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Cannes jury denies 'sexism' claim
Thu, 17 May 2012 07:27:17 GMT The Cannes jury responds to claims of sexism prompted by the lack of female filmmakers in the running for this year's Palme d'Or. |
Mexico writer Carlos Fuentes dies
Wed, 16 May 2012 09:43:41 GMT Carlos Fuentes, one of the most famous Latin American authors, known for fiction and political essays, dies in Mexico at the age of 83. |
Masseur drops Travolta sex claim
Wed, 16 May 2012 09:16:53 GMT One of the two male masseurs who have accused actor John Travolta of sexual assault withdraws his legal action. |
Thompson confirms Annie script
Thu, 17 May 2012 06:01:09 GMT Oscar-winning actress Emma Thompson confirms she is writing a modern version of the musical Annie starring Willow Smith. |
Royal portraits reunited at show
Wed, 16 May 2012 15:42:35 GMT A pair of Royal portraits are to be seen together for the first time in more than a quarter of a century to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. |
Children's shows to leave BBC One
Wed, 16 May 2012 14:15:47 GMT The BBC Trust confirms children's shows will no longer be shown on BBC One and BBC Two after digital switchover. |
Sorkin to write Steve Jobs biopic
Wed, 16 May 2012 08:13:40 GMT Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin is to write the script for Sony Pictures' upcoming biopic of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. |
Bollywood indie films at Cannes
Wed, 16 May 2012 09:47:37 GMT The Cannes Film Festival will show five Bollywood films, including three from indie filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. |
Scots artist George Wyllie dies
Wed, 16 May 2012 15:49:06 GMT Scottish artist George Wyllie, best known for giant public works like The Paper Boat, has died aged 90. |
Avengers hits £40m in UK chart
Wed, 16 May 2012 10:40:35 GMT Superhero movie The Avengers tops the UK box office for the third week in a row, taking over £40m to date. |
Moyles to play Herod in Superstar
Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:42 GMT Radio 1's Chris Moyles is to play Herod in a UK tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Jesus Christ Superstar. |
Snow White film 'used real blood'
Thu, 17 May 2012 08:24:37 GMT Director Rupert Sanders reveals that he used his own blood in Snow White and the Huntsman when the fake blood didn't look real enough. |
'Banksy' boy worker image on shop
Wed, 16 May 2012 12:33:28 GMT Banksy is believed to be behind a new painting which shows a boy hunched over a sewing machine stitching union flag bunting. |
Coronation Street musical shelved
Wed, 16 May 2012 04:04:53 GMT An official Coronation Street stage musical, which has been performed just twice so far, has had its future dates postponed so the show can be reworked. |
Morpurgo in book festival line-up
Wed, 16 May 2012 07:01:15 GMT War Horse author Michael Morpurgo and journalist John Pilger are among the guests at this year's London Literature Festival. |
Deller chosen for Venice Biennale
Tue, 15 May 2012 03:57:14 GMT Turner Prize-winning artist Jeremy Deller will represent Britain at the 2013 Venice Biennale, the British Council announces. |
Alan Rickman to star in CBGB film
Tue, 15 May 2012 10:11:18 GMT Alan Rickman is to star in a new film about famous New York nightclub CBGB, which helped launched acts like The Ramones, Blondie and Patti Smith. |
Avengers sets box office record
Sun, 13 May 2012 17:35:26 GMT Superhero movie The Avengers becomes the first film in Hollywood history to make more than $100m in its second week. |
Five-year plan to boost UK film
Mon, 14 May 2012 11:20:14 GMT Some £285 million of National Lottery money is to be put into the UK film industry as part of a five-year plan issued by the British Film Institute. |
Gaga gig denied Jakarta permit
Tue, 15 May 2012 15:51:59 GMT Police in Indonesia refuse to issue a permit for Lady Gaga's concert in Jakarta, which may lead to the concert being cancelled. |
Singer settles over awards injury
Tue, 15 May 2012 10:51:31 GMT Rock singer Bret Michaels reaches a settlement with the organisers of the Tony Awards over an on-stage accident during the 2009 ceremony. |
One Direction for iTunes festival
Tue, 15 May 2012 09:06:02 GMT One Direction and Usher to play the iTunes festival with Jack White and Norah Jones also performing at the month-long free music event in London. |
Britney Spears joins X Factor USA
Tue, 15 May 2012 07:15:06 GMT Britney Spears and Demi Lovato join Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid as judges on the US version of The X Factor. |
Downton star makes Broadway debut
Mon, 14 May 2012 14:47:57 GMT Downton Abbey actor Dan Stevens is to make his Broadway debut, playing a suspected fortune hunter opposite The Help actress Jessica Chastain. |
C4 in profit despite ad downturn
Tue, 15 May 2012 15:13:03 GMT Broadcasting group Channel 4 saw profits increase in 2011, despite a downturn in advertising and a loss of £42m at its flagship terrestrial channel. |
AUDIO: Wes Anderson on his young romance
Thu, 17 May 2012 08:24:04 GMT Wes Anderson has opened this year's Cannes Film Festival with his new movie Moonrise Kingdom - a tale of childhood romance set against the backdrop of a scouting camp. |
VIDEO: Mexico mourns Carlos Fuentes
Wed, 16 May 2012 18:36:06 GMT Mexicans pay tribute to one of Latin America's greatest authors, Carlos Fuentes, who died on 15 May in Mexico City. |
VIDEO: Moonrise Kingdom opens Cannes
Thu, 17 May 2012 06:56:43 GMT Bruce Willis and Bill Murray were amongst the stars on the red carpet for the opening of the Cannes Film Festival. |
VIDEO: Rare Van Gogh painting on display
Wed, 16 May 2012 16:47:19 GMT A rarely seen early Van Gogh water-colour is on display at the Amsterdam Van Gogh museum - and other stories from the world of arts this week. |
VIDEO: Moyles joins musical and more news
Thu, 17 May 2012 06:41:27 GMT Radio 1's Chris Moyles will star in Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Jesus Christ Superstar and Lord Sugar fires another Apprentice hopeful plus the rest of the day's entertainment headlines. |
VIDEO: Gaga refused permit for Jakarta gig
Wed, 16 May 2012 15:57:29 GMT Indonesian police have refused to issue a permit for a Lady Gaga concert scheduled to take place in Jakarta next month. |
VIDEO: 'I was on the Sex Pistols' jubilee boat trip'
Wed, 16 May 2012 10:45:39 GMT Music journalist and Editor of Uncut, Allan Jones, shares his memories of the Sex Pistols Silver Jubilee boat trip. |
VIDEO: Indian prisoners do Shakespeare
Wed, 16 May 2012 00:14:22 GMT Felicity Kendal visits Indian prisoners who perform Shakespeare, and discovers the impact the playwright has had on Indian culture. |
Romance on the Croisette
Wed, 16 May 2012 11:39:36 GMT Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom opens Cannes |
Cannes 2012: Reporter's Diary
Wed, 16 May 2012 16:40:05 GMT BBC reporter Kev Geoghegan with the latest from Cannes |
In pictures: Diamond Geezer exhibition
Tue, 15 May 2012 00:46:45 GMT Gallery stages 'ironic' Diamond Geezer exhibition |
Bollywood star 'King Khan's' global appeal
Tue, 15 May 2012 23:27:11 GMT Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan's global fan base |
Britney comes back from the brink
Tue, 15 May 2012 15:41:09 GMT A look at her career as she joins X Factor USA |
Singer Ren Harvieu's second chance
Mon, 14 May 2012 00:52:15 GMT Singer Ren Harvieu is set for the big time |
VIDEO: Horse makes opera debut in Falstaff
Mon, 14 May 2012 23:16:45 GMT Rupert the horse appearing in production of Falstaff |