New Zealand: Lord of the Rings creators stop divisive land development
Sir Peter Jackson and his partner say they want to restore Shelly Bay's natural beauty.
Blink-182 postpone Glasgow shows over ‘family matter’
The pop-punk trio were due to perform in Glasgow, Belfast and Dublin over the next five days.
Snow Patrol ‘heartbroken’ as two members quit
Gary Lightbody says the band will continue as a trio after Jonny Quinn and Paul Wilson depart.
Mamma Mia!: Antony Costa joins the cast of Mamma Mia! dinner show
North London's Antony Costa swaps boyband Blue for Greek dancing.
Adam Driver criticises studios and streamers over Hollywood strike
Actor Adam Driver had permission to speak at the Venice Film Festival as the Hollywood strike goes on.
‘Any story could be your last’ – India’s crackdown on Kashmir press
The BBC has spoken to over two dozen Kashmiri journalists who are wary of the government's actions.
Hawaii wildfires: Oprah and The Rock pledge direct payments to victims in Maui
The People's Fund of Maui aims to make monthly payments of $1,200 (£950) to thousands of wildfire victims.
Akon: Success allows me to make music for myself
The singer says he has the financial freedom to bring Afrobeats influences to his new material.
Antique statue seized in US looting inquiry
The statue, believed from Turkey, is part of an antiquities smuggling probe, NY investigators say.
Up-and-coming singer dies of rare brain tumour
Faye Fantarrow had been working with David Stewart of Eurythmics when she was told about the tumour.