McLean on domestic violence arrest

Singer Don McLean, 70, released a statement on his website about his domestic violence arrest on Monday.

He said the past year had been "hard emotional times for my wife, my children and me".

"What is occurring is the very painful breakdown of an almost 30-year relationship."

He was arrested at his Maine home, where he lives with his wife Patrisha, 56, who has since obtained a restraining order against him citing long-term anger issues, it was reported.

"There are no winners or losers, but I am not a villain... I hope people will realise that this will all be resolved, but I hope I will not be judged in this frantic media environment," he said.

Cats returns to New York

Hit musical Cats is returning to New York after a 16-year hiatus from Broadway, producers said on Thursday.

It debuted in London in 1981, before running for 18 years in New York. It is being revived at the Neil Simon Theatre, where preview performances begin on July 14 and the official opening night is set for Aug 2.

Pet Shop Boys' new album

Synth-pop icons Pet Shop Boys will release their 13th studio album, Super, on April 1 and follow up with a four-date residency at the Royal Opera House in London in July.