Public memorial for singer Makeba
A memorial service for South African singer Miriam Makeba, who died last weekend, is to be held in Johannesburg. More »
New Year's Eve gig for Sir Elton
Sir Elton John will perform a New Year's Eve concert at London's O2 arena, to be produced by photographer David LaChapelle. More »
Royal Variety show for Lion King
The Lion King cast will mark the show's 10th year in London by appearing at the Royal Variety Performance. More »
O'Neal drug court case postponed
Actor Ryan O'Neal and his son, Redmond, will not have to enter drug charge pleas until January. More »
Jackson gives up Neverland Ranch
Pop star Michael Jackson loses ownership of his Neverland ranch in California, the fantasy home he bought in 1987. More »
New Year's Eve gig for Sir Elton
Sir Elton John will perform a New Year's Eve concert at London's O2 arena, it has been announced. More »
Juanes scoops five Latin Grammys
Colombian rock singer Juanes walks away with five prizes at the ninth annual Latin Grammy awards in Houston. More »
Artists join Secret Postcard sale
Artists Tracey Emin, Anish Kapoor and Yoko Ono contribute to this year's Secret Postcard sale at the Royal College of Art. More »
S Club star hurt in club attack
Former S-Club 7 singer Jo O'Meara suffers a gash to the head after a glass is thrown in a club. More »
Billy musical opens on Broadway
Sir Elton John attends the premiere of the Broadway production of his musical version of hit film Billy Elliot. More »
Goldberg brings Sister Act to UK
Whoopi Goldberg announces she will produce a London stage version of her 1992 hit movie Sister Act. More »
Suspended Ross up for comedy gong
Jonathan Ross, who is currently suspended from his BBC shows, is nominated for a British Comedy Award, for best comedy show. More »
Indian soap operas hit by strike
An indefinite strike by thousands of workers in India's thriving TV entertainment industry disrupts the broadcast of popular soaps. More »
Gervais to star in Sesame Street
Comedian Ricky Gervais has been asked to appear on children's TV show Sesame Street, he reveals. More »
Bullock stalker gets probation
A Sandra Bullock fan is given three years' probation after pleading guilty to stalking the actress. More »
Hollyoaks band to release single
Characters from the Channel 4 series Hollyoaks are set to release a single. More »
Abdul 'shocked' over death of fan
American Idol judge Paula Abdul is "shocked and saddened" after a female fan is found dead near the singer's home. More »
James Bond's Lotus up for auction
James Bond's Lotus from The Spy Who Loved Me is to go under the hammer at a London auction next month. More »
Metallica star sells £13m artwork
A painting of a boxer by Jean-Michel Basquiat - owned by Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich - is sold at auction for $13.5m (£9.12m). More »
Swinton to head Berlin film jury
Actress Tilda Swinton will head the international jury of the 2009 Berlin Film Festival, organisers announce. More »
Chesney wins fourth country award
Singer Kenny Chesney wins entertainer of the year for a fourth time at the Country Music Association Awards (CMA). More »
Just how old is that Monty Python joke about the Dead Parrot?
An ancestor of Monty Python's famous dead parrot comedy sketch is found in a joke book, dating back to 4th Century Greece. More »
