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Singer Sami urges Pakistan relief Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:43:40 GMTBritish singer-songwriter Sami Yusuf, billed as "Islam's biggest rock star", is donating profits from his latest single to help flood victims in Pakistan.
T.I. released after drug arrest Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:56:18 GMTThe American rap star has been released from jail on bail after being arrested on suspicion of possessing ecstasy.
Raphael's works 'reunited' in London Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:56:45 GMTPriceless tapestries designed by the Renaissance artist Raphael have arrived at the Victoria and Albert Museum as part of Pope Benedict XVI's state visit.
Binoche dismisses Depardieu slur Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:47:58 GMTOscar-winner Juliette Binoche hits back at the "violence" of criticism by fellow French actor Gerard Depardieu.
Back... but not for long as Madeley rescues show Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:32:11 GMTEx-This Morning host Richard Madeley presents the first five minutes of the show while Eamonn Holmes is stuck in traffic.
Talent contestant denied tribunal Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:40:46 GMTA former Britain's Got Talent hopeful who claimed she was discriminated against at an audition fails to get her case taken to an employment tribunal.
Blair memoirs 'break sale record' Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:50:01 GMTTony Blair's memoirs, based on his time as the prime minister, break sales records, booksellers say.
Thompson defends BBC No 10 visit Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:55:38 GMTDirector general denies he compromised the BBC's independence by visiting Downing Street to discuss coverage of the government's spending cuts.
Film 24 - the week's new films Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:42:15 GMTMark Kermode reviews the latest UK film releases including Last Exorcism and The Switch.
Cheryl's divorce and more showbiz Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:53:54 GMTCheryl and Ashley Cole have been granted a divorce, a new set of twins hit The X Factor plus the rest of the day's showbiz news
Tea and biscuits with Led Zeppelin? Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:59:13 GMTRobert Plant speaks to BBC Breakfast about the artists he works with on his new album, what he thinks of Led Zeppelin covers, and the possibility of the legendary band reforming again.
Bob Dylan art debuts in Denmark Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:28:37 GMTSome of musician Bob Dylan's artwork, never seen before by the public, is to be displayed at Denmark's National Gallery.
Black Swan opens Venice Film Festival Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:10:34 GMTThe 67th Venice Film Festival has opened with the premiere of three films, including the thriller Black Swan, starring Natalie Portman.
Recovering Cracknell is due home Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:21:05 GMTOlympic medallist James Cracknell is expected home later this week, after fracturing his skull in a bike accident in the US.
Rare Roman lantern found in field Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:20:11 GMTA metal detecting enthusiast finds what is believed to be the only intact Roman lantern made out of bronze ever discovered in Britain.
Price of fame Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:18:27 GMTX Factor's Olly Murs attempts leap from talent show runner-up to pop star
Meet The Author: Tim Butcher Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:24:53 GMTNick Higham visits the Frontline Club to talk to Tim Butcher, the former foreign correspondent and veteran of danger zones all over the world.
Robbie Williams lights up Blackpool Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:22:28 GMTBlackpool's illuminations have been switched on by Robbie Williams.
Bridge symphony Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:35:15 GMTMusician using London Bridge to create a 24-hour composition
Harman joins Holden in Shrek show Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:59:26 GMTBritain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden lands a starring role in Shrek The Musical, which is coming to London's West End next year.
Gone With The Wind actress dies Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:53:08 GMTFormer Gone With The Wind child actress Cammie King Conlon - who played the doomed daughter of Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler - dies aged 76.
Hitting the books Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:48:57 GMTRichard Madeley and Judy Finnigan re-launch their book club
Never eat fish on a Monday? Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:22:13 GMTThe BBC speaks to Anthony Bourdain who returns with his long awaited sequel Medium Raw, taking stock of the changes in his life and in the culinary world.
Writer 'missed' Shopaholic character Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:48:27 GMTWriter Sophie Kinsella has described how she missed the main character of her best-selling ''Shopaholic'' series and how she seemed ''real'' to her.
Zeta Jones reveals cancer anger Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:07:37 GMTCatherine Zeta Jones reveals she is "furious" that doctors failed to detect husband Michael Douglas' throat cancer earlier.
Portman launches Venice film gala Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:25:40 GMTNatalie Portman attends the opening of the Venice Film Festival, which launched with her film Black Swan.
"One more bottle and we go home," Axl tells Dublin Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:31:27 GMTGuns N' Roses have walked off stage at a gig in Dublin after being booed and having bottles thrown at them by the crowd.
GMTV presenters say goodbye Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:55:44 GMTGMTV has come to an end after 17 years - it will be replaced on Monday by a new show called Daybreak.
Pepper and Piano set for top five Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:03:35 GMTThe UK's first talent show to make music available for download immediately propels a little known act called Pepper and Piano into the charts.
Proof in the spoof Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:27:04 GMTA full-length version of Machete, trailed in 2007 film Grindhouse, premieres at the Venice Film Festival
Rapper TI is arrested for drugs Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:14:35 GMTRapper TI and his wife Tameka Cottle are arrested in Hollywood for drug possession, police confirm.
Majority 'agree with arts change' Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:16:59 GMTTwo-thirds of people agree with the government stance on cutting arts funding and relying more on private cash, a survey suggests.
Joy Division designer Peter Saville tackles England kit Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:13:30 GMTPeter Saville, the designer behind iconic record sleeves by Joy Division and New Order, creates a new football strip for the England team.
Corrie to go live for anniversary Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:36:04 GMTCoronation Street is to broadcast a live episode as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, soap bosses confirm.
Miliband story dramatised on film Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:04:43 GMTChannel 4 dramatises the rise of Labour party leadership candidates David and Ed Miliband, it is announced.
Museum reopens after £2m pledge Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:10:09 GMTA south London museum that closed for three years is officially reopened after philanthropists pledged £2m to save it.
Classical star on his individual style Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:29:18 GMTClassical music star Lang Lang speaks to BBC Breakfast about his passion for music and describes his individual form of performance style.
Vidal: A history in hairdressing Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:17:09 GMTVidal Sassoon revolutionised hair and created a short, sharp look that defined the 1960s.
David Grossman on life and politics Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:46:39 GMTGavin Esler meets one of Israel's most celebrated authors, David Grossman.