mardi 31 octobre 2017

The Stirling Prize over the years

As Hastings Pier is announced as the 2017 RIBA award winner, we take a look back at some previous winners of the prestigious architecture award. The Stirling Prize over the years

'Naked Weinstein asked me for a massage'

Sophie Morris alleges the film producer harassed her when she was 19 years old. Weinstein has "unequivocally denied" any allegations of non-consensual sex. 'Naked Weinstein asked me for a massage'

lundi 30 octobre 2017

Goosebumps illustrator on 25 years of scaring children

Tim Jacobus, illustrator for the Goosebumps children's horror stories series, reveals his own fears. Goosebumps illustrator on 25 years of scaring children

Spacey: Filmmaker Gould says gay community 'offended'

The way Kevin Spacey chose to come out has "upset" a lot of people, says filmmaker Carol Gould. Spacey: Filmmaker Gould says gay community 'offended'

Blue Planet II: Family rapt as Attenborough doc airs

Relive the wonder of David Attenborough's latest documentary with the Greenwood family. Blue Planet II: Family rapt as Attenborough doc airs

dimanche 29 octobre 2017

Syrian refugee artist: How coming to UK changed my life

Hasan Abdalla says his positive experiences in the UK compared to Syria completely redefined his artwork. Syrian refugee artist: How coming to UK changed my life

vendredi 27 octobre 2017

The search is on to find new child stars for West End shows

The search is on to find new child stars for West End shows. The search is on to find new child stars for West End shows

Weinstein accuser Rose McGowan: 'It's time to rise'

The US actress speaks out following her accusations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. Weinstein accuser Rose McGowan: 'It's time to rise'

'Black kids can be wizards too'

Young people from London are re-imagining famous film posters with an all-black cast to challenge stereotypes. 'Black kids can be wizards too'

jeudi 26 octobre 2017

What was Prince's favourite colour?

At the launch of the first ever official Prince exhibition, his sister Tyka Nelson revealed it was not purple. What was Prince's favourite colour?

A Halloween guide to being scary in six easy steps

An actor with a degree in "scare acting" says the key to being spooky is perfecting six moves. A Halloween guide to being scary in six easy steps

'Spoken word poetry is one of the purest artforms'

London artist Dylema talks about the rising popularity of spoken word poetry and how it gives her a voice. 'Spoken word poetry is one of the purest artforms'

John Grisham on President Trump: 'These are the easy days'

Author John Grisham warns Donald Trump's presidency faces its greatest challenges ahead John Grisham on President Trump: 'These are the easy days'

mercredi 25 octobre 2017

Five things you may not have known about the late Fats Domino

Among the rock 'n' roll star's illustrious career here are the most interesting and surprising points about his life. Five things you may not have known about the late Fats Domino

mardi 24 octobre 2017

When celebrities crash weddings

Katy Perry has become the latest star to make that special day a little more special. When celebrities crash weddings

lundi 23 octobre 2017

George Clooney and Matt Damon speak out over Harvey Weinstein

The actors said it was time for Hollywood to change and that it's now 'the moment to believe women'. George Clooney and Matt Damon speak out over Harvey Weinstein

Harry Styles: Fan accused of groping star

The woman who filmed the incident believes male celebrities may be worried about speaking up. Harry Styles: Fan accused of groping star

Sir David Attenborough: 'The wonder and beauty'

The great naturalist tells our science editor David Shukman why he'll never tire of his work. Sir David Attenborough: 'The wonder and beauty'

dimanche 22 octobre 2017

Gemma Collins 'stacks it' at Radio 1 awards

Reality TV star Gemma Collins was presenting the award for best TV show when she fell. Gemma Collins 'stacks it' at Radio 1 awards

Star Wars' Daisy Ridley: Four things you might not know about her

The Star Wars actor reveals a few things you might not know about her. Star Wars' Daisy Ridley: Four things you might not know about her

vendredi 20 octobre 2017

Living art: Meet Harajuku's ethereal fashion icon

Minori reinvented a Japanese street fashion style eight years ago that now has a worldwide following. Living art: Meet Harajuku's ethereal fashion icon

jeudi 19 octobre 2017

Tom Hanks: The film industry will have to change

Tom Hanks talks to the BBC about the Harvey Weinstein scandal, saying there will now be a "sea change" in Hollywood. Tom Hanks: The film industry will have to change

Opera's Nicholas Sales sings Verdi in a Barnsley accent as a new Yorkshire opera opens

As a new opera, specifically written for the Yorkshire accent, opens, we set singer Nicholas Sales the challenge of giving Verdi a Barnsley makeover. Opera's Nicholas Sales sings Verdi in a Barnsley accent as a new Yorkshire opera opens

Sir Tom: Jones: Encounter ‘made me feel terrible’

The singer says he was propositioned by a man in the music industry, early on in his career in the 1960s. Sir Tom: Jones: Encounter ‘made me feel terrible’

Tom Karen: Meet the man who designed the 70s

Tom Karen found fame after he designed the Raleigh Chopper bike. Tom Karen: Meet the man who designed the 70s

mercredi 18 octobre 2017

His Dark Materials has an 'equal' - La Belle Sauvage

17 years after His Dark Materials, Philip Pullman reads from La Belle Sauvage: The Book Of Dust Volume One. His Dark Materials has an 'equal' - La Belle Sauvage

Controversial sculpture rejected by Louvre museum

Paris' Centre Pompidou has put a 12-metre, sexually explicit sculpture from Dutch artist Joep van Lieshout on display after it was deemed too racy for the Louvre. Controversial sculpture rejected by Louvre museum

Was Blade Runner 2049 a flop?

A raft of stories have suggested that Blade Runner 2049 failed at the box office. What's going on? Was Blade Runner 2049 a flop?

JJ Abrams: 'Harvey Weinstein can't be a lone operator'

The Star Wars director says he knew producer Harvey Weinstein was a bully JJ Abrams: 'Harvey Weinstein can't be a lone operator'

mardi 17 octobre 2017

Booker Prize winner: 'We live in a strange time'

US author George Saunders' acceptance speech is a message about love and "eliminating hatred". Booker Prize winner: 'We live in a strange time'

'I thought that things would change'

Mary J. Blige says Obama's election revealed the "separation" in the country. 'I thought that things would change'

'Don't have nightmares': Crimewatch through the years

Looking back at Crimewatch as the BBC show is axed after 33 years. 'Don't have nightmares': Crimewatch through the years

Hollywood women speak out on harassment

Actresses Margot Robbie and Lake Bell, alongside producer Kathleen Kennedy have spoken out. Hollywood women speak out on harassment

Female friends for Thomas the Tank Engine

The 70-year-old children's franchise has been revamped for the latest TV series. Female friends for Thomas the Tank Engine

Grenfell art auction raises £1.9m

Artists including Antony Gormley and Tracey Emin donated works for surviving families. Grenfell art auction raises £1.9m

lundi 16 octobre 2017

Ex-Emmerdale star reveals 42nd Street wardrobe secrets

Backstage with the stars of 42nd Street Ex-Emmerdale star reveals 42nd Street wardrobe secrets

Are US, UK and Russian politics similar?

Armando Iannucci has written satires about all three, so what does he think? Are US, UK and Russian politics similar?

dimanche 15 octobre 2017

Michael Jackson's choreographer Kenny Ortega introduces the next Zac Efron

High School Musical choreographer Kenny Ortega introduces the next Zac Efron Michael Jackson's choreographer Kenny Ortega introduces the next Zac Efron

Harvey Weinstein: 'He came for me and shook me' - Jason Solomons

Film Critic Jason Solomons recalls an encounter with Harvey Weinstein in Venice after a bad review. Harvey Weinstein: 'He came for me and shook me' - Jason Solomons

samedi 14 octobre 2017

Hillary Clinton on losing to Trump

Hillary Clinton talks to The One Show's Alex Jones and Amol Rajan about losing to Donald Trump. Hillary Clinton on losing to Trump

Harvey Weinstein allegations: Exploring Hollywood's casting couch culture

Harvey Weinstein is not a welcome subject for questions on some red carpets, the BBC finds. Harvey Weinstein allegations: Exploring Hollywood's casting couch culture

vendredi 13 octobre 2017

Tracey Emin brings 'My Bed' to the Turner Contemporary

Artist Tracey Emin's "My Bed" was shortlisted for the Turner Prize in 1999. Tracey Emin brings 'My Bed' to the Turner Contemporary

Afternoon Live with Simon McCoy: Highlights from first week on air

An arty weatherman, a dancing tennis star and a few bloopers too - the first week of the BBC News programme, Afternoon Live, with Simon McCoy. Afternoon Live with Simon McCoy: Highlights from first week on air

Harvey Weinstein: Film industry 'should be ashamed' says top producer

Film producer Stephen Woolley says rumours about Weinstein's behaviour were made into joke. Harvey Weinstein: Film industry 'should be ashamed' says top producer

jeudi 12 octobre 2017

The Paris artist who works with rubber stamps

Paris-based artist Vincent Sardon says his choice of medium makes his work absurd. The Paris artist who works with rubber stamps

Harvey Weinstein: Jane Fonda on sexual assault allegations

Jane Fonda tells BBC HARDTalk she regrets not talking sooner about allegations against Harvey Weinstein. Harvey Weinstein: Jane Fonda on sexual assault allegations

Emma Thompson: Harvey Weinstein 'top of harassment ladder'

Emma Thompson says the movie mogul represents a system involving "many" more men in Hollywood. Emma Thompson: Harvey Weinstein 'top of harassment ladder'

Dawn French at 60: What I've learned

The comedian shares some of the biggest life lessons she's learned along the way. Dawn French at 60: What I've learned

Elizabeth Hurley: ‘Breast cancer will be beaten’

Actress and model Elizabeth Hurley has told BBC Radio 5 live she believes breast cancer can be beaten. Elizabeth Hurley: ‘Breast cancer will be beaten’

mercredi 11 octobre 2017

Harvey Weinstein's behaviour was 'open secret'

British producer Alison Owen says stories of Harvey Weinstein's inappropriate behaviour towards women were well known in the entertainment industry. Harvey Weinstein's behaviour was 'open secret'

Buried art treasures at Tate St Ives in Cornwall

It has been built into the cliff face after local objectors said the scheme would block sea views. Buried art treasures at Tate St Ives in Cornwall

Harvey Weinstein: Secret recording of undercover sting

The New Yorker releases audio of an alleged undercover sting operation by New York Police in 2015. Harvey Weinstein: Secret recording of undercover sting

Jez Butterworth's message to Harvey Weinstein

The British playwright reads out his open letter condemning Harvey Weinstein. Jez Butterworth's message to Harvey Weinstein

Leonardo da Vinci painting Salvator Mundi up for auction

The last remaining Leonardo da Vinci painting in private hands is going up for sale in New York. Leonardo da Vinci painting Salvator Mundi up for auction

Ed Sheeran backs hospice memories charity

The star wishes his grandmother, who died in a hospice, had been able to record her story. Ed Sheeran backs hospice memories charity

Weinstein 'left the room and came back naked'

Model Zoe Brock claims she was one of Harvey Weinstein's victims. Weinstein 'left the room and came back naked'

mardi 10 octobre 2017

Billie Jean King: Emma Stone and Steve Carell star in film

A film tracing the 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs is released next month. Billie Jean King: Emma Stone and Steve Carell star in film

dimanche 8 octobre 2017

Bafta Cymru 2017: 'We have the talent, imagination and hwyl'

Indiana Jones actor John Rhys-Davies says the film industry can transform Wales as he collects Bafta Cymru award. Bafta Cymru 2017: 'We have the talent, imagination and hwyl'

vendredi 6 octobre 2017

How Hollywood superstar Salma Hayek dropped out

Marmite, university, facial hair and colds. Salma Hayek's Four Things You Don't Know About Me. How Hollywood superstar Salma Hayek dropped out

How roller skating became a political issue

A documentary tells how Venice Beach's roller skating dance scene of the 70s and 80s was shut down after the 1991 Los Angeles riots. How roller skating became a political issue

Salman Rushdie on Trump and 'US identity crisis'

Salman Rushdie says there is a deep identity crisis in the US Salman Rushdie on Trump and 'US identity crisis'

jeudi 5 octobre 2017

Afghan refugee learns English watching EastEnders

Afghan refugee Farid says he learned English from watching episodes of EastEnders. Afghan refugee learns English watching EastEnders

Yves Saint Laurent Museum opens in Paris

As a museum dedicated to Yves Saint Laurent opens in Paris, hear from the people who knew the man himself. Yves Saint Laurent Museum opens in Paris

What do peace and dynamite have in common?

The Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Friday but where do the prizes come from? What do peace and dynamite have in common?

'I thought Nobel Prize was a mistake'

The author discusses his Nobel Prize win with BBC arts editor Will Gompertz. 'I thought Nobel Prize was a mistake'

Taking portraits in Burkina Faso since the 1960s

For more than 50 years Sory Sanle has worked as a photographer in Burkina Faso but now a gallery in London wants to bring him to the world's attention. Taking portraits in Burkina Faso since the 1960s

YouTube's ad crackdown frustrates video-makers

YouTube faces criticism from video-makers for restricting which clips can have adverts attached to them. YouTube's ad crackdown frustrates video-makers

Mullally reveals surprise Ed Sheeran call ahead of record deal

Mullally signed a major record deal with Atlantic Records UK earlier this year. Mullally reveals surprise Ed Sheeran call ahead of record deal

mercredi 4 octobre 2017

Matt Lucas: First openly gay footballers will be superstars

Doctor Who star Matt Lucas says the first openly gay professional footballers will become icons. Matt Lucas: First openly gay footballers will be superstars

Blade Runner 2049: Ford and Gosling on the film's legacy

Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling on the making of the new film. Blade Runner 2049: Ford and Gosling on the film's legacy

mardi 3 octobre 2017

National Theatre specs create floating subtitles

The mixed-reality glasses could help the hard of hearing National Theatre specs create floating subtitles

Backlash over illustrator's black Hermione fan art

Anoosha Syed got a strong reaction when she posted her illustration of the character online. Backlash over illustrator's black Hermione fan art

lundi 2 octobre 2017

Find out the secret to creating snow on a theatre stage

The head of props at the Royal Opera House reveals how they make a realistic snow scene on stage. Find out the secret to creating snow on a theatre stage

Tate Modern Turbine Hall's three-seater swing

Tate Modern's Turbine Hall has been turned into a giant adult playground - but why? Tate Modern Turbine Hall's three-seater swing

dimanche 1 octobre 2017

Marilyn Manson fan describes moment rock star was hit by prop

Eyewitness Anthony Biscardi describes the moment a large prop fell on rock star Marilyn Manson. Marilyn Manson fan describes moment rock star was hit by prop