reveals rape ordeal

VIDEO: Behind-the-scenes with the Stones

As a new exhibition about the Rolling Stones opens at the Saatchi Gallery in London, the band speak about their memories, ageing and the bands legacy. VIDEO: Behind-the-scenes with the Stones

VIDEO: Spoiler: Archers story's dramatic climax

A storyline about domestic abuse on the Radio 4 soap The Archers comes to a dramatic conclusion. VIDEO: Spoiler: Archers story's dramatic climax

VIDEO: Chris on juggling fatherhood and film sets

Australian actor Chris Hemsworth talks about why he chose his role in The Huntsman: Winter's War, and what his children think of him working in Hollywood. VIDEO: Chris on juggling fatherhood and film sets

VIDEO: Audience helps with Adele's mic malfunction

The audience came to the rescue when Adele temporarily lost her microphone connection during a performance at the Genting Arena, Birmingham. VIDEO: Audience helps with Adele's mic malfunction

VIDEO: Michael Ball's tips for Olivier nominees

2016 Olivier Award Host Michael Ball describes what it feels like to win the top prize and how to perfect the gracious loser face. VIDEO: Michael Ball's tips for Olivier nominees

VIDEO: Street dancing your way to fitness

Popping, locking and krumping are probably not moves that you have heard of, but they are all part of a fitness craze that is growing in popularity. VIDEO: Street dancing your way to fitness

VIDEO: The world of tiny architecture

Rebecca Roke celebrates the world of miniature architecture in her new book, Nanotecture: Tiny Built Things. VIDEO: The world of tiny architecture

VIDEO: Stars turn out for Bowie tribute

An all-star tribute concert to David Bowie, announced shortly before he died, has been held in New York. VIDEO: Stars turn out for Bowie tribute