Sir Ridley's call for extras to fight Robin Hood's band of merry men
Hundreds of extras are to put their names down for a part as a soldier in Robin Hood, a new film by Sir Ridley Scott. More »
Winslet sues newspaper for libel
Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet takes legal action against the Daily Mail over claims she lied about her exercise regime. More »
Confusion over 'retiring' tenor
Jose Carreras' manager denies reports that the Spanish tenor is to retire from performing on the operatic stage. More »
Winehouse comeback 'to go ahead'
Promoters say Amy Winehouse's comeback gig in St Lucia will go ahead, despite torrential rain. More »
'Fake' claims over Nefertiti bust
The famous bust of Queen Nefertiti believed to be 3,400 years old could be a fake, according to claims made in a new book. More »
Early exit for Richard and Judy
Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan's talk show on digital channel Watch is to end six months earlier than planned. More »
Jose Carreras bowing out of opera
Spanish tenor Jose Carreras announces that he is to retire from performing on the operatic stage. More »
Reznor takes a byte out of Apple
Apple iPhone reverses its decision to block Trent Reznor's Nine Inch Nails iPhone application More »
EMI cost-cutting boosts earnings
Music giant EMI triples its annual earnings, helped by cost-cutting measures that caused a near-revolt by its artists. More »
Promoter admits to Braxton scam
A concert promoter in Suriname, South America, tells a judge that he tried to pass off another singer as US star Toni Braxton. More »
He'll be back...virtual Arnie appears in new Terminator
California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger appears in the new Terminator film - thanks to technology. More »
Pixar to open studio in Vancouver
Disney/Pixar is to launch an animation studio in Canada this autumn to handle its non-feature projects. More »
Ricky Gervais announces UK tour
The Office star is hitting the road this autumn for 21 dates across the UK with his new stand-up show Science. More »
Hilton sued over movie promotion
Paris Hilton is being sued for $8.3m (£5.5m) by an investment company over claims she failed to promote the DVD release of her 2006 movie Pledge This! More »
Sutherland charged with assault
Actor Kiefer Sutherland is charged with assault after he allegedly head-butted a fashion designer at a nightclub in Manhattan, New York. More »
Brown team probes Rihanna 'leak'
The lawyer for R&B star Chris Brown requests information into how a photo of his former girlfriend Rihanna was leaked. More »
Judge turns down Polanski request
A judge in Los Angeles says film director Roman Polanski must appear in person to seek the dismissal of 1978 rape case against him. More »
Abba pair unveil new pop tracks
Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus record their first new pop songs for 15 years - with one sung by a group of hotel staff. More »
Forty years after enrolling at university, Neeson graduates
Nearly four decades after enrolling in Queen's University, Belfast, actor Liam Neeson has received a doctorate from the university. More »
Picasso works snapped up at sale
Two paintings by Pablo Picasso are bought at auction in New York, just 24 hours after another of his works failed to sell. More »
Braxton 'tribute act' faces trial
A US entertainer is jailed in Suriname, South America, after being accused of trying to pass herself off at a concert as singer Toni Braxton. More »
Demons 'harmless', says Vatican
Da Vinci Code sequel Angels and Demons is "harmless entertainment," according to the Vatican's official newspaper. More »
Dylan tops the US Billboard chart
Bob Dylan tops the US album chart for the fifth time with Together Through Life, his 33rd studio album. More »
Minogue to tour the US and Canada
Singer Kylie Minogue announces her first tour of the US and Canada. More »
Moyles catching up with Sir Terry
BBC Radio 1 breakfast host Chris Moyles has almost as many listeners as Radio 2 rival Sir Terry Wogan, new figures reveal. More »