Teenager gets UK Eurovision vote
A teenager from Essex is chosen to represent the UK in this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Oslo.
Arrest over Susan Boyle break-in
A 16-year-old is arrested and charged in connection with a break-in at singer Susan Boyle's home in West Lothian.
Bleakley achieves water-ski goal
The One Show presenter Christine Bleakley water-skis across the English Channel in aid of Sport Relief.
Sir David to voice CBBC animation
Veteran actor Sir David Jason is to lend his voice to CBBC's first ever in-house animation series, it is announced.
Phil Spector 'denied fair trial'
Lawyers for music producer Phil Spector are appealing his murder conviction, claiming he was denied a fair trial.
Sara Cox gives birth to baby girl
Radio 1 DJ and former breakfast show host Sara Cox has given birth to her third child, a girl named Renee.
Skins drama gets two more series
Popular teen drama series Skins is commissioned for a further two series, broadcaster E4 announces.
The Prodigy to headline Bestival
The dance group are to finish their world tour by topping Sunday night's bill at this year's Bestival on the Isle of Wight.
Jay Sean wins Asian Music Awards
Jay Sean sweeps the boards at the 2010 Asian Music Awards by winning the four awards for which he was nominated.
Royal art is shown for first time
A new exhibition showcases the art Queen Victoria and Prince Albert presented to each other.
Puttnam hails 'buoyant' UK cinema
Lord Puttnam says UK cinema is in a robust state, but says film should be reflected more on primetime television shows.
Broadway set for Ray Charles show
A musical celebrating US musician Ray Charles will open on Broadway in November, it is announced.
Malkovich to tread London boards
Oscar-nominated actor John Malkovich is to play a Josef Fritzl-style Austrian psychopath at the Barbican, in London, next year, it is announced.
Peter Jackson's Wellywood sign faces legal challenge
Film director Peter Jackson may face legal action over his plans to install a version of the famous Hollywood sign in New Zealand.
Take That star sorry for affairs
Take That star Mark Owen says he is "deeply sorry" for cheating on his partner of five years before they married in 2009.
Bristol UK's 'most musical city'
Bristol beats Manchester, Liverpool and London to be named Britain's "most musical city" in a survey by the Performing Right Society.
Pink Floyd win EMI court ruling
Pink Floyd tracks may be removed from digital music services like iTunes after a High Court ruling.
Doherty banned over crash
Musician Pete Doherty is banned from driving after admitting allowing his manager to use his car without insurance.
Corey Haim was 'tormented soul'
Lost Boys actor Corey Haim was a "tormented soul", his friend and fellow actor Corey Feldman says.
Wall Street 2 pushed back
Oliver Stone's sequel to 1987 hit Wall Street will not be in cinemas for another six months after film studio bosses push back the release date.
Academy defends Fawcett snub
Actress Farrah Fawcett was not in the Oscars memorial segment because she was more known as a TV star, the Academy says.
Wonderland film breaks 3D record
Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland enters the UK and Ireland box office at number one, with record opening takings for a 3D movie.
Doctor's girl nervous over debut
Karen Gillan - who plays Doctor Who's new companion - says she's feeling the butterflies ahead of the start of the new series.
Lucas quits Shooting Stars quiz
Little Britain star Matt Lucas says he is too busy to return to the forthcoming series of BBC show Shooting Stars, it is announced.
'Zero viewers' for Welsh TV shows
Welsh TV channel S4C aired almost 200 TV shows last month that officially attracted zero viewers, according to reports.
Blue Peter dog retires from show
Blue Peter dog Mabel, one of the show's longest-serving pets, is to retire after 14 years, it is announced.
Bourne again
Director Paul Greengrass talks about reuniting with Matt Damon for his Baghdad-set conspiracy thriller Green Zone
Roman candles
Creating a line of light along Hadrian's Wall
In pictures
Blue Peter's most loved pets, past and present
In profile
Take That star Mark Owen's life and career
Hoodwinked?
Were rumours of Sarkozy's infidelity a media hoax?
Gomp/arts
Keeping up with the theatrical Joneses
Big Spoon
Texas rock band's slow-burning success