Thursday, March 5, 2009

3/5 BBC News | Entertainment | UK Edition




Beatles stars to play charity gig
March 4, 2009 at 1:54 pm

Former Beatles Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are to perform at a New York charity show next month.

Haig wins Blue Peter book award
March 4, 2009 at 12:25 pm

Shadow Forest by author Matt Haig has been named book of the year at the Blue Peter Book Awards.

What's on next?
March 4, 2009 at 12:04 pm

ITV faces its biggest drama - but will viewers notice?

Man guilty of Potter actor murder
March 4, 2009 at 10:16 am

A man who stabbed 18-year-old actor Rob Knox in a fight outside a bar in south-east London is found guilty of murder.

DJ Fatboy Slim checks into rehab
March 4, 2009 at 10:04 am

DJ Norman Cook has checked himself into rehab to battle an alcohol addiction, his manager confirms.

Troubled ITV cuts jobs and costs
March 4, 2009 at 8:16 am

ITV announces it is cutting 600 jobs across its businesses, and plans to make other "significant" savings.

Public humiliation
March 4, 2009 at 6:28 am

What makes a man of 72 get on stage and tell jokes?

Artist captured parents on canvas
March 4, 2009 at 5:47 am

Curators of an exhibition by painter John Constable make fresh discoveries about two portraits.

Underage Festival confirms acts
March 4, 2009 at 5:36 am

The Pigeon Detectives and Ladyhawke are amongst those playing the teen-bash as the first wave of bands are announced.

Britney kicks off comeback tour
March 4, 2009 at 5:33 am

Britney Spears performs in New Orleans as she begins her first concert tour for five years.

Comic Williams cancels concerts
March 4, 2009 at 5:28 am

Comedian Robin Williams postpones four concerts in Florida after experiencing shortness of breath.

Banging the drum
March 4, 2009 at 4:49 am

The percussionist who has become an internet hit

David Tenuous
March 4, 2009 at 4:39 am

Is it OK to pretend to be a celebrity online if it's funny?

Duchess attends Victoria premiere
March 4, 2009 at 4:28 am

The Duchess of York joins the stars of The Young Victoria as the royal biopic receives its world premiere in London.

Which children's TV star has her eyes on a pop career?
March 4, 2009 at 4:07 am

Tracy Beaker star Dani Harmer could be about make her name as a singer.

Tina turns back time
March 4, 2009 at 4:05 am

She's 70 in November - but Tina Turner still managed to thrill in her UK comeback concert

High School 4 details announced
March 4, 2009 at 3:36 am

Details about the fourth instalment of the successful High School Musical franchise have been revealed.

University quiz hit by new claims
March 3, 2009 at 9:50 pm

University Challenge has been hit by further embarrassment after it emerged a previous winning team had fielded an ineligible contestant.


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