London, Nov 17 : Il Divo has topped the UK albums chart with ''The Promise''.

It is the third time the group, created by impresario Simon Cowell, have topped the album charts, reports BBC.

Meanwhile, Stereophonics have to settle for a number two debut with their ''Best Of'' compilation Decade In The Sun.

In the UK singles chart, the X Factor finalists have notched up a third week at number one with their charity song ''Hero''.

The reality stars fend off stiff competition from rapper T. I., who came second two his Rihanna collaboration ''Live Your Life''.

Washington, Nov 17 : The latest James Bond movie, ‘Quantum of Solace’, has topped the weekend box office after raking in 70.4 million dollars.

According to studio estimates, DreamWorks’ ‘Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa’ slipped to second position after raking in 36.1 million dollars, reports E! Online.

‘Role Models’, which earned 11.7 million dollars, came third while ‘High School Musical 3: Senior Year’ stood fourth after pocketing 5.9 million dollars.

London, November 17 : Movies that are rated suitable for children viewing contain a “scandalous” amount of swearing, according to a survey.

New York - The new James Bond film, Quantum of Solace, brought in 70.4 million dollars in its North American debut weekend, a record for the 47-year-old series detailing the adventures of British secret agent 007.

The film, the second Bond movie starring Daniel Craig, not only beat industry expectations by 10 million dollars, but overshot 2006's Casino Royal by 30 million dollars. Until now, the most successful Bond opener brought in 40.1 million dollars with Die Another Day in 2002.

London - Paul McCartney wants to release an obscure 41-year- old Beatles track that was only played once in public, Britain's Observer newspaper said Sunday.

The 14-minute Carnival of Light was recorded in 1967 when Paul, Ringo Starr, George Harrison and John Lennon were working in London's Abbey Road studios on the vocals for Penny Lane.

The track, a jumble of shrieks and psychedelic effects, was never released because three of the Fab Four thought it too adventurous.

London, November 16 : Despite having a successful acting career, Kevin Costner has revealed that it is playing music with his band that lets the ‘steam off’ for him.

The Academy award-winning director, who recently released his band ‘Modern West’s debut album, said that it was while he was on stage that he could shed all characters and be himself.

“When I''m making a movie I''m playing whoever I''m playing. But my personality comes out on stage when I play live. That''s when you see me the clearest,” the Telegraph quoted him as saying.

"This is as close to my personality as I ever get, playing live. There''s something about playing music that lets steam off for me,” he added.