A portrait by the Dutch master painter Rembrandt is recovered by police in Serbia, seven years after it was stolen.

Booker prize winner, Hilary Mantel, could be the first person to win all three major book prizes after being nominated for the Woman's Prize For Fiction.

Bertie Carvel, Olivier-winning star of hit musical Matilda, urges Equity union members to reject plans allowing companies to stage two West End performances on Sundays.

Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown Records who signed Stevie Wonder and The Jackson Five, will receive the Pioneer Award at this year's Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony.

TV presenter Declan Donnelly makes a rare appearance without colleague Anthony McPartlin at this year's Television and Radio Industries Club (Tric) awards.

Games Call of Duty and Fifa 13 were the top-selling entertainment titles of 2012, beating music and film in a "weak" year across the board.

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is awarded more than £700,000 to help create a permanent gallery for the Staffordshire Hoard.

Irish comedian Dave Allen is to be honoured by the BBC with a special documentary celebrating his life and career.