Chaplin film to be shown for first time
A long lost film featuring an appearance by Charlie Chaplin will be shown for first time in almost a century at a film festival in the United States.
‘I always fear it’: Bragg on breakdowns
Broadcaster and author Melvyn Bragg talks to Matthew Stadlen about his two mental breakdowns, his vision for the future of television, how reading as a child influenced his life and picks a few of his favourite cultural icons.
Clooney makes court appearance
Actor George Clooney has appeared in court in Italy to testify in the fraud trial of three people accused of using his name to set up a fashion label.
Facing fears at the one-on-one festival
At the One-On-One festival at the Battersea Arts Centre in south London, each piece consists of one performer – and one audience member.
Jonathan Ross’ emotional goodbye
Jonathan Ross bids an emotional farewell to the BBC plus the rest of the day’s showbiz news
E24: The week in entertainment
James Dagwell presents the weekly entertainment show with all the latest news and star interviews from the world of film, music and television.
X-ray uncovers Mona Lisa’s secrets
French scientists are confident they have uncovered a secret of the “Mona Lisa”: da Vinci used thirty layers of paint and glazes to create an illusion of depth and shadow.
British holiday company collapses
British tour operator Goldtrail collapses, leaving thousands of holidaymakers abroad, the Civil Aviation Authority says.
Servicemen killed in Afghanistan
A soldier and marine are killed in separate explosions in southern Afghanistan while an RAF serviceman dies in a road accident.
BP oil well ‘withstands pressure’
Tests on BP’s newly capped Gulf of Mexico oil well show pressure building up slightly as hoped with no signs of leakage, BP says.
Grenoble rioters shoot at police
Riots break out in south-east France after a memorial service for a man suspected of theft who was killed in a police shootout.
Tobin police to dig up basement
Police and archaeologists searching two former homes in East Sussex of serial killer Peter Tobin are to dig up the basement of one of the properties.
TV licence may be cut – minister
The television licence fee could be cut to reflect spending cuts elsewhere, Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt says in an interview.
Football violence closes square
Police in riot gear close off a square in York after violence erupts among football fans.
Labour rivals condemn Mandelson
Three Labour leadership contenders accuse Peter Mandelson of damaging the party with his controversial memoirs.
Round-the-world crews return home
Crowds gather in the Humber port of Hull to welcome home the Clipper Round The World yacht race crews.
Baltic divers come up with ‘world’s oldest champagne’
Swedish divers find 30 bottles of champagne in a shipwreck believed to date from before the French Revolution in 1789.
You’re never too old to rock ‘n’ roll
When a cadre of ’60s rockers shuffled back into the spotlight last year for Woodstock’s 40th anniversary, their vibe must have been mind-blowingly …
AMC’s ‘Mad Men’ serves up major changes all around
From Don Draper’s divorce to the new agency, AMC’s series hits the reset button in a big way for the fourth season.
Lindsay Lohan hires celebrity lawyer Shapiro
Celebrity lawyer Robert Shapiro says he has agreed to represent Lindsay Lohan, who is scheduled to go to jail next week for a probation violation …
Lucille Ball’s letters, awards to be sold at auction
Some of Lucille Ball’s love letters and awards will be sold at auction after a judge ruled to block the sale but imposed a hurdle that the comedienne’s …
Actor George Clooney testifies at fraud trial
It’s no wonder the Italian businessmen claimed George Clooney was behind their fashion line the actor knows how to wow an audience whether he’s …
Estranged John Edwards aide lands movie deal
An insider’s account of John Edwards’ affair and the lengths he went to hide his mistress will be developed into a movie, a former aide to the …
Pink taken to hospital after stage fall
A spokesman for Pink’s concerts in Germany says the singer fell off the stage after a stunt went wrong and she underwent a checkup at a hosp …
Aerosmith’s Joe Perry injured in motorcycle accident
Authorities say Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry was rear-ended by a car when he was riding a motorcycle, and he has been treated for minor injuries …
Bachman, Turner reunited after takin’ care of heavy business
The 1970s rockers lost a combined 290 pounds before hooking back up as Bachman & Turner.
Sea-Level Rise Will Be Worse for Some, We Just Don’t Know Who
Depending on how wind patterns change, climate change could mean either quick inundation or more beach space for different coastlines.
Gawker Media Deals Its Way Out of iPhone Search Warrant
Prosecutors withdraw a controversial search warrant against Gizmodo and one of its editors over the site’s iPhone 4G scoop. Gawker Media strikes a deal to get the warrant withdrawn.
Times Case for Gov Regulation of Google Search Is Weak
The New York Times editorial board calls for Google to show its secret sauce to the government, but fails to make its case. The money’s not in the rankings, at least not the way the Times thinks it is.
Gene Makes Some Drink More When Other Boozers Are Around
People who inherit a particular gene variant that tweaks the brain’s reward system are especially likely to drink a lot of alcohol in the company of heavy-boozing peers.
Toyota, Tesla Resurrect the Electric RAV4
EV advocates experience deja vu as one of the best electrics ever built makes a comeback.
Real-Life Superheroes Gear Up With Ninja Throwing Stars, Ax Handles, ‘Stun Knuckles’
They may not have powers. But these makeshift Avengers are ready to do some good, with the help on some pretty nasty weaponry.
SpaceShipTwo Makes First Flight With Crew Aboard
The spacecraft makes a dress rehearsal for the all-important first glide flight.
Firefox Home Syncs Your Faves to Your iPhone
Mozilla’s new Firefox Home app for the iPhone and iPod Touch is now available for download. It’s not a full version of Firefox, but it gives you access to your Firefox bookmarks and history while you’re on your iPhone.
Electro Grill Stokes Our Hearts, Exceeds Expectations
What’s to like about a grill that uses electricity to heat food? Turns out, plenty.
Apple, Beware: The 5 Most Brutal Product Recalls
Ending nearly a month of speculation, the wizard of Cupertino or one of his designees will emerge from behind the curtain this afternoon to say something about the Apple iPhone 4. Will it be free bumper cases for iPhone 4 owners? Or could it be the full recall that many consider unlikely? Here are five recalls that would make any company shudder.
BBC licence may be cut – minister
The BBC TV licence fee could be cut to reflect spending cuts elsewhere, Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt says in an interview.
Stunt error throws Pink off stage
US singer Pink is taken to hospital during a gig in Germany after an on-stage stunt goes wrong.
Ife is latest Big Brother evictee
Ife, a 25-year-old dancer, becomes the latest housemate to be booted out of the Big Brother house after a public vote.
Clooney testifies in fraud trial
Hollywood star George Clooney appears in court in Italy to testify in the fraud trial of three people accused of using his name to set up a fashion label.
Proms to begin with Mahler epic
The 2010 BBC Proms will begin at the Royal Albert Hall later with a performance of Mahler’s Symphony of a Thousand.
President’s daughter gets TV job
The 16-year-old daughter of Tajikistan’s President gets a summer job as the newsreader on the country’s national TV station.
Sellers ‘tried to change will’
Peter Sellers tried to change his will on the day he died, a newly-discovered legal document suggests.
Young ‘shocked’ at crew man death
Pop singer Will Young says he is “shocked and saddened” after a stage hand died following a fall backstage at an open-air concert in Kent.
Jones ‘baffled’ by leaked e-mail
Singer Tom Jones denies a leaked e-mail from his record label, criticising his new album, was a publicity stunt.
Gibson in child custody hearing
Actor Mel Gibson and his former girlfriend go court over the custody of their eight-month-old daughter
Capped well not leaking, BP says
Oil company BP says there are no signs of leakage from its recently capped well in the Gulf of Mexico, a day after it halted the flow.
Row over Canada fighter jet order
Canada’s government announces the purchase of 65 new fighter jets in a multi-billion dollar order, sparking a row with the opposition.
US cleric put on terror blacklist
Washington puts US-born Muslim cleric Anwar al-Awlaki on a terror blacklist for allegedly planning attacks on the US.
