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Michael Jackson wrongful death trial to commence next Monday
Wednesday 24 April 2013
The civil trial over the death of Michael Jackson is set to get formally underway next week after jury selection was completed in the $40 billion case that pits the pop star's mother against concert promoters AEG Live.
Marc Anthony files for divorce from Jennifer Lopez
Thursday 12 April 2012
Latin pop singer Marc Anthony has filed for divorce from singer and actress Jennifer Lopez, ending their seven-year marriage.
Randy Newman, Royal Festival Hall, London
Gotye, Shepherds Bush Empire, London
Sunday 04 March 2012
Wouter de Backer, aka Gotye, may have a No1 under his belt, but he's a reluctant star. For a lesson in performance, over to Randy ...
Screen Talk: Double trouble
Friday 10 February 2012
Plans are afoot for an ambitious double feature film project starring Jessica Chastain and Joel Edgerton.
Entire staff suspended at LA abuse inquiry school
Wednesday 08 February 2012
All the staff at a school where two teachers were arrested on suspicion of child abuse have been suspended while education officials investigate the claims.
Stan Lee: Creator of the Hulk and Spider-Man is a £4bn Marvel
Sunday 05 February 2012
Even at 89, the man behind the phenomenally successful comic book and film franchises isn't slowing down – and, in a rare interview, he says he can't wait to meet his fans in London later this month
The Artist wins again as talk of Oscar success grows
Monday 23 January 2012
The Artist has continued its love affair with American cinema, winning best-produced film at the Producers Guild Awards and boosting its chances for an Oscar nod at the Academy Award nominations this week.
Head found in Hollywood park identified
Saturday 21 January 2012
Authorities have determined that a dismembered head and other body parts found in a rugged hillside park near the famed "Hollywood" sign are the remains of a man who lived in an a nearby apartment.
The great Girl Scout cookie row
Sunday 15 January 2012
Viral video demands nationwide biscuit boycott
Legionnaire's found at Hong Kong's government headquarters
Tuesday 03 January 2012
Bacteria which cause Legionnaire's disease have been found throughout Hong Kong's brand new, £432 million government headquarters.
The Artist, Michel Hazanavicius, 100 mins (PG)
Sunday 01 January 2012
A French pastiche on American silent film is a smart, witty treat – and much more besides
Spanish royal ordered to court over claims
Friday 30 December 2011
A judge yesterday subpoenaed the son-in-law of Spain's King Juan Carlos to testify as a suspect in a corruption case, deepening a public relations nightmare for the royal family at a time of acute economic crisis.
Spanish royal Inaki Urdangarin in corruption probe
Thursday 29 December 2011
The son-in-law of Spain's King Juan Carlos has been summoned to appear before a judge as a suspect in a corruption case.
Arts review of 2011 - Film: 2011 was definitely the Year of the Goat
Sunday 18 December 2011
Russia, Korea, Greece, France...the world delivered as much good cinema as you could wish for – just forget about Hollywood
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Is the Muslim call to prayer really such a menace?
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Channel 4 to 'provoke' viewers who associate Islam with terrorism with live call to prayer during Ramadan
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US army doctor returns arm to Vietnamese soldier fifty years after he took it as a souvenir
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Police seize possessions of rough sleepers in crackdown on homelessness
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Demand for food banks has nothing to do with benefits squeeze, says Work minister Lord Freud
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