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Two found dead at rock festival

Police in Norway say two people have been found dead at a heavy metal festival headlined by Alice Cooper.
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Angelina Jolie’s hospital takes ‘anti-paparazzi’ measures

The French hospital where pregnant actress Angelina Jolie is staying says it is “totally impossible” to get photos of the star.
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McKellen describes death threats

Lord of the Rings star Sir Ian McKellen tells the BBC he has received death threats because of his sexuality.
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Winehouse warned on lung disease

Singer Amy Winehouse’s father says the star could suffer a “slow and painful” death from lung disease emphysema.
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Paper ‘reveals Banksy’s identity’

A national newspaper claims to have discovered the true identity of mysterious graffiti artist Banksy.
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Jolie gives birth to boy and girl

Actress Angelina Jolie gives birth to twins, a boy and a girl, at a hospital in the French Riviera.
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Governor offers to help US actors

Arnold Schwarzenegger says he would be “happy to help” in stalled pay negotiations between actors and Hollywood studios.
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Rage headline T’s second night

US band Rage Against The Machine close the second day at T in the Park as the Scottish festival prepares for REM, Kings Of Leon and Amy Winehouse.
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US honours for Martin and The Who

Beatles producer Sir George Martin and rock legends The Who are honoured at separate ceremonies in Los Angeles.
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Ian McKellen cast in The Prisoner

Sir Ian McKellen and Jim Caviezel are to star in the ITV remake of the 1960s TV cult show The Prisoner.
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Sanction over Simpsons broadcasts

A TV station in Venezuela is punished for broadcasting The Simpsons during a time slot reserved for children’s shows.
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Pavarotti’s family agree on will

Luciano Pavarotti’s widow and the tenor’s three daughters from his first marriage reach a deal over his inheritance.
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Spears wants child-friendly home

Britney Spears is looking for a new home with extra space for her children and more privacy, court records reveal.
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Madonna’s former home burns down

Madonna’s childhood home in Detroit is destroyed in a suspected arson attack.
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Theatre named in Ledger’s honour

Late film star Heath Ledger’s hometown names a performing arts centre in his honour.
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Stars go Greek for Mamma Mia!

A host of film stars and pop legends grace a Greek themed Leicester Square for the world premiere of Mamma Mia!
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Coldplay lose singles chart crown

Coldplay’s song Viva La Vida is ousted from the UK number one spot by US R&B singer Ne-Yo, but their album stays on top.
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Police quiz UK Big Brother star

Dennis McHugh, removed from Big Brother for allegedly spitting at a fellow housemate, is questioned by police.
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Hit TV shows battle for Emmy nod

Hit US shows including Ugly Betty, Pushing Daisies and Lost will battle for nomination at this year’s Primetime Emmy awards.
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Uma Thurman gets engaged

Actress Uma Thurman announces she is to marry financier Arpad Busson with an advert in a British newspaper.
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Dark Knight dedicated to Ledger

An on-screen tribute to the late Heath Ledger will appear during the closing credits of his final film, The Dark Knight.
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Meadows wins film festival award

The latest film from acclaimed director Shane Meadows wins the top award at this year’s Edinburgh Film Festival.
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Church goes to church as singer’s daughter is christened

Charlotte Church and boyfriend Gavin Henson have their nine-month-old daughter Ruby christened.
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Paramount film tickets top $1bn

Iron Man and the latest Indiana Jones film has helped boost Paramount Pictures US tickets sales to $1bn.
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MTV move Video Music Awards to LA

The MTV Video Music Awards will return to Los Angeles this year after a 10-year absence from the US city.
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Boy George denied visa for tour

Boy George’s US summer tour is in doubt after authorities refuse him a visa, citing looming legal issues overseas.
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Winehouse begins gig rehearsals

Amy Winehouse begins rehearsals despite being treated in hospital for traces of lung disease emphysema.
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A Claude Monet painting, Le Bassin Aux Nympheas, fetches a record

Glastonbury tickets remain unsold

About 3,000 tickets are still unsold for this year’s Glastonbury Festival, just one day before the gates open.
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A Claude Monet painting, Le Bassin Aux Nympheas, fetches a record

Inscribed Jane Austen book could fetch

A rare first edition of Jane Austen’s Emma, given to the author’s friend, has sold for a record

McFly announce new album giveaway

Pop band McFly are to give away their new album Radio:ACTIVE with the Mail on Sunday newspaper next month.
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Bee Gees may return, singer says

Robin Gibb says he and brother Barry may return as The Bee Gees, five years after their brother Maurice died.
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Cohen invited to join Oscar panel

Sacha Baron Cohen, best known for playing comic character Borat, is invited to join The Academy of Motion Pictures.
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Inscribed Jane Austen book could fetch

A rare first edition of Jane Austen’s Emma, given to the author’s friend, has sold for a record

Bassey pulls out of Mandela gig

Dame Shirley Bassey pulls out of performing at the Nelson Mandela concert following an operation on her stomach.
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Get Smart tops the US box office

Get Smart, starring Steve Carell, tops the US box office in its opening weekend, early figures show.
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Stars honour film effects pioneer

Stars including Sigourney Weaver gather to remember Oscar-winning special-effects maestro Stan Winston who died last week.
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Surfers ‘attack’ beach paparazzo

A paparazzo trying to take beach photos of US actor Matthew McConaughey tells police he was injured by a group of surfers.
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‘Real happy dude’

Quentin Tarantino’s relief at finishing latest film project
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