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Bullock husband 'sorry for grief'Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:46 GMT

Sandra Bullock's husband Jesse James apologises to his wife and children following accusations he had an affair.

Price pays damages to ex-managerFri, 19 Mar 2010 11:50 GMT

Katie Price is to pay damages to her former manager over a claim she had an affair with Price's ex-husband Peter Andre.

Ex-soap star's dangerous drivingFri, 19 Mar 2010 13:39 GMT

Former Coronation Street star Bruce Jones, who played Les Battersby, admits dangerous driving and drink-driving.

Songwriter sues 'protegee' GagaFri, 19 Mar 2010 10:08 GMT

A songwriter who claims he helped launch Lady Gaga's career, is suing the US pop star for $30.5m (£20m) .

Davy Crockett's Parker dies at 85Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:41 GMT

Actor Fess Parker, famous for playing American pioneer Davy Crockett on TV, dies in California at the age of 85.

New Doctor Who series premieredFri, 19 Mar 2010 02:17 GMT

Matt Smith's debut in the new series of Doctor Who has its premiere in Cardiff, ahead of being screened on TV this Easter.

Bragg to curate Glasto stageFri, 19 Mar 2010 10:37 GMT

Musician Billy Bragg is to curate his own stage at this summer's Glastonbury Festival, organisers announce.

Polanski lawyers file new appealThu, 18 Mar 2010 23:52 GMT

Lawyers for Roman Polanski file an appeal over alleged judicial misconduct in his 1970s US trial for sex with a 13-year-old girl.

Record-breaking month for iPlayerThu, 18 Mar 2010 15:50 GMT

February 2010 proved a record-breaking month for BBC iPlayer, with an increase of 81 per cent in show requests.

Atonement opera in the pipelineFri, 19 Mar 2010 12:38 GMT

Having inspired an Oscar-winning film in 2007, Ian McEwan's novel Atonement is to be turned into an opera.

No charges over conductor suicideFri, 19 Mar 2010 13:24 GMT

The son of conductor Sir Edward Downes will not be charged with assisting his suicide, the director of public prosecutions says.

French photographer wins £30,000 prizeThu, 18 Mar 2010 11:23 GMT

French photographer Sophie Ristelhueber has won this year's Deutsche Borse Photography prize.

Tube Banksy work regains its haloWed, 17 Mar 2010 19:01 GMT

A Banksy poster that was censored for use on the Tube is restored by an unidentified graffiti artist.

We are sailing - Cornish sea shanty singers net a record dealThu, 18 Mar 2010 01:17 GMT

A group of Cornishmen sign a deal with Universal Records after catching the ear of a visiting music mogul.

Palace perked by P-Diddy bid talkThu, 18 Mar 2010 18:25 GMT

Crystal Palace's administrator says he would "welcome" a bid by rap star P-Diddy, who is said to be interested in the club.

Cult musician Chilton dies at 59Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:18 GMT

Singer and guitarist Alex Chilton, whose band Big Star influenced acts from REM to Primal Scream, dies in New Orleans.

Jack White records with Jay-ZThu, 18 Mar 2010 09:48 GMT

The White Stripes frontman has revealed that he's recorded a new track with the Brooklyn rapper in a magazine interview.

Net piracy takes 'toll on jobs'Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:19 GMT

The growth of illegal file-sharing could cost European countries 1.2m jobs and 240bn euros by 2015, an industry report says.

Banderas in global poverty fightThu, 18 Mar 2010 12:10 GMT

The Spanish-born actor is appointed a Goodwill Ambassador by the United Nations.

Hobbit filming to begin in JulyThu, 18 Mar 2010 09:39 GMT

Shooting of the long-awaited film version of JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit is set to begin in New Zealand in July.

Bullock pulls out of premiereWed, 17 Mar 2010 15:07 GMT

The UK premiere of The Blind Side is scrapped after its Oscar-winning star Sandra Bullock pulls out of the event, organisers say.

Corey Haim laid to rest in CanadaWed, 17 Mar 2010 09:12 GMT

A private funeral service is held in Toronto for actor Corey Haim following his death at the age of 38 last week.

BBC world music DJ Gillett diesThu, 18 Mar 2010 09:56 GMT

BBC Radio 3 DJ Charlie Gillett, renowned as a champion of world music, has died aged 68 after a long illness, his family confirms.

French 'game show' mimics tortureThu, 18 Mar 2010 01:59 GMT

A French TV documentary shows people in a spoof game show giving what they think are huge electric shocks to contestants.

TV bosses sorry after porn mix-upWed, 17 Mar 2010 10:26 GMT

US TV bosses apologise after preview clips of the Playboy channel were accidentally played out on two children's channels in North Carolina.

Family scatter Painting's ashesWed, 17 Mar 2010 17:01 GMT

The ashes of the late Norman Painting, best known for playing Phil Archer in BBC Radio 4's The Archers, are scattered in a private ceremony.

Movie industry debates DVD releasesFri, 19 Mar 2010 09:15 GMT

A hot topic in Hollywood right now is how long cinema audiences should wait until they can watch a movie on DVD.

Gomp/artsFri, 19 Mar 2010 12:44 GMT

Will 2012 ceremony be better than Beijing handover?

Doctor's full debutFri, 19 Mar 2010 11:16 GMT

Matt Smith's first outing as the 11th Doctor

Hunting for laughsFri, 19 Mar 2010 11:46 GMT

Gerard Butler talks rom-coms

In the frameFri, 19 Mar 2010 13:14 GMT

Who carried out the biggest art heist of all time?

Talking ShopThu, 18 Mar 2010 08:43 GMT

Meet the man who dresses Cher in her costumes

Shock televisionThu, 18 Mar 2010 07:28 GMT

French fake show turns contestants to electrocutioners