BBC News music reporter Ian Youngs reports from the MTV Europe Music Awards in Liverpool.

High School Musical 3: Senior Year tops the North American box office for the second weekend in a row, taking $15m (£9.2m).

The BBC's Paul Reynolds looks at the spat between Britain and Iceland over British deposits in Icelandic banks.

Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry is voted the sexiest woman alive, by readers of Esquire magazine.

Key points and reaction to David Cameron's keynote speech to the Conservative Party conference.

Glasgow rock band Travis talk about admiring Katy Perry, being friends with Chris Martin and recording their album in two weeks.

It is the stuff of escapist fantasy. A tall, dark and handsome type sweeps a cream-and-roses Home Counties heroine off her feet. In its 100 years of publishing, the exotic alpha male has been a staple of the Mills and Boon romance.

British soul singer Joss Stone will appear in the third season of The Tudors, the BBC confirms.

The first Test at Lord's finishes in a draw after South Africa close 393-3, 47 runs ahead.

Five-time champion Roger Federer beats unseeded Mario Ancic in straight sets to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals.

Actor Alan Cumming talks about Oz, fragrances and squaring up to Anne Robinson.

ITV's programming boss Dawn Airey is leaving the broadcaster to take charge of rival Five.

A wildlife park in the Highlands is showing off the newest addition to its collection of animals.

Car insurer Admiral unveils a 24% jump in profits topping £182.1m during 2007.

West End show Hairspray has won a record seven awards at the Theatregoers' Choice Awards.

Actress April Pearson reveals the tedium behind those infamous party scenes in teen drama Skins.

GB pair target gold in sailing's 'coolest' Olympic class

Critics were largely won over by the Spice Girls returning to the stage as part of their reunion tour.

Prime Minister-elect Kevin Rudd names Australia's first woman deputy leader and an ex-rock star to his cabinet.

South Africa edge an absorbing clash with the exciting Fijians 37-20 to book a World Cup semi-final place.