Biography award for a grandfather's tale
John Hughes thought he was writing "a love letter to the dead", to
his beloved grandfather, who had been killed in 1988 in a car
accident near Newcastle. more
Rowling wins British Book of the Year award
J.K. Rowling's latest teenage wizard tale - Harry Potter and the
Half Blood Prince - has been named Book of the Year at the
British Book Awards. more
Surprise - it's Paul Simon's new record
When Paul Simon decided it was time for a new album, there was an
immediate problem: He wasn't exactly sure what to say - or how to
say it. more
Unnecessary sequels cause double trouble
Sadly, too much of one story is never enough for Hollywood, writes
Glenn Whipp. more
Now he's Sir Sex Bomb
Tom Jones has been knighted by the Queen. more