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24 May 2013 Last updated at 12:30 ET

Lesbian drama is Cannes favourite

An intimate love story between two young women receives rave reviews in Cannes days before the winner of the Palme d'Or is announced.

Fan fiction authors will be able to publish and sell some titles in the US via new e-book platform Kindle Worlds.

Damian Lewis and Sienna Miller are among the British stars nominated for the annual US Critics' Choice Awards.

Pensioner wins modern art award

Margaret Harrison, 72, wins the £16,500 Northern Art Prize for a recreation of the perimeter fence from the Greenham Common airbase.
Constable masterpiece bought by Tate
International Booker for Lydia Davis

Redford impresses Cannes critics

Robert Redford receives a standing ovation for his performance in his survival-at-sea epic All Is Lost at a Cannes Film Festival screening.
Ryan Gosling film divides critics
Fast and Furious beats Great Gatsby

Carole King honoured by Barack Obama

US President Barack Obama honours "living legend" Carole King as he presents her with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
Pussy Riot member denied parole
Lennon lyrics donated for tax relief

BBC shows off 'script-changing' radio

A radio that has the ability to alter scripts and other content depending on its location and other factors is being developed by the BBC.
Shameless star to play Tommy Cooper
Harry Hill names X Factor musical

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From Tardis to Broadway

Arthur Darvill on starring in hit Broadway musical Once
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