Six authors from the past century are shortlisted for the best ever winner of Britain's oldest book award.

Bill Cosby and the Osmonds are among stars paying tribute to singer Andy Williams at a memorial in his Moon River Theater.

Two convicted women from the Russian punk band Pussy Riot head for prison camps far to the east of Moscow, their lawyers and supporters say.

The fourth instalment in the Paranormal Activity franchise takes the top spot at the North American box office ahead of Halloween.

The London off-shoot of the US Sundance Film Festival is to continue for a further two years following its debut last April, organisers announce.

The BBC Newsnight editor responsible for dropping a report into claims Sir Jimmy Savile sexually abused people "is stepping aside", the BBC says.

The BBC pulls an episode of crime drama New Tricks about an under-age sex ring in a care home in the light of allegations about DJ Jimmy Savile.

Britpop bands Pulp and Blur win major prizes at this year's Q Awards, while Muse are named best act in the world today.