A Turkish court reportedly orders a character assessment of Gollum from Lord of the Rings to see if comparing him to President Erdogan counts as an insult.

US singer Chris Brown has cancelled his December tour of Australia and New Zealand, promoters say, amid reports he was struggling to get visas.

Pop star Madonna brings her Rebel Heart tour to London's O2 arena, 10 months after she fell off stage there at the Brit Awards.

India's Supreme Court told a Bollywood actor to apologise to a fan whom he slapped seven years ago while he was shooting a film.

Saoirse Ronan and Brie Larson are to be honoured at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival - sharing the outstanding performer of the year award.

Futuristic sequel Mad Max: Fury Road is named film of the year by the influential National Board of Review.

Take That's Gary Barlow takes to the stage in Leeds to open his new Calendar Girls musical, ahead of possible runs in the West End and on Broadway.

Sheffield Theatres' artistic director Daniel Evans is leaving next year to take charge of another theatrical powerhouse, Chichester Festival Theatre.