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Entertainment

The Stooges guitarist found dead

Guitarist Ron Asheton, who helped found Iggy Pop's band The Stooges, is found dead at his home in Michigan. Read more.

UK fans say Yes to Carrey movie

Jim Carrey comedy Yes Man stays top of the UK box office chart, with Adam Sandler's Bedtime Stories at number two. Read more.

Woman 'harassed' actor Shaw

A 66-year-old woman from Norfolk accused of harassing the actor Martin Shaw sent him offensive letters, a court hears. Read more.

Winehouse drops Norway appeal

Amy Winehouse drops her appeal against a fine for possession of cannabis in Norway. Read more.

'No charge' for Brolin over fight

Actor Josh Brolin, who starred in Oliver Stone's movie about George Bush, will not face charges after a fight in a Louisiana bar. Read more.

Mob drama gets Scorsese backing

Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese publicly endorses an Italian drama about organised crime in Naples. Read more.

Batman makes producers' list

Blockbuster The Dark Knight is among the films nominated for best picture by the Producers Guild of America. Read more.

Leona to pen autobiography

Pop singer Leona Lewis signs a book deal to tell the story of her journey from pizza waitress to international star. Read more.

Wrestler Rourke hits red carpet

US actor Mickey Rourke took to the red carpet in London's Leicester Square on Monday night to promote The Wrestler. Read more.

Degas dancer tipped to fetch £12m

A sculpture by Degas of a young ballet dancer is expected to fetch up to £12m when it goes up for auction. Read more.

Costa prize winners revealed

Author Sebastian Barry and 91-year-old Diana Athill are among five authors shortlisted for the Costa Book of the Year. Read more.

Cuba opens Hemingway archive

Cuba opens up electronic access to thousands of documents belonging to writer Ernest Hemingway. Read more.

Turkey rehabilitates poet Hikmet

Turkey is to restore the citizenship of one of its most illustrious writers, the late Nazim Hikmet. Read more.

Who are Torvill and Dean going to be putting through their paces?

Former footballer Graeme Le Saux and X Factor runner-up Ray Quinn are among the 13 celebrities competing in the latest series of ITV's Dancing on Ice. Read more.

Apple 'may end music play curbs'

Speculation is mounting that Apple is close to a deal removing restrictions on how its downloaded music can be played. Read more.

Kraftwerk co-founder 'quits band'

One of the co-founders of tGerman electronic group Kraftwerk has left the band, according to its official fan website. Read more.

Festivals bowing to fan pressure

Organisers of some of the UK's biggest music events are letting fans have a bigger say in how the festivals are run. Read more.

Sound of 2009 countdown begins

Colourful London synth duo La Roux come fifth on the BBC Sound of 2009 list of the brightest new music stars. Read more.

Travolta tells of 'heartbreak'

Actor John Travolta says he and his wife are "heartbroken" following the death of their 16-year-old son Jett. Read more.

Marley still box office top dog

Comedy Marley and Me tops the US box office chart for a second consecutive week, pushing takings past $100m (£68.9m). Read more.

Mass 3D giveaway for film trailer

About 150m pairs of 3D glasses are being distributed in the US so Super Bowl viewers can watch a special film trailer. Read more.

Drink-driving arrest for Shepard

Oscar-nominated actor Sam Shepard is arrested for allegedly drinking and driving in the US state of Illinois. Read more.

Sachs to join Coronation Street

Fawlty Towers actor Andrew Sachs is to appear in Coronation Street later this year, ITV confirms. Read more.

BBC acts over light-skinned doll

The BBC is to replace a doll based on a character from CBeebies show In the Night Garden after complaints it is too light-skinned. Read more.

French TV ditches prime-time ads

State-run French TV stations stop showing ads in prime time as part of President Sarkozy's plans to reform public broadcasting. Read more.

Eurovision singers unveiled

Andrew Lloyd Webber reveals the six finalists bidding to represent the UK at the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest. Read more.

Sound of 2009

Australian fantasy pop duo Empire of the Sun come fourth on BBC new music tips list Read more.

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