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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.

Slumdog star 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.

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.

Blur comeback at Parklife venue

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

Take That receive coveted award

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

Olympic cyclists join Kraftwerk

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

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.

Brand Beckham

The success of the celebrity couple 10 years on

Art goes pop!

Unused buildings are becoming "pop-up" art galleries

This is it

Photographer Kevin Mazur on Jackson's last tour rehearsal

Bowing out

Ali G and nudity - Richard and Judy's best bits

In pictures

TV awards show honours Jackson

Rai star jailed for abortion bid

Algerian Rai music star Cheb Mami is jailed for five years in France for trying to force his former partner to have an abortion.

Carradine's death 'not suicide'

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

BBC kills off Robin Hood series

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

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.

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.

Lil Wayne delays European shows

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

Seth writing Suitable Boy sequel

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

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.