Burning Man, the annual counterculture event in the desert of northern Nevada, has been closed on opening day amid rare heavy rains.

Sherlock writer Steven Moffat and actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman win Emmys for the final episode of the latest series.

Reality TV judge Simon Cowell reveals why he sacked the singer from the X Factor USA and how he "shrank" when she confronted him.

A derelict Derby theatre will not be bought by the city council, despite pleas from campaigners.

This year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe breaks the two million ticket barrier for the first time in its 67-year history.

The soundtrack to the Lord of the Rings film trilogy is deemed by Classic FM listeners to be the best of all time, beating Star Wars into second place.

One of the best-preserved copies of the first Superman comic sells for $3.2m (£1.9m), a record price for a comic book, according to eBay.

Kate Bush is preparing for her first concert in 35 years, with fans eagerly waiting to find out what form her live comeback will take.