Broken foot halts Spector trial
The first day of testimony in music producer Phil Spector's murder retrial is cancelled after an alternate juror breaks his foot. More »
Michael denies Jackson 5 reunion
Singer Michael Jackson denies that he is to take part in a reunion tour with his brothers in the Jackson 5. More »
Did Ian Fleming get inspiration for 007 from the 16th century?
Did author Ian Fleming get inspiration for 007 from the 16th century? More »
BBC draws a line under radio row
The BBC is hoping it has drawn a line under the furore over offensive phone calls made by Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross. More »
Ross suspended for three months
Jonathan Ross is suspended for 12 weeks, and Radio 2 controller Lesley Douglas resigns in the wake of the prank calls row. More »
Phil Spector murder retrial opens
Music producer Phil Spector goes on trial for the second time for the murder of actress Lana Clarkson in February 2003. More »
Michael 'to tour with Jackson 5'
Michael Jackson is to take part in a Jackson 5 reunion tour, his brother Jermaine tells the Australian press. More »
Beatles songs used in video game
The Beatles' songs are to feature in a video game for the first time, in the game by creators of the Rock Band series. More »
Young scraps picketed LA concert
Singer-songwriter Neil Young has cancelled a Los Angeles concert out of respect to a planned union picket. More »
Miller acts on photo 'harassment'
Actress Sienna Miller's life has been made 'intolerable' by photographers, her lawyer tells London's High Court. More »
Sir Trevor to leave News at Ten
Sir Trevor McDonald is to make his last appearance as co-presenter of News at Ten next month. More »
David Tennant quits as Doctor Who
David Tennant is to stand down as Doctor Who after filming four special episodes to be broadcast next year. More »
Ballet founder Arpino dies at 85
Gerald Arpino, the co-founder and former artistic director of the Joffrey Ballet, has died at the age of 85. More »
Veteran rockers AC/DC see off High School Musical stars
AC/DC singer Brian Johnson is 'overwhelmed' by the success of Black Ice, which enters at number one the US album chart. More »
Cowell wants to take TOTP to ITV
Cowell offers to buy the rights to the Top of the Pops Christmas special from the BBC, and broadcast it on ITV. More »
Fogle catches a flesh-eating bug
Adventurer Ben Fogle is being treated for a potentially fatal flesh-eating bug he picked up on a TV shoot. More »
Tax refund on X Factor Hero sales
Chancellor Alistair Darling says he will refund tax on sales of The X Factor finalists' charity single Hero. More »
Monty laughs off Vettriano snub
Golfer Colin Montgomerie laughs off artist Jack Vettriano's claims he refused to paint him due to his looks. More »
McGee pulls out of music business
Alan McGee, who signed Oasis and Primal Scream, has said he is turning his back on the music industry after 25 years. More »
Snow Patrol plan biggest tour yet
Gary Lightbody says he's a bit apprehensive about how fans will receive their new album when their Arena shows start in February More »
BBC prank calls row goes to Trust
The BBC's director general is to meet the corporation's governing body to discuss lewd phone calls made on Radio 2. More »
BBC prank calls row goes to Trust
The BBC's director general meets representatives of licence fee payers to discuss lewd phone calls made on Radio 2. More »
Brand quits BBC over prank calls
Russell Brand resigns and Jonathan Ross apologises after they are suspended by the BBC over prank calls on Radio 2. More »
Hall of Fame honour for Booker T
Soul band Booker T & the MGs are among the 2008 inductees to the Musicians Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee. More »
Caine to co-present Nobel concert
Sir Michael Caine will co-host this year's Nobel Peace Concert with Scarlett Johansson, organisers announce. More »