All on and off-Broadway shows are cancelled as New York braces itself for the full force of Hurricane Irene to hit.

ITV1 is named terrestrial channel of the year at the Media Guardian Edinburgh International Television Festival - the first time the broadcaster has picked up the award.

Belfast-born comedian Frank Carson undergoes an operation for stomach cancer.

The singer Sir Tom Jones cancelled a concert in Monaco on doctor's orders, it is confirmed, but his aides deny press reports of a heart scare.

Former TV pop talent show stars Olly Murs, Will Young and Joe McElderry triumph in both the singles and album charts.