Author: BBC News - Entertainment & Arts

The New Wave director rewrote cinema's rules and influenced film-makers from Scorsese to Tarantino.

The first letter of each line of Floral Tribute spells out Elizabeth, in honour of the late monarch.

Lauded by some as the father of Indigenous Australian theatre, Charles had an extraordinary career.

He apologised to fans and said he and his band were "burnt out" and he needed some time to heal.

The actress memorably played head teacher Mrs McClusky in the BBC TV show's 1980s heyday.

George Lazenby was criticised by fans after making "creepy" comments about women on stage in Perth.

Characters on the Radio 4 show reminisced about the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday.

The hit South Korean drama is among the winners at the biggest award ceremony in the US TV calendar.

Former Pop Idol star Darius Campbell Danesh died after inhaling chloroethane used to treat chronic pain.

A weekly income of €325 (£280) is being paid to 2,000 artists, musicians, writers and performers.