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Actors union agrees new pay deal
The smaller of Hollywood's two acting unions has approved a new prime-time TV contract with Hollywood studios.
Kidman baby name mystery solved
Nicole Kidman's father reveals his new granddaughter was named Sunday after a key figure in Australia's art scene.
'Lost' Goya drawings sold for £4m
Three sketches by Spanish master Francisco de Goya, presumed lost for 130 years, fetch £4m at auction.
Theatre too expensive, says Tate
Comic and Doctor Who star Catherine Tate says "exclusive" ticket prices are making London's West End theatre elitist.
Mario and Rebecca up for BB boot
"Aggressive" Mario Marconi and "out of order" Rebecca Shiner face eviction from the Big Brother house on Friday.
Actor McConaughey becomes father
Actor Matthew McConaughey and his Brazilian girlfriend Camilla Alves have a baby son named Levi.
Nickelback sign Live Nation deal
Canadian band Nickelback become the latest act to sign with concert promoter Live Nation.
BBC defends executive pay rises
The BBC defends pay rises of up to £107,000 for executive directors saying it must offer competitive salaries for top jobs.
Village People star in hospital
Former Village People lead singer Victor Willis is recovering in hospital following vocal cord surgery.
German town celebrates next chord in a 639-year concert
The sixth note from an ongoing musical piece is to be played in a German town - a concert that is scheduled to last 639 years.
Bouncing Binoche
Actress Juliette Binoche's new challenge - dance
Talking Shop
New US band Black Kids fly the flag for classic, cheesy pop
Art in space
Meet the artist preparing to work in zero gravity
Festival views
Been to a festival this weekend? Tell us about it
Bubblegum star
Norwegian singer Annie plots chart domination
Who's daddy
Your questions to Doctor Who chief Russell T Davies
Kinky Boots 'bound for Broadway'
British comedy Kinky Boots is set to become a Broadway musical, the Hollywood Reporter reports.
UK festival admits cash chaos
Organisers of the heavily criticised Zoo8 music festival apologise and admit they ran out of money to pay some bands.
Smith's Hancock tops box office
Will Smith's latest movie about an unlikely superhero enters the North American box office chart at number one.
Australian PM enters nude art row
A child pictured naked on an Australian arts magazine says she is "offended" by PM Kevin Rudd's criticism of the photo.
Mixed reaction to Doctor's finale
The final episode of the latest Doctor Who series, starring David Tennant, is greeted with a mixed response by fans.
Duffy to sell one million albums
Welsh soul star Duffy is to become the first artist to sell one million albums in 2008 with her debut Rockferry.
Osbournes 'to make variety show'
The Osbourne family including Ozzy and Sharon are to host a variety series on US television, according to a report.
South African wins top book prize
South African novelist Henrietta Rose-Innes wins this year's Caine Prize for African Writing.
Meat Loaf answers gig complaints
Rock star Meat Loaf responds to criticisms after fans walk out of a live outdoor performance in Hampshire.
'Outstanding' art to be displayed
Artworks donated by late benefactor Simon Sainsbury are to go on show to the public at Tate Britain and the National Gallery.
Abba will 'never' perform again
Two members of Swedish pop group Abba say there is "no motivation" to make a return to the stage.
Dizzee Rascal has UK chart topper
Rapper Dizzee Rascal secures his first number one UK single with Dance Wiv Me, which debuts in the top spot.