BBC News: Entertainment & Arts

18 May 2012 Last updated at 15:14 ET

Baritone Fischer-Dieskau dies

The respected German baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, famed for his performances of Schubert's song cycle Winter Journey, dies at the age of 86.

President Barack Obama joins a host of music industry luminaries in paying tribute to Donna Summer following the disco star's death at the age of 63.

Sweden is the frontrunner to win at this year's Eurovision Song Contest, while Engelbert Humperdinck believes the UK can triumph.

Broadway run for Priscilla ends

Priscilla Queen of the Desert is coming to an end on Broadway after months of weak ticket sales.
Tate hits £45m renovation target
Mexico writer Carlos Fuentes dies

Masseur drops Travolta sex claim

One of the two male masseurs who have accused actor John Travolta of sexual assault withdraws his legal action.
Thompson confirms Annie script
Snow White film 'used real blood'

'Go-go' musician Chuck Brown dies

Guitarist and singer Chuck Brown, who mixed funk, soul and Latin styles to help create the "go-go" scene in Washington DC in the 1970s, dies at the age of 75.
Gaga gig denied Jakarta permit
Singer settles over awards injury

Baron Cohen as himself Watch

Sacha Baron Cohen steps out of character to give a rare interview, but admits it's 'probably a mistake'
Rolf on Rolf

Australian entertainer looks back over his career
Cannes Festival

BBC reporter Kev Geoghegan with the latest from Cannes
Africa Beats Watch

Malian singer Vieux Farka Toure follows in his father's footsteps
Croisette romance

Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom opens Cannes
In pictures

Gallery stages 'ironic' Diamond Geezer exhibition
Britney's back

A look at her career as she joins X Factor USA