jeudi 30 novembre 2017

Julia Roberts on new film Wonder

The actress stars in the new film about a boy with a rare facial disfigurement. Julia Roberts on new film Wonder

The autistic dance group body popping in Europe

Autism With Attitude (AWA) will be representing the UK at next year's European dance championships in Germany. The autistic dance group body popping in Europe

NZ PM: Do you like pineapple lumps?

Jacinda Ardern gives Ed Sheeran a citizen test NZ PM: Do you like pineapple lumps?

mardi 28 novembre 2017

Stella McCartney and Ellen MacArthur call for fashion sustainability

Stella McCartney and Dame Ellen MacArthur talk fashion and sustainability with Newsnight's Evan Davis. Stella McCartney and Ellen MacArthur call for fashion sustainability

Pirelli calendar 2018: A different vision of Wonderland

The new calendar features an all-black cast inspired by Alice in Wonderland. Pirelli calendar 2018: A different vision of Wonderland

Exeter project for disabled people breaks down barriers

How music and dance is bringing disabled and able-bodied people together. Exeter project for disabled people breaks down barriers

Why a town in Poland bought Tom Hanks a car for his birthday

Monika Jaskolska saw his social media posts about the Fiat 126p and decided to go for a grand gesture. Why a town in Poland bought Tom Hanks a car for his birthday

C4 Pedro: 'Don't call me the King of Kizomba'

Kizomba is a style of Angolan music and C4 Pedro is one of the biggest names in the genre. C4 Pedro: 'Don't call me the King of Kizomba'

lundi 27 novembre 2017

Woman with Down's syndrome makes history at US beauty pageant

Mikayla Holmgren is the first woman with Down's syndrome to compete in Minnesota's Miss USA pageant. Woman with Down's syndrome makes history at US beauty pageant

Bath Rescue dogs studied to help actors

It will help human actors to realistically play four-legged characters in films and computer games. Bath Rescue dogs studied to help actors

Is Japanese tattoo art being snuffed out?

Japan’s tattoo artists fear the loss of centuries of culture after a landmark court case Is Japanese tattoo art being snuffed out?

Royal engagement gets EastEnders mention

News of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reached Albert Square. Royal engagement gets EastEnders mention

Rapper without jaw finds his voice

Isaiah Acosta was born without a jaw, but ended up becoming a rapper. Rapper without jaw finds his voice

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, from the beginning

The story of Prince Harry and his fiancee, US actor Meghan Markle Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, from the beginning

dimanche 26 novembre 2017

BBC Music Sound of 2018: The Longlist

Discover what Sound of 2018 is all about, and meet this year's 16 acts on the Longlist. BBC Music Sound of 2018: The Longlist

Russia's contestant wins Junior Eurovision

Russia's 14-year-old Polina Bogusevich triumphs with the song Wings Russia's contestant wins Junior Eurovision

vendredi 24 novembre 2017

William and Kate arrive for Royal Variety

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge had been delayed by a security alert at nearby Oxford Circus Tube. William and Kate arrive for Royal Variety

Gary Oldman on what it was like playing Winston Churchill

The actor's been tipped for an Oscar for his portrayal of the wartime leader in a new film, Darkest Hour. Gary Oldman on what it was like playing Winston Churchill

mercredi 22 novembre 2017

The corgis steal show at premiere of The Crown's new season

Claire Foy and Matt Smith joined the rest of the new season's cast on the red carpet in Leicester Square. The corgis steal show at premiere of The Crown's new season

lundi 20 novembre 2017

X Factor's Honey G talks cultural appropriation

Rapper Honey G hits back at criticism that her act is offensive and a form of 'cultural appropriation'. X Factor's Honey G talks cultural appropriation

The first man to star in a L’Oreal make-up advert

How an Instagram beauty blogger with more than 75 thousand followers became the first man to star in a L’Oreal make-up ad. The first man to star in a L’Oreal make-up advert

This Morning: Holly and Phil off air for 12 minutes

The ITV programme, fronted by Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, has 'technical issues'. This Morning: Holly and Phil off air for 12 minutes

Watch highlights from the 2017 American Music Awards

Diana Ross was given a lifetime achievement in music accolade. Watch highlights from the 2017 American Music Awards

dimanche 19 novembre 2017

Gamer predicts that eSports is going to be 'bigger than soccer'

A day in the life of Travis "Castaway" Waters, the South African who gets paid to play video games. Gamer predicts that eSports is going to be 'bigger than soccer'

vendredi 17 novembre 2017

Paloma Faith on childbirth and motherhood

Why the singer wants everyone to be more honest about childbirth and parenthood. Paloma Faith on childbirth and motherhood

Donald Trump Spitting Image puppet unveiled

The rubber caricature was designed by one of the creators of satirical TV show Spitting Image. Donald Trump Spitting Image puppet unveiled

Noel Gallagher on cash, 'cosmic pop', Liam and 'smashing it' with U2

Noel Gallagher on being filthy rich, his 'cosmic' new album and estranged brother Liam. Noel Gallagher on cash, 'cosmic pop', Liam and 'smashing it' with U2

'Those tweets were from someone lashing out at the world'

The Gay Times Editor who was sacked because of comments on social media explains his past 'Those tweets were from someone lashing out at the world'

jeudi 16 novembre 2017

Cars driven by Bond Girls go on display

Cars driven by female characters who starred alongside 007 have gone on display. Cars driven by Bond Girls go on display

mercredi 15 novembre 2017

Drake stops his set after seeing person being groped

Drake stops his set after seeing someone being groped in the audience at a gig in Sydney. Drake stops his set after seeing person being groped

Leonardo da Vinci artwork sells for record $450m

A painting of Christ believed to be by Leonardo da Vinci has been sold for a record $450m (£341m). Leonardo da Vinci artwork sells for record $450m

Can rap videos be dangerous?

Rap videos should sometimes removed from online platforms such as YouTube to save lives, officials say. Can rap videos be dangerous?

YouTuber Zoella apologises over advent calendar

Fans criticised the YouTuber for the price of the 12-day calendar. YouTuber Zoella apologises over advent calendar

mardi 14 novembre 2017

Ibtihaj Muhammad reveals first Barbie with a hijab

The doll was released to honour Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad, who won bronze in Rio last year. Ibtihaj Muhammad reveals first Barbie with a hijab

Film Stars Don't Die In Liverpool: How Hollywood came to the city

Peter Turner's love story with Hollywood actress Gloria Grahame has been made into a movie. Film Stars Don't Die In Liverpool: How Hollywood came to the city

How beatboxing has made it from subculture to career

Once a niche technique, human beatboxing has become a worldwide phenomenon and a competitive event. How beatboxing has made it from subculture to career

Ronnie Wood: From guitars to paintbrushes

Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood's paintings will feature in a new book Ronnie Wood: From guitars to paintbrushes

lundi 13 novembre 2017

Geldof hands back Dublin honour in protest against Aung San Suu Kyi

He returned his Freedom of the City of Dublin in protest against Aung San Suu Kyi. Geldof hands back Dublin honour in protest against Aung San Suu Kyi

Bryan Cranston: 'There may be a way back for Weinstein'

Breaking Bad actor Bryan Cranston talks to the BBC about sexual assault allegations in Hollywood. Bryan Cranston: 'There may be a way back for Weinstein'

vendredi 10 novembre 2017

Naomi Campbell: Abuse in fashion 'a big problem'

British supermodel Naomi Campbell says she's saddened by stories of abuse within the fashion industry. Naomi Campbell: Abuse in fashion 'a big problem'

The forgotten ancient Greek instrument: You have to listen to this

This particular one hasn't been heard in public for more than 2,000 years - until recently. The forgotten ancient Greek instrument: You have to listen to this

W1A News boss Neil Reid on his worst decision ever

W1A head of news, Neil Reid, from the TV parody appears on BBC News Channel for its 20th anniversary. W1A News boss Neil Reid on his worst decision ever

Grazia magazine apologises to Lupita Nyong'o for hair airbrush

Grazia is the latest UK magazine to be criticised for airbrushing the hair of black women. Grazia magazine apologises to Lupita Nyong'o for hair airbrush

jeudi 9 novembre 2017

Joe Fox: Homeless busker to A$AP Rocky's album

Joe Fox went from being homeless to collaborating with A$AP Rocky alongside Kanye West, MIA and Future. Joe Fox: Homeless busker to A$AP Rocky's album

BBC News Channel turns 20

Here's a look back at some memorable moments from two decades of broadcasting. BBC News Channel turns 20

The last Paddington book

A new Paddington Bear picture book is to be released next year. The last Paddington book

Kevin Spacey's All the Money in the World role to be acted by Christopher Plummer

US actor Kevin Spacey is to be erased from a completed Hollywood film following the allegations of predatory sexual behaviour against him. Kevin Spacey's All the Money in the World role to be acted by Christopher Plummer

Vitiligo model told he 'looked like a zebra'

Bashir Aziz used to hide his skin because he was told he looked like a zebra and a cow, now he's modelling his vitiligo to the world. Vitiligo model told he 'looked like a zebra'

Robert Lindsay: 'Monster' Weinstein blacklisted me

The actor says he lost a role in Shakespeare in Love after a confrontation with Harvey Weinstein. Robert Lindsay: 'Monster' Weinstein blacklisted me

mercredi 8 novembre 2017

'I was groped by Kevin Spacey' says former London barman

Kris Nixon says the actor grabbed his crotch during a party at the Hollywood star's London flat. 'I was groped by Kevin Spacey' says former London barman

Blue Planet II: Eel suffers toxic shock in underwater lake

Re-live the talked-about moment when an eel suffers the consequences of diving into a brine pool for food. Blue Planet II: Eel suffers toxic shock in underwater lake

Louvre Abu Dhabi: Three things to know

The £1 billion museum officially opens up this weekend. Louvre Abu Dhabi: Three things to know

BBC tests Echo drama that responds to your voice

The Inspection Chamber is a sci-fi story designed as an experiment for smart home speakers. BBC tests Echo drama that responds to your voice

mardi 7 novembre 2017

Edward Enninful wants to protect young models

Edward Enninful says the magazine will show women of different ethnicities and with different shapes. Edward Enninful wants to protect young models

Baldwin on playing Trump: 'I'm channelling people's frustration'

Actor Alec Baldwin talks to Nick Bryant about impersonating Donald Trump. Baldwin on playing Trump: 'I'm channelling people's frustration'

Cartoonist thought chronic pain would end career

Bunny Suicides cartoonist thought his chronic pain would mean he'd have to quit drawing. Cartoonist thought chronic pain would end career

lundi 6 novembre 2017

Paradise Papers: Mrs Brown's Boys stars 'diverted £2m in offshore tax dodge'

Three actors from the hit BBC comedy were paid via tax-free loans through a Mauritian company. Paradise Papers: Mrs Brown's Boys stars 'diverted £2m in offshore tax dodge'

Elton John makes surprise performance

He sang the Circle of Life at the end of a performance of The Lion King in New York, to mark 20 years of the musical on Broadway. Elton John makes surprise performance

dimanche 5 novembre 2017

Michelle Pfeiffer: Abuse of women in Hollywood is 'systemic'

Michelle Pfeiffer says the Harvey Weinstein scandal exposed the "systemic" mistreatment of young people. Michelle Pfeiffer: Abuse of women in Hollywood is 'systemic'

Comedy writer with Parkinson's tries stand-up comedy

Paul Mayhew-Archer wanted to try stand-up comedy before his condition deteriorated. Comedy writer with Parkinson's tries stand-up comedy

samedi 4 novembre 2017

Game of Thrones star on sword fights and changing her name

Four facts you probably didn't know about Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams Game of Thrones star on sword fights and changing her name

vendredi 3 novembre 2017

The sex workers starring in their own musical

It is the musical which sex worker Melina Antunes claims 'dissipates the shame' of her day job. The sex workers starring in their own musical

Pfeiffer, Depp and Dench at Orient Express premiere

Hollywwod A-listers were out in force for the London premiere of Murder on the Orient Express. Pfeiffer, Depp and Dench at Orient Express premiere

jeudi 2 novembre 2017

The new Stereophonics song that remembers Stuart Cable

Kelly Jones on the "vulnerable" moment he wrote a song about his old friend Stuart Cable. The new Stereophonics song that remembers Stuart Cable

Katie Melua launches Children In Need single

The pop star says Terry Wogan inspired this year's Children In Need single, Fields of Gold. Katie Melua launches Children In Need single

mercredi 1 novembre 2017

Orient Express: Making clothes for murder movie's stars

The costume designer behind the new Agatha Christie adaptation reveals how she dressed its stars. Orient Express: Making clothes for murder movie's stars

New Banksy work unveiled at 'apology' party for Palestinians

It was unveiled by an actor dressed as the Queen at an "apology" party for Palestinians. New Banksy work unveiled at 'apology' party for Palestinians

Baker Paz Heer making cakes for world famous celebrities

Paz Heer, from Wolverhampton, has made cakes for celebrities from Arnold Schwarzenegger to Anthony Joshua. Baker Paz Heer making cakes for world famous celebrities