19-May-2012, 3:49 AM
Tensions over regal jubilee lunch of Queen Elizabeth II
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A glittering lunch for the world's sovereigns to be held on Friday to celebrate the diamond jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II...
'Queen of Disco' Donna Summer dies, aged 63
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Grammy-winning disco legend Donna Summer, who steamed up the charts in the 1970s and 80s, died aged 63.
Second Travolta sex lawsuit withdrawn
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A second lawsuit alleging that John Travolta sexually abused a male masseur has been withdrawn, a lawyer for the accuser said.
Kennedy clan mourns as curse claims another soul
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The Kennedy clan was in mourning once again after the estranged wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr, committed suicide by hanging herself.
US rapper tweets from hospital, with cuddly toys
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50 Cent posted a picture of himself with cuddly toys in hospital -- although some questioned whether it was all a publicity stunt.
Forbes names Jennifer Lopez 'most powerful' star
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Jennifer Lopez is the world's most powerful celebrity, according to Forbes magazine in a rankings based on a combination of earnings.
One of two Travolta accusers withdraws lawsuit
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A male masseur who accused John Travolta of sexual battery has withdrawn a lawsuit.
Canadian actress denies stalking Alec Baldwin
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Baldwin was not present at the court hearing and is expected at the Cannes Film Festival in France.
Queen Elizabeth watches huge jubilee horse pageant
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Troupes from India's Dancing Marwaris to the Chilean Huasos displayed their mettle in a rare gathering.
British chef Ramsay opens Las Vegas restaurant
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Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has opened up a new restaurant at a casino hotel in Las Vegas, his first in the US gambling hub.
Muscle car creator Carroll Shelby dies at 89
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Race car driver and automobile manufacturer Carroll Shelby, who created the AC Cobra and the Shelby Mustang has died at age 89.
Pals Obama and Clooney shoot hoops in LA
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A day after raking in $15 million at a fundraiser hosted by George Clooney, Obama's took to the basketball court with Oscar-winning buddy.
Celebrity hairdresser Vidal Sassoon dies at 84
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His family said he was surrounded by his loved ones when he passed away.
Travolta lawyer blasts second masseur sex lawsuit
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John Travolta's lawyer dismissed a second lawsuit in two days alleging sexual battery by the Hollywood star on male masseurs.
US hikers jailed in Iran marry in California
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Shane Bauer and Sarah Shourd -- who became engaged during their time in captivity -- married Saturday at a ceremony in California.
Model, French billionaire settle on child support
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Linda Evangelista's five-year-old son is unlikely to lack pocket money after his billionaire father made an out-of-court settlement.
Demi Moore no longer Mrs Kutcher on Twitter
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Actress Demi Moore has finally made the split with actor Ashton Kutcher official... by changing her Twitter name.
Iron Maiden singer has high hopes for aircraft firm
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Iron Maiden frontman has taken over an aircraft maintenance hangar in Wales and hopes to create hundreds of jobs.
US rapper Flo Rida served legal notice via Facebook
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An Australian music festival promoter has served a damages claim against American rapper Flo Rida via Facebook.
Australia's 'Crocodile Dundee' settles tax case
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The tax office had reportedly been pursuing Hogan and his collaborator John Cornell for more than Aus$150 million.