A Norman Rockwell painting, Saying Grace, has been sold for $46m (£28m) in New York, a new record for a piece of American art sold at auction.
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Charles Saatchi ‘made threat to destroy’ Nigella Lawson
TV cook and author Nigella Lawson has told a court her ex-husband Charles Saatchi threatened to “destroy” her with “false” allegations of drug use.
Fast & Furious 7 on hold after Paul Walker’s death
Production on Fast & Furious 7 has been put on hold after the death of its star, Paul Walker, on Saturday.
Doctor Who beats Olympics ceremony on iPlayer requests
The 50th anniversary Doctor Who special has set a new iPlayer record for getting the most requests in 24 hours, 1.27m – beating the Olympic opening ceremony’s previous high.
Hunger Games stays top of US box office
Hunger Games: Catching Fire has held on to the top spot at the US box office for a second week, with Disney’s Frozen opening at number two.
Turner Prize winner to be announced in Londonderry
The entries have been on show at a former Army barracks at Ebrington, in the city.
Elvis Presley record player to be auctioned in Cornwall
A record player that Elvis Presley gave to a German woman as a wedding present is expected to fetch up to £2,000 when it is auctioned.
Ian Watkins child abuse: Band mates welcome other victims
Former band mates of paedophile Ian Watkins, who has admitted a string of child sex offences, have appealed for other victims to come forward.
Rabindra-Nazrul festival held in Faridpur
Commemorating hundred years of receiving the Nobel prize by poet Rabindra Nath Tagore for ‘Gitanjali’ and ninety years of famous poetry ‘Bidrohi’ of rebel poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, a program styled as ‘Robir Alo-Droher Bina’ was held on Saturday under…
Alain de Botton: How art can make us happier
By thinking too much and feeling too little, we are missing out on the true enjoyment of art, philosopher Alain de Botton tells Alastiar Sooke.
Snowden’s story is a tempting prospect for filmmakers
The story of Edward Snowden, the NSA whistleblower, has divided opinion – but has provoked the interest of filmmakers from Hollywood to Hong Kong, Tom Brook reports.
Angela Lansbury to make West End return in Blithe Spirit
Angela Lansbury is to appear on the London stage for the first time in almost 40 years in a new production of Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit.
JD Salinger stories leaked online
Three short stories by JD Salinger, which the reclusive author did not want published, have been leaked online.
Cheryl Cole wins US X Factor payout
Pop star Cheryl Cole has won a payout from the producers of X Factor USA, who dropped her after filming just one episode in 2011.
Danny Dyer says he’s not ‘proud’ of his recent films
Danny Dyer says that it has been several years since he made a movie he felt “proud” of.
12 Years a Slave is Spirit awards frontrunner
Hard-hitting historical drama 12 Years a Slave leads the field at the 2014 Independent Spirit Awards, having landed nominations in seven categories.
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani in music video
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has been featured in an online music video, entitled Nowsafar (New Journey).
The county where exorcisms are on the rise
Does God exist? Does the Devil exist? The Catholic church believes they both do – and some priests say they are currently having an immense battle in Mexico.
Steep rise in winter deaths in England, Wales
There was a big rise in the number of winter deaths last year, official figures for England and Wales show.
Judith Kerr and the story behind The Tiger Who Came To Tea
Author Judith Kerr is famous for her children’s books, but behind the sweetness of works such as The Tiger Who Came To Tea lies a past set against the horror of Nazi Germany.
Doctor Who sets record for BBC America and UK cinema
The US broadcast of Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary episode The Day of the Doctor was watched by an average of 2.4 million, a record for BBC America.
Stars give songs for Philippines
Stars including Beyonce and Adele are among those who have donated tracks to an album that will raise money for the Philippines Red Cross.
Hunger Games: Catching Fire devours US box office
The Hunger Games sequel has stormed to the top of the US box office chart with takings of $161m (£99.2m).
Taylor Swift wins four at American Music Awards 2013
Taylor Swift won four prizes at the American Music Awards 2013.They included artist of the year, favourite pop/rock female artist and favourite female country artist.
Original Poohsticks drawing expected to fetch £50,000
An original drawing of Christopher Robin and Winnie the Pooh playing Poohsticks is being auctioned by Sotheby’s in London.
Millions tune in for Doctor Who 50th anniversary show
More than 10 million people tuned in to see the special 50th anniversary episode of Doctor Who in the UK, according to overnight viewing figures.
Madonna tops Forbes 25 highest-paid musicians list
Madonna has beaten Lady Gaga to top a list of the world’s 25 highest-paid musicians.
Leonardo DiCaprio donates $3m to save tigers in Nepal
Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio has donated $3 million (£1.85 million) to help save tigers in Nepal.
‘People want the ‘Walking Dead’ Governor to redeem himself’
So… has he changed? Has the Governor’s post-Woodbury walkabout left him a new man, or rather, returned to the man we’ve seen hints that he once was, before “the turn,” before he lost his wife and daughter Penny?
CS Lewis honoured with Poets’ Corner memorial
Writer CS Lewis has been honoured with a memorial stone in Westminster Abbey later, 50 years after his death.