Smith and son to make Karate Kid
The son of Will Smith will star in a remake of The Karate Kid, according to reports. More »
Walsh stands by X Factor eviction
X Factor judge Louis Walsh defends his decision to vote off Laura White in the face of protests. More »
'Indecent' Jesus action stopped
An art gallery will not face any legal action over claims it displayed an indecent statue of Jesus Christ. More »
Full-length MGM films on YouTube
YouTube, the largest video-sharing website, will show full films and TV shows from the archives of the MGM studio. More »
Mandela mourns icon Miriam Makeba
Former South African President Nelson Mandela pays tribute to singing legend Miriam Makeba, who has died aged 76. More »
New York Tin Pan Alley 'at risk'
New York's Tin Pan Alley, the birthplace of many iconic American songs, is under threat, conservationists warn. More »
Papers to pay damages to Miller
Actress Sienna Miller is awarded £35,000 in damages from two tabloid newspapers over claims they breached her privacy. More »
Artist to give away 1,000 works
Urban artist Adam Neate is to give away 1,000 of his works by leaving them around the streets of London on Friday night. More »
Strictly 'world's most watched'
Strictly Come Dancing is the most watched television programme in the world after being sold to 38 countries, a report says. More »
Fans angry over X Factor results
X Factor fans express anger at Laura White's exit from the ITV1 talent show, and her fate is discussed in Parliament. More »
Afghan writer wins French prize
Afghan-born writer Atiq Rahimi wins the Prix Goncourt - France's top literary award - for his novel Syngue Sabour, or Stone of Patience. More »
Glitter hit axed from music GCSE
An exam board has removed a Gary Glitter song from a music GCSE syllabus following complaints. More »
Lewd calls were 'serious lapse'
Russell Brand's prank calls were a "serious lapse of broadcasting standards", says Culture Secretary Andy Burnham. More »
Ultravox announce UK tour plans
1980s Electro pop band Ultravox are to reform for a UK tour next year, it has been announced. More »
Emin in bid to save £50m Titians
Tracey Emin is to deliver a petition of artists to Downing Street in a bid to keep two paintings by Italian Renaissance artist Titian in the UK. More »
Judge orders Prince to pay editor
Prince is ordered to pay nearly $58,000 (£37,000) to a man who claims the star failed to pay him for editing work. More »
Kidman 'to star as transsexual'
Actress Nicole Kidman is to play a transsexual artist in film The Danish Girl, it is reported. More »
Coldplay win top world music gong
British band Coldplay are named as the world's top-selling act of 2008 at the World Music Awards in Monaco. More »
Who has secured the services of Rolf and his wobble board?
Rolf Harris records his legendary wobble board on the soundtrack of a new Hollywood film. More »
Madagascar roars to cinema glory
Animated comedy sequel Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa gallops to the top of the North American box office chart. More »
Sun shines for Summer at Baftas
Low budget film Summer scoops the best feature and best director awards at the Scottish Baftas. More »
Singer Miriam Makeba dies at 76
South African singing legend Miriam Makeba dies aged 76, after being taken ill following a concert in southern Italy. More »
Kerry Katona reveals drink battle
Singer Kerry Katona admits for the first time that she is an alcoholic, telling a newspaper she was diagnosed four years ago. More »
Beyonce wants to be Wonder Woman
Pop star Beyonce says she wants to play Wonder Woman in a film of the comic book heroine. More »
Brand admits to more lewd remarks
Russell Brand says his infamous radio show was edited to take out the "more personal stuff" before it went on air. More »