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South Korean star ‘found hanged’
Jun 30th
Mr Park had been nursing his terminally ill 62-year-old father
A popular South Korean actor and singer has been found dead at his home after an apparent suicide, police said.
Park Yong-ha, 33, was reportedly found by his mother after apparently hanging himself with an electrical cord.
Police said Mr Park had More >
Winfrey top of Forbes power list
Jun 29th
Winfrey is launching her own TV channel next year
US TV host Oprah Winfrey has has been named the most powerful celebrity in the world by Forbes magazine.
Winfrey knocked film star Angelina Jolie off the top spot of Forbes’s annual Celebrity 100 list, which is based on earnings and media More >
Jackson glove sells for $190,000
Jun 28th
The auction took place on the first anniversary of Jackson’s death
A crystal-studded glove belonging to the late pop star Michael Jackson has sold at a US auction for $190,000 (£126,000).
The glove, worn during the Jacksons’ 1984 Victory tour, was among over 200 items on offer, which sold for just More >
Wrongful death suit over Jackson
Jun 26th
Fans around the world marked one year since the singer’s death
Pop star Michael Jackson’s father has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the doctor charged with giving him a lethal overdose one year ago.
The civil suit from Joe Jackson accuses Dr Conrad Murray of professional negligence in administering a More >
Jackson ‘was killed for money’
Jun 24th
Michael Jackson was murdered for money, according to his sister LaToya
LaToya Jackson has claimed her brother Michael was murdered because he was “worth so much more dead than alive”.
Speaking during a TV interview, the singer demanded what she called “the truth” surrounding the star’s death in June 2009. More >
Warhol sells in Polaroid auction
Jun 23rd
Andy Warhol’s Self Portrait (Eyes Closed) and Truman Capote were on sale
A 1979 Andy Warhol self-portrait which sold for $254,500 (£170,800) was among photos sold at a New York auction of the Polaroid corporation’s collection.
It was one of 1,200 photos for sale at Sotheby’s collected by the firm over More >
Toy Story 3 tops US box office
Jun 21st
It is 15 years since the first Toy Story film was released
Toy Story 3 has had the biggest-ever opening for a Disney Pixar film, raking in $109m (£73m) in its opening weekend, initial estimates suggest.
It knocked The Karate Kid, which took $29m (£19.49m), into second place.
The previous best debut More >
Harry Potter US theme park opens
Jun 20th
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Madeline Morris takes a look around the new Harry Potter theme park in Florida.
Thousands queued for the opening of the Harry Potter theme park, where they were greeted by the films’ stars, including Daniel Radcliffe.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened at the More >
Director Ronald Neame dies at 99
Jun 18th
Poseidon Adventure director Ronald “Ronnie” Neame has died in hospital in Los Angeles at the age of 99.
The British film-maker, who died on Wednesday, never recovered after suffering from a fall, said family friend and BBC correspondent Peter Bowes.
London-born Neame also worked as a cinematographer on films including Blithe Spirit More >
Boyle to direct Olympic ceremony
Jun 17th
Boyle (second left) said he was “really excited” by his appointment
Oscar-winning film-maker Danny Boyle will be artistic director for the London 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony, organisers have announced.
The Slumdog Millionaire director said he was “honoured” by his appointment.
Boyle said it was a “unique opportunity to contribute to what More >
Zeta Jones and Hodge scoop Tonys
Jun 14th
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Zeta Jones plays Desiree Armfeldt in the revival of A Little Night Music
Actors Catherine Zeta Jones and Douglas Hodge, and playwright Sir Alan Ayckbourn won Tony Awards in New York on a strong night for British talent.
Zeta Jones, 40, won best actress in More >
Film star Zeta Jones becomes CBE
Jun 13th
Oscar-winning actress Catherine Zeta Jones has been appointed a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
The Welsh star is honoured alongside actress Sophie Okonedo and Midsomer Murders actor John Nettles, who are both given OBEs.
Writer Ronald Harwood, who won 2003’s best adapted screenplay Oscar for The Pianist, receives a knighthood.
Veteran More >
Jimmy Page saluted at Mojo Awards
Jun 11th
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Jimmy Page: “Oh Wow! Thank you so so much”
Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has been inducted into the Mojo Hall Of Fame at the magazine’s award ceremony.
Singer Richard Hawley won the best album prize, while Kasabian’s single Fire was named song of the More >
Underwood wins two country awards
Jun 10th
Carrie Underwood was the only artist to win two awards
Former American Idol star Carrie Underwood scooped two trophies at this year’s Country Music Television Awards.
The singer won video of the year for Cowboy Casanova and also performance of the year for Temporary Home.
Keith Urban took home the male More >
Singer Brown denied entry to UK
Jun 8th
Chris Brown was also sentenced to five years’ probation
US singer Chris Brown has been forced to postpone his UK tour after being denied a visa to enter the country, it has been confirmed.
Brown was refused permission on the grounds of being guilty of a serious criminal offence, the Home More >
