Ronnie Corbett has joined fellow comedy stars Victoria Wood and David Jason in attacking the declining standards of British television…
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De Niro film leads US box office
Film star Robert De Niro has returned to the top of the North American box office with his film Hide…
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Brits debate over ‘urban’ music
Joss Stone, a 17-year-old soul singer from Devon, beat Dizzee Rascal, Jamelia, Lemar and The Streets to win best British…
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Stallone evicted from Big Brother
Jackie Stallone, mother of actor Sylvester, has become the first star to be evicted from Celebrity Big Brother. She and…
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Howl helps boost Japan’s cinemas
Japan’s box office received a 3.8% boost last year, with ticket sales worth 211bn yen (£1.08bn). The surge was led…
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US ‘afflicted’ with awards fatigue
The film world and media may be wild about the Oscars but cinema-goers and the TV-viewing public are sick of…
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Potter director signs Warner deal
Harry Potter director Alfonso Cuaron has signed a three-year deal with Hollywood studio Warner Brothers, according to Variety trade magazine.…
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TV station refuses adoption show
A TV station in the US has refused to show a controversial new series where adopted children try and pick…
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Usher leads Soul Train shortlist
Chart-topping R&B star Usher is leading the field at this year’s Soul Train Awards, with five nominations. The singer, whose…
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Levy tipped for Whitbread prize
Novelist Andrea Levy is favourite to win the main Whitbread Prize book of the year award, after winning novel of…
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