A musical version of Adrian Mole will go ahead despite the death of Sue Townsend, it is confirmed.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier stays top of the US box office, holding off competition from new release, Rio 2.

Sir Bruce Forsyth says criticism over his age was a factor in his decision to step down from Strictly Come Dancing.

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire takes the prize for best film at the MTV Movie Awards, as well as female performance and best male for Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson.

Tony award-winning actress Phyllis Frelich dies at the age of 70 at her home in California.

The "guerrilla artist" Banksy is believed to be behind a piece of street art depicting shadowy figures eavesdropping - three miles from the Government listening post GCHQ.

Professor Green has announced he is postponing his upcoming UK tour in May because of a hectic 18 months.

Critics say Baz Luhrmann's stage musical has failed to live up to the magic of his 1992 film, with the Sydney Morning Herald saying it "sparkles but falls short".