vendredi 30 juin 2017

A revived ballet tackles Trump's travel ban

Within the Quota, first conceived in the 1920s, responds to harsh immigration law. A revived ballet tackles Trump's travel ban

Fifty years of colour TV

Colour television turns 50 but did you know thousands of people are still watching in black and white? Fifty years of colour TV

jeudi 29 juin 2017

IMS: Female DJs deal with gender imbalance

From being paid less to sexual harassment - women working in the dance music industry have historically found it more difficult to succeed than men. IMS: Female DJs deal with gender imbalance

Build it and they will come: Inside the shed of dreams

The park shed where DIY experts give their time to teach others their skills Build it and they will come: Inside the shed of dreams

M.anifest performs from his album Nowhere Cool for Global Beats

Ghanaian rapper and poet M.anifest performs live for the BBC's Global Beats programme. M.anifest performs from his album Nowhere Cool for Global Beats

Sydney Opera House display celebrates indigenous painting

The light show is called Badu Gili, which means "water light" in the language of the Gadigal people. Sydney Opera House display celebrates indigenous painting

mercredi 28 juin 2017

How Gandhi's last day was photographed

French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson took the last photos of Gandhi before his assassination. How Gandhi's last day was photographed

Music removed from school's curriculum

A head teacher says he has cut music lessons due to budget cuts. Music removed from school's curriculum

Paddington Bear creator Michael Bond dies

The creator of beloved children's character Paddington Bear has died at the age of 91. Paddington Bear creator Michael Bond dies

Saturday Night Fever dance floor up for auction

The Saturday Night Fever dance floor is expected to be sold for more than a million pounds at auction. Saturday Night Fever dance floor up for auction

Kids Company musical hits London stage

The production at Donmar Warehouse explores the aftermath of the collapse of the charity in 2015. Kids Company musical hits London stage

mardi 27 juin 2017

Ai Weiwei's Lego art showing dissidents hits US

The Chinese artist makes 176 portraits of activists and political prisoners using thousands of Lego bricks in new installation. Ai Weiwei's Lego art showing dissidents hits US

lundi 26 juin 2017

What you might not know about Harry

Twenty years on, here's some magic numbers. What you might not know about Harry

Despicable Me 3: What would you do with a minion?

Steve Carrell and Kristen Wiig told the BBC that and more about the new movie. Despicable Me 3: What would you do with a minion?

dimanche 25 juin 2017

What JK Rowling said about the first Harry Potter book

The author said it was "wonderful" seeing the first Harry Potter book in the shops. What JK Rowling said about the first Harry Potter book

Glastonbury 2017: Barry Gibb's golden gift

Former Bee Gee Barry Gibb gets a gold jacket from a member of the audience at Glastonbury. Glastonbury 2017: Barry Gibb's golden gift

Glastonbury 2017: Backstage with Nile Rodgers

'Lady Gaga gave me those shoes' - the legendary producer and musician talks us through his wardrobe for his Glastonbury performance. Glastonbury 2017: Backstage with Nile Rodgers

BBC Sound of 2017: Ray BLK's tour of Glastonbury

The BBC's Sound of 2017 winner shows us around, as she make her first ever visit to Glastonbury. BBC Sound of 2017: Ray BLK's tour of Glastonbury

samedi 24 juin 2017

Katy Perry jumps into the Glastonbury crowd

Katy Perry jumps into the Glastonbury crowd Katy Perry jumps into the Glastonbury crowd

Meet the milkmen of Glastonbury

Glastonbury started serving free milk from the farm in 1970. Nearly 50 years on it’s still delivered to tents at £1.20 a pint. Meet the milkmen of Glastonbury

Midge Ure and Tony Hadley back Kenny Thomas daughter appeal

Stars including Midge Ure, Kim Wilde and Tony Hadley supported singer Kenny Thomas' appeal. Midge Ure and Tony Hadley back Kenny Thomas daughter appeal

vendredi 23 juin 2017

Vegetable Orchestra plays Glastonbury

Vicky O'Neon only formed her vegetable orchestra this morning, but they've already played Glastonbury. Vegetable Orchestra plays Glastonbury

'When was last time an actor assassinated a president?'

Actor Johnny Depp was appearing at Glastonbury festival when he made the comment. 'When was last time an actor assassinated a president?'

jeudi 22 juin 2017

How to survive Glastonbury

The best festival advice from Worthy Farm. How to survive Glastonbury

Life-size Ed Sheeran cake gives fans something to chew on

The singer is not the first oversize, celebrity-themed cake to be tackled by its baker. Life-size Ed Sheeran cake gives fans something to chew on

How Transformers: The Last Knight was shot in North East

How Transformers: The Last Knight was shot across the North East of England. How Transformers: The Last Knight was shot in North East

Giant pig movie Okja in Netflix and cinema controversy

Some South Korean cinemas are refusing to screen the new film Okja because Netflix plans to screen it online. Giant pig movie Okja in Netflix and cinema controversy

mercredi 21 juin 2017

Kevin Spacey: I broke into dance 'a couple of times' on set

Kevin Spacey lauds British director Edgar Wright for his unique use of music during the film-making process in their latest movie. Kevin Spacey: I broke into dance 'a couple of times' on set

mardi 20 juin 2017

Jez Butterworth: 'I've always been a last-minute person'

Will Gompertz speaks to playwright Jez Butterworth, whose play The Ferryman is about to open in London's West End. Jez Butterworth: 'I've always been a last-minute person'

Barbie maker Mattel launches 15 new diverse Ken dolls

Fifteen new Ken dolls have been launched to try and be more representative of today's society. Barbie maker Mattel launches 15 new diverse Ken dolls

Dave Grohl's daughter plays drums with Foo Fighters

The Foo Fighters star's eight-year-old daughter, Harper, shows off her drumming skills on stage at a festival in Iceland. Dave Grohl's daughter plays drums with Foo Fighters

lundi 19 juin 2017

Brian Cant, Play School presenter, dies at 83

The children's presenter, who had been living with Parkinson's disease, has died at the age of 83. Brian Cant, Play School presenter, dies at 83

Geri Horner on releasing record in memory of George Michael

Geri Horner releases musical tribute to her friend and flatmate George Michael. Geri Horner on releasing record in memory of George Michael

dimanche 18 juin 2017

National Gallery of Ireland reopens with Vermeer exhibition

The National Gallery of Ireland is reopening, after a refurbishment, with a blockbuster Vermeer exhibition. National Gallery of Ireland reopens with Vermeer exhibition

samedi 17 juin 2017

Queen's Birthday Honours 2017: Who is celebrating?

Leading figures from the entertainment world have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours. Queen's Birthday Honours 2017: Who is celebrating?

vendredi 16 juin 2017

Ed Sheeran appointed MBE in Queen's Birthday Honours list

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has been recognised in the Queens's Birthday Honours list. Ed Sheeran appointed MBE in Queen's Birthday Honours list

Birthday Honours: Billy Connolly is 'hairy, rebellious knight'

Billy Connolly is awarded a knighthood in the Queen's Birthday Honours list. Birthday Honours: Billy Connolly is 'hairy, rebellious knight'

Fans pay tribute to Batman actor Adam West

Fans gathered to pay tribute to Batman actor Adam West, who died last week aged 88 Fans pay tribute to Batman actor Adam West

jeudi 15 juin 2017

New documentary explores the making and breaking of Whitney Houston

Documentary maker Nick Broomfield has turned his attention to Whitney Houston's rise and fall, charting a possible romance with her female assistant and husband Bobby Brown. New documentary explores the making and breaking of Whitney Houston

How I became a music producer

From tea girl to trophy-winner. producer Catherine Marks gives us the lowdown on how she became an award-winning producer. How I became a music producer

BBC Music Day: How music therapy can help children with autism

A look at how music therapy helps seven-year-old William cope with his autism. BBC Music Day: How music therapy can help children with autism

Listen to Shaun Ryder's tram take-over

For BBC Music Day Shaun has re-voiced the announcements on Manchester's trams. Listen to Shaun Ryder's tram take-over

Survivor: 'Every day of my life is Holocaust Day'

Survivor Ed Mosley explains why the Holocaust will never be over for him Survivor: 'Every day of my life is Holocaust Day'

Five buskers tell us about their favourite chord

We asked five buskers to tell us about their favourite chord, to mark BBC Music Day. Five buskers tell us about their favourite chord

mercredi 14 juin 2017

E3 2017: Voice of Mario on game's comeback

The iconic voice Super Mario, the hero plumber, speaks to the BBC. E3 2017: Voice of Mario on game's comeback

Julia Stiles on art world drama Riviera

The actress on playing an outsider in new drama Riviera - and why pregnancy is her latest "project". Julia Stiles on art world drama Riviera

Behind the scenes on BBC show Pitch Battle

Meet the team behind new BBC singing show Pitch Battle. Behind the scenes on BBC show Pitch Battle

The club where people share a vinyl listening experience

People are attending events where you listen to entire albums on vinyl from start to finish. The club where people share a vinyl listening experience

David Oyelowo: Diversity matters because of my son

David Oyelowo shares one of the main reasons he is concerned with diversity in the film industry David Oyelowo: Diversity matters because of my son

mardi 13 juin 2017

Six books that help you find yourself

Find inspiration in the shortlist for this year's Man Booker International Prize. Six books that help you find yourself

Israeli conductor Daniel Barenboim visits West Bank

Daniel Barenboim was in the West Bank to work with Palestinian musicians, 50 years after the Six Day War. Israeli conductor Daniel Barenboim visits West Bank

lundi 12 juin 2017

Earnings not 'Diddy' for top celebrities

How much money do you think Sean 'Diddy' Combs earned this year? Earnings not 'Diddy' for top celebrities

A big night for Dear Evan Hansen at the Tony Awards

The social media musical Dear Evan Hansen dominated at the 2017 Tony Awards, picking up six wins. A big night for Dear Evan Hansen at the Tony Awards

dimanche 11 juin 2017

The Life Ball AIDS charity event held in Vienna

"Recognize the Danger" was the opening message at a star studded event in Vienna to raise money for AIDS charities. The Life Ball AIDS charity event held in Vienna

Billy Connolly 'overjoyed' with Glasgow murals

The Big Yin says he is "flabbergasted and overjoyed" with three murals painted in Glasgow in his honour. Billy Connolly 'overjoyed' with Glasgow murals

jeudi 8 juin 2017

Take That dancer Callum Powell reveals some backstage secrets

Take That's tour is about to be beamed into cinemas across the country. Head dancer Callum Powell shares some of the show's secrets. Take That dancer Callum Powell reveals some backstage secrets

mercredi 7 juin 2017

Tributes at Ronnie Corbett Westminster Abbey memorial service

Jimmy Tarbuck and Rob Brydon were among the friends and family at a service for Ronnie Corbett. Tributes at Ronnie Corbett Westminster Abbey memorial service

mardi 6 juin 2017

The Late Late Show producer: We will do London tribute

Ben Winston, Executive producer of The Late Late Show says James Corden will 'celebrate' the city in episodes filmed in London. The Late Late Show producer: We will do London tribute

lundi 5 juin 2017

Wallace and Gromit: Nick Park paid Peter Sallis £50 for first film

The creator of Wallace and Gromit, Nick Park, says he was amazing by the generosity of Peter Sallis, who was the voice of the wacky inventor. Wallace and Gromit: Nick Park paid Peter Sallis £50 for first film

Ariana Grande thanks the crowd and praises the city's spirit at One Love Manchester.

Ariana Grande thanks the crowd and praises the city's spirit at One Love Manchester. Ariana Grande thanks the crowd and praises the city's spirit at One Love Manchester.

One Love Manchester: Artists spread unity at benefit concert

Watch highlights of the all-star show, held to remember the victims of the suicide bombing at an Ariana Grande concert on 22 May. One Love Manchester: Artists spread unity at benefit concert

dimanche 4 juin 2017

Minute silence kicks off One Love Manchester

The Bishop of Manchester leads a minute's silence ahead of the music at One Love Manchester. Minute silence kicks off One Love Manchester

samedi 3 juin 2017

Manchester attack: Tearful Robbie struggles through Angels

Robbie Williams fights back tears after dedicating the song to victims of the bombing. Manchester attack: Tearful Robbie struggles through Angels

Manchester attack: Ariana Grande visits injured fans

Ariana Grande surprises injured fans with a visit to the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital. Manchester attack: Ariana Grande visits injured fans

Miranda Hart makes her West End debut

Miranda Hart talks to the BBC about making her West End debut at the Piccadilly Theatre. Miranda Hart makes her West End debut

Roy: The Ministry of Utmost Happiness

Man Booker winner reads from her first book in 20 years - The Ministry of Utmost Happiness Roy: The Ministry of Utmost Happiness

vendredi 2 juin 2017

Israeli artist creates pitta portrait of Muhammad Ali

Toasting the stars: An Israeli artist has made a tribute to Muhammad Ali out of pitta bread to commemorate the anniversary of his death. Israeli artist creates pitta portrait of Muhammad Ali

Fired comedian Kathy Griffin weeps: 'Trump broke me'

Comedian Kathy Griffin fears her career is over after she posed for a controversial photo. Fired comedian Kathy Griffin weeps: 'Trump broke me'

Baywatch star: 'There should be more female villains'

Priyanka Chopra and co-star Zac Efron discuss new Baywatch film. Baywatch star: 'There should be more female villains'

Afro Fiesta sing for political change in DR Congo

Afro Fiesta are from Democratic Republic of Congo but are based in South Africa. Their music is heavily political - especially in relation to their home country. Afro Fiesta sing for political change in DR Congo

jeudi 1 juin 2017

Manchester concert line-up and how to watch

Who'll be at and how to watch the One Love benefit concert for victims of the Manchester bombing. Manchester concert line-up and how to watch