Arts & Entertainment

X FACTOR winners Little Mix's first album is to be a concept-driven free-jazz epic inspired by the ancient gods of Egypt, it has been revealed.

PENSIONED-OFF Radio 1 drum and bass dons Fabio and Grooverider are to become resident DJs at a home for retired junglists.

STEPHEN Malley's portrayal of the innkeeper in his school's Nativity play will smash existing preconceptions of the role, according to him and his mum.

CONTROVERSIAL GCSE-standard urban artist Bansky has struck again, this time defacing a valuable Banksy mural in London, knocking tens of thousands of pounds from its value.

DAVID Attenborough has been embroiled in a row over the ethnic diversity of bears in BBC documentaries.

STRAW Dogs is to be resurrected as a family friendly Christmas ice show.

MISERY-vending prog sulkers Radiohead will use George Osborne's autumn statement as the lyrics for their new album.

KEN Russell's funeral will need major cuts, according to the British Board of Funeral Classification.

MUSICAL mirth hoovers Elbow have been asked to compose a sonic weapon for the 2012 Olympic Games, it has emerged.

ARCHAEOLOGISTS have located what they believe is the fabulous tomb of the late John Peel.