BBC Films scooped an incredible 26 nods at this morning’s nominations for the 2009 British Independent Film Awards. Films include: Andrea Arnold’s FISH TANK with eight nominations, Lone Sherfig’s AN EDUCATION and Armando Iannucci’s IN THE LOOP receive six each, and Jane Campion’s BRIGHT STAR receives four.

Today Microsoft Corp. announced the worldwide availability of its new Windows 7 operating system. Windows 7 delivers on a simple premise: make it easier for people to do the things they want on a PC.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks today announced the full track list for the upcoming LEGO Rock Band game, including songs from Queen, Bon Jovi, P!NK, Jimi Hendrix and Blur.

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Wannabe rappers, disco divas, pop princesses and indeed anyone who’s up for a good time, should start warming their vocal chords now, as the long-awaited singing game ‘Lips: Number One Hits’ comes to Xbox 360 on October 23.