An opera is halted mid-performance in New York after someone sprinkles suspected human ashes into the orchestra pit.

Tyler Perry's Halloween comedy retains the top spot at the US box office - holding off competition from Tom Hanks's latest film Inferno.

Actress and singer Hilary Duff and her boyfriend apologise for their controversial Halloween party costumes.

Songwriter Curly Putman, who wrote hits including Green, Green Grass of Home and D.I.V.O.R.C.E, dies at the age of 85.

A covers competition is launched to raise money for the Amy Winehouse Foundation, which was set up in her name after she died.

Actress Tippi Hedren says director Alfred Hitchcock sexually assaulted her while they worked together in the 1960s.

James Bond director Sam Mendes is to return to London theatre with a new drama by playwright Jez Butterworth.