Gina and Jeremy Newson join the media scrum that is the annual Oscars ceremony and collect views on the film awards from stars and directors, including Tom Hanks, James Woods, Quentin Tarantino, Mel G…

On any given night, thousands of punchlines are hitting or missing their marks all over London. Hattie Hayridge, Donna McPhail, and Rich Hall contribute to this study of the capital's thriving stand-u…

The move from obscurity to celebrity status requires the newcomer to enter a Faustian pact in which the riches and glamour of success are paid for in a lack of privacy. Stars recalling this curious tr…

The world of daytime talk shows, where people expose their private concerns for public consumption, is one of the most successful and profitable forms of US TV entertainment. Examples from Ricki Lake …

In an age dominated by the needs of the entertainment industry, the media are demanding more and more access to actors. Film stars, including Goldie Hawn, Julia Roberts, Bruce Willis, Mel Gibson, Meg …

Every night, a parade of stars appears on late-night chat shows - but only if there's a book, record or film to sell. Tonight's programme goes behind the scenes at The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and L…