Fifteen new acts are named on the BBC Sound of 2013 list, which aims to highlight the most promising musicians to look out for in the year ahead.

Mexican officials say they have found the wreck of a plane believed to be carrying Mexican-American singer Jenni Rivera and there are no survivors.

The Australian radio hosts at the centre of the royal hospital hoax say they are "gutted and heartbroken" over the death of nurse Jacintha Saldanha.

A drama about a schoolgirl whose life changes after she witnesses a violent attack is named best film at this year's British Independent Film Awards.

The number of gigs being performed by big artists in regions around the UK is falling, figures show.

The director and stars of The Master are honoured by the Los Angeles Film Critics Association with French film Amour named best picture

The BBFC responds to concerns about depictions of rape, sexual assault and other sadistic violence in films and videos, with plans to revamp its guidelines.

Arts Council England is to have its budgets for 2013 to 2015 cut by a further £11.6m, following the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement last week.