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Cash to be axed from UK festivals
Music festivals where cash is not accepted are set to come to the UK from next summer, the BBC learns. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Mills’ Morgan complaint rejected
The Press Complaints Commission rules against Heather Mills over a news article written by TV talent judge Piers Morgan. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Zeta Jones and Hodge scoop Tonys
Actors Catherine Zeta Jones and Douglas Hodge, and playwright Alan Ayckbourn win Tony Awards in New York on a strong night for British talent. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Hunt says BBC is a ‘crown jewel’
Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt describes the BBC as a “crown jewel” in an interview with The Guardian newspaper. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Purcell’s aria named UK’s favourite
Henry Purcell’s When I am laid in Earth, from the opera Dido and Aeneas, is named the nation’s favourite aria following a Radio 3 poll. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Masterpieces shown ahead of sale
Masterpieces by artists including Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso and Matisse go on display in London ahead of several auctions later this year. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Drunk pop star punched girlfriend
Wet Wet Wet keyboard player is ordered take part in a domestic violence programme after admitting assaulting his girlfriend. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Final Twilight film to be split
The final instalment in the popular Twilight film franchise will be split into movies, distributor Summit Entertainment announce. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Page saluted at Mojo Awards
Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page is inducted into the Mojo Hall Of Fame at the Mojo magazine awards in London. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Coleman’s ex-wife seeks control
The ex-wife of TV star Gary Coleman launches a legal bid to take control of his estate. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Big Brother opener attracts 5.1m
Channel 4’s Big Brother launch show attracts an audience of 5.1 milion people on Wednesday, initial figures suggest. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Bottled magic – Pamela Anderson to reprise Genie role in panto
Former Baywatch star Pamela Anderson will return to pantomime this year, after her 2009 debut in Wimbledon. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Sugar chooses Junior Apprentice
There were four finalists in the Junior Apprentice – but who did Lord Sugar choose for the £25,000 prize? This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
On a mission
Actress Gong Li on Hollywood and hunger This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Record price for Indian painting
A painting by a top Indian artist sets a record for a modern Indian work, officials at Christie’s auctioneers say. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Broccoli monsters
The inspiration for Rufus Hound’s new sketch show This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
O Briain to present You’re Fired
Stand-up comedian Dara O Briain is announced as the new host of the Apprentice spin-off show You’re Fired. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
X Factor announces guest judges
Pop stars Katy Perry, Pixie Lott and Natalie Imbruglia will appear as guest judges on the next series of the X Factor. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Mass appeal
The life of Pope John Paul II turned into stage musical This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Rock festival tribute to Cable
A tribute video is to be played at a music festival following the death of former Stereophonics drummer Stuart Cable. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Lohan violates alcohol court ban
US actress Lindsay Lohan violates the terms of her bail, after her alcohol-monitoring bracelet indicates she has been drinking. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Jackson fans get cemetery access
Michael Jackson fans will have access to the cemetery where the singer is interred on the first anniversary of his death, authorities say. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Temper Trap
Aussie band get a less smelly tour bus and a new video This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Underwood wins two country awards
Former American Idol star Carrie Underwood scoops two trophies at this year’s Country Music Television Awards. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Ricky Martin lands Broadway role
Latin pop star Ricky Martin will return to Broadway in 2010 to star in a revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber ’s Evita. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
On the ball?
England hasn’t got an official World Cup song this year. Based on past efforts, that might not be a bad thing… This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Sky1 drops Pineapple show
Reality TV show Pineapple Studios will not return for a second series, broadcaster Sky1 announces. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Ballard archive saved for nation
An “extraordinary insight” into Empire of the Sun author JG Ballard is acquired by the British Library. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Dizzee Rascal in Fringe line-up
Rapper Dizzee Rascal, Britain’s Got Talent dance troupe Flawless and model Abi Titmuss are set for the Edinburgh Fringe. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Kingsolver crowned Orange winner
Barbara Kingsolver wins this year’s Orange Prize for Fiction with her sixth novel The Lacuna, beating Booker winner Hilary Mantel. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Final Big Brother series begins
Fourteen contestants enter the Big Brother house for the final series as presenter Davina McCall promises it will go out with “an almighty bang”. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Jay-Z and Tinchy Stryder team up
US rap giant Jay-Z joins forces with rising British hip-hop star Tinchy Stryder to launch a music company to break new talent. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Cowell claim accepted at tribunal
A former Britain’s Got Talent contestant has a claim against Simon Cowell accepted at an employment tribunal. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Corden in spat with Sir Patrick
Comedian James Corden and Sir Patrick Stewart become embroiled in a bizarre on-stage spat at Tuesday’s Glamour Awards. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Michaels wins youth Orange prize
Anne Michaels’ novel Fugitive Pieces is judged to be the best Orange Prize-winner to date by a panel of young people. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Don’t panic! Live grenade for Dad’s Army amateur theatre show
An amateur theatre group staging a production of Dad’s Army discover their hand grenade prop is still live. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Williams and Barlow record duet
Former Take That band-mates Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow are to release a duet, 15 years after they last recorded together. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Keira harassment case folds
The trial of a man charged with harassing actress Keira Knightley collapses because she could not give evidence in court. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Penny Smith leaves GMTV
GMTV presenter Penny Smith bids a tearful farewell to the breakfast programme after being on the show for 17 years. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
ITV reschedules Corrie episodes
ITV drops a further episode of Coronation Street and announces plans to broadcast the missing shows next week. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Stars prepare for TV Bafta gala
The red carpet is laid out for the TV Baftas, where Simon Cowell and Melvyn Bragg will receive special honours. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Strawberry Fields Forever – Sir Paul backs ‘green’ music festival
Sir Paul McCartney lends his support to reducing the carbon footprint of the Isle of Wight Festival, where he is this year’s headline act. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
BBC sorry over gunman radio play
The BBC apologises for airing a radio play about a murderer featuring gunshots, a day after the shootings in Cumbria. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Spelbound crowned Talent winners
Gymnastic act Spelbound win the final of Britain’s Got Talent and a chance to appear at the Royal Variety Performance. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Indian film wins Bollywood awards
The Indian hit comedy 3 Idiots sweeps Bollywood awards during a ceremony in Sri Lanka boycotted by the Tamil Nadu film industry. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Fame and fortune?
Grammy-winning singer Imogen Heap on being critically acclaimed but struggling to make ends meet This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Sky buys Virgin Media TV channels
Satellite broadcaster Sky buys Virgin Media TV, which includes the Bravo and Living channels, in a £160m deal. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Circus theme for last Big Brother
The final Big Brother series features a carnival-themed house with less privacy for the housemates than ever before. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Ten acts take Talent final spots
Ten acts will compete in the final of Britain’s Got Talent, with the winner performing at the Royal Variety Show. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Jones unveils songs at church gig
Sir Tom Jones gives the first performance of songs from his new spiritually-themed album at an historic London church. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »