The British Film Institute uncovers what is believed to be the earliest known interracial kiss on British TV.

Actress Kim Cattrall pulls out of a leading role at London's Royal Court Theatre, less than a week before opening night on doctors' orders.

Musician Jamie xx could become the first person to win the Mercury Prize as both a solo act and part of a band, bookmakers predict.

Works by artists including Tracey Emin are donated to Manchester's Whitworth gallery by two art dealers who say regional galleries need more support.

Associated Newspapers loses its challenge to a High Court decision to award £10,000 privacy damages to three of Paul Weller's children.

Rock band Coldplay and managers of acts including Ed Sheeran and Elton John sign an open letter calling for action over "rip-off" secondary ticketing sites.

A documentary about the Eagles of Death Metal is pulled from the International Documentary Film Festival in Amsterdam.

Justin Bieber ends Adele's run at the top of the singles chart and breaks a record with eight tracks in the top 40, but fails to stop One Direction landing the number one album.