A Bolshoi Ballet soloist is due to go on trial over an acid attack on the company’s artistic director in January.
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Carol Burnett receives Mark Twain Prize for comedy
US comedian Carol Burnett has been honoured with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
Depp surprises Sir Christopher Lee with film award
Hammer horror star Sir Christopher Lee said it was a “very emotional moment” when he received his British Institute Fellowship from his friend Johnny Depp.
Laura Mvula and Wiley win at Mobos
Soul singer Laura Mvula won two Mobo Awards at Saturday night’s ceremony in Glasgow. The Mercury nominated singer won best female act, ahead of Jessie J and Rita Ora. She also picked up the prize for best R&B or soul…
Transformers director Michael Bay attacked in Hong Kong
American film director Michael Bay has been injured in an attack in Hong Kong while filming on the set of his latest Transformers film.
Madonna banned from cinema for texting during film
Madonna has been banned from a US cinema chain after being accused of texting during a film.
Rufus Norris revealed as British National Theatre boss
Rufus Norris is to take over from Sir Nicholas Hytner as director of the National Theatre. The role is widely regarded as the biggest job in British theatre, and Norris called it “a great honour”.
Jonas Brothers cancel US tour over creative differences
The Jonas Brothers have cancelled their upcoming US tour because of creative differences.
Julian Assange refused to meet Benedict Cumberbatch, email reveals
Julian Assange refused to meet Benedict Cumberbatch while he was preparing to play the WikiLeaks founder on film, a leaked email has revealed.
Murray Walker at 90 on James Hunt and Ayrton Senna
By Lawrence Barretto BBC Sport
Robbie Williams ‘gutted’ by R1 snub
By Mark Savage Pop star Robbie Williams says he is “gutted” that BBC Radio 1 no longer plays his records.
French director Patrice Chereau dies at 68
French cinema, opera and theatre director Patrice Chereau, whose work included the acclaimed film La Reine Margot, has died at the age of 68.
I was raped and held at knife point: Madonna
But now Madonna has revealed that the start of her career was by no means a fairytale story – revealing that when she moved to New York to pursue her dreams of making it as dancer, she was raped and…
Miley Cyrus and sinead O’Connor row escalates
Pop star Miley Cyrus has hit back at Sinead O’Connor, after the Irish singer warned her not to be exploited by the music business.
Verdict should ease Jackson’s court ‘appearances’
Los Angeles – A jury’s rejection of a long-running lawsuit by Michael Jackson’s mother against the promoter of his ill-fated comeback concerts could finally allow Jackson to disappear from a forum he has dominated for years — the courtroom.
O’Connor urges Cyrus against exploitation
Singer Sinead O’Connor has written an open letter to Miley Cyrus urging her not to let the music business “make a prostitute of you”.
Prince Charles: Princes William, Harry inherited my dance moves
Prince Charles is taking credit for sons Prince William and Prince Harry’s dance moves — whether or not they want him to! In 1974, nearly 40 years ago, Prince Charles spoke to The Australian Women’s Weekly about his love of…
Taylor Swift scores mystery role in ‘The Giver’
Taylor Swift once sang for a YA movie. Now she’s going to appear in one.
Kate Middleton’s post-baby diet, other juicy scoops
By Vanity Fair
Tennis star Novak Djokovic engaged to girlfriend Jelena Ristic
By Michael Rothman
Michael Jackson “made some bad choices”
Michael Jackson “was playing Russian roulette in his bedroom every night”, a lawyer for AEG Live told the court in the singer’s wrongful death trial.
Prince George’s official portrait in Queen’s Balmoral sitting room
Queen Elizabeth II is a proud great-grandmother! A new picture of the monarch in her sitting room at Balmoral reveals that Her Majesty has a portrait of her great-grandson Prince George displayed prominently in her Scottish Highlands home.
Britain stops U.S. pop singer’s export of Jane Austen ring
LONDON – A campaign to prevent U.S. pop singer Kelly Clarkson from taking a ring owned by 19th century novelist Jane Austen out of Britain has raised enough money to save it, a museum said on Monday.
‘American Idol’ discrimination suit moves forward
As “American Idol” begins its 13th season with a new judges’ panel, new producers and a whole new slew of hopefuls, the show’s business practices are under scrutiny as a discrimination lawsuit filed by 10 black former contestants continues to…
Kim Kardashian shares photo with Oprah Winfrey
Kim Kardashian has friends in high places! As nominees and A-list celebrities attended several pre-Emmys parties over the weekend, it was a birthday party at music producer Jimmy Iovine’s house that brought the reality star and Oprah Winfrey together for…
Trafficking case against Saudi princess dismissed
SANTA ANA, Calif. — A human-trafficking charge against a Saudi princess was abruptly dismissed Friday after prosecutors were unable to support claims by a Kenyan maid who said she had to escape from her employer’s condominium after having her passport…
U.S. singer Selena Gomez cancels Russian concerts
By Liza Dobkina
Carole King honoured by Grammys
Carole King will receive a special honour from the organisers of the Grammy Awards next year.
The woman who got between Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton
Ron Howard’s latest film, “Rush” compellingly recreates the rivalry between Formula One speedsters James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth) and Niki Lauda (Daniel Brühl). But one of the best things about the zippy new race-car movie is the story within the story…
Michael Jackson wanted “to redeem image” with O2 gigs
A doctor and close friend of Michael Jackson has claimed the star was hoping to “redeem his image” with the This Is It concerts in London.