Author: BBC News - Entertainment & Arts

The short list includes writers from the UK, Ireland, US and Canada.

It seems the TV show's real-life inspirations have concluded their own succession drama.

The incident, which happened in Los Angeles in 2008, is the first time Brand has been heard publicly admitting sexual misconduct.

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as chairman, ending a 70-year career.

There are as many as 900 unregulated channels which do not have to follow rules on harmful content.

In July, the host told viewers he had made "errors of judgement" but strongly denied any criminality.

The star has required several surgical interventions after damaging his spine in a late-night fall.

The comedian has spent recent years building an online presence, often getting millions of views.

The video site rejects a "disturbing" letter from a UK Parliamentary committee about his fees.

The event will explore the megastar's impact on culture and the music industry.