John Walker, one of the founders of 1960s group The Walker Brothers, has died at the age of 67 in California, his spokeswoman says.

Research on parents of young children suggests a quarter use the television as a babysitter and do not feel guilty about allowing their children to watch TV.

Catherine Zeta Jones lends her support to a £1m National Trust campaign to buy a farm in Snowdonia.

Gunter Sachs, legendary German-born playboy and former husband of Brigitte Bardot, kills himself at the age of 78.

ITV1 period drama Downton Abbey and BBC One documentary series Human Planet win two prizes each at the British Academy Television Craft Awards.

A trove of historical Olympic artefacts will be displayed in London during next year's Games.

Superhero movie Thor repeats its UK success in the US and Canada, making an estimated $66m (£40.3m) in its first weekend of release.

Paula Abdul is to join the panel of the US X Factor, alongside Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole and Antonio LA Reid.