Top Gun and Batman actor Val Kilmer dies aged 65
He starred in some of the biggest movies of the 1980s and 90s, also including The Doors and Heat. Read more about this story ….
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Richard Chamberlain, Shogun star, dies aged 90
Chamberlain earned the title “king of the mini-series” for his leading roles in Shogun and The Thorn Birds. Read more about this story ….
AI was enemy No. 1 during Hollywood strikes. Now it’s in Oscar-winning films
Tech companies say AI will make productions cheaper and faster – but many in Hollywood think it will replace their jobs. Read more about this story ….
Usher opens 10-night London residency, with mixed results
The opening night of the star’s tour mixes flashes of brilliance with moments that fail to connect. Read more about this story ….
Alex Warren was homeless and sleeping in friends’ cars – now he’s number one
The influencer-turned-musician is topping the charts after turning trauma into music that heals. Read more about this story ….
The Vampire Diaries author LJ Smith dies at 66
Smith’s book series was adapted for a hit teen TV show, which ran for eight years until 2017. Read more about this story ….
Gérard Depardieu denies allegations of sexual assault at combative trial
The two legal teams have clashed repeatedly in court as the French film star’s lawyer has questioned the credibility of the two plaintiffs. Read more about this story ….
Listen: Greatest Hits Of Music – 30th March 2025
Click the links below to hear James Ross play 2 hours of hits from the last five decades, and from around the world. In the mix this week we’ve the latest from Deacon Blue (photo), Lady Gaga, Chappell Roan, and…
The row that rocked K-pop: NewJeans on courage of speaking out
NewJeans talk to the BBC in their first interview since a court blocked their attempt to leave their record label. Read more about this story ….
Palestinian Oscar winner detained by Israeli soldiers after settler attack, activists say
Hamdan Ballal was beaten by settlers before being taken away, his No Other Land co-director said. Read more about this story ….