The rude health of British hip-hop is reflected in the BBC's Sound of 2017 line-up, with urban artists making up half of the longlist.

The home of a young Harry Potter fan sent an e-book by JK Rowling is destroyed during shelling in eastern Aleppo, Syria.

The veteran DJ is moving to weekends with Ace taking over the 1Xtra's weekday morning show.

Booker Prize-winning author Julian Barnes criticises the decision to open up the award to US writers.

Sir Rod Stewart is revealed as the Sunday night headliner for the Isle of Wight Festival next year.

Pioneering house vocalist Colonel Abrams, who scored a huge hit with Trapped, has died aged 67.

Absolutely Fabulous star Jennifer Saunders says girls are making themselves unwell in the quest for the perfect selfie.

Ice skater Tatiana Navka performs a controversial Holocaust-themed routine on Russian TV.