Judge dismisses Jackson reunion claim
August 21, 2010
A US judge has dismissed legal action by a promoter who claimed Michael Jackson and his family breached a contract to play a reunion concert.
AllGood Entertainment sued the singer for $40m (£25.8m) two weeks before his death in June 2009.
Actress Lindsay Lohan jailed for probation violation
July 8, 2010
US actress and model Lindsay Lohan has been sentenced to 90 days in prison for violating her probation in a 2007 drug case.
A judge in California said Lohan, aged 24, had failed to attend court-ordered alcohol education classes.
British actor Andrew Garfield cast as new Spider-Man
July 5, 2010
British actor Andrew Garfield is to play comic book superhero Spider-Man in the next outing of the film series, it has been announced.
The 26-year-old, raised in the UK but born in California, will begin work on the new movie in December.
Talking Shop: Leddra Chapman
July 3, 2010
On the day we meet Leddra Chapman, the 20-year-old singer-songwriter was woken up by her mother telling her Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans was literally playing her song.
The Brentwood-based artist is yet to be signed to a major record label
“She was in the car and she was like, ‘Turn the radio on!’” laughs the Essex-born performer. “I crawled into the kitchen and was like, ‘Wow - this is mental.’”
Michael Jackson’s father files wrongful death suit
June 27, 2010
Pop star Michael Jackson’s father has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the doctor charged with giving him a lethal overdose one year ago.
The civil suit from Joe Jackson accuses Dr Conrad Murray of professional negligence in administering a fatal mix of sedatives to the singer.
Thousands flock to opening of Harry Potter theme park
June 21, 2010
Thousands queued for the opening of the Harry Potter theme park, where they were greeted by the films’ stars, including Daniel Radcliffe.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened at the Universal Orlando Resort in Florida on Friday.
Pamela Anderson to make pantomime return
June 13, 2010
Former Baywatch star Pamela Anderson will return to pantomime this year.
The actress, who made her debut in Aladdin last year at the New Wimbledon Theatre, will appear at the Liverpool Empire alongside Les Dennis.
Film star Catherine Zeta Jones becomes a CBE
June 12, 2010
Oscar-winning actress Catherine Zeta Jones has been appointed a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
The Welsh star is honoured alongside actress Sophie Okonedo and Midsomer Murders actor John Nettles, who are both given OBEs.
Golden Girl Rue McClanahan dies at 76
June 5, 2010
US actress Rue McClanahan, star of TV show The Golden Girls, has died following a stroke at the age of 76, her manager has announced.
The award-winning performer played feisty Southern belle Blanche in the popular series.
Aamir, Bebo together again
June 3, 2010
Mani Ratnam’s passionate period film Lajjo, set during the Partition with Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor in the lead, is all set to be revived.