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Cottrell Boyce writes Doctor episode

Mon, 07/07/2014 - 09:43
Frank Cottrell Boyce, who was a writer for the Olympics opening ceremony, has penned an episode of the new series of Doctor Who.
Categories: Arts News

Transformers holds US box office

Mon, 07/07/2014 - 09:34
In an unusually quiet 4 July weekend at the North American box office, Transformers: Age of Extinction holds on to the number one spot.
Categories: Arts News

Dolly offers to keep Glastonbury dog

Mon, 07/07/2014 - 08:57
Dolly Parton offers to take home a dog that was left behind following the exodus of Glastonbury Festival.
Categories: Arts News

Metallica close Sonisphere Festival

Mon, 07/07/2014 - 07:38
A week after headlining Glastonbury, Metallica top the bill at Sonisphere with a set chosen by fans.
Categories: Arts News

El Salvador leader opens residence

Mon, 07/07/2014 - 01:25
El Salvador's president has opened his official residence as an art gallery for the "socially excluded", where he says they will be able to reflect on the country's reality.
Categories: Arts News

In pictures: Liverpool Biennial 2014

Mon, 07/07/2014 - 00:59
Derelict union office becomes art gallery in Liverpool
Categories: Arts News

Should you feel guilty owning Rolf's art?

Mon, 07/07/2014 - 00:46
Should you feel guilty owning Rolf Harris's work?
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Two unknowns cast in new Star Wars

Sun, 06/07/2014 - 22:53
Two young unknown actors are cast in lead roles in the next Star Wars film following open auditions.
Categories: Arts News

Grande tops first combined chart

Sun, 06/07/2014 - 19:00
Singer-songwriter Ariana Grande tops the UK singles chart which, for the first time, combines sales and streaming figures.
Categories: Arts News

Drama questions 'group' murder rule

Sun, 06/07/2014 - 14:05
Drama asks whether 'group' murder law can lead to injustice
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Crowd problems at Libertines gig

Sun, 06/07/2014 - 13:01
A performance in London's Hyde Park had problems with surging.
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Iron Maiden headline Sonisphere

Sun, 06/07/2014 - 10:49
Veteran metal band Iron Maiden headline the Saturday night at this year's Sonisphere Festival, ending a three-year world tour.
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McCartney resumes concert tour

Sun, 06/07/2014 - 05:35
Sir Paul McCartney resumes his tour with a performance in New York after being forced to take nearly two months off to recover from a virus.
Categories: Arts News

Caitlin Moran: Making feminism fun

Sun, 06/07/2014 - 00:57
Caitlin Moran shares more life lessons in her debut novel
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VIDEO: LatAm Beats: Ocean's Acoustic

Sun, 06/07/2014 - 00:11
How young Mexican buskers hit the big time
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Brooks decision due early next week

Sat, 05/07/2014 - 19:28
Concert promoter Peter Aiken says a decision will be made on Monday or Tuesday on whether any of the planned Garth Brooks' concerts in Dublin will go ahead.
Categories: Arts News

Tennis Girl dress sells for £15k

Sat, 05/07/2014 - 15:24
The white summer dress and other items related to the iconic 1970s Tennis Girl poster sell for £15,500 at auction.
Categories: Arts News

Prodigy headline Sonisphere Festival

Sat, 05/07/2014 - 09:03
Dance act The Prodigy headline the first night of this year’s Sonisphere rock festival in Hertfordshire.
Categories: Arts News

Harris backlash in native Australia

Sat, 05/07/2014 - 06:19
Australia rushes to distance itself from disgraced entertainer
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BBC TV News reaches 60th milestone

Sat, 05/07/2014 - 00:57
Trot through the history of TV news since 1954
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