Tuesday, March 10, 2009

3/10 BBC News | Entertainment | UK Edition




Fonda returns to Broadway stage
March 10, 2009 at 7:10 am

Oscar-winning actress Jane Fonda stars in 33 Variations, after a 46-year absence from the Broadway stage.

Jackson reveals London gig dates
March 10, 2009 at 6:50 am

Singer Michael Jackson reveals the dates of his shows at London's O2 arena.

Fanning to join Twilight sequel
March 10, 2009 at 6:30 am

Actress Dakota Fanning is to star in New Moon, the sequel to teen vampire film Twilight, it is confirmed.

Allen launches pared-down Tribeca
March 10, 2009 at 6:16 am

Woody Allen's first US movie for five years, starring Larry David, will open a smaller Tribeca Film Festival than usual.

Metallica cancel Swedish concert
March 10, 2009 at 4:43 am

Metal band Metallica are forced to call off a concert in Stockholm after lead singer James Hetfield falls ill.

Comic Relief climbers return home
March 10, 2009 at 4:36 am

Comic Relief's celebrity climbers speak of their delight at being back home after conquering Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa.

Obama leads book prize shortlist
March 9, 2009 at 9:55 pm

US president Barack Obama is nominated in two categories at the British Book Awards.

YouTube to block UK music videos
March 9, 2009 at 2:00 pm

YouTube blocks access to premium music videos in the UK after failing to reach a licensing agreement with the Performing Right Society.

West End reprieve for puppet play
March 9, 2009 at 1:50 pm

Puppet comedy Avenue Q gets a new home following the decision to extend its run in London's West End at a different theatre.

Neil Young confirmed for Glasto
March 9, 2009 at 12:33 pm

Glastonbury organisers reveal Neil Young is secured as the third headliner for the festival this summer

Actors attend Richard's funeral
March 9, 2009 at 11:42 am

Mourners, including members of the EastEnders cast, attend the funeral of actress Wendy Richard.

Original Bard portrait unveiled
March 9, 2009 at 10:56 am

A portrait of William Shakespeare thought to be the only picture made of the playwright during his lifetime is unveiled in London.

Shakespeare's first theatre found
March 9, 2009 at 10:48 am

Archaeologists in London believe they have unearthed the remains of the theatre where Romeo and Juliet had its premiere.

Colour TV licence to cost £3 more
March 9, 2009 at 9:19 am

The cost of a colour television licence will rise by £3 to £142.50 from 1 April, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport confirms.

Watchdog backs X Factor voting
March 9, 2009 at 9:08 am

Media regulator Ofcom rejects complaints made by viewers who alleged voting in the last series of The X Factor was unfair.

Winehouse pulls out of Coachella
March 9, 2009 at 8:53 am

Singer Amy Winehouse will not perform at next month's US Coachella festival because of "legal issues".

British music museum opens doors
March 9, 2009 at 7:57 am

A new visitor attraction charting 60 years of British rock and pop music opens at the O2 in south east London.

Magical score
March 9, 2009 at 7:46 am

The challenge of writing music for video games

Iron Maiden fans riot in Colombia
March 9, 2009 at 7:20 am

Police in Colombia arrest more than 100 people after fans of Iron Maiden try to gatecrash a concert in Bogota.

Watchmen conquers US box office
March 9, 2009 at 7:12 am

Superhero film Watchmen storms to the top of the North American box office in its opening weekend, taking $55.7m.

Blue plaque for The Who's Moon
March 9, 2009 at 6:13 am

A blue plaque in honour of The Who drummer Keith Moon is unveiled at a London ceremony..

U2 confirm plans to tour Europe
March 9, 2009 at 5:49 am

Irish rock band U2 announce plans to tour Europe to showcase their number one album, No Line On The Horizon.

Starsailor make Plans
March 9, 2009 at 5:08 am

Indie band Starsailor's singer James Walsh on teaming up with Ronnie Wood - and keeping clear of U2

Salmon out of ITV ice dance show
March 9, 2009 at 4:28 am

Former Blue Peter presenter Zoe Salmon becomes the latest celebrity to be voted out of ITV1's Dancing on Ice.

Russia chooses Ukrainian singer to represent it at Eurovision
March 8, 2009 at 11:53 pm

Despite political differences with Kiev, Russia picks a Ukrainian singer to represent it at Eurovision.


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