For the first time, the Proms finale was screened via satellite to cinemas on every continent of the world. The BBC said the two-month classical music festival had been the most successful yet with a 32% increase in under-16s attending. Proms director Roger Wright said the event had included "outstanding and inspiring music-making".
Goodnight Vienna - The tribute concert for Michael Jackson set to take place in Vienna this month has been rescheduled for London in June 2010. Jackson's brother Jermaine said that too many top artists had been unable to perform at the event. "Numerous stars were just not able to change their schedules to make a live appearance at the Vienna event possible," said Jackson.
The event had been due to take place on 26 September at the Schoenbrunn castle.
Earlier, representatives for Mary J Blige, Chris Brown and Natalie Cole said none of the three would sing at the concert, as previously announced. "Many artists and performers who I have spoken to personally told me that it would be a great honour to be part of this memorial concert for my late brother," Jermaine Jackson said.
The organisers, World Tribute Productions, said all ticket holders for the Vienna concert would receive a refund. Spokeswoman Nina Elland told the BBC that discussions on the London venue were under way. "We need time to confirm the location. We are definitely moving to London and Wembley Stadium is our favourite location."
On The Waterfront - A 3D remake of The Beatles' 1968 film Yellow Submarine has been confirmed, Disney Studios has announced. It will incorporate the 16 Beatles songs and recordings from the original animated film. Disney Studios chairman Dick Cook said the new film will be directed by Robert Zemeckis using the same motion-capture effects employed in Polar Express.
Stage Fright - Coldplay frontman Chris Martin says the band was "really nervous" about playing the UK leg of its world tour, which started on Saturday. The group played its first UK gig of this year at Manchester's Old Trafford Cricket Ground.
"It feels like we have been away for a long time. The four of us were feeling really nervous about coming back home," Martin said. Their Viva La Vida tour began in June 2008 and will wrap up on 19 September.
(Jim Evans)
