Lauren Bacall, one of Hollywood's biggest post-war stars, has died at home in New York after a career spanning seven decades.

The Saturdays singer Frankie Bridge is the first celebrity to be confirmed for the next series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Two German artists claim responsibility for hoisting white flags atop New York's iconic Brooklyn Bridge last month, removing official US flags.

Justin Bieber is going to plead guilty to charges of careless driving and resisting arrest, and take anger management classes.

Former Countryfile presenter Charlotte Smith is to return to the BBC rural affairs programme next month.

The children of late US actor Robin Williams say "the world will never be the same" without their father.

The Gordon Burn Prize for writing announces a shortlist which includes a novel by Gruff Rhys of Welsh band Super Furry Animals.

London Grammar head the nominations for the Association of Independent Music awards, with nods in four categories.