The Queen of Christmas television?

The "I Dreamed A Dream" singer wants George Clooney to be in it - and to be played by Julie Walters

E L James's Fifty Shades trilogy has outsold J K Rowling's Harry Potter series on Amazon's UK site. James has sold more than four million copies of her books in print and on Kindle since they went on sale in March, making her the bestselling author of all time at Amazon.co.uk.

It seems to be open season on the baby-boomer generation in the English theatre at the moment.  First we had Love, Love, Love from Mike Bartlett at the Royal Court.  Now, in his debut play in the Lyttelton, Stephen Beresford takes a similar, comically sceptical look at the dubious legacy that these folk have bequeathed to their children.

Boy magician is being portrayed as the Devil in disguise in Alan Moore's latest graphic novel

When his father (Tom Hanks) is killed on 9/11, a precocious boy sets off around New York in search of people with the surname "Black", believing that one of them will impart a message from his dead dad.

Eurocom bringing the adventures of Harry, Ron and Hermione to Microsoft's Kinect peripheral.

Harry Potter stars turned out yesterday at the red carpet opening of a studio tour which gives fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the blockbuster film series.

Sunshine and warm temperatures come at a price as dry winters result in water shortages

The Greek islands, Portugal and the wider eurozone are disparaged in a new television advertisement promoting domestic tourism.

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has signed a deal to publish her first novel for adults.

Julie Walters is on the red carpet at the premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2.

I was supposed to go to the filming of The Million Pound Drop last week, the live TV game show in which contestants answer questions to win £1m in cash by placing it on (they hope) the trap door marked with the correct answer. But I missed the show because I didn't get out of work in time. So, in order to slake the thirst of my demons who demand live entertainment wherever possible, I decided to see Billy Elliot: The Musical (inset below) instead.