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Strictly celebrities are unveiled - The line-up for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing, including singer Rachel Stevens, is revealed by the BBC.

West Wing writer tackles Facebook - Aaron Sorkin, who created The West Wing and wrote Charlie Wilson's War, is making a film about Facebook.

£100m appeal to keep Titian works - Two UK galleries are hoping to raise £100m to buy a pair of paintings by Italian Renaissance artist Titian.

Pitt and Clooney at Venice debut - The Venice Film Festival opens with the premiere of comedy Burn After Reading, with George Clooney and Brad Pitt.

US blogger bailed over Roses leak - A man suspected of illegally streaming unreleased Guns N' Roses songs on his website makes a court appearance in the US.

'Raspy' Diamond offers gig refund - Singer Neil Diamond offers the audience of a recent concert a refund after performing with a raspy voice.

X Factor denies contestant claims - The X Factor's producers dismiss claims that a contestant's place on the show was in jeopardy over claims he lied to judges.

Suge Knight arrested for assault - US rap music mogul Marion "Suge" Knight is arrested for assault and drugs charges, Las Vegas police say.

Golden Kate Moss statue unveiled - A £1.5m solid gold sculpture is made of supermodel Kate Moss as part of a British Museum exhibition.

TV star's tortoise survives recycling adventure - A Gavin and Stacey star is reunited with her tortoise after he escapes in a recycling bag.

Star attractions - Clooney and Pitt charm Venice on festival's first day

Worst idea ever? - ITV2 puts celebs in charge of aircraft

Venice view - The galas, gossip and glamour of the Venice Film Festival

Kiss controversy - Katy Perry on strange dreams and that record

Painting for Pisa - The young Italian reviving Renaissance art