The statue measures 6.5m (21.3ft) and shows Shakira dancing in her characteristic hip-swivelling style.

The star’s second album is named the year’s best record by critic – but who else made the top 20?

The death in 2015 of the Venezuelan rapper had originally been ruled a suicide.

The “limited” ads will feature in content unless people pay £2.99 a month to remove them.

The presenter says he “wouldn’t rule out” new projects with his Grand Tour co-hosts.

Girl dinner was one of the biggest hashtags on the video-sharing app in the last 12 months.

Radio Ulster’s Irish Music Icons series looks at the life and legacy of Clannad’s Moya Brennan.

He passed away in a London hospital on Christmas Day, aged 54, with his family by his side.

The South Korean actor had been under investigation for illegal drug use since October.

A new documentary shines a light on how the famous duo helped change the comedy landscape for women.

Exiled artist Galal Yousif says his work Man With a Heavy Heart embodies Sudan’s loss since April.

He was like a “favourite uncle” to the millions who watched the show, said his son John.

The ITV soap is the big omission from the viewing figures, but other old favourites attracted big audiences.

Chris Gascoyne will be in panto in St Albans as his last Coronation Street scenes air.

The novelist on how his sudden paralysis has affected his relationships and writing, one year on.

From Eurovision failure to box office bombs, these moments were among the year’s most unfortunate.

TV actor Richard Franklin, 87, died following a long-term illness, his family confirms.

Barbara began volunteering recently as a way to help alleviate her grief, after her husband’s death 18 years ago.

The chef says she’s too self-conscious to say “microwave” after her unique take on the word went viral.

A clip of Anthony Madu pirouetting in the Lagos rain has given him and others wider ambitions.

If you’ve not been keeping track of the soap throughout the year, here’s what you need to know.

Paddington in Peru and Amy Winehouse biopic Back To Black are among the other big screen releases.

Another man was also held on suspicion of theft and criminal damage but has now been bailed.

Blitz Bazawule, who grew up in Ghana, is behind a new adaptation of iconic book The Color Purple.

New series of Doctor Who, Blue Lights, Slow Horses and Trigger Point are among the other TV treats.

The former member of the US country music band dies after being involved in a two-vehicle crash in Texas.

Man held on suspicion of theft and criminal damage of south London sign featuring work by the artist.

He played Roy Tucker for 22 years in the long running BBC Radio 4 drama, and also appeared in EastEnders.

One gallery owner tells the BBC he believes the artwork, which was taken on Friday, could be worth up to £500,000.

The band say the smell of The White Horse, where they made their UK debut, was an “instant regret”.