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The News Matrix: Monday 01 July 2013

Britons bask in a (short) golden glow

Flames, check. Wind machine, check. Beyoncé pulls out all of the theatrical stops on her tour

Beyoncé back in the picture after snappers get a reprieve

Beyoncé is to perform a U-turn on her ban on professional photography for tonight’s star-studded charity show in Twickenham.

Jennifer Lopez was rushed off the set of her new music video in Florida after gunshots were heard nearby

Jennifer Lopez bundled to safety by minders after gunshots ring out during music video filming

Jennifer Lopez was rushed off set for her latest music video in Florida after “gunshots” were heard close by.

Also showing: Broken, Parker and The Guilt Trip

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Adele receives the Grammy for best pop solo performance

'I'm not crazy' says the Ukrainian journalist who gatecrashed Adele's Grammy acceptance speech

The man who crashed the stage at the Grammy Awards, has spoken out saying “I’m not a crazy guy. I just think differently.”

Album review: Andrea Bocelli, Passione (Decca)

Before he became a household name, Andrea Bocelli paid his dues in bars, doing the kind of romantic repertoire that best tickled punters' palates.

Andrew Mitchell who, before resigning last week for

Chin up, Andrew Mitchell, chauffeur's aren't all they're cracked up to be, just ask P Diddy and the Queen

Status symbols don't come much bolder than being ferried around in a chauffeur-driven car. It's a sure-fire way to let everybody know that you are somebody. Just ask Andrew Mitchell who, before resigning last week for "swearing" at Downing Street police, had put in an order for a chauffeur-driven Jaguar XF, despite most ministers making do with a Toyota Prius. His replacement Chief Whip, Sir George Young, promptly cancelled the flash car, saving the taxpayer an estimated £100,000. Mitchell never got the driver he longed for, but he should take comfort from the fact that chauffeurs, while being an enviable perk of any job, can often be more trouble than they're worth.

Andy Murray in action at Wimbledon on Tuesday - where he was supported by a large entourage

The serious business of spectating

Andy Murray's Wimbledon box is awash with his management team – and not because they're fans, explains Tim Walker

Andy Murray in action at Wimbledon on Tuesday - where he was supported by a large entourage

The serious business of spectating at Wimbledon

Andy Murray's Wimbledon box is awash with his management team – and it's not because they're tennis fans...

Coty shunned after calling on Avon with $10bn bid

Avon Products, the cosmetics company, has turned its nose up at a $10bn (£6.24bn) takeover offer from the perfume maker Coty. The bid for Avon is the boldest move so far by its chairman Bart Brecht, who has been running Coty since retiring as chief executive of the household products giant Reckitt Benckiser. Mr Becht decided to go public with details of his offer in an attempt to bounce the Avon board into talks, but they said the company was worth far more.

Screen Talk: Apocalypse wow

Hollywood is embracing world concerns over future predictions of coming apocalyptic events by making movies.

Susie Rushton: Breaking up the J-Lo way

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Jennifer Lopez's 'roller coaster' marriage

Jennifer Lopez had a "roller coaster" marriage to Marc Anthony.

Marc Anthony admits Jennifer Lopez split

Marc Anthony has confirmed he is a "single" man.

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