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Record rise in UK album releases - 03 May 2006 16:21:06 GMT UK record companies released 31,291 albums in 2005 - more than double the number 10 years ago.
Time called on Footballers' Wives - 03 May 2006 16:12:05 GMT ITV drama Footballers' Wives will not be commissioned for a sixth series, programme makers confirm.
Lost return draws 3.9m in UK - 03 May 2006 14:12:50 GMT The first episode of the second series of TV drama Lost draws nearly 4m UK viewers.
Warner Music throws out EMI bid - 03 May 2006 12:54:35 GMT US record firm Warner Music rejects a $4.2bn bid from EMI, six years after a failed merger between the two firms.
Festival chiefs win police appeal - 03 May 2006 12:50:44 GMT One of Britain's biggest music festival promoters wins a legal battle over who pays to police major events.
Van Gogh painting sells for $40m - 03 May 2006 12:30:57 GMT A Van Gogh painting fetches more than $40m (£22m) at auction, the fourth highest price ever for a Van Gogh.
Bishops act over Pope show - 03 May 2006 11:28:44 GMT Bavarian bishops file an injunction to stop MTV showing cartoon Popetown, featuring a pogoing Pope.
BBC stands by Glitter interview - 03 May 2006 10:25:42 GMT The BBC defends its decision to air an interview with disgraced former singer Gary Glitter.
Doctor Who star signs book deal - 03 May 2006 10:24:47 GMT Singer-turned-actress Billie Piper signs a six-figure deal to write her "candid" autobiography.
Copy claim author loses deal - 03 May 2006 09:33:00 GMT A Harvard student has her book deal cancelled after her novel was pulled last week amid copy claims.
Sopranos actors fall foul of law - 03 May 2006 09:01:20 GMT Two supporting actors from hit US series The Sopranos face charges in separate criminal cases.
Church acts against Da Vinci film - 03 May 2006 08:40:41 GMT Sydney's Anglican Church plans a cinema ad campaign against The Da Vinci Code movie, released this month.
Media holds its own in trust poll - 03 May 2006 02:01:40 GMT People worldwide trust the media more than governments, a poll suggests, while the young increasingly go online for news.
Post-9/11 author makes shortlist - 02 May 2006 22:58:35 GMT A woman who left her New York job after 9/11 to become an author is shortlisted for a book prize.
Northern Soul film wins art award - 02 May 2006 22:55:53 GMT A film based around Northern Soul music wins the Beck's Futures award for young UK-based artists.
Three guilty of The Scream theft - 02 May 2006 16:57:50 GMT Three men are found guilty over the theft of Edvard Munch's The Scream, while three others are acquitted.
Ice Age extends box office reign - 02 May 2006 16:52:03 GMT Animated sequel Ice Age 2 keeps Bruce Willis's new thriller 16 Blocks off the top of the UK box office chart.
US chain to show more indie films - 02 May 2006 14:26:37 GMT AMC, the second-largest US cinema chain, is to show more arthouse and independent films to meet growing demand.
Donne portrait appeal gets boost - 02 May 2006 14:19:02 GMT The National Portrait Gallery is given £750,000 to help it buy a portrait of 16th Century poet John Donne.
London to host Europe's gay pride - 02 May 2006 13:43:57 GMT A two-week lesbian and gay festival featuring a 500,000-strong parade is to take place on London's streets this summer.
Gary Glitter denies abusing girls - 02 May 2006 11:48:57 GMT Disgraced singer Gary Glitter denies ever abusing underage girls and blames the British media for his downfall.
Dead rapper accused in shooting - 02 May 2006 10:15:30 GMT The estate of dead rapper Proof is sued for wrongful death by the family of another murdered man.