US music executive John Atterberry dies after being shot in a random gun attack in Los Angeles on Friday.

US singer-songwriter Billy Joel becomes the only non-classical performer to be honoured with a portrait at New York's prestigious Steinway Hall.

Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton is to attempt to become the first person to use a bicycle to help her reach the South Pole.

The Oscar awarded to Orson Welles for writing Citizen Kane is to go up for auction in Los Angeles later this month.

Martin Scorsese is to become the first director to receive the American Riviera Award at next year's Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt reveals 20 UK towns and cities which are expected to get their own local TV stations.

Shrek prequel Puss In Boots tops the UK and Ireland box office in its opening weekend.

The British Library unveils sculptor Antony Gormley's latest work, which was commissioned by a charity that promotes the freedom to write.