Lucky Dube pair 'try to escape'
Two men accused of murdering a South African reggae star appear in court with head wounds after a failed escape bid. More »
Green Day turning American Idiot into a musical
Punk band Green Day announce their 2004 hit album American Idiot is being turned into a musical production More »
Knowing Cage tops UK box office
Actor Nicolas Cage tops the UK and Ireland box office film chart with his latest movie Knowing. More »
Sanjay Dutt barred from election
India's Supreme Court rules that Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt cannot contest elections because of a previous conviction. More »
Reggae star charged over gunman
Reggae singer Luciano is charged with harbouring a fugitive who shot and wounded three police officers. More »
Hendrix home recording for sale
A home recording by 1960s rock icon Jimi Hendrix is expected to fetch up to £100,000 when it is auctioned online. More »
Singing cowboy Hale dies aged 89
Actor Monte Hale, best known for appearing in his own Western comic books series as a singing cowboy dies in Los Angeles. More »
Josh Hartnett taken to hospital
Hollywood actor Josh Hartnett is admitted to a Los Angeles hospital with gastrointestinal problems, his publicist says. More »
Google China to push music tracks
Google launches free downloads of music tracks in China, as part of an effort to widen the search engine's appeal. More »
Kings of Leon play Reading/Leeds
Radiohead also join Arctic Monkeys in headlining this year's Reading and Leeds festivals on August bank holiday weekend. More »
Regular slot for TOTP 'unlikely'
A weekly comeback for Top of the Pops is not likely despite successful one-off specials, the BBC's music controller says. More »
British newcomer joins Twilight
Actor Jamie Campbell-Bower tells the BBC he has been signed up to play the Volturi leader in New Moon. More »
Rothschild to create Tate artwork
Irish-born artist Eva Rothschild is to create a large-scale art installation for Tate Britain's Duveens Galleries, it is announced. More »
Heigl happy to remain on Anatomy
Actress Katherine Heigl, star of US drama serial Grey's Anatomy, says she is content to remain on the show if asked by producers. More »
Nickelback triumph at the Junos
The rock band picked up three trophies at Canada's prestigious music awards. More »
Deal done for Spotify downloads
Spotify has signed up with 7digital so its can buy downloads of the music tracks to which they are listening. More »
Monkeys for Reading and Leeds
Alex Turner and co are the first headliners confirmed for this year's Reading and Leeds festivals. More »
Madonna attends adoption hearing
Pop star Madonna attends court in Malawi over the adoption of a second child from the African country. More »
Wire star criticises UK TV drama
British television "lacks the high end of drama", claims The Wire star Dominic West. More »
Monster debut for animated movie
Monsters vs. Aliens scores the biggest debut of 2009 to date in the US box office chart with takings of $58.2m (£41m). More »
Film composer Maurice Jarre dies
Maurice Jarre, who composed scores for Hollywood films including Lawrence of Arabia, dies at 84. More »
Dark Knight scoops Empire Awards
Batman film The Dark Knight takes home three prizes at the Empire awards, while Heath Ledger wins a special . More »
Lady GaGa holds UK chart crown
US pop star Lady GaGa takes the number one spot on the UK singles chart for a second week with Poker Face. More »
Madonna to begin Malawi adoption
Pop star Madonna arrives in Malawi to begin the process of adopting a second child from the African country. More »
Top marks for High School Musical
The third instalment of High School Musical is voted best movie at the Kids' Choice Awards in Los Angeles. More »