Gallagher describes stage attack
Musician Noel Gallagher describes the moment he was attacked on stage in Toronto, telling a Canadian court it was akin to being "hit by a bus".

Gervais show gets second series
Animated comedy The Ricky Gervais Show is recommissioned for a second series in the US by broadcaster HBO.

Sri Lanka ban for Akon over video
Sri Lanka refuses to issue a visa to R&B star Akon, who was due to perform there in April, saying he offended the country's Buddhists.

Frenchman 'hacked Obama Twitter'
A Frenchman who police say hacked the Twitter accounts of US President Barack Obama and celebrities could face jail.

Crowther wins top writing prize
Belgian illustrator and author Kitty Crowther wins the 2010 Astrid Lindgren Memorial award, which honours the best in children's writing.

Fans advised that Music Matters
A new campaign aims to convince fans of the value of music and steer them away from file-sharing services.

Jackson doctor could lose licence
Michael Jackson's former doctor should not practise while he faces charges over the singer's death, California's attorney general says.

Oprah settles defamation lawsuit
Oprah Winfrey settles a defamation lawsuit filed by the former headmistress of the US TV host's South African school.

Probe into Bassey daughter death
Police make fresh inquiries into the death of Dame Shirley Bassey's daughter who was found dead in a river in 1985.

Cox to return for new Scream film
Courteney Cox, David Arquette and Neve Campbell will reprise their roles for the fourth instalment of horror film Scream, it is announced.

Rob Brydon lands BBC Two show
Welsh comic Rob Brydon is to host his own show on BBC Two, a mix of stand-up and music to air later this year.

Squeeze rue ruthless music labels
Pop group Squeeze say hits like Cool for Cats would not have happened if they were starting out in today's music industry.

Actor Lee told to pay £640,000
Actor Sir Christopher Lee has been ordered by a court in Spain to pay £640,000 to an illustrator for work he did for a DVD cover.

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Willows edition sells for £30,000
Descendants of the Cornishman who's said to be have been the inspiration for Ratty in Wind in the Willows have sold a signed first edition for more than £30,000.

Bulging biceps and cans of spinach - Popeye in 3D
Popular cartoon character Popeye is to return to the big screen in a 3D movie, it is reported.

Over the rainbow
Lord Lloyd-Webber returns to the BBC to find new Dorothy

Straight to DVD
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Musical message
Exiled Iranian pop star takes strong stand