Researchers will attempt to identify the woman who sat for Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, by digging up the remains of a noblewoman in Florence.

The eye-patch worn by John Wayne in the 1969 film True Grit is to be sold at auction, it is announced.

An original version of 1951 novel From Here to Eternity is to be reissued digitally, with previously censored references to homosexuality restored.

Singer Bryan Ferry pulled out of a public appearance on Tuesday night after becoming unwell, his publicist confirms.

Reality TV show Big Brother will return to TV screens later this year after Channel 5 signed a two-year deal with its creator, Endemol.

Linus Roache and Celia Imrie are among the actors lined up to appear in ITV1's Titanic mini-series, to be written by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes.

South African playwright Athol Fugard is to receive a special honour at this year's Tony awards, as will Vagina Monologues author and activist Eve Ensler, organisers have announced.