The husband of Coronation Street actor Vicky Entwistle is convicted of attacking a man who asked for a picture on a train.

Spanish novelist Ana Maria Matute becomes only the third woman to win the 125,000 euro (£106,000) Cervantes literary prize.

Wesley Snipes asks a judge if he can remain free on bail while he pursues a second appeal against a three-year prison term for tax crimes.

The Royal Ballet is to perform Romeo and Juliet in a series of shows at London's O2 Arena in June, it is announced.

Singer Billy Joel is recovering from double hip replacement surgery, a spokeswoman for the star reveals.

The final of US show Dancing With The Stars attracted an average audience of 24 million people, network ABC says.

Russian PM Vladimir Putin praises Leonardo DiCaprio as "a real man" for his persistence in getting to a St Petersburg summit on saving tigers.

BBC drama Sherlock is the big winner at this year's Royal Television Society Craft and Design Awards taking home three prizes.