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  1. So long, farewell...

    That's it for today's Entertainment Live page. Thanks for getting in touch with your views and memories of Never Mind the Buzzcocks. If you have anything else you want to share you can tweet us @BBCNewsEnts or email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

    We'll be back tomorrow with all the latest entertainment, arts and culture news, including more highlights from Hay Festival.

  2. Buzzcocks: Your views

    Here are a few more reactions to the news that Never Mind the Buzzcocks has been cancelled by BBC Two...

  3. Catastrophe to air in US

    Variety

    Catastrophe

    Hit Channel 4 comedy Catastrophe - created by and starring Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney - is getting an airing in the US too.

    Set in London, the series about an American man and Irish woman who get together after she accidentally becomes pregnant will be streamed on Amazon Prime in the US from 19 June.

    Read more.

  4. Larkin 'discovery' discredited

    Almost two weeks ago, the Times Literary Supplement heralded what it said was a previously unpublished poem by Philip Larkin.

    It said the poem, In and Out, had been found in one of his workbooks in Hull's History Centre.

    However, the TLS has now admitted that the poem was not by Larkin after all, but by "Larkinesque" Hull poet Frank Redpath.

    Cue lots of people on Twitter coming up with more "undiscovered" Philip Larkin poems.

  5. Disclosure will be 'hottest record'

    Disclosure billboard

    They've been teasing it for a while with billboards (above) and tweets, but the first single from Disclosure's eagerly-awaited second album - featuring Gregory Porter - will get its first play on BBC Radio 1 tonight.

    It's set to be Annie Mac's Hottest Record at 19:30.

  6. Buzzcocks: Your views

    Some of you have been sharing your favourite Never Mind the Buzzcocks moments, after the news that it's being axed after 19 years. 

    Unsurprisingly, walkouts from both Ordinary Boys star Preston and Huey Morgan (after he smashed a mug) are up there.

  7. Beatle's revealing letter

    NME

    George Harrison

    A previously unseen letter written by George Harrison, which reveals that The Beatles hoped to record at Stax Records' studio in Memphis, has sold for $20,000 (£13,000), according to the NME.

    The letter was written to friend and DJ Paul Drew in 1966, when the Fab Four were recording their album Revolver, and says they "nearly recorded" at Stax with the label's founder and producer Jim Stewart.

    That suggests they were not planning to make the LP with their longtime producer George Martin.

    Harrison wrote: "We would all like it a lot, but too many people get insane with money ideas at the mention of the word 'Beatles', so it fell through."

  8. Debate over children's books

    Helen Skelton

    What children want or need from their books has been a hot topic at Hay Festival.

    Former Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton - who has just published her first book, Amy Wild: Amazon Summer - reckons feminist role models are out.

    "I think the whole feminist role model thing is something adults are obsessed with, and children aren't," said Skelton.

    "Children just like to read about people doing cool things in cool places."

    Meanwhile children's laureate Malorie Blackman said at Hay that society has to be "much more careful" about the messages it gives to young people on body image, according to The Telegraph.

    You can keep up to date with all the "Haylights" on the BBC Arts website.

  9. Demi turns label boss

    Billboard

    Nick Jonas and Demi Lovato

    Demi Lovato has teamed up with Nick Jonas (both pictured) and manager Phil McIntyre to launch a new record label, Safehouse Records - a joint venture with Island Records - according to Billboard.

    Lovato, who starred in Disney Channel movie Camp Rock alongside the Jonas Brothers back in 2008, will release her fifth album on the new label, alongside new signings who are yet to be announced.

    Lovato said: "It's incredibly exciting to be part of this new company where I'm in control of all aspects of my career. I can't wait to share what we're working on!"

    Read more.

  10. Buzzcocks: Your views

    There's been lots of reaction to the news that Never Mind the Buzzcocks is being axed after 19 years...

  11. Glastonbury additions

    More acts have been added to the Glastonbury line-up, with the festival revealing which 200 artists and DJs will be playing its dance village, Silver Hayes.

    They include Kate Tempest, Four Tet, Tricky, Jess Glynne, and Grandmaster Flash, plus actor and DJ Idris Elba (pictured below).

    Idris Elba

    Enter Shikari and Buzzcocks are among the acts playing Billy Bragg's Left Field stage. And over the weekend it was revealed the Women's Institute are also on this year's line-up - serving up tea and cake.

    "We don't know how many we'll sell but who doesn't need a cup of tea and a slice of cake at some point after a big party - it's the best way to chill out after you've been dancing," said Katie Newell, from Puriton and District WI.

    Read our story.

  12. Buzzcocks: Get involved

    What do you think about Never Mind the Buzzcocks being axed? Do you have any favourite Buzzcocks moments from series gone by? Tweet us @BBCNewsEnts or email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

  13. Buzzcocks axed by BBC

    Never Mind the Buzzcocks

    Long-running music panel show Never Mind the Buzzcocks has been axed by BBC Two, after 19 years.

    Former hosts include Simon Amstell and Mark Lamarr, who launched the show, with team captains including Phill Jupitus, Sean Hughes and Noel Fielding.

    BBC Two boss Kim Shillinglaw rebooted the programme for its 28th series late last year with Rhod Gilbert becoming the first permanent host since Amstell left in 2009.

    A BBC spokeswoman said: "After 28 series we've decided not to bring Never Mind the Buzzcocks back to the BBC. This will create space for new entertainment formats in the future."

  14. The Clangers are back

    Michael Palin and The Clangers

    The Clangers, those strange, whistling aliens who were on TV in the 1960s and '70s, are coming back to TV, and CBeebies has released a clip from the new series.

    Purists will be pleased to see that the pink knitted creatures look very similar. The stop-motion technique has been used again, albeit with slightly sharper modern production values.

    Michael Palin provides the narration for the new series.

  15. New National Gallery strike

    Striking workers at the National Gallery

    Staff at the National Gallery in London have begun a fresh 10-day strike as part of a dispute over the privatisation of some jobs.

    Members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union have walked out as the half-term school holiday begins.

    There have already been 24 days of strikes since February, but this is the longest walk-out so far.

    More details can be found in this story, published on Sunday.

    The gallery says there's limited access to some parts of the building. Details of what's open can be found on their website.

  16. Depp still in the doghouse

    Johnny Depp

    Johnny Depp could face up to 10 years in prison or a A$340,000 (£172,000) fine for allegedly taking his two dogs into Australia illegally, a senate committee has been told.

    That's the maximum sentence for illegal importation, according to ABC.

    The senate hearing came 10 days after Yorkshire Terriers Boo and Pistol were flown out of the country following warnings that they could be put to death if they stayed without permission.

    Officials from the Agriculture Department told the committee they're currently investigating the case.

    Depp had been filming the latest Pirates of the Caribbean film in the country, but left on Monday, according to The Brisbane Times.

    A spokesperson for the film said his departure was part of a long-scheduled trip to celebrate his daughter's 16th birthday.

  17. Hay Festival

    @R4Jones

    Rebecca Jones

    Arts correspondent, BBC News

    Alexander McCall Smith

    Up to Oliver's Wood on the outskirts of Hay to see Alexander McCall Smith receive the Wodehouse Prize for comic fiction.

    No bumper cheque - but a pig named after his winning book, Fatty O'Leary's dinner party.

    "A slightly awkward name for a pig because it implies a certain destiny," he told me.

    "I won't be taking the prize home. This one stays on the farms, where I hope she has a very happy existence."

  18. New boss for the Proms

    David Pickard

    Glyndebourne boss David Pickard has been announced as the new director of the BBC Proms.

    Pickard said he was "honoured" to be taking up the role later this year, reporting to BBC Radio 3 controller Alan Davey.

    This year's Proms, which begin in July, will continue under the leadership of Edward Blakeman.

    "After 14 wonderful years at Glyndebourne, I count myself extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to lead another of this country's most exciting arts organisations," said Pickard.

    Read more.

  19. Barenboim piano unveiled

    BBC Arts Editor tweets:

  20. Niall joining X Factor?

    Niall Horan

    Is One Direction star and former X Factor contestant Niall Horan about to become an judge on the TV talent show?

    One bookmaker in Ireland has suspended bets on him joining the X Factor panel after someone placed a 200 euro (£140) bet on that becoming a reality.

    A second bet was also struck within the hour - while another bet has already been placed on the Irish singer becoming the next member of the band to quit.

  21. Snoop has 'no regrets'

    Snoop Dogg

    Snoop Dogg's been talking about the sexist lyrics he's written in the past, and says although he's now changed his opinions, he has no regrets.

    "Definitely, my attitude has changed towards women," the rapper told Sky News.

    "I am more sensitive and more vulnerable writing-wise and accepting a woman for being a beautiful person."

    He used more derogatory terms in the past because "that was how I was trained when I first started, so I have no regrets".

    He explained: "As I grew I fell in love with my wife and started to love my mother, my grandmother and my daughter.

    "I understood what a woman was and I started to write about and express that."

    Snoop Dogg

    The rapper's been embracing life in the UK during his recent visit, donning a Norwich City football shirt to play at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Norwich (above).

    He also indulged in a spot of Britain's Got Talent in his hotel room, posting this video of himself watching quirky singer Lorraine Bowen - who, despite Snoop's support, was kicked out of the competition last night.

  22. Gambon to play Churchill

    Sir Michael Gambon / Sir Winston Churchill

    ITV has confirmed that Sir Michael Gambon will play Sir Winston Churchill in a new feature-length film called Churchill's Secret.

    The two-hour drama will co-star Lindsay Duncan as his wife Clementine, or "Clemmie", and is based on Jonathan Smith's book The Churchill Secret: KBO.

    It's set during the summer of 1953, when Churchill was prime minister for the second time, in his late 70's and suffered a life-threatening stroke, which was kept secret from the world.

    It starts filming next month in London and at Churchill's family home, Chartwell in Kent. It will also air in the US on PBS in 2016.

  23. Austria's Eurovision 'zeroes'

    The UK may have done badly at Eurovision, but at least Electro Velvet got a few points.

    Germany and the hosts Austria received the dreaded "nul points".

    The Makemakes

    But Austria's Makemakes, who memorably set fire to their piano during the contest, made light of the result by posting a clip on Facebook of themselves singing the winning song Heroes - but changing it to Zeroes.

    "The Eurovision Song Contest 2015 was a blast," they wrote gamely.

    "We made great friends, good contacts, more than valuable experiences and 0 points. Our props go out to the huge fan base we are gifted with. Thank you for the great support - you rock!"

  24. Hay highlights

    Hay letters with children playing in a field

    The Hay Festival is in full swing and BBC Arts and BBC News are there, bringing you all the highlights from the literary world.

    Find out what the likes of Stephen Fry, Jude Law and the BBC's Rebecca Jones make of the festival.

    You can also catch up on some of the most popular talks on the BBC Arts website, including Fry in conversation with James Rhodes - whose autobiography Instrumental can now be published after the UK's Supreme Court lifted an injunction last week.

    Plus there are the likes of Kazuo Ishiguro, Sandi Toksvig and Germaine Greer.

  25. New Girl star in new role

    Max Greenfield

    New Girl fans know him as Schmidt, but actor Max Greenfield is joining the cast of American Horror Story: Hotel. 

    The news was confirmed by showrunner Ryan Murphy on Twitter. He said Greenfield would appear "like you've never seen him". 

    The actor joins the likes of Lady Gaga, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates and Chloe Sevigny for the fifth season of the FX show, which will be set in a haunted hotel. 

    Greenfield's not leaving New Girl, though. He'll be back for the comedy's fifth season next year. 

  26. Eurovision 'a poisoned chalice'

    BBC Breakfast

    Will Young on BBC Breakfast

    Guy Sebastian, who won the first series of Australian Idol in 2003, did well at Eurovision this weekend, coming a respectable fifth.

    So BBC Breakfast asked Will Young, the first Pop Idol winner, if he would consider serving his country by representing the UK next time.

    "No," was his reply. "I don't think so because it's going to be a bit of a poisoned chalice.

    "I don't want to do it. Please don't make me do it."

    That's the UK's Eurovision problem in a nutshell.

    Will did get very excited about one thing - the sight of BBC Breakfast weather presenter Carol Kirkwood. Watch his reaction.

  27. Director quits It remake

    The Hollywood Reporter

    Cary Fukanaga

    The remake of It, Stephen King's novel-turned-scary-movie, is on hold after director Cary Fukanaga left the production just three weeks before it was due to start filming, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

    Fukanaga (above), who helmed the first season of hit HBO drama True Detective, is thought to have parted company with film company New Line over "budgetary reasons that stem from a difference in creative visions".

    Young British actor Will Poulter (We're the Millers) was in talks to play the creature, who took the form of a clown, but it's not known if he'll remain involved.

    Read more.

  28. Welsh choir in BGT final

    Cor Glanaethwy on Britain's Got Talent

    The Britain's Got Talent semi-finals kicked off last night, with Welsh choir Cor Glanaethwy the first act to be sent through to this weekend's final.

    The 167-strong choir, based in Bangor, Gwynedd, topped the public vote.

    The judges picked Harry Potter-inspired dance act Entity Allstars over 12-year-old singer Henry Gallagher.

  29. Omar Sharif has Alzheimer's

    Omar Sharif

    Actor Omar Sharif, who starred as Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago in the 1960s, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

    The star earned three Golden Globes and an Oscar nomination in the 1960s.

    His agent confirmed the news after his son Tarek told Spain's El Mundo newspaper that his father gets confused about his films.

    Read the full story.

  30. Poisoning allegations made over BB King death

    BB King

    A murder investigation has been launched into the death of blues legend BB King.

    It comes after two of the star's daughters claimed he was poisoned by his business manager and personal assistant.

    An autopsy was performed on Monday - but results are not due for six to eight weeks.

    Read more on this story.

  31. Ben Stiller remembers his mother

    Ben Stiller and Anne Meara

    Ben Stiller has paid tribute to his mother, the actress and comedian Anne Meara, after her death over the weekend aged 85 - thanking people on Twitter for their "kind words".

    Meara launched a standup career with her husband Jerry Stiller in the 1950s - appearing together on The Ed Sullivan Show - as well as acting in films, TV shows and on the stage.

    Ben and his father announced Meara's death with a joint statement from the family on Sunday, saying they were "deeply saddened".

    It read: "She is survived by her husband and partner in life Jerry Stiller. The two were married for 61 years and worked together almost as long. 

    "Anne's memory lives on in the hearts of daughter Amy, son Ben, her grandchildren, her extended family and friends, and the millions she entertained as an actress, writer and comedienne."

  32. Tomorrowland is top

    George Clooney and Amal Clooney

    George Clooney and wife Amal were in Tokyo last night for the Japanese premiere of his new film, Disney's Tomorrowland, which topped the US box office over the weekend.

    But despite its number one position, box office analysts called it a "disappointing debut" for the fantasy adventure, which took $41.7m (£27m) over the Memorial Day weekend.

    Directed by Brad Bird (Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol, The Incredibles), it cost a reported $180m to make.

    Tomorrowland

    However Disney's Dave Hollis said they were hoping it would be a grower, telling AP: "We're optimistic that originality and the vision that Brad Bird put on the screen is something that people will find and evangelise and hopefully get other folks to show up."

    Pitch Perfect 2 and Mad Max: Fury Road were in second and third with $38.5m and $32.1m respectively.

    Avengers: Age of Ultron was fourth with $27.8m, while the remake of Poltergeist debuted in fifth place, with an estimated $26.5m.

  33. Get in touch

    Ian Youngs

    Entertainment reporter

    Let us know what you think about today's news or if you have any views on the weekend's big events at Eurovision and Cannes.

    Drop us a line on @BBCNewsEnts or entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

  34. Good morning!

    Welcome to the first Entertainment Live page of the week, after a busy bank holiday weekend.

    In case you missed anything, you can catch up with what our reporter in Vienna made of this year's Eurovision, find out who won the prizes at this year's Cannes Film Festival or see what happened backstage at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Norwich.

    And, of course, we'll keep you up to date with all of today's entertainment, arts and culture news.