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2008-10-14 11:44:16

Christina Aguilera is set to make her first outing in the UK since giving birth. The 27-year-old pop star headlines the Africa Rising festival, which aims to raise awareness of African issues and find "sustainable solutions".The singer will be sharing the

2008-10-14 11:19:00

LONDON (Reuters) - Two housekeepers working at the English mansion belonging to David Beckham and his wife Victoria have been arrested on suspicion of stealing memorabilia belonging to the football star, media reports said on Tuesday. Newspapers said poss

2008-10-14 10:35:05

Former Brady Bunch pin-up Maureen McCormick is set to uncover her battles with drug addiction and detail her romantic trysts with Michael Jackson in her forthcoming memoirs. The actress, who played perfect teen Marcia Brady in the hit 1970s series, turned

2008-10-14 10:35:05

Actor Dennis Hopper is seeking divine intervention to influence the forthcoming US presidential elections - insisting he prays for Barack Obama to be voted in as America's next President. The Easy Rider star is rooting for the Democratic leader to win the

2008-10-14 10:35:05

Janet Jackson has been ordered by her doctor to postpone more dates on her Rock Witchu tour. The R+B superstar's first tour in seven years has been put on hiatus by Jackson's mystery illness, and now it has claimed another string of concerts.The Nasty sin

2008-10-14 10:31:21

Madonna's directorial debut, Filth and Wisdom, has premiered in New York. Lindsay Lohan, Jessica Alba and Brooke Shields were some of the A-list fans who attended the screening at the Landmark Sunshine TheaterThe queen of pop produced and co-wrote the fil

2008-10-14 10:24:00

LONDON (Billboard) - The collapse of his former band, the Darkness, and an unsuccessful attempt to represent the United Kingdom in 2007's Eurovision Song Contest have hardly dampened Justin Hawkins' drive. But the frontman of new rock quartet Hot Leg has

2008-10-14 10:13:00

NEW YORK (Billboard) - Icelandic vocalist Bjork will release a new single featuring backing vocals from Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke on October 20, according to her camp. The only problem: according to Radiohead's management, Yorke hasn't recorded anythi

2008-10-14 09:35:28

Oasis star Noel Gallagher has mocked wannabe singers for taking part in TV talent contest The X Factor - insisting their dreams will never come true. The outspoken rocker has launched a bitter attack at superstar hopefuls who use the hit show as a platfor

2008-10-14 09:35:28

Cancer survivor Sheryl Crow used her own experiences to reach out to actress Christina Applegate when the actress was diagnosed with breast cancer. The rocker underwent surgery to rid her body of the disease in 2006, and decided to offer her support and p