Showbiz

Warner Bros looks set for Oscars success - but takeover plans have created uncertainty in Hollywood

One Battle After Another and Sinners are two films set for big wins at the Oscars this weekend - but with the studio behind them potentially facing a huge takeover, industry experts say this is a time of great uncertainty in Hollywood.

In pictures: Iconic Oscars outfits that broke all the rules

The Oscars celebrate the craft and creative excellence behind the best movies of the year – but the red carpet ahead of the ceremony is quite a different matter.

CPS loses appeal over Kneecap terror charge

Kneecap rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh will not face a new terror trial after judges at the High Court rejected a Crown Prosecution Service appeal against the decision to throw out the case.

Mixed review for British theatre

Theatre is enjoying a renaissance across the UK, welcoming more people to live events than ever before, but over a third of organisations say they still expect to operate at a deficit this year.

Woman charged with attempting to murder Rihanna

A woman has been charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna.

BBC 'profoundly regrets' BAFTAs incident, says director general

The BBC regrets its "serious mistake" during the BAFTAs broadcast, the corporation's outgoing director general Tim Davie has said.

Britney Spears seen driving 'erratically' before arrest, say police

Britney Spears was spotted driving "erratically" before her arrest on suspicion of operating her vehicle under the influence, police say.

Rapper Ghetts jailed for killing student in hit-and-run

Rapper Ghetts has been jailed for 12 years after killing a Nepalese student in a hit-and-run collision.

Sky News wins best news channel at RTS Awards

Sky News has won news channel of the year and Yousra Elbagir has been named television journalist of the year at the Royal Television Society (RTS) Awards.

The Actor Awards fashion: All the best looks from the red carpet

Celebrating a brand-new name, The Actor Awards - formerly the SAGs - welcomed a host of stars to the red carpet in LA on Sunday night.