A large-scale, little-seen Andy Warhol self-portrait sells at Christie's in London for twice as much as expected.

The Grammy winning singer has avoided a jail sentence after pleading guilty to possession of cocaine in Las Vegas last year.

Singer Aretha Franklin announces she is to return to the stage in May, months after being admitted to hospital for an undisclosed illness.

The seventh Glasgow Film Festival starts later, with a string of new films including two much anticipated Scottish features.

US actor Len Lesser, best known for his role as Uncle Leo on comedy sitcom Seinfeld, dies aged 88 from cancer-related pneumonia.

Lady Gaga's latest single makes US chart history as it becomes the 1,000th number one on Billboard's Hot 100 countdown.

Justin Bieber launches his new movie at the O2 Arena in London, with hundreds of fans turning up to see the teen pop star.

Listeners will be able to hear live performances on BBC Radio 3 every weekday evening from May, the station announces.