Simon Cowell shows his funny side

McCartney in Pussy Riot parole plea new

Sir Paul McCartney has written to Russian authorities asking them to consider releasing members of jailed punk band Pussy Riot on parole.

Scott Thomas: I felt stuck in dark new

Kristin Scott Thomas says she wants to do a comedy next to get over her character in Nicholas Winding Refn's Only God Forgives.

Owen to star in Christmas movie? new

Mark Owen could be spreading Christmas cheer by playing an elf in a festive-themed film, according to reports.

Douglas enjoys smiling for camera new

Michael Douglas has revealed one of the things he enjoyed most about playing Liberace in Behind the Candelabra was getting the chance to smile on screen.

McCartney in Pussy Riot parole plea new

Sir Paul McCartney has written to Russian authorities asking them to consider releasing members of jailed punk band Pussy Riot on parole.

Halliwell says bye to Viva Forever new

Geri Halliwell has insisted the Spice Girls musical Viva Forever! is "good entertainment" - and admitted she had been "cocky" about it being a success.

Stones' Micks reunited in the park

The Rolling Stones' return to Hyde Park will see them team up with former guitarist Mick Taylor, but there will be no reappearance of the white dress Mick Jagger wore at the original 1969 gig because he has lost it.

Aretha Franklin taking June off

Aretha Franklin has announced she is rescheduling her tour so she can take off the month of June.

Scott Thomas: I felt stuck in dark new

Kristin Scott Thomas says she wants to do a comedy next to get over her character in Nicholas Winding Refn's Only God Forgives.

Owen to star in Christmas movie? new

Mark Owen could be spreading Christmas cheer by playing an elf in a festive-themed film, according to reports.

Douglas enjoys smiling for camera new

Michael Douglas has revealed one of the things he enjoyed most about playing Liberace in Behind the Candelabra was getting the chance to smile on screen.

Cannes femmes: Flashes and flesh on the red carpet as Irina Shayk and Alessandra Ambrosio shimmer at 'All is Lost' first night new

Joris Minne: Rhubarb

The post-industrial landscape surrounding parts of the Castlereagh Road is at its bleakest between Channing Street and Orby Link where a huge Tesco store has been erected on the site of a former factory.

Joris Minne: Brown's in Town

The UK City of Culture 2013 continues to aim high with its ongoing series of visiting events including the top-of-the-range and always controversial Turner Prize announcement this autumn, the City of Derry Regatta and the Big Tickle comedy festival. Who would have thought Derry would have an appetite for posh art, sailing and laughter?

Review: Fawlty Towers at the Northern Whig

The Faulty Towers live theatre dining experience is a largely improvised show. It started from the moment we all arrived at the venue and heard Sybil cry out for husband Basil, who was busy barking orders at hapless waiter Manuel.

Why the restaurant OX has critics and public hungry for more

It's currently the most talked about restaurant in Ireland, North or South.