The funeral of award-winning TV sitcom writer Carla Lane will be held later at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral.

Steven Tyler debuts his first solo album and other music news.

Former BBC Radio 1 presenter Nihal Arthanayake is to join BBC Radio 5 live's Afternoon Edition, the station's controller announces.

Michael B Jordan confirms he and Lupita Nyong'o will be among the cast of the upcoming Marvel superhero film Black Panther.

Shaun Ryder releases an unofficial England anthem for the Euro 2016 football tournament, despite admitting he knows "absolutely nothing about football".

Harry Potter fans give a new play about JK Rowling's famous wizard an ecstatic reception as it begins previews in London.

Actress Dame Helen Mirren testified before US lawmakers about the slow pace of restitution of looted Jewish art.

Rock band The Who deny reports they have endorsed a sequel to Quadrophenia, the cult film based on their rock opera.