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Hip-hop 'power couple' separating - 01 Apr 2006 10:40:31 GMT The co-founder of Def Jam Records, Russell Simmons, has split from his wife of seven years.
Love 'sells' 25% of Nirvana stake - 01 Apr 2006 10:08:35 GMT Courtney Love has reportedly sold a quarter of her stake in Nirvana's back catalogue for more than $50m.
Simpsons film confirmed for 2007 - 01 Apr 2006 08:55:47 GMT A new trailer in US cinemas confirms a movie version of The Simpsons will be released next year.
Finnish artist wins Artes Mundi - 31 Mar 2006 20:33:00 GMT A Finnish artist wins one of the world's biggest art awards, the £40,000 Artes Mundi prize, in Cardiff.
Coldplay top 2005's global charts - 31 Mar 2006 15:33:35 GMT Coldplay's X&Y was the world's best-selling album of 2005, beating Mariah Carey and 50 Cent.
Post Office loses TV licence deal - 31 Mar 2006 15:04:14 GMT The Post Office is no longer going to sell TV licences after losing its contract with the BBC.
McNab best-seller to become film - 31 Mar 2006 13:16:04 GMT Boy Soldier, a best-selling novel by former SAS officer Andy McNab, is to be made into a film by the BBC.
Britney minders sue over wages - 31 Mar 2006 12:21:25 GMT Three former bodyguards of Britney Spears sue the pop star over alleged unpaid wages.
What Not to Wear to continue run - 31 Mar 2006 10:46:09 GMT BBC One's What Not to Wear is to continue, despite Trinny and Susannah leaving for ITV.
Stadium delay hits Wembley gigs - 31 Mar 2006 10:01:09 GMT The Rolling Stones, Robbie Williams, Bon Jovi and Take That move concerts from Wembley Stadium.
Bahamas bans Brokeback movie - 31 Mar 2006 09:39:26 GMT A US gay action group names Brokeback Mountain top film at their annual award ceremony.
Millionaire TV rights up for sale - 31 Mar 2006 09:04:49 GMT The rights to quiz show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? are going up for sale for a reported £50m.
Matt LeBlanc divorces model wife - 31 Mar 2006 08:38:53 GMT Former Friends actor Matt LeBlanc is to divorce his wife Melissa after three years of marriage.
Actor Hurt defends Rwanda movie - 31 Mar 2006 08:20:42 GMT Actor John Hurt defends Rwanda genocide film Shooting Dogs at its UK premiere.
TV writers honour Bleak House - 31 Mar 2006 01:20:32 GMT The TV adaptation of Charles Dickens' Bleak House is given three awards by the Broadcasting Press Guild.
Mission stuntman sues studios - 30 Mar 2006 16:35:31 GMT A stuntman injured on the set of Mission: Impossible 3 sues Paramount Pictures and Tom Cruise's company.
O'Grady has hit Channel 4 debut - 30 Mar 2006 16:23:23 GMT Paul O'Grady's Channel 4 daytime debut gains five times the ratings of a "spoiler" repeats of his old ITV1 show.
Irish author McGahern dies at 71 - 30 Mar 2006 16:01:57 GMT Tributes are paid to Irish author John McGahern who has died in hospital in Dublin at the age of 71.
Beatles record label 'missed out' - 30 Mar 2006 14:31:10 GMT The Beatles' record label has failed to benefit from iTunes due to a dispute with Apple, a London court hears.
George Michael gets drug caution - 30 Mar 2006 11:22:07 GMT Singer George Michael is given a police caution for possessing cannabis after being found asleep in his car.
Rare Shakespeare folio to be sold - 30 Mar 2006 09:34:09 GMT A complete first folio of William Shakespeare's plays, dating from 1623, is to be auctioned in London.
Writer Manohar Shyam Joshi dies - 30 Mar 2006 07:22:15 GMT Prominent Hindi writer Manohar Shyam Joshi dies in the Indian capital, Delhi, at the age of 73.