Dance Nigel, dance

Rejects from ITV's Popstars will be able to have the last laugh as "Nasty" Nigel Lythgoe shows off his dancing skills for Children in Need.

The TV producer turned talent scout is to dance with fellow judge Nicky Chapman for the charity event on 16 November.

The pair will perform the Irving Berlin classic Let's Face The Music And Dance during the live BBC One spectacular.

Lythgoe, who has been working behind the scenes on ITV1's latest talent search Pop Idol, began his career as a dancer and singer with New Generation performing on TV variety shows.

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Dr Dre settles lawsuit

Rapper Dr Dre has settled two lawsuits against the cities of Detroit and Auburn Hills in the US.

The rapper accused the cities and their officials of censorship by threatening to arrest him and organisers if he played a sexually explicit video at a concert in July 2000.

Dre's lawyer, Herschel Fink, said the settlement required the cities to reimburse the star for legal fees and give written apologies. Police officers in each city will also be given legal training.

Greg Bowens, mayoral spokesman for Detroit, said the settlement (Detroit will pay $25,000, and Auburn Hills $28,000) was nowhere near the multimillion-dollar award sought and the city was not admitting guilt.

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Secret postcards to go on sale

The Royal College of Arts Secret postcard sale exhibition, now in its eighth year, takes place on 29 November.

Buyers pay £35 for each postcard, painted by various artists including up-and-coming unknowns and famous names such as Damien Hirst, David Bowie and fashion designer Prada.

The organisers encourage buyers to pick cards they like rather than ones that they think may be drawn by a big name.

The exhibition helps raise money for the Student Award Fund.

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Julia Somerville leaves ITN

Newsreader Julia Somerville has left ITN after 14 years.

Ms Somerville used to present ITN flagship bulletins and recently presented a daily radio show on London's LBC, which is part-owned by ITN.

An ITN spokesperson referred to Ms Somerville as "one of the country's most experienced broadcast journalists" and said "everyone at ITN wishes Julia all the very best for the future."

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Branagh signs up for second Harry Potter film

Actor and director Kenneth Branagh has signed up to play Gilderoy Lockhart in Warner Brothers' second Harry Potter film, it has been reported.

Branagh, who is famed for starring and directing Shakespearian plays on film, will join young star Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, said trade newspaper Daily Variety.

The much-anticipated premiere of JK Rowling's first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, is to be held in London on 4 November.

Harry Potter books have caught the imagination of children across the globe, topping best-seller lists and selling millions of copies.

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Schwarzenegger gets a doctorate

Terminator star Arnold Schwarzenegger has been given an honorary doctorate in business administration by the Imadec University in Vienna.

The university praised the Austrian-born actor's "life achievements" and the work he has done to promote the country's economy.

Schwarzenegger, whose Terminator films helped cement his Hollywood fame, was thankful but unable to accept the degree in person.

Imadec University President Christian Joksch praised the star's rise to fame from humble beginnings.