Campbell becomes a father again

Broadcaster Nicky Campbell has become a father to a fourth daughter.

His wife, former head of Virgin Radio news Tina Ritchie, gave birth to Aisla at St Thomas' Hospital in London.

The 42-year-old Scotsman, who presents the BBC Watchdog programme and is a host on Radio Five Live said: "Another little girl. It is so magical."

Campbell is about to host a new interactive quiz show on the BBC, while he co-hosts Now You're Talking, a daytime show which replaced Kilroy.

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Bond actor launches own website

James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan has finally launched his own website after winning a battle to gain control of an internet site that used his name.

Brosnan was handed control of the website name after United Nations arbitrators ruled a cybersquatter was using the actor's fame to make money.

The website, www.piercebrosnan.com, now offers career and personal news and a monthly question and answer session.

The actor has said he does not know if he is to star in the next Bond film.

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Young actress leaves the Street

Young Coronation Street actress Emma Woodward, who plays Sophie Webster, is to leave the show after seven years to concentrate on her education.

The 11-year-old first joined the ITV soap at the age of three, and was the second child to play Sophie.

Casting is to begin soon to find a replacement actress.

"She has been a joy to have around. She will be sorely missed by everyone who has worked with her, and most of all by her screen family," said a spokeswoman.

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June release for Spider-Man film

Spider-Man 2 will swing into US cinemas on 30 June, Sony Studios have said.

It will be released two days earlier than planned to take advantage of the 4 July holiday weekend, one of US cinema's busiest times of the year.

The first Spider-Man film took more than $808m (£498m) globally and became the biggest US box office hit of 2002.

Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst reprise their lead roles for both the sequel and Spider-Man 3, which is due to be released on 4 May 2007.