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	Alex Warren was homeless and sleeping in friends' cars - now he's number one BBCWorld - 29 Mar (BBCWorld) The influencer-turned-musician is topping the charts after turning trauma into music that heals. Read... Newslink ©2025 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	Paul O'Grady's husband shares 'bittersweet' final video BBCWorld - 29 Mar (BBCWorld) The TV presenter filmed is seen at home alongside his beloved dogs just 20 minutes before he died. Read... Newslink ©2025 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	Alan Cumming cast in Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday BBCWorld - 29 Mar (BBCWorld) The Scots actor is to reprise a character he last played more than 20 years ago. Read... Newslink ©2025 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	BBC backtracks on having adverts in some UK podcasts BBCWorld - 29 Mar (BBCWorld) The BBC says it `recognises strength of feeling about the plans` after other broadcasters objected. Read... Newslink ©2025 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	AJ Tracey will be live and direct at smaller venues BBCWorld - 29 Mar (BBCWorld) Grassroot music venues praise the rapper for his tour locations. Read... Newslink ©2025 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	The Vampire Diaries author LJ Smith dies at 66 BBCWorld - 29 Mar (BBCWorld) Smith`s book series was adapted for a hit teen TV show, which ran for eight years until 2017. Read... Newslink ©2025 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	Beatle's last piano played for first time in decades BBCWorld - 29 Mar (BBCWorld) The upright piano was played by John Lennon hours before he was shot dead in December 1980. Read... Newslink ©2025 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	Chappell Roan: 'There's a new path for girls breaking the rules' BBCWorld - 28 Mar (BBCWorld) The Giver singer speaks about her fearlessness and being inspired by Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter. Read... Newslink ©2025 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	Dua Lipa wins copyright case over Levitating BBCWorld - 28 Mar (BBCWorld) The pop star had been accused of plagiarising the 1979 disco track Wiggle and Giggle All Night. Read... Newslink ©2025 to BBCWorld Entertainment



	Broadchurch creator uses Dorset for first novel BBCWorld - 28 Mar (BBCWorld) Chris Chibnall gave his first reading of his novel to an audience at Bridport Arts Centre on Monday. Read... Newslink ©2025 to BBCWorld Entertainment