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Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94
Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry's most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superst...
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Clive Davis, music mogul behind Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, dies aged 94
The record company executive also worked with Billy Joel, Pink Floyd, Alicia Keys and Aerosmith. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertai...
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Why was music playing during Starmer's speech?
The BBC's Chief Political Correspondent Henry Zeffman explains why you might have heard something a little unusual. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Ozzy Osbourne's concert throne to go on display
The display coincides with the anniversary of the Back to the Beginning concert on 5 July. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainment...
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Johnny Marr to auction guitars he played with The Smiths and Billie Eilish
The Smiths musician says he's selling his collection to stop his studio from becoming a museum. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertain...
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12 rising musicians advance to ABC Young Performers Awards semi-finals
12 young musicians including pianists, string players, saxophonists and more will compete in the live performance round for the ABC Young Performers Award...
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Sunny TRNSMT swaps ponchos for water bottles ahead of Lewis Capaldi closer
Fans saw performances from former Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards and BBC Introducing Artist of the Year Jacob Alon. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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France bans alcohol consumption at music festival events under red headwave alert
The annual Fête de la Musique celebrations draw millions to the streets but the most serious heatwave warnings have been issued for 35 of the country's de...
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Country music fan Kane leaves Ella Langley gig early to make curfew
Harry Kane and Dan Burn were among the England players at a concert of US country music star Ella Langley, but had to leave early to make their curfew. Ne...
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Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty announce they are expecting first child
The news comes six months after Gordon Ramsay's daughter and the Olympic champion married in a star-studded ceremony at Bath Abbey. Newsiline summarises t...
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France bans alcohol at music festival events amid heatwave alert
France takes additional measures as millions gear up for Fete de la Musique amid punishing temperatures. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche We...
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Beetlejuice the Musical's Australian run ends early
Beetlejuice the Musical is calling curtains early on its Australian run, citing high operational costs. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Aus...
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Megastars bring new life to 'aging' country music
The country music genre has grown in popularity since the pandemic, spawning huge hits and an equally huge following in 2026 that nobody saw coming. Newsi...
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Dragon Boat Festival links modern Chinese cultures to ancient traditions
The holiday, over 2,000 years old, is known for its sporting events, but its origins are rooted in history and beliefs about health and harmony with natur...
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Anticipation (and rain clouds) build as TRNSMT festival becomes Scotland fan zone
The music festival, which attracts tens of thousands of music fans, will be turned into a massive fan zone for the Scotland match. Newsiline summarises th...
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Live music inquiry told music lessons 'not accessible' in rural towns
A NSW parliamentary inquiry into the state of live music has heard concerns about a lack of music education in schools and the knock-on effect on future e...
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Jack Savoretti on 'leaning into a midlife crisis'
The singer reflects on 20 years as a musician and how moving to Oxfordshire helped his music. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainme...
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Tay Keith, producer who worked with Travis Scott and Drake, found dead
The Grammy-nominated Memphis rap producer was behind hits by Eminem, Beyoncé, Drake and Cardi B. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertai...
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Andrew Lloyd Webber on the creative process behind his acclaimed musicals
One of the biggest hits on Broadway right now is a reimagined version of "Cats," the legendary musical about a tribe of felines. Newsiline summarises this...
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Tragedy meets 'social realism' in Welsh-language film hailed a 'sensation'
Effi o Blaenau follows a young woman grappling with unemployment in a north Wales town. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainment &am...
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No princesses, no musical numbers: How Toy Story changed children's cinema
The multi-billion-dollar franchise has overcome rewrites, accidental deletions and generations of changing tastes to bring Toy Story 5 to cinemas in 2026....
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London Museum Smithfield site to open in November
The building will become a new home for Banksy's piranhas and the UK's oldest hand-written document. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Ente...
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Lil Nas X says he's 'feeling better' after rehab and bipolar diagnosis
The Old Town Road star was arrested last year for attacking police officers and later entered rehab. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Ente...
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New hope for former celebrity island getaway off Far North Queensland
A new lease has been announced for the abandoned Double Island resort and Brad Pitt, Keanu Reaves and Jenifer Aniston have been invited back for the reope...
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Farming and film the perfect pairing on this remote country property
Farmer Brianna Jones has worked on some of Western Australia's biggest film productions, such as Blueback, Sweet As, and The Surfer. Newsiline summarises...
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MI5 boss declares himself a Slow Horses fan
Sir Ken McCallum says he is a fan of the show that has been described as the anti-James Bond. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainme...
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Australian horror film Leviticus weaponises homophobia to terrifying effect
Writer and director Adrian Chiarella's debut supernatural horror feature, Leviticus, is as romantic as it is scary. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Toy Story 5 splits critics, but most praise its 'cautionary' message about tech
The fifth instalment of the animated franchise sees Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack return. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertai...
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TV personality Ashley Cain accused of using sexist and misogynistic language
The former footballer is known for presenting BBC Three's Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainmen...
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'It's easy to romanticise toxicity' says star of film about step-siblings' romance
The stars of Your Fault: London discuss their film's BookTok fandoms, online fame and toxic relationships. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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'It's very Bond': Fashion experts on the England squad's off-pitch look
What experts make of the men's team's official off-duty fashion as they prepare for their first World Cup match. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Jeremy Clarkson reveals cancer diagnosis in Clarkson's Farm series
The former Top Gear presenter did not clarify what type of cancer he had been diagnosed with. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainme...
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Filming starts for new Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs comedy '35 years in the making'
Jones says the show has been "35 years in the making" as the pair have been busy on other projects. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Enter...
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Take That tightrope walker says it's an 'honour' to perform with the group
Ellis Grover walked between two stages with a six-metre drop below him as Take That performed in Cardiff. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Watch: The Darkness rock new He‑Man theme
The band, from Lowestoft, will feature in the soundtrack alongside Queen guitarist Brian May. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainme...
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Tom Holland confirms wedding to Zendaya and addresses viral AI pics
Photos appearing to show Tom Holland and Zendaya getting married in Italy have had millions of likes - but they’re not real Newsiline summarises this repo...