Why emergency Eurovision vote on Israel might not stop a broadcast boycott | Ents & Arts News

Eurovision is supposed to be a celebration of the unifying power of music. But for the past two years, it has attracted protests and fan boycotts over its inclusion of…

Lawsuit over Nirvana album art featuring naked baby thrown out for a second time | Ents & Arts News

A lawsuit against Nirvana – filed by a man who claimed his depiction as a naked four-month-old baby on their album cover was child pornography – has been dismissed for…

Hunter S Thompson’s death to be reviewed after widow’s request, Colorado officials say | US News

The death of journalist and author Hunter S Thompson will be reviewed by Colorado officials at the request of his widow, the state’s bureau of investigation has announced. Thompson, best…

The show might not go on: Broadway stars ready to strike | Ents & Arts News

Broadway actors are preparing to exit the stage in a strike that would shutter more than 30 productions ahead of its peak season. Actors’ Equity, a union representing 900 performers…

Boyzone explain why Mikey Graham missed reunion announcement – and Louis Walsh won’t be involved in show | Ents & Arts News

Boyzone say Louis Walsh has no involvement in their forthcoming reunion show and will not be taking a cut of the profits. One of the biggest boybands of the 90s,…

Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy, Shane Lynch and Mikey Graham will perform a headline show – and promise to remember Stephen Gately too | Ents & Arts News

Boyzone are reuniting for their biggest ever headline show next summer, inspired by the success of their recent documentary Boyzone: No Matter What. Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy, Shane Lynch and…

Harry Potter author JK Rowling hits out at Emma Watson in fresh clash over transgender issues | Ents & Arts News

JK Rowling has accused Emma Watson of being “ignorant of how ignorant she is” amid their ongoing disagreement about transgender issues. The Harry Potter films’ three central stars – Watson,…

Penny Lancaster says she felt ‘belittled’ by ex-MasterChef host Gregg Wallace | UK News

Model Penny Lancaster has said she “felt ashamed and belittled” by how former MasterChef host Gregg Wallace treated her on the TV show. Lancaster, who is also a TV personality,…

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces sentencing – how much time is he expected to serve? | Ents & Arts News

Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to be sentenced over prostitution-related charges next week. The hip-hop mogul has already served just over a year in prison after being arrested in New…

Paul Gallagher: Older brother of Oasis stars Liam and Noel denies rape charge | UK News

The older brother of Oasis stars Liam and Noel Gallagher has denied a charge of rape. Paul Gallagher, 59, has also pleaded not guilty to coercive and controlling behaviour, three…