Mercury winner quits record label
Mercury winner Speech Debelle blames label Big Dada's distribution of her debut album for disappointing sales.

Tintin film 'already finished'
Filming on Steven Spielberg's Tintin is finished, says producer Peter Jackson, but it will take two years to add the effects.

Price says 'sorry' for behaviour
I'm A Celebrity contestant Katie Price apologises on live TV for her behaviour since splitting with Peter Andre.

Actor Alan Cumming collects OBE
Actor Alan Cumming, star of films such as the Sky Kids trilogy and X2: X-Men United, collects his OBE at Buckingham Palace.

Gracie! drama hits ratings high
A TV drama based on the life of forces sweetheart and singer Gracie Fields helps BBC Four match its biggest ever audience.

Emmys for Walters and Sir David
Julie Walters and Sir David Frost take top prizes at the International Emmy awards in New York.

Les Dennis marries for third time
TV and stage star Les Dennis marries his girlfriend Claire Nicholson at a ceremony in London.

Blitzed artwork making public comeback
A Paul Delaroche painting is to go back on public display after being damaged in an air raid and hidden away for almost 70 years.

Henry named best stage newcomer
Comedian Lenny Henry is named best stage newcomer at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards for his portrayal of Shakespeare's Othello.

Booker winner up for Costa award
Novelist Hilary Mantel makes the shortlist for the Costa Book Awards with her Booker Prize winner Wolf Hall.

Soprano Soderstrom dies aged 82
Swedish soprano Elisabeth Soderstrom, who had a career spanning 60 years, has died at the age of 82 in Stockholm.

Ash alphabet tour is easy as A... B... C
Northern Irish band Ash clock up five thousand miles playing to crowds as small as 70 in venues alphabetically across the UK.

U2 to headline Glastonbury 2010
U2 are to headline next year's Glastonbury Festival, making their first appearance at the event, organisers have confirmed.

Jackson wins posthumous gongs
Singer Michael Jackson makes history by winning four posthumous prizes at the American Music Awards.

Lady Gaga joins royal gala show
Eccentric chart-topper Lady Gaga is to sing for the Queen at the Royal Variety Performance at Blackpool's Opera House.

Jackson glove sells for $350,000
The glove worn by Michael Jackson for his first Moonwalk dance in 1983 sells at auction for $350,000 (£212,000).

Parker police chief found guilty
A police chief accused of scheming to sell items from the home of Sarah Jessica Parker's surrogate is found guilty of three charges.

Potter star talks Twilight mania
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe says Twilight actor Robert Pattinson seems to be coping well with the pressures of fame.

New Moon rockets to top of chart
Cult teen movie The Twilight Saga: New Moon shoots straight to the top of the UK and Ireland box office chart.

Bulls hurt two on Cruise film set
Two women have been injured after seven bulls being used in a new film starring Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz escaped from the set in Spain.

X Factor cleared over Danyl jibe
Dannii Minogue's remarks about X Factor hopeful Danyl Johnson's sexuality did not break rules, the broadcasting watchdog says.

BBC Trust limits commercial deals
The BBC Trust is to limit further mergers and acquisitions by BBC Worldwide, following a review of the corporation's commercial activity.

Tennant turns to bedtime stories
Doctor Who star David Tennant will be seen reading five stories to pre-school children on the CBeebies channel over Christmas.

Kay adds arena stand-up gigs
Comedian Peter Kay announces he will add 16 shows to his Manchester residency next year due to increased demand.

Scariest ever?
Film director Oren Peli blows the lid on US horror movie sensation Paranormal Activity

Hello Hollywood
South Asian stars find success on US silver screens