John Cossette, a longtime executive producer of the prestigious Grammy awards, has died aged 54, his family confirms.

American photographer Jim Goldberg wins the Deutsche Borse photography prize for his exhibition about refugees making new lives in Europe.

US folk and blues singer Phoebe Snow dies at the age of 58 following complications from a stroke she suffered last year.

George Entwistle is appointed director of BBC Vision, the division responsible for commissioning, producing, scheduling and broadcasting TV content.

An anonymous US-based donor gives a multi-million dollar Picasso painting to the University of Sydney, stipulating that the proceeds of its sale must fund scientific research.

Russell Brand's remake of the 1981 film Arthur has a disappointing opening weekend at the UK and Ireland box office, taking just £764,468.

A long-running legal dispute between STV and ITV is settled amicably after the Scottish broadcaster agreed to pay £18m.

Australia's ABC broadcaster cancels its satirical royal wedding special after being told footage could not be used for "comedy purposes".