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Fans scramble for Jackson tickets

More than half a million Michael Jackson fans have already applied for 17,500 free tickets to the singer's public memorial service next week.

'Abba concert' set for September

Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus are to take part in a UK concert showcasing Abba's biggest hits later this year.

Harry Potter star 'had swine flu'

Actor Rupert Grint, who plays Ron Weasley, is recovering from a "mild bout" of swine flu, his publicist says.

Young slumdog moves into new home

One of the child stars of the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire moves from his Mumbai shanty dwelling into a new home.

Big Brother gives Sree the boot

Sree Dasari is evicted from the Big Brother house as aspiring politician Halfwit survives the public vote for a fourth week.

Take That receive coveted award

Pop survivors Take That win the coveted Silver Clef award, recognising their 18-year chart career.

Del Boy returns to TV as teenager

Only Fools and Horses wide boy Derek Trotter is returning to BBC One in a comedy drama about his teenage years.

Andre: 'Worst months of my life'

Singer Peter Andre says the months since his split with glamour model Katie Price have been the hardest of his life.

Blur comeback at Parklife venue

Britpop heroes Blur reveal the inspiration for their hit Parklife at the first of their Hyde Park reunion gigs.

Blackpool to stage Variety gala

Blackpool is picked to host this year's Royal Variety Performance, featuring Britain's Got Talent Winners Diversity.

Seth writing Suitable Boy sequel

Author Vikram Seth is to pen a sequel to his highly-praised 1,350-page epic A Suitable Boy.

Leading Indian artist passes away

One of India's leading artists, Tyeb Mehta, dies in a hospital in the western city of Mumbai.

Housewife first on Fourth Plinth

A housewife from the East Midlands is to be the first person to stand on Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth.

Turkish TV show tells atheists: Find a faith and win a pilgrimage

A Turkish game show challenges atheists to find a faith, with a pilgrimage prize for any converts.

Olympic cyclists join Kraftwerk

German godfathers of electronica peddle their way into the people of Manchester's hearts

Lil Wayne delays European shows

The US rapper has postponed his forthcoming European shows, expected to kick off in Paris on Thursday.

La Roux labels R&B 'empty'

The star, currently number one in the UK singles chart, labels R&B "empty", "hollow" and "really bad".

Sir Cliff falls foul of planners

Sir Cliff Richard is ordered to demolish a new conservatory at his house because he didn't have planning permission from the council.

Carradine's death 'not suicide'

Actor David Carradine died of asphyxiation, according to a pathologist who oversaw an autopsy on behalf his family.

Hollywood actor Karl Malden dies

US actor Karl Malden, best known for his roles in films such as A Streetcar Named Desire and On the Waterfront, dies at 97.

Depp 'avoids watching his films'

Johnny Depp "almost religiously" avoids watching himself on screen, the actor reveals in an interview with BBC Radio 4.

Actor Kumar treated for malaria

Veteran Indian actor Dilip Kumar is receiving treatment for malaria at a private hospital in Mumbai.

BBC kills off Robin Hood series

The BBC's adaptation of Robin Hood is not returning for a fourth series, it has been confirmed.

The Bill's theme tune to be axed

The title music to long-running ITV1 drama The Bill is being dropped as the show moves to a post-watershed slot.

Actress Mollie Sugden dies at 86

Mollie Sugden, best known for playing Mrs Slocombe in Are You Being Served?, has died after a long illness, her agent has said.

Comedy star Hughes honoured

Royle Family actor Geoffrey Hughes is set to serve real royals after being appointed Deputy Lord Lieutenant for the Isle of Wight.

Ten years of Brand Beckham

It's been 10 years since Posh and Becks tied the knot, and the success of Brand Beckham shows no sign of slowing down.

Kid British

Hotly-tipped band discuss their 'Madness' single

In pictures

How the Beckhams have changed since they married

In pictures

The life and career of actress Mollie Sugden

Multi-storey art

Art in a Peckham car park: 'Why not?' asks Razia Iqbal

Lost tunes

Rare music sleuths make a monkey of the major labels