Filmmaker James Cameron is among those mourning documentary filmmakers Andrew Wight and Mike deGruy, who died in a NSW helicopter crash.
Veteran actor diesBen Gazzara - known for his tough-guy presence in dozens of films, TV shows and stage productions - has died.
Sacré bleu?Oscar frontrunner Jean Dujardin is in trouble in France after The Artist star's face appeared on the streets of Paris in posters denounced as sexist.
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Provocative pieceAward-winning Aussie producer Emile Sherman is again earning high praise for his latest film Shame.
Small improvementsCelebrity chef Matt Golinski, who lost his family in a house fire on Boxing Day, is slowly recovering from life-threatening burns.
Long-lost twin
A Spanish museum discovers what is believed to be the earliest copy of Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece Mona Lisa.
Inquest in doubt
The Winehouse family seek advice after learning the Australian coroner who oversaw Amy's inquest may not be qualified.
'Pope of soul'
Don Cornelius, founder of the groundbreaking Soul Train show, has been found dead in Los Angeles aged 75.
Puppy love
Prince William and his wife Catherine have welcomed a four-legged addition to their family.
Acclaimed artist
Contemporary artist Mike Kelley has been found dead at a home in California aged 57.
Another accolade
Silent-era film The Artist has been honoured with the inaugural "Made in Hollywood" award.
Top dog
Red Dog named best film at the inaugural AACTA Awards as gritty drama Snowtown dominates other major categories.
Through the lens
Australia's stars of the screen came out in force for the inaugural AACTA Awards.
Post-surgery performance
British chart-topper Adele will make her much-awaited comeback after throat surgery at the upcoming Grammys show.
Simpsons cameo
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is to make a guest appearance as himself on the 500th episode of The Simpsons.
New star rising
A young Chinese-Australian star rises through the ranks of the Australian Ballet as the company celebrates its 50th anniversary.
People pass by the film poster of French actor Jean Dujardin for the film Les Infideles (The Players) in Paris on February 2, 2012. France's advertising regulator, ARPP, requested that the posters be removed from billboards in Paris because they depicted women as sexual objects.
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