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Children's authors vie for prize
The finalists for this year's Waterstone's Children's book prize are revealed.
Singer Pendergrass dies aged 59
Soul singer Teddy Pendergrass dies at the age of 59 following "a difficult recovery" from colon cancer surgery, his son tells the AP news agency.
Khan film 3 Idiots breaks records
Bollywood film 3 Idiots breaks box office records in India and globally, taking more than £43m worldwide since it was released on 24 December.
Wyclef lends voice to Haiti cause
Haitian-born rap star Wyclef Jean urges fans to donate to relief efforts in the wake of the huge earthquake in the Caribbean state.
New Order's Hook re-opens Factory
Joy Division and New Order bassist Peter Hook opens a new Manchester club, based in the old Factory records offices.
Tattoos quiz
Test yourself on the body art of famous folk
Mum's the word as Dannii Minogue confirms pregnancy
X Factor judge Dannii Minogue announces she is expecting her first child with her boyfriend Kris Smith.
'No plans' to move UK X Factor
ITV has 'no plans' to move the X Factor from the autumn schedule, despite reports that Simon Cowell is trying to move the show.
Jay-Z and Beyonce 'top earners'
Music stars Beyonce and Jay-Z are named Hollywood's top-earning couple by Forbes magazine.
Copperfield 'rape' case is closed
A two-year rape investigation against magician David Copperfield is closed without charges being filed, US authorities say.
Spider-Man fans offered refunds
Ticket-holders for the upcoming Broadway Spider-Man musical are offered refunds due to a delay in bringing it to the stage.
Peaches Geldof wins libel damages
Peaches Geldof, daughter of Bob Geldof, accepts substantial libel damages over a newspaper claim that she was working as a prostitute.
Violent games 'worse' than porn
A leading porn star courts controversy by claiming violent video games are more of a danger to children than online porn.
Goodbye, Simon
Who will replace Simon Cowell on American Idol?
Maguire to leave Spider-Man films
Tobey Maguire and director Sam Raimi will not be returning for a fourth film in the hit Spider-Man franchise, it is announced.
Belfast stars in best actor battle
Two Belfast stars are shortlisted for best film actor award in the seventh annual Irish Film and Television Awards.
Anne Frank helper dies aged 100
The last surviving member of the group who helped hide Anne Frank from the Nazis dies in the Netherlands, aged 100.
Sarah Palin takes Fox News job
Former Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin has signed on as a contributor to Fox News Channel, her lawyer says.
On the road again
Why Nick Cave was chosen to score The Road
Fighting fit
How the cast of Survivors escaped swine flu