The schedule for the basketball competition at the London 2012 Olympics has been revealed, with Team GB missing out on a lucrative match with the United States.

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Chris Moyles will miss some of his Radio 1 shows during the tour

Andrew Lloyd Webber casts radio's bad boy Chris Moyles as Bible's worst villain King Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar

Would you pay £65 to hear Chris Moyles sing? Andrew Lloyd Webber is gambling that the answer is "yes" after announcing the shock casting of breakfast radio's "bad boy" as the villainous King Herod in a revival of Jesus Christ Superstar.

Basketball: O2 confirmed as Final Four venue

The O2 Arena in London will host the 2013 and 2014 Final Four tournaments – Europe's premier club basketball competition – Euroleague officials said yesterday ahead of this season's final in Istanbul.

Kylie Minogue

It's back to basics as Kylie goes on no-frills tour

As the superstar plays to small audiences and reconnects with her fans, Elisa Bray looks at some of the best intimate gigs

Sony considers £65m bid for HMV Live

Sony Music Entertainment is among several suitors that are seeking to acquire the live music business of HMV, the embattled entertainment retailer, for about £65m.

Sony heads suitors tuning in for HMV Live music bid

Sony Music Entertainment is among several suitors that are seeking to acquire the live music business of HMV, the embattled entertainment retailer, for about £65m.

Dollars & Cents: Thom Yorke from the pricey-to-watch Radiohead

Do gigs give you more bang for your bucks? Paying the price for rising cost of lavish live shows

The price of tickets for Radiohead's arena tour has outraged fans, but are part of a wider trend, says Elisa Bray

Dollars & Cents: Thom Yorke from the pricey-to-watch Radiohead

Fans pay the price for the rising cost of lavish live shows

Radiohead's expensive tour tickets are part of a wider trend

Jubilee line may not cope with Olympic demand

Heavily delayed upgrade work threatens London Underground's most important Olympic route, politicians have warned.

O2 owner AEG in running to buy HMV Live for £65m

The owner of the O2 arena in London's Docklands is bidding to acquire the live music business of HMV, the struggling entertainment group, for about £65m.

Former O2 boss pulls out of F1 leadership race

A senior figure in Formula One (F1) motor racing who was widely tipped to take over from 81-year-old chief executive Bernie Ecclestone has stepped down, i can reveal.

Fast worker: Bernie Ecclestone

Formula One shock as the man in pole to succeed Ecclestone quits...

A senior figure in Formula One motor racing who was widely tipped to take over from 81-year-old chief executive Bernie Ecclestone has stepped down, the Independent can reveal.

US basketball strike costs Compass

The 149-day strike by US basketball stars this autumn disrupted more than just the NBA season: Compass, the world's biggest caterer, yesterday admitted the lock-down would cost it £30m this year.

Jesus Christ Superstar could be woman

TV bosses have not ruled out casting a woman in the lead role of Jesus Christ Superstar after launching a search for a new musical star.

50 per cent off family tickets to Apassionata

Top price tickets from £225 down to £112, second price tickets from £175 down to £87

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'I may be deaf, but you can still talk to me'

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A right royal trip down the river

A right royal trip down the river

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Couture on the Croisette: Fashion hits

Couture on the Croisette

The best outfits from the 2012 Cannes Film Festival
Child of the revolution: the Burmese family that democracy brought back together

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The Burmese family that democracy brought back together
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Frocks, canine accolade and Hitler's return
Robert Fisk: The going price of getting away with murder... would $33m be enough?

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Principled Skinner rises above the fray

Principled Skinner rises above the fray

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Patrick Cockburn: I fear this terrible massacre will be the beginning of a long civil war in Syria

Patrick Cockburn

I fear this terrible massacre will be the beginning of a long civil war in Syria
Hardeep Singh Kohli: For me, it is all about 'Gregory's Girl', a record of first love

Hardeep Singh Kohli

For me, it is all about 'Gregory's Girl', a record of first love
Christian Louboutin: 'I don't think comfort equals happiness'

Christian Louboutin interview

'I don't think comfort equals happiness'
Happy birthday, Hotel Babylon!

Happy birthday, Hotel Babylon!

Hollywood's home to the A-list celebrates 100 years of discreet luxury