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BBC Sound of 2009: The longlist Fifteen of the best rising music stars have been announced as the longlist for the BBC's Sound of 2009. Norton Eurovision's new Wogan Sir Terry Wogan is being replaced by Graham Norton as commentator on the Eurovision Song Contest. Gavin and Stacey eye repeat award BBC sitcom Gavin and Stacey has the chance to hold onto its South Bank Show comedy award for a second year. Van Day evicted from jungle show Former Dollar singer David Van Day is the latest star voted off TV show I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Coldplay lead UK Grammys charge Coldplay win seven nominations for the 2009 Grammys, leading a strong British showing for US music's top awards. Boys' joy at playing idol Jackson Three teenagers who are to play Michael Jackson in the new West End show Thriller Live speak of their excitement. Leona track breaks digital record The new single from singer Leona Lewis, Run, becomes the fastest-selling digital-only track, with 70,000 downloads in two days. Actress Kerr's gems sell at auction Gems owned by late film star Deborah Kerr sell for thousands at auction in London, including £33,600 for an engagement ring. Singer Webbe leaves jungle show Singer Simon Webbe becomes the eighth person to be voted off I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Brand 'working on Arthur remake' Comedian Russell Brand is developing a remake of the 1981 film Arthur, according to industry newspaper the Hollywood Reporter. Lip-synch ban for China TV gala Chinese authorities ban lip-synching from the nation's biggest TV show after the Beijing Olympics miming controversy. Jury goes out in Boy George trial The jury retires to consider its verdict in the case of singer Boy George who is accused of falsely imprisoning a male escort. Vampire film has London premiere Hundreds of screaming teenage girls brave the cold for the UK premiere of vampire love story Twilight, in London. Cranford writer Elizabeth Gaskell 'foretold her own death' The writer Elizabeth Gaskell foretold her own death months before suffering a fatal heart attack, it has been revealed in letters acquired by Manchester University. Royal opening for city's theatre The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh have officially opened the Curve theatre during visit to Leicester. First Book honour for author Ross Alex Ross wins the Guardian First Book Award for his musical history The Rest is Noise. Gallery acquires Tudor portrait A rare portrait of a Tudor family is acquired by the National Portrait Gallery, in London. Fairytale launch for new JK Rowling book JK Rowling is to read extracts of her first book since the final Harry Potter novel as the fairytales go on sale. Girls Aloud to support Coldplay Coldplay reveal that Girls Aloud will support them at one of their gigs at Wembley Stadium in September 2009. Administration for music company Pinnacle Entertainment, which distributes music from hundreds of independent labels, goes into administration. Petition against live music form Reverend and the Makers' frontman Jon McClure sets up a petition aiming to get the Metropolitan Police to scrap the use of Form 696. Take That record huge first day Take That score the biggest first day sale of the year with their new album, The Circus, despite problems getting it into shops. Swayze denies health rumours Actor Patrick Swayze quashes speculation that he is close to death, calling tabloid reports "lies and false information". Bid to scrap Polanski sex charge Lawyers for director Roman Polanski ask a US court to dismiss a 30-year-old charge of unlawful sex with a minor. Pitt visits New Orleans project Actor Brad Pitt visits the New Orleans area where the familes are moving into new homes built by his charity. Rourke up for indie film accolade Mickey Rourke's comeback performance in The Wrestler is shortlisted at the Spirit Awards, Hollywood's leading prizes for independent film. O'Grady recovers from snake bite Chat show host Paul O'Grady suffers a bite after being attacked by an adder at his home in Kent. Ban for speeding comedian Presenter Nick Hancock is banned from driving for six months after being caught speeding at nearly 100mph during a trip to Scotland. Queen honours O'Connor Presenter Des O'Connor is praised by the Queen for giving hours of "enjoyable entertainment" as she appoints him CBE. McLean evicted from jungle show Glamour model Nicola McLean becomes the latest star to be voted off I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Talking about Lionel As a new version of Oliver! opens, a look at the tumultuous life of the show's composer - Lionel Bart In pictures Urban street artists set for inaugural awards Twilight fame Robert Pattinson on screaming fans In pictures Great night for UK stars as Grammys are launched in LA War nightmares Animation tries to make sense of a Mid-East massacre 'Our easy album' Noel Gallagher on Dig Out Your Soul Beware. Triffids! Why the enduring love affair with man-eating plants?