Kevin Spacey has reportedly dropped plans to star in a West End production of a Star Is Born. The Hollywood actor was set to play the role of washed up star Norman Maine in a new stage adaptation of the famous film, to be hosted at London’s Old Vic theatre, where Spacey is artistic director.

Ledger insurance lawsuit settled
An agreement has been reached in a lawsuit involving actor Heath Ledger’s $10m ( 7m) life insurance policy.

Busta Rhymes Parted Ways With Iovine After ‘Mutual’ Agreement
Busta Rhymes has cleared up rumours surrounding his departure from Interscope Records, explaining he parted ways with the label after a “mutual agreement” with chairman Jimmy Iovine. The Touch It hitmaker - real name Trevor Smith - announced he was walking away from his contract with Interscope and Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Records in September (08) to r…

Curtis hopeful for Red Nose Day
Comic Relief founder Richard Curtis says he doesn’t expect the economic downturn to affect this year’s event.

Narnia franchise carries on
The Narnia series of films will continue after 20th Century Fox stepped in to produce the third of CS Lewis’s books.

Being Bennett
What drives Alan Bennett to keep on writing?

Kung-Fu Panda director ‘to make live action He-Man film’
Kung Fu Panda director John Stevenson is to direct Masters of the Universe, a live-action version of the hit 1980s cartoon He-Man, reports say.

Picture perfect
How to start a career in film special effects

Funeral for TV artist Tony Hart
Mourners pay tributes at the funeral of children’s TV presenter Tony Hart, who died earlier this month.

McCartney to perform at Coachella
Sir Paul McCartney is to play a headline set at California’s Coachella music festival in April, organisers announce.