- Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgariaon May 17, 2026 at 6:10 pm
The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.
- Saturday Night Live UK met a sceptical crowd - but has it won them over?on May 17, 2026 at 10:29 am
Many predicted a transatlantic SNL would crash and burn - but as its run comes to a close, the consensus from fans and critics has been mostly positive.
- The 'prince of pop art who was forgotten by his home' city finally gets exhibitionon May 17, 2026 at 6:05 am
Peter Phillips was key to the pop art movement but his home city of Birmingham hardly noticed.
- 'Look Mum, one point': Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong?on May 17, 2026 at 2:13 am
After four years of flops, the BBC has to think hard about how it approaches Eurovision in 2027.
- Bangaranga! Bulgaria wins Eurovision - but UK comes laston May 17, 2026 at 2:10 am
Bulgarian singer Dara is a surprise winner beating Israel in second place, while the UK's Look Mum No Computer gets just one point.
- Lights, camera, Bangaranga: Highlights from Eurovisionon May 17, 2026 at 2:00 am
Bulgarian singer Dara stormed to victory in the contest, while Ukraine broke the record for the longest note ever sung at Eurovision.
- Watch: Meet the Americans who love Eurovisionon May 17, 2026 at 1:42 am
US fans of the Eurovision Song Contest gathered in Washington DC to cheer on their favourite European acts.
- Soprano Dame Felicity Lott dies aged 79on May 17, 2026 at 12:54 am
The British operatic soprano recently told the BBC of her terminal cancer diagnosis.
- The British White Lotus? A group trip goes wrong in BBC drama Two Weeks in Auguston May 16, 2026 at 11:29 pm
The cast of the new BBC drama say the series explores what happens when a ‘group holiday goes wrong’.
- The girl group who've sold out venues and toured the world - without releasing a recordon May 16, 2026 at 11:14 pm
The all-female supergroup has sold out venues across the UK and Ireland, toured stadiums with Ed Sheeran, and built a global following - all without releasing a debut record.
- Race Across the World pairs unite for tribute runon May 16, 2026 at 8:24 am
Pairs from every series will race in the Greater Manchester Run a year after Sam Gardiner's death.
- Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape caseon May 16, 2026 at 1:32 am
It marks the third time a New York jury has considered the case against the 74-year-old disgraced film mogul.
- 'This is beyond the Oscar': John Travolta wins surprise Cannes honorary Palme d'Oron May 15, 2026 at 9:28 pm
The 72-year-old Hollywood legend was premiering his directorial debut, Propeller One-Way Night Coach, at the French film festival.
- Badenoch 'flattered' by Thatcher comparison from Nicki Minajon May 15, 2026 at 4:06 pm
Badenoch says she is a fan of the Trinidad and Tobago-born rapper's song Starship after being endorsed by her.
- Drake gets personal with surprise three-album drop after Kendrick beefon May 15, 2026 at 2:40 pm
These are the first albums the Canadian rapper has dropped since his beef with Kendrick Lamar escalated in 2024.
- Olly Murs in tears as he completes endurance featon May 15, 2026 at 2:05 pm
He crossed the finish line at the London Stadium in Stratford after covering about 250 miles.
- Harry and Meghan to produce Afghan war film for Netflixon May 15, 2026 at 12:11 pm
The couple's production company will make a film based on a true story of British troops under siege.
- Why is Ireland not taking part in this year's Eurovision?on May 15, 2026 at 11:41 am
Ireland's boycott is the latest in a series of moves that has seen the country at odds with Israel over its war in Gaza.
- Search for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions beginon May 15, 2026 at 9:33 am
Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson are among the frontrunners to replace Daniel Craig.
- UK Eurovision act: The BBC gave me a stress test to check I could cope under pressureon May 14, 2026 at 11:44 pm
"It could go well or completely wrong, I'm just here for the ride," says song contest hopeful Sam Battle.
- Australia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debutson May 14, 2026 at 10:54 pm
Delta Goodrem is now a favourite to win Eurovision, following a spectacular semi-final performance.
- Swapping Love Island for Eurovision: Antigoni's pride at representing Cypruson May 14, 2026 at 11:05 am
Antigoni Buxton says appearing on the dating show was more "random" than her taking part in the song contest.
- Behind the scenes on Rivals season two: 'It's bigger, bolder, bonkier!'on May 13, 2026 at 11:10 pm
Stars including Danny Dyer, Aidan Turner and David Tennant share secrets on the set of the hit show.
- Israel's Eurovision entry 'shocked' by protests during semi-final showon May 13, 2026 at 5:05 pm
Noam Bettan was met with a mixture of cheering, boos and chants as he performed in Vienna on Tuesday night.
- Eurovision boss: 'We're watching the voting very carefully'on May 13, 2026 at 10:58 am
Martin Green says attempts to influence voters will be taken seriously, but stops short of sanctions.
- Margot Robbie backs Tudor play 1536: 'Women are still having the same conversations'on May 13, 2026 at 9:57 am
Acclaimed Tudor-set play 1536 is co-produced by Margot Robbie and is being turned into a BBC TV drama.
- Israel qualifies but Boy George is out of Eurovisionon May 12, 2026 at 10:27 pm
The Israeli act is met with boos and chants, but also a chorus of support, at Tuesday's semi-final.
- Martin Lewis delivers emotional speech, and nine other Bafta TV momentson May 11, 2026 at 2:10 am
There were tears, surprises and fabulous outfits - as one of the biggest nights for UK television took place.
- Why Eurovision's fallout over Israel may change the competition foreveron May 10, 2026 at 11:33 pm
With Eurovision facing its biggest boycott in 70 years, questions are growing over the competition's future.
- Stars on red carpet at Bafta TV Awards - in pictureson May 10, 2026 at 7:48 pm
The biggest names in British TV walk the red carpet as they arrive for the prestigious Bafta Television Awards ceremony in London.
- Our relationship with food is messed up - let's sort it out, says Stanley Tuccion May 10, 2026 at 12:59 am
The new season of Tucci in Italy sees the actor travel the country finding out why there's a lot more to food than you might think.
- Another year, another controversy for Eurovision - but fans are sticking by iton May 9, 2026 at 11:03 pm
Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation.
- Anti-work anthems, Boy George and controversial lyrics: A guide to all 35 Eurovision songson May 8, 2026 at 11:01 pm
From dancefloor bangers to heartfelt ballads, here are the highlights and low points of Eurovision.

































