Comic Frank Carson dies aged 85
9:36pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012
Comedian Frank Carson, best known for his catchphrase "It's a cracker", has "set off for his final gig" after losing his battle with stomach cancer, his family said.
Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
Cyndi Lauper makes theatrical debut
8:53pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012
A new musical bringing together Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein and rock icon Cyndi Lauper will put its best foot forward in Chicago this autumn.
Carson dies after cancer battle
8:53pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012
Comedian Frank Carson has died, his agent confirmed.
Brits effect boosts Adele sales
7:44pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012
Adele's Brit Awards have proved yet another instant sales boost, despite her abrupt exit from the stage.
Atkinson condemned for ageism views
7:44pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012
Miriam O'Reilly has criticised Blackadder star Rowan Atkinson after he described her legal action against the BBC as an "attack on creative free expression".
Atkinson condemns BBC ageism case
6:28pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012
Blackadder star Rowan Atkinson has waded into the debate about ageism on television, saying Miriam O'Reilly's legal action against the BBC was an "attack on creative free expression".
Corden 'upset' at Adele speech halt
6:28pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012
Brit Awards host James Corden revealed he held out as long as possible before cutting short big winner Adele's crowning moment - and said he had actually been told to move in after she said "thank you".
One Direction make Capital blunder
6:28pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012
One Direction have upset bosses at London radio station Capital FM after mistakenly thanking BBC Radio 1 following their success at the Brit Awards.
Kelly reveals horse fall 'fright'
3:55pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012
Lorraine Kelly has told how she suffered a "real fright" when she fell from a horse, which then stamped on her leg.
Rihanna duet could 'disappoint'
3:55pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012
Rihanna has been warned that her collaboration with her violent ex Chris Brown could damage her reputation.