Europe: Travels and Hotels

Feeds

Feeds
BBC News \| Entertainment \| UK Edition
Visit BBC News for up-to-the-minute news, breaking news, video, audio and feature stories. BBC News provides trusted World and UK news as well as local and regional perspectives. Also entertainment, business, science, technology and health news.

X Factor denies contestant claims The X Factor's producers dismiss claims that a contestant's place on the show was in jeopardy over claims he lied to judges. Housewives star announces split Singer Michael Bolton and Desperate Housewives actress Nicollette Sheridan end their engagement. Boss defends Reading sound Reading festival boss Melvin Benn blames bad weather for sound problems on the main stage at this year's event. Sir Paul to play Israel concert Sir Paul McCartney is to play a concert in Tel Aviv - 43 years after being banned from performing there. Hellboy defeats Batman in cinemas Comic book movie Hellboy II: The Golden Army knocks The Dark Knight off number one spot in the UK box office chart. Jack Osbourne to make Ozzy film Jack Osbourne is producing a new documentary about his father Ozzy, he has told US magazine Rolling Stone. Bond star denies assault claims Former James Bond star George Lazenby denies allegations he assaulted his first wife and was an abusive alcoholic during their marriage. Rap star Dr Dre's son found dead The 20-year-old son of rap star Dr Dre has been found dead at his family's home in Los Angeles. Spears manager rules out MTV show Pop star Britney Spears is not going to perform at this year's MTV Video Music Awards, her manager says. Leaving his Neighbours - Harold Bishop to quit Ramsay Street Neighbours' longest-standing character Harold Bishop is leaving the Australian soap after 16 years. Star attractions Clooney and Pitt charm Venice on festival's first day Worst idea ever? ITV2 puts celebs in charge of aircraft Venice view The galas, gossip and glamour of the Venice Film Festival Kiss controversy Katy Perry on strange dreams and that record Painting for Pisa The young Italian reviving Renaissance art Quieter Klaxons? Band 'go melodic' on new album Spirit of Fringe award 'cop-out' Top stand-up Richard Herring has hit out at the decision to give the "Spirit of the Fringe" to every comedian. Bodyguard apologises to Rushdie A former police officer apologises to Sir Salman Rushdie for false claims he made in a book about the author. Fringe ticket sales fall by 10% Ticket sales at this year's Edinburgh Fringe were down by almost 10% after problems with the box office. Connery launches book at festival Sir Sean Connery celebrates his 78th birthday by launching his memoirs at a sell-out event in Edinburgh. Vettriano sketch sold at auction A retrospective sketch of one of Jack Vettriano's most iconic images fetches £39,650 at auction. Led Zeppelin trio back in studio Led Zeppelin musicians Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham have been working on new material, Bonham reveals. Charlie Sheen's wife pregnant Actor Charlie Sheen announces that he and his wife, Brooke Muelle, are expecting their first child together. Warner 'sues over Puttar movie' Harry Potter maker Warner Bros is suing an Indian film company over the title of an upcoming "Hari Puttar" film, reports say. Tropic film holds on to top spot Action spoof Tropic Thunder holds off competition from new releases to stay top of the North American box office. Emigre film wins Sarajevo prizes A Croatian film about two emigrants from opposing sides in Bosnia's war wins the main prizes at the Sarajevo Film Festival. Prestigious prize for Pink Floyd Pink Floyd receive the prestigious Polar Music Prize for their "monumental contribution" to popular music. Cuba detains leading punk rocker One of the Cuba's leading punk rock musicians, Gorki Aguila, is arrested by the authorities and faces charges of "dangerousness". Monkeys enlist Stone Age singer Queens Of The Stone Age frontman Josh Homme is to produce new material by the Arctic Monkeys, he reveals. Online ticket company goes bust Xclusive Tickets, which failed to deliver thousands of tickets to music festival and sports fans, is to go into liquidation. Oasis to play exclusive fan gig The band have announced a special one-off show at the Eden Project in Cornwall on 27 September. Driving ban given to Darren Day Actor Darren Day tells a court he was missing his family when caught drink-driving after a stage performance. Songwriter joins Idol judge panel Grammy-nominated songwriter Kara DioGuardi, who has written tracks for Gwen Stefani and Kylie Minogue, joins American Idol. BB pair choose to share £50,000 Big Brother contestants Lisa Appleton and Sara Folino have each won £25,000 after competing in a live game of trust. New Torchwood plans revealed The new series of sci-fi show Torchwood will follow a single adventure instead of individual storylines, the BBC says. Wallace given designer trousers Animated characters Wallace and Gromit are given a new designer wardrobe courtesy of a department store.

[ Back ]