The latest stories from the Entertainment & Arts section of the BBC News web site.
Government ends prison guitar ban
A ban on steel-string guitars in prison cells in England and Wales is reversed after a campaign by rock stars including Billy Bragg and Johnny Marr.
Anderson 'stellar' in Streetcar
Critics say Gillian Anderson gives the performance of her career in A Streetcar Named Desire at London's Young Vic.
Apes continue reign in UK cinemas
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes has easily held on to the top spot in the UK and Ireland box office in its second week of release.
Lloyd Webber to sue over Superstar
Andrew Lloyd Webber's company, Really Useful Group, is to sue over a cancelled US tour of Jesus Christ Superstar.
Goldfinch novel set for big screen
Donna Tartt's best-selling novel The Goldfinch is to be turned into a film, with Rush Hour director Brett Ratner among its producers.
Die Hard actor Shigeta dies aged 81
James Shigeta, one of the first prominent Asian-American actors who memorably appeared in 1988 film Die Hard as business executive Mr Takagi, dies aged 81.
Pussy Riot sue Russian government
Two Pussy Riot activists who were imprisoned for performing a protest song in a Moscow cathedral are suing the Russian government.
Band 'didn't believe' Watkins abuse
Former members of Lostprophets say they originally hoped child abuse reports about singer Ian Watkins were a "mistake" and now want to move forward.
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