Israeli police shut down a Palestinian theatre in East Jerusalem preventing the closing event of a literature festival.

Britain's Got Talent star Susan Boyle is moved to a safe house away from media attention ahead of Saturday's final.

Little-known actress Karen Gillan is to be the next assistant in Doctor Who, appearing in the new series alongside Matt Smith.

EastEnders star June Brown is to appear alongside Anita Dobson and Jill Halfpenny in West End hit Calendar Girls.

American Idol bosses refute allegations of vote fixing after fans were shown how to "power-text" for winner Kris Allen.

The US sea captain dramatically rescued from pirates earlier this year is to have a film made of his story.

Pop group Girls Aloud are the biggest earners on a reality TV rich list, followed by Will Young, Leona Lewis and the late Jade Goody.

Actor Tom Sizemore is arrested in Los Angeles on an outstanding warrant related to a 2007 drug case.

Singer Rihanna is to appear at a hearing as a possible witness in the assault case against ex-boyfriend Chris Brown.

Artist Tracey Emin gets personal in her new show

Piers Morgan has defended Britain's Got Talent star Susan Boyle over claims she lost her temper at a north London hotel.

EastEnders is to tackle a storyline which will feature a Muslim man embarking upon a gay affair, the BBC says.

Musicians who object to the BNP's "politics and morals" are powerless to stop it selling their music to raise funds, a group of artists say.

Actress Michelle Gayle and singer Heather Small are among the celebrities who are taking part in a new BBC dancing competition.

Lawyers for Phil Spector are requesting a shorter prison term when the US music producer is sentenced for murder on Friday.

The La's frontman Lee Mavers is to revive the iconic indie band to record a second album, 19 years after the release of their first

Eminem's new record Relapse sells more copies in its first week of release than any other album released in the US this year.

R&B star Chris Brown has spoken publicly for the first time since being charged with assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Rihanna, calling his critics "haters".

Anish Kapoor's solo exhibition at the Royal Academy

Depeche Mode singer Dave Gahan has surgery to remove a cancerous tumour in his bladder, according to the band's website.