Gruffalo author pens protest poem Children's laureate and Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson writes a poem in protest at planned library closures across the country.
Gibb says he feels 'fantastic' Bee Gees star Robin Gibb says he is making a "spectacular" recovery from cancer and that he is feeling "fantastic".
Film-maker Zalman King dies at 69 Film-maker Zalman King, best known for writing and producing the hit movie 9 and a half weeks, dies aged 70.
BBC accuses Iran of intimidation The BBC's Director General, Mark Thompson, accuses the Iranian authorities of intimidating those working for its Persian service.
Vettriano's Butler in rare show One of the most famous paintings by Fife artist Jack Vettriano has gone on public display for the first time in two decades.
Acting veteran Ben Gazzara dies US film and Broadway actor Ben Gazzara has died in New York at the age of 81.
King's Speech premieres on stage Almost a year after the film reigned supreme at the Oscars, the stage version of The King's Speech has its world premiere.
Poster 'threat' to Dujardin Oscar Movie billboards in Paris featuring The Artist actor Jean Dujardin might affect his chances of winning an Academy Award, according to French press.
Connolly ends shows after heckles Comedian Billy Connolly is criticised for ending two of his stand-up shows early in the past week due to hecklers.
'Viewers want clearer TV credits' Actors should be given more prominence in TV credits that are shown at the end of programmes, according to a survey carried out by the acting union Equity.
£18m arts centre shows revealed Belfast's new £18m Metropolitan Arts centre - MAC - is prepares to open its doors in the city's Cathedral Quarter.
Grant 'on board' for Jones film Actor Hugh Grant will star in the third Bridget Jones movie, despite recent reports that he had pulled out of the sequel
Artist set for Facebook windfall A US graffiti artist who painted Facebook's offices is set to become a millionaire when the social network begins trading as a public company.
Calvin Harris named top hitmaker Pop star Calvin Harris was the most successful songwriter in the UK singles chart in 2011, according to research from trade magazine Music Week.
Crime dominates library lending Novels by authors such as James Patterson and Lee Child are among the most borrowed books from British libraries.
Noises Off transfers to West End Michael Frayn's comedy Noises Off is to transfer to the West End after breaking box office records at the Old Vic.
US artist Mike Kelley found dead Artist Mike Kelley, whose unsettling installations helped define contemporary art in Los Angeles, has died at the age of 57.
Critics' awards crown Gary Oldman Gary Oldman wins his first acting award in more than two decades for his role as spymaster George Smiley in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.
Bond team release Skyfall image Actor Daniel Craig is shown wielding a gun and sporting stubble in the first official image from the new James Bond film Skyfall.
Actor Imam is sentenced to jail Egypt's leading comic actor Adel Imam receives a three-month jail sentence for insulting Islam in films and plays.
Gospel singer David Peaston dies R&B and gospel singer David Peaston, best known for the tracks Two Wrongs (Don't Make it Right) and Can I?, dies aged 54.
Radio 1's Hackney 2012 revealed BBC Radio 1 have announced more than 25 acts to take part in the Olympic Hackney weekend festival.
Hunt for lowest ever bass singer A record company has begun a worldwide search for the singer who can sing a note so low that it is thought never to have been sung before.
Sharon to make EastEnders return Actress Letitia Dean is to return to Albert Square after an absence of six years.
ITV's Fred West drama wins award Appropriate Adult, ITV1's dramatisation of the arrest of killer Fred West, picks up best single drama at the Broadcast awards in London.
Asian TV characters 'stereotyped' Australia is more forward-thinking than the UK when it comes to portraying ethnic minorities in soaps, says Neighbours actor Sachin Joab.
VIDEO: Iran 'intimidating BBC Persian' The BBC's director general Mark Thompson has accused the Iranian authorities of intimidating those working for its Persian service.
VIDEO: Film 24 - the week's new films Mark Kermode reviews the latest UK film releases including Martha Marcy May Marlene, Man on A Ledge and Young Adult.
AUDIO: Farce, theatre's new force Arts editor Will Gompertz has been speaking to the writers and performers of farce to find out the genre's pitfalls and problems.
VIDEO: Scarlett's big prize and more news Scarlett Johansson's among the winners at Germany's Golden Camera Awards and Daniel Radcliffe opens up about his drinking plus the rest of the day's top entertainment headlines.
VIDEO: The Queen's unofficial portraits One of the first events to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee is taking place at the Cartoon Museum in London.
VIDEO: Behind the scenes with The Queen Andrew Marr is presenting a new documentary to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
AUDIO: 'How I got to play Sigmund Freud' Actor Viggo Mortensen told Radio 5 live how he got the part of Sigmund Freud in new film A Dangerous Method.
VIDEO: Art by animals goes on show A work of abstract expressionism by a chimp and a still life of a flower by an elephant are part of a new exhibition in London of artworks created by animals.
David Jason moves behind the camera Sir David Jason moves behind the camera
Residents say no to film-makers The residents fed-up with movie stars and camera crews
In pictures: Copycat exhibition Original artworks hang alongside copies in new exhibition
'Cult' film explores sect secrets Martha Macy May Marlene explores the attraction of cults
Old strips and online aid comics Why nostalgia and the internet are increasingly important for comics
The US cult of Downton Abbey What's behind US cult appeal of Downton Abbey?
In Pictures: Paintings by animals London exhibition of works of art by elephants and apes