Goodman calls Cowell 'spiteful'
2012-01-31 08:16:23
Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman brands Britain's Got Talent boss Simon Cowell 'spiteful and mean' for poaching Alesha Dixon from the BBC One dance show.

Germany returns Afghan sculpture
2012-01-31 07:55:44
Germany returns an ancient pre-Islamic sculpture looted during Afghanistan's civil war, officials say.

Michael to re-schedule tour dates
2012-01-31 07:30:23
George Michael tells fans on Twitter he hopes to reschedule his cancelled 2011 tour dates for September this year.

Simpsons role for Julian Assange
2012-01-31 06:41:31
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is to guest star on animated comedy The Simpsons, it is confirmed.

Jack White to release solo album
2012-01-31 06:28:22
The singer and guitarist reveals he will release his debut solo album Blunderbuss in April.

VIDEO: Big Yin voted most influential comedian
2012-01-31 05:45:54
Billy Connolly is voted the most influential British comedian of all time.

French honour for singer Shakira
2012-01-31 05:37:53
Singer Shakira receives the French culture medal in Cannes for her contribution to the world of fine arts.

VIDEO: Scorsese 'cautious' over Oscar nods
2012-01-31 05:29:53
Although Martin Scorsese's 3D epic adventure film Hugo leads the charge at this year's Academy Awards with 11 nods, the director says he is 'cautious' about getting too excited

Scherzinger to leave US X Factor
2012-01-31 05:23:35
Steve Jones and Nicole Scherzinger are to leave the US X Factor, a spokesman for Fox television confirms.

Ford honoured by cinematographers
2012-01-31 04:58:24
US actor Harrison Ford is to be presented with an outstanding achievement award by the American Society of Cinematographers.

Opera singer Williams dies at 92
2012-01-31 04:43:51
Camilla Williams, the first black woman to appear in a leading role with a major US opera company, dies aged 92.

AUDIO: 40 years of reimagining AC/DC
2012-01-31 04:17:55
The BBC's Mark Coles reports on the unusual tribute album being released by the rock band AC/DC to celebrate their 40th anniversary.

India censors block Dragon film
2012-01-31 01:31:48
Hollywood's remake of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is unlikely to screen in India after local censors called for the removal of 'explicit' scenes.

Fraudsters phishing for pop music
2012-01-31 01:14:35
How scammers 'phish' the music industry in order to leak tracks

Exclusive - Colbert Super PAC - The Great Chase
2012-01-31 00:00:00
Stephen relentlessly chases Jon Stewart through New York City to get his super PAC back.