Entertainment News

• Netflix acquires Roald Dahl's company to bring new films and shows to streaming service

  Streaming giant Netflix has bought the Roald Dahl Story Company - a deal which includes the author's entire back catalogue that will bring films, shows and potentially games to the broadcaster.

• Uma Thurman reveals teenage abortion as she criticises 'horror' of Texas ban

  Uma Thurman has revealed she had an abortion in her late teens as she criticised the "horror" of Texas's new ban.

• Tributes paid to 'endlessly funny' Sex And The City star Willie Garson

  Tributes have been paid to Sex And The City actor Willie Garson following his death aged 57.

• Audiences more concerned about discrimination than swearing, Ofcom report finds

  TV and radio audiences are becoming more relaxed about swearing but increasingly concerned about discriminatory language, particularly about race, Ofcom has found.

• Calls for industry review over concerns musicians get 'meagre returns' from streaming system

  The competition watchdog has been asked to look at the structure of the UK music industry over concerns musicians are getting "meagre returns" from the current streaming system.

• New mobile phone museum to launch online next month

  A new museum dedicated to the history of the mobile phone will launch online next month.

• Ready Or Not: The Fugees announce reunion tour of first gigs in 15 years

  Hip-hop group The Fugees have announced they are reuniting for their first live shows in 15 years, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their seminal album, The Score.

• Lady Marmalade singer and Labelle co-founder Sarah Dash dies

  R&B singer Sarah Dash, who co-founded the groundbreaking group Labelle which had a number one hit with Lady Marmalade, has died aged 76.

• BBC 'losing talent' like Phoebe Waller-Bridge in 'red hot' battle with rivals, top boss warns

  The director-general of the BBC has warned that the broadcaster is "losing talent" such as "the Phoebe Waller-Bridges" in a "red hot" battle for stars and creators with rivals and streaming services.

• Making the music of tomorrow: Chic frontman Nile Rodgers among stars at Ivor Novello Awards

  The last 18 months may have decimated the live scene, but many people have sought comfort, distraction and even solace from recorded music - making the Ivor Novello Awards, which celebrate songwriting, arguably more important than ever.