Oscar bosses defend 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.
Pink Floyd take EMI to court Pink Floyd launch legal action in the High Court against EMI over payment of online royalties and marketing of their music.
Actor Sheen 'set for TV return' Actor Charlie Sheen is expected to return to the set of Two and a Half Men after a spell in rehab, his publicist says.
Letterman blackmail is admitted A US TV producer pleads guilty to attempting to blackmail US chat show host David Letterman over his affairs.
Music stars 'still need labels' Record labels say they want to counter the "myth" that artists can forge a successful career on their own in the digital age.
Thompson urged to save 6 Music Music Week magazine publishes an open letter to BBC boss Mark Thompson urging him to rethink his plans to axe 6 Music.
Oscars 'most watched since 2005' This year's Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles was the most watched in the US for five years, early figures suggest.
US rapper jailed over gun on bus Rapper Lil Wayne is sentenced to a year in prison after admitting possessing a gun, discovered on his tour bus in 2007.
Arts women to watch list revealed A list of 50 women to watch in the arts over the coming years has been compiled by leading arts organisations.
Naked photo shoot for Salford gallery Hundreds of people are being asked to shed their clothes to celebrate a Greater Manchester art gallery's 10th birthday.
Annie Leibovitz signs debt deal Photographer Annie Leibovitz does a deal with Colony Capital to clear huge debts that meant she may have lost her library of famous pictures.
Tenor Philip Langridge dies at 70 Acclaimed British tenor Philip Langridge die at the age of 70 following a brief illness.
Sir Terry beats successor Chris Evans to radio accolade BBC Radio 2 presenter Sir Terry Wogan is named digital radio personality of the year at the annual Tric Awards ahead of successor Chris Evans.
Madness to play at T in the Park T in the Park festival has also added Jamie T to its line-up and confirmed The Prodigy and Black Eyed Peas will headline the Radio 1/NME stage.
D'Angelo accused of soliciting R&B singer D'Angelo is arrested in New York after allegedly trying to pay for sex with a police officer posing as a prostitute.
Foo Fighters to record new album Dave Grohl says his band have started writing songs for their next album and that they're planning to start recording in September.
Sparklehorse singer Linkous dies Singer Mark Linkous, frontman for the US band Sparklehorse, takes his own life, according to his family.
Police Academy 'to be relaunched' Comedy series Police Academy, which spawned a series of films and a TV show, is set to return to to the big screen, reports say.
Fox to receive Parkinson's honour Actor Michael J Fox is to be honoured by Sweden's Karolinska Institute for his work to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson's Disease.
Precious sweeps indie film awards Harrowing drama Precious sweeps to victory at the Independent Spirit Awards, taking five prizes including best feature.
Nick Park hints at 3D animation Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park tells the BBC that he would like to make a Plasticine animation in 3D.
Doctor Who goes on UK tour New Doctor Who actor Matt Smith will meet fans on a UK tour showcasing the first episode of the upcoming series of the show.
Women occupy 'third of TV roles' Women are outnumbered two to one by men on British television, a study commissioned by Channel 4 finds.
BBC rapped for Kitchen swearing BBC One cookery show Saturday Kitchen Live has been rapped by Ofcom after a guest chef swore live on-air while cooking an omelette.
Boyzone singer out of Ice show Boyzone singer Mickey Graham becomes the latest celebrity to be voted off ITV1 show Dancing on Ice.
Legacy and Leonardo Director Martin Scorsese on seeking posterity and reuniting with Leonardo DiCaprio on his latest movie
Phantom returns The critics' verdicts on Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies
Finding Happiness Goldfrapp return all happy and relaxed. What happened?
Big breakthrough But why are there so few female film-makers?
Gomp/arts Are you sitting uncomfortably in the West End?
Oscar fashion The night's winners and losers in the style stakes