Veteran rocker Eric Clapton is offering the international rights of his chequered life story to the highest bidding publishing house - and he has already snubbed a staggering $6.4m (€5.1m).

Model Sophie Dahl has signed a publishing deal for her second novel after her literary debut proved a huge success.

Model Sophie Dahl has signed a publishing deal for her second novel after her literary debut proved a huge success.