Robbie Williams denies engagement
Robbie Williams says he is not engaged to his girlfriend, a day after his mother appeared to confirm the news.

Fifties pop star Al Alberts dies
US singer Al Alberts, a former member of the hit 1950s pop group The Four Aces, dies at the age of 87.

Polanski awaits house arrest move
Film director Roman Polanski will not be released from prison until Monday at the earliest, the Swiss justice ministry confirms.

Whittle on Strictly after arrest
Ricky Whittle performs on Strictly Come Dancing a day after being arrested after a party in Liverpool.

Bowie rules out Glastonbury gig
David Bowie denies that he will join U2 on the bill for next year's Glastonbury Festival - but Muse say they "probably" will.

Sam Fox voted off I'm A Celebrity
Former model Sam Fox becomes the third contestant to be voted off ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here.

Nicolas Cage turns on Bath lights
Hollywood star Nicolas Cage brings Bath in Somerset to a standstill as he switchs on the Christmas lights.

Winslet wins best actress Bambi
Oscar-winning star Kate Winslet is named best international actress at this year's Bambi Awards in Germany.

UK TV enjoys success abroad
The UK's exports of television programmes made almost £1bn in 2008, new figures reveal.

Doctor Who star to play Lennon
Former Doctor Who star Christopher Eccleston is to play John Lennon in a one-off BBC drama that marks 30 years since the singer's death.

Cruz 'disgusted' by Chris Brown
Singer and producer Taio Cruz says he is "disgusted" with Chris Brown for assaulting his ex-girlfriend Rihanna, but has not ruled out working with him.

Hendrix's Voodoo has 'best riff'
Jimi Hendrix's Voodoo Child is been named the greatest guitar riff of all time, 41 years after it was recorded.

Lumley joins finale of Mistresses
Actress Joanna Lumley is to play one of the main character's mothers in the final series of BBC One drama Mistresses.

Empire conquer Australian awards
Electro-pop duo Empire of the Sun dominate the Australian music awards ceremony in Sydney, winning four trophies.

Chris Evans to make TV comeback
Former TV star Chris Evans will return to BBC screens, filling in for regular host Adrian Chiles on The One Show.

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Hip-hop move
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Scariest ever?
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