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Blogger banned from Michael Jackson wrongful death trial for taking photographs

A blogger has been banned from Michael Jackson’s unlawful death trial after being accused of taking pictures of jurors.

Weiner comes clean during Tuesday's press conference

Anthony Weiner, or should I say Carlos Danger? Now you can do a Weiner with the pervy NYC mayoral candidate sexting name generator

The disgraced former congressional representative chose an interesting 'nom de plume,' despite his real name doing the job perfectly

Jessie J in concert at the Tate Modern in June

Gig review: Jessie J- 'Her music was pleasant but rarely exceptional'

Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh

Bin Laden wore a cowboy hat to disguise himself

Don't you know who I am? Mr Toad may have escaped from prison as a washerwoman, but real-life incognitos seldom get disguises right

Bin Laden favoured a cowboy hat, but how does his ruse compare to other masters of disguise?

Chris Kelly has died at the age of 34

Kriss Kross rapper Chris Kelly died of a drug overdose, toxicology tests reveal

Tests have revealed that Chris Kelly of 1990s rap duo Kriss Kross died of a drug overdose.

TV review: Phil Spector, Sky Atlantic

David Mamet has always been a writer who prides himself on narrative craftsmanship. He builds a drama like a carpenter builds a chair, conscious of where the stresses are going to fall and looking for the best way to carry them. He's not above following a traditional blueprint either, which is why quite a lot of his dramas and screenplays have an old-fashioned sturdiness about them, the sense of a folk pattern adapted and personalised.

U2's 2010 set in Vienna, which Mark Fisher helped create

Mark Fisher: Designer who created stunning sets for Pink Floyd, U2 and the Rolling Stones

As bands like the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd and Genesis moved into arenas and stadiums in the 1970s, stage design became an important part of the fan experience.

Michael Jackson's eldest son Prince testified in a legal dispute with AEG

Prince Jackson claims late father Michael thought This Is It rehearsals were going to kill him at wrongful death trial

Michael Jackson's eldest son Prince Jackson told a court that his late father had feared the gruelling rehearsal schedule for his This Is It Tour would be the death of him.

Prince Jackson, La Toya Jackson, Prince Michael Jackson II and Paris Jackson pictured in August 2012

Prince to testify in AEG trial four years on from Michael Jackson's death, as speculation is cast on children's paternity

Michael Jackson said he wished his children could have the normal, stable childhood that he never had.

Judge makes no changes to guardianship of Michael Jackson's children

A judge has said he will make no changes to the guardianship of Michael Jackson's three children after receiving a report on their well-being and meeting lawyers for their guardians.

Paris Jackson is expected to make a full recovery

Michael Jackson's daughter Paris 'fine' in Los Angeles hospital after apparent suicide attempt on fourth anniversary of father's death

Ambulance was called out to 15-year-old to deal with 'possible overdose'

Michael Jackson performing during his HIStory World Tour. The Jackson family is reportedly suing AEG LIve for $40bn in damages

AEG boss calls Michael Jackson lawsuit a baseless 'extortion bid'

The head of a concert promoter told a US jury he believed a lawsuit filed by Michael Jackson's mother against his company was a baseless attempt at extortion.

Michael Jackson performing during his HIStory World Tour. The Jackson family is reportedly suing AEG LIve for $40bn in damages

AEG expressed fears about Michael Jackson's health, court hears

Jurors hearing a lawsuit against concert giant AEG Live LLC have been shown emails in which top company executives expressed fears about Michael Jackson's health and the amount of time they had to get the singer prepared for his ill-fated series of comeback tours.

Shirley Bassey performed

Shirley Bassey urges Cannes Festival luminaries to pull out their 'Goldfingers' at Aids fundraiser

With an apt rendition of "Goldfinger," singing legend Shirley Bassey roused celebrity revelers to dig deep into their pockets at the 20th amfAR gala in the Cap D'Antibes, helping to raise an estimated $25 million for Aids research.

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Comedy and booze go together, says Walsh. The trouble is stopping at just the one. So when do the hangovers stop being funny?
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Edinburgh to Hollywood: 10 comedic talents blowing up big

Hugh Montgomery profiles the faces to watch, from the sitcom star to the surrealist
'Hello. I have cancer': When comedian Tig Notaro discovered she had a tumour she decided the show must go on

Comedian Tig Notaro: 'Hello. I have cancer'

When Notaro discovered she had a tumour she decided the show must go on
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