mardi 28 février 2017

Art of the Brick DC super heroes exhibit comes to London

This is what happens when a lawyer gives up his day job to follow his Lego passion. Art of the Brick DC super heroes exhibit comes to London

'It's been a labour of love for me'

Why Stephen Fry decided to take on Sherlock Holmes 'It's been a labour of love for me'

lundi 27 février 2017

David Tennant: 'I've long been fascinated by RD Laing'

David Tennant says he has long been fascinated by Scots psychiatrist RD Laing. David Tennant: 'I've long been fascinated by RD Laing'

Gentle Bones: Singapore's answer to Ed Sheeran

How choosing music over university paid off for singer-songwriter Joel Tan, aka Gentle Bones. Gentle Bones: Singapore's answer to Ed Sheeran

Oscars 2017: Denzel Washington officiates mock marriage

A group of unsuspecting Hollywood tourists were given the surprise of their lives when their tour led them to the Oscars. Oscars 2017: Denzel Washington officiates mock marriage

'It's like witnessing a fire!'

Stars react to "the craziest Oscar moment of all time". 'It's like witnessing a fire!'

Director of Moonlight, Barry Jenkins, reacts to winning an Oscar

Director of Moonlight, Barry Jenkins, reacts to winning an Oscar after wrong film was announced. Director of Moonlight, Barry Jenkins, reacts to winning an Oscar

Emma Stone reacts to La La Land's best picture miss

Emma Stone says this year's Oscars have felt 'like another planet'. Emma Stone reacts to La La Land's best picture miss

dimanche 26 février 2017

The moment La La Land's producers realised Moonlight had won best picture

This is the moment when La La Land producer Jordan Horowitz realised Moonlight had won the Oscar for best picture The moment La La Land's producers realised Moonlight had won best picture

The stars on the red carpet at the Academy Awards

A quick look at the stars as they step out on the red carpet at this year's Oscars The stars on the red carpet at the Academy Awards

Jeff Bridges is saved from embarrassment by wife on the red carpet

How Jeff Bridges was saved by 'his girl' on the Oscars' red carpet Jeff Bridges is saved from embarrassment by wife on the red carpet

Moonlight director Barry Jenkins predicts political moments at this years' Oscars

Speaking on the Oscars red carpet Moonlight director Barry Jenkins says he believes the ceremony will get political Moonlight director Barry Jenkins predicts political moments at this years' Oscars

A secret history of Hollywood style

In the 1920s, the era of the first Oscars, make-up was considered taboo. A secret history of Hollywood style

Best supporting actress nominee Naomie Harris on getting Oscar ready

Best supporting actress nominee Naomie Harris tells BBC's 5 Live how a facial will get her in the mood for the Oscars Best supporting actress nominee Naomie Harris on getting Oscar ready

Sandro Monetti believes the early 2018 Oscars favourite is Dunkirk.

LA journalist Sandro Monetti believes the early Oscars favourite for next year is Dunkirk. Sandro Monetti believes the early 2018 Oscars favourite is Dunkirk.

Oscars red carpet rolled out and ready

BBC Arts editor Will Gompertz takes a walk on the Oscars red carpet. Oscars red carpet rolled out and ready

Hugh Jackman says new film featured wall before Trump

Hugh Jackman says a wall running along the Mexican border in the latest film to feature Wolverine was written long before the Trump presidency. Hugh Jackman says new film featured wall before Trump

samedi 25 février 2017

How to achieve the 'Oscars look'

Celebrity make-up artist, Amy Hollier, shares her tips on how to achieve the perfect look for the red carpet. How to achieve the 'Oscars look'

The firm with 8.5 miles of movie costumes

Angels Costumes has helped win 36 Oscars over the years. The Victoria Derbyshire programme has been to visit its vast archive of clothes. The firm with 8.5 miles of movie costumes

Michael J Fox and Jodie Foster condemn Trump policies at protest

Michael J Fox and Jodie Foster lead an anti-Donald Trump protest two days before the Oscars in Los Angeles. Michael J Fox and Jodie Foster condemn Trump policies at protest

Trying to make it in the real La La Land

What's it like for aspiring performers in the real La La Land? Trying to make it in the real La La Land

Academy Awards: Best picture nominees in 30 seconds

A lightening look at the films up for an Oscar in the best picture category this year. Academy Awards: Best picture nominees in 30 seconds

vendredi 24 février 2017

Haunting images of WW2 London's 'archive of destruction'

Stark and haunting images of the aftermath of German attacks on 1940s London. Haunting images of WW2 London's 'archive of destruction'

Oscars 2017: Meet Vivian, a superfan who loves the Academy Awards

Meet Vivian, a superfan who loves the Oscars. Oscars 2017: Meet Vivian, a superfan who loves the Academy Awards

mercredi 22 février 2017

Little Mix on winning Brit Award: 'This is best night ever'

Little Mix, Emeli Sande and Rag 'N' Bone Man on winning Brit Awards. Little Mix on winning Brit Award: 'This is best night ever'

Why does Zara Larsson love the Brits?

Singer Zara Larsson talks about why she loves the Brit awards. Why does Zara Larsson love the Brits?

Princess Diana's changing fashion style explored in exhibition

An exhibition tracing the changing styles of Diana, Princess of Wales, opens at Kensington Palace featuring iconic outfits throughout her life. Princess Diana's changing fashion style explored in exhibition

mardi 21 février 2017

Russian film sparks Tsar row

Controversy surrounds a new film about Tsar Nicholas II and his love affair with a Polish prima ballerina Matilda. Russian film sparks Tsar row

Rag 'N' Bone Man fan of Steptoe and Son

Rag 'N' Bone Man, Rory Graham, told BBC Breakfast he was influenced by 1960s TV series Steptoe and Son. Rag 'N' Bone Man fan of Steptoe and Son

Stormzy on Grime and Brit Awards

Grime star Stormzy talks to BBC News about his music and global recognition ahead of the Brit Awards. Stormzy on Grime and Brit Awards

Fearne Cotton talks about her struggle with depression

The TV and radio host has written a personal book on coping with depression. Fearne Cotton talks about her struggle with depression

lundi 20 février 2017

Steve Hewlett: Eddie Mair announces broadcaster's death

Eddie Mair of BBC Radio 4's PM programme announces the death of fellow Radio 4 presenter Steve Hewlett. Steve Hewlett: Eddie Mair announces broadcaster's death

Angelina Jolie exclusive: Cooking bugs in Cambodia

Angelina Jolie and her family try some of Cambodia's delicacies. Angelina Jolie exclusive: Cooking bugs in Cambodia

Tribute to Radio 4's Steve Hewlett

Mark Damazer, Steve Hewlett's former boss at BBC's current affairs and Radio 4, pays tribute on PM. Tribute to Radio 4's Steve Hewlett

Angelina Jolie on Cambodia, film and family

Angelina Jolie on her new film First They Killed My Father, based on the genocide in Cambodia, and her family. Angelina Jolie on Cambodia, film and family

dimanche 19 février 2017

Dancing, drinking and snogging; The Wild Party kicks off new theatre for musicals

How a debauched all-nighter is kicking off proceedings at Andrew Lloyd Webber's newest theatre. Dancing, drinking and snogging; The Wild Party kicks off new theatre for musicals

Extended interview with Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie on her new film - based on the genocide in Cambodia - politics and her family. Extended interview with Angelina Jolie

Poems in the Air around national park in England

A new arts project lets people hear poetry via an app on their phones, as they walk around a national park in England. Poems in the Air around national park in England

samedi 18 février 2017

South Africa's amputee homeless artist

Chuma Somdaka, a disabled artist living in a South African park, gets her own exhibition. South Africa's amputee homeless artist

'Art sends a shiver down my spine' - Mercedes Stoutzker

Ian and Mercedes Stoutzker loan their stunning private collection of 20th Century art to National Museum Wales. 'Art sends a shiver down my spine' - Mercedes Stoutzker

vendredi 17 février 2017

Which Lost City of Z star had a sleep-over at the British Museum?

The premiere of Sienna Miller and Robert Pattinson's new film was held at the British Museum, but which star previously had a sleep-over among its artefacts? Which Lost City of Z star had a sleep-over at the British Museum?

jeudi 16 février 2017

How to break through as a fashion designer

Newcomer Roberta Einer describes what it takes to make it in the world of fashion design. How to break through as a fashion designer

Donald Trump aide accuses BBC of 'fake news'

Watch the heated exchange between Newsnight's Evan Davis and a top aide to the president. Donald Trump aide accuses BBC of 'fake news'

Moonlight co-writer: 'I'm still that vulnerable boy'

Moonlight co-writer Tarell Alvin McCraney speaks to Newsnight's Evan Davis. Moonlight co-writer: 'I'm still that vulnerable boy'

Mick Jagger's autobiography he couldn't recall writing

Publisher reveals memoir written by Mick Jagger that the singer couldn't remember writing Mick Jagger's autobiography he couldn't recall writing

Gurinder Chadha on new film Viceroy's House

Gurinder Chadha's new film will be released 70 years on from the partition of India Gurinder Chadha on new film Viceroy's House

Poetry delivered, right to your front door

Rowan McCabe knocks on doors, asking if people would like a poem written about them. Poetry delivered, right to your front door

mercredi 15 février 2017

EastEnders star June Brown - 90 years in 90 seconds

EastEnders star June Brown - aka Dot Cotton - is turning 90 on Thursday. EastEnders star June Brown - 90 years in 90 seconds

Redrawing women: Tackling sexism in comic books

Women are fighting back against sexism in an industry steeped in a history of hyper-sexualised female characters. Redrawing women: Tackling sexism in comic books

Are fashion and politics the perfect fit?

Designer Mara Hoffman invited the co-founders of the Women's March to open her show during New York Fashion week. Are fashion and politics the perfect fit?

Kenya’s catchy hit Jambo Bwana

Teddy Kalanda Harrison and his brother Billy spoke to Witness about their song that became a global hit Kenya’s catchy hit Jambo Bwana

Philip Pullman on the 'equel' to His Dark Materials

Philip Pullman talks exclusively about his long-awaited trilogy The Book of Dust. Philip Pullman on the 'equel' to His Dark Materials

Welsh language Macbeth 'accessible to wider audience'

A production by Welsh language national theatre company Theatr Genedlaethol is broadcast live to cinemas for the first time. Welsh language Macbeth 'accessible to wider audience'

John Madden: No 'harm' in criticising Donald Trump

The British director defends criticism of President Trump from the arts world. John Madden: No 'harm' in criticising Donald Trump

mardi 14 février 2017

Birmingham man makes videos to sign pop lyrics for deaf people

Online videos feature man signing pop music lyrics for those who have never heard them. Birmingham man makes videos to sign pop lyrics for deaf people

Breast cancer survivors model lingerie at New York Fashion Week

Women who survived breast cancer proudly bare their scars in alternative lingerie. Breast cancer survivors model lingerie at New York Fashion Week

Meet Austria's Vegetable Orchestra

The musicians out to prove it's okay to play with your food. Meet Austria's Vegetable Orchestra

Apprentice Vana Koutsomitis releases DatePlay app

The Apprentice runner-up unleashes the app she pitched to Lord Sugar in 2015. Apprentice Vana Koutsomitis releases DatePlay app

Tom Hardy on CBeebies is mums' Valentine's Day delight

News that Tom Hardy will read the Bedtime Story on CBeebies on Valentine's Day has been met with delight on social media. Tom Hardy on CBeebies is mums' Valentine's Day delight

Matthew Le Mottee is The Magic Circle's Close-up Magician of the Year

A magician who started out on the streets is named "Close-up Magician of the Year" by the Magic Circle. Matthew Le Mottee is The Magic Circle's Close-up Magician of the Year

Ed Sheeran: Giant slide at Framlingham Castle On The Hill

Visitors to the castle which inspired Ed Sheeran are taking advantage of a 6m-long slide which has been set up on scaffolding during a £1.2m conservation project. Ed Sheeran: Giant slide at Framlingham Castle On The Hill

Huppert: Elle not conventional 'revenge film'

Isabelle Huppert on her role in the controversial film Elle Huppert: Elle not conventional 'revenge film'

lundi 13 février 2017

Adele fluffs George Michael cover

Adele calls halt to cover of George Michael track at Grammys and starts again. Adele fluffs George Michael cover

Beyonce 'epitome of talent', say famous fans

Beyonce's famous fans tell us why she is the Queen. Beyonce 'epitome of talent', say famous fans

The 2017 Grammys in two minutes

From Chance's first win to Adele's George Michael tribute, watch highlights from the 2017 Grammy Awards. The 2017 Grammys in two minutes

dimanche 12 février 2017

Adele says Beyonce should get her Best Album Grammy

Adele has won the Best Album Grammy award - but says Beyonce deserved it more. Adele says Beyonce should get her Best Album Grammy

The stars hit the red carpet at the Baftas

The Bafta awards are taking place in London and the stars have turned out on the red carpet. The stars hit the red carpet at the Baftas

samedi 11 février 2017

300 years of New York tattoos: From Native Americans to beauty queens

A new exhibit looks at the history of tattoos in New York City. 300 years of New York tattoos: From Native Americans to beauty queens

Girls on 'Girls' - the hit TV show is back

Girls talk about what makes hit comedy-drama "Girls" such good television, as it returns for its final series. Girls on 'Girls' - the hit TV show is back

Chocolate clothing you want to eat

This weekend's chocolate fair in Belgium's capital kicked off with a catwalk of models wearing chocolate clothing. Chocolate clothing you want to eat

Victorian pioneer Marianne North 'most prolific female artist'

A largely forgotten Victorian botanical artist has emerged as the most prolific female for works in the UK's oil painting collection. Victorian pioneer Marianne North 'most prolific female artist'

vendredi 10 février 2017

War photographer Ron Haviv: 'I won't die for a photo'

Photojournalist Ron Haviv is making a documentary about the stories of two of his photographs. War photographer Ron Haviv: 'I won't die for a photo'

jeudi 9 février 2017

Denzel Washington on fake news and information overload

He's been the victim of fake news, so what does Denzel think about all the information out there? Denzel Washington on fake news and information overload

Paul Merton on 'hero' Alan Simpson

Comedian Paul Merton reflects on the talent of writer Alan Simpson, who has died Paul Merton on 'hero' Alan Simpson

mercredi 8 février 2017

Catwalk frenzy behind the scenes at Dior

Christian Dior introduced his 'new look' haute couture in 1947, and today it remains one of the world's most well-known fashion labels. Catwalk frenzy behind the scenes at Dior

Tara Palmer-Tomkinson describes a privileged life

Tara Palmer-Tomkinson describes living a privileged life, in an interview with Jane Garvey on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour in 2010. Tara Palmer-Tomkinson describes a privileged life

mardi 7 février 2017

Comedian says Simon Cowell 'furious' about BGT prank

Simon Brodkin, known for his comedy character Lee Nelson, posed as a fake act on Britain's Got Talent. He said he thought Simon Cowell would 'find the whole thing funny'. Comedian says Simon Cowell 'furious' about BGT prank

Elbow's Guy Garvey to become a dad

Guy Garvey, leader singer of Elbow tells BBC 5 Live that he and his wife Rachael are having a baby. Elbow's Guy Garvey to become a dad

Manchester play features mainly disabled cast

Director stages play featuring a mainly disabled cast after being provoked by an offensive comment. Manchester play features mainly disabled cast

Muppet gaffe by Breakfast presenter Dan Walker

BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker was left red-faced after getting a reporters name wrong. Muppet gaffe by Breakfast presenter Dan Walker

lundi 6 février 2017

David Hockney on Tate Britain retrospective

David Hockney reflects on his career as the Tate Modern puts on the biggest ever retrospective of the artist's work. David Hockney on Tate Britain retrospective

Pompidou Center: 40th birthday celebrations

As Paris' Pompidou Centre celebrates its 40th birthday, BBC arts editor Will Gompertz speaks to two of the original architects, Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano. Pompidou Center: 40th birthday celebrations

Super Bowl: How many ads were Trump targets?

Some TV viewers thought there was more than straightforward marketing on screen during the ad breaks. Super Bowl: How many ads were Trump targets?

'You get into her psyche'

The French actress Isabelle Huppert has secured her first Academy Award nomination. 'You get into her psyche'

Sister Monica and Siervas: The Peruvian nuns who rock

Sister Monica and Siervas are a Peruvian-based rock'n'roll band comprised entirely of nuns. Sister Monica and Siervas: The Peruvian nuns who rock

dimanche 5 février 2017

Black Sabbath final gig: Osbourne 'a doddering god'

Colin Paterson speaks to fans for BBC radio from Black Sabbath's final gig. Black Sabbath final gig: Osbourne 'a doddering god'

Black Sabbath final gig: Fans from around world travel to Birmingham

The band credited with inventing heavy metal music has played its last concert. Black Sabbath final gig: Fans from around world travel to Birmingham

vendredi 3 février 2017

Ozzy Osbourne on fame and reality TV

Ozzy Osbourne reflects on his fame and how reality TV affected his life. Ozzy Osbourne on fame and reality TV

How virtual reality is transforming art

Virtual reality is offering artists the chance to express themselves in ways that were unimaginable just a few years ago. How virtual reality is transforming art

Actress Negga 'infuriated' true story behind Loving not widely known

Loving actress Ruth Negga says she was 'infuriated' the true life story behind her Oscar nominated role was not more widely known, despite making legal history. Actress Negga 'infuriated' true story behind Loving not widely known

jeudi 2 février 2017

Being Falstaff... for the 250th time

A new version of Giuseppe Verdi's Falstaff is debuting at La Scala in Italy. Being Falstaff... for the 250th time

Beyonce's other broken records

Queen Bey adds another one to the set, with Instagram's most-liked post ever. Beyonce's other broken records

Is Nicole Kidman too young to play this mum?

Nicole Kidman is in talks to play Aquaman's mum in the next superhero film - but she is only 12 years older than the actor cast to play her son. Is Nicole Kidman too young to play this mum?

Jeremy Vine pays tribute to Desmond Carrington

Jeremy Vine describes BBC Radio 2 broadcaster Desmond Carrington as "a sweet, bright, modest man". Jeremy Vine pays tribute to Desmond Carrington

Nadiya 'needed police protection'

Shaimaa Khalil examines how British Muslim women deal with their multiple identities. Nadiya 'needed police protection'

mercredi 1 février 2017

Charlene James on award-winning FGM drama

Charlene James took home the prize for most promising playwright for Cuttin' It, her drama about female genital mutilation, at The Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards 2016. Charlene James on award-winning FGM drama