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Below is the latest news from BBC's Entertainment website...
Swayze 'may live only two years'
Actor Patrick Swayze, who has pancreatic cancer, admits in a US TV interview he may survive only two years.
Jonsson and Pinder face BB vote
Ulrika Jonsson and Lucy Pinder are nominated for eviction from the Celebrity Big Brother house on Friday.
The Stooges guitarist found dead
Guitarist Ron Asheton, who helped found Iggy Pop's band The Stooges, is found dead at his home in Michigan.
Second daughter for Ben Affleck
US actors Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck welcome the arrival of their second daughter.
UK fans say Yes to Carrey movie
Jim Carrey comedy Yes Man stays top of the UK box office chart, with Adam Sandler's Bedtime Stories at number two.
Woman 'harassed' actor Shaw
A 66-year-old woman from Norfolk accused of harassing the actor Martin Shaw sent him offensive letters, a court hears.
Winehouse drops Norway appeal
Amy Winehouse drops her appeal against a fine for possession of cannabis in Norway.
'No charge' for Brolin over fight
Actor Josh Brolin, who starred in Oliver Stone's W, will not face charges after a fight in a Louisiana bar.
Mob drama gets Scorsese backing
Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese publicly endorses an Italian drama about organised crime in Naples.
Government plans for British City of Culture prize
The government is considering whether high profile cultural events should be held outside London on a regular basis.
Degas dancer tipped to fetch £12m
A sculpture by Degas of a young ballet dancer is expected to fetch up to £12m when it goes up for auction.
Costa prize winners revealed
Author Sebastian Barry and 91-year-old Diana Athill are among five authors shortlisted for the Costa Book of the Year.
Cuba opens Hemingway archive
Cuba opens up electronic access to thousands of documents belonging to writer Ernest Hemingway.
It's hello and goodbye for Norwegian Beatles podcasts
A Norwegian broadcaster cancels plans to put the Beatles' entire back catalogue on a series of free podcasts.
Leona to pen autobiography
Pop singer Leona Lewis signs a book deal to tell the story of her journey from pizza waitress to international star.
Apple to end music restrictions
Apple has announced at Macworld that music on its iTunes store will now be DRM free
Kraftwerk co-founder 'quits band'
One of the co-founders of tGerman electronic group Kraftwerk has left the band, according to its official fan website.
Sound of 2009 countdown begins
Colourful London synth duo La Roux come fifth on the BBC Sound of 2009 list of the brightest new music stars.
Batman makes producers' list
Blockbuster The Dark Knight is among the films nominated for best picture by the Producers Guild of America.
Wrestler Rourke hits red carpet
US actor Mickey Rourke took to the red carpet in London's Leicester Square on Monday night to promote The Wrestler.
Travolta tells of 'heartbreak'
Actor John Travolta says he and his wife are "heartbroken" following the death of their 16-year-old son Jett.
Marley still box office top dog
Comedy Marley and Me tops the US box office chart for a second consecutive week, pushing takings past $100m (£68.9m).
Sachs to join Coronation Street
Fawlty Towers actor Andrew Sachs is to appear in Coronation Street later this year, ITV confirms.
Le Saux among skaters on ITV show
Former footballer Graeme Le Saux and X Factor runner-up Ray Quinn are among the 13 celebrities competing in the latest series of ITV's Dancing on Ice.
BBC acts over light-skinned doll
The BBC is to replace a doll based on a character from CBeebies show In the Night Garden after complaints it is too light-skinned.
French TV ditches prime-time ads
State-run French TV stations stop showing ads in prime time as part of President Sarkozy's plans to reform public broadcasting.
BBC Sound of 2009
Spirited singer-songwriter Florence and the Machine come third on the BBC's Sound of 2009 new music list
Blockbuster year
Which big films will Hollywood hope we watch in 2009?
In pictures
Cirque Du Soleil takes over Royal Albert Hall
Vintage vinyl
The 7 inch single is still making music after 60 years
Comic debate
Why a superhero movie could be controversial
Shylock's retrial
Modern justice for Shakespeare's money lender
Matt Who?
A profile of the new actor picked to play the Doctor
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