The BBC says it is engaged in "sensible succession planning" to replace director general Mark Thompson, following speculation about his departure.

Uggie, the 10-year-old canine star of Oscar-nominated hit The Artist, is 'getting tired'.

Michael Morpurgo's novel War Horse has now sold more copies in the UK in a fortnight than it did worldwide in 25 years.

Grammy-winning US jazz composer, arranger and pianist Clare Fischer has died at the age of 83.

Artists who withhold their albums from streaming services such as Spotify are in danger of antagonising their fans, an executive from record label Universal says.

Veteran actor John Hurt will receive the outstanding contribution to cinema award at the Bafta's next month, it is announced.

Danny Boyle reveals the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony will be themed Isles of Wonder, in an announcement six months ahead of the Games.

Oscar-winning costume designer Eiko Ishioka, whose designs were worn by Broadway actors and movie stars, dies of pancreatic cancer, aged 73.