Bacon painting sets new record
A Francis Bacon masterpiece breaks the artist’s record at auction after selling for $86.3m ( 43m) in New York.
OBE for DJ and producer Jazzie B
Soul II Soul founder Jazzie B is formally made an OBE by the Prince of Wales for his services to music.
Al Green to scoop lifetime gong
US soul singer Al Green will be honoured with a lifetime achievement prize at the BET awards in June.
Top Hollywood agent Cowan dies
Hollywood agent Warren Cowan, who represented stars such as Frank Sinatra and Elizabeth Taylor, dies.
Fans watch New Kids comeback
Reunited US boy band New Kids on the Block perform together for the first time in 15 years, in New York.
LOOK OF THE DAY: Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman opened the 61st annual Cannes Film Festival in style in a regal purple ruffled frock by her designer friend Alber Elbaz for Lanvin.See more photos from the Cannes Film FestivalSee more gorgeous gowns at the Cannes Film FestivalSee more Natalie Portman
Actor Hugh Grant wins damages
Hugh Grant, Liz Hurley and her husband Arun Nayar win damages over photos taken of them on holiday.