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Oscars: Shortlist announced for best foreign language film
From a list of 75 candidates, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlist for the best foreign language film prize.
Police probe motive after LA Airport shooting
The FBI says it would be premature to comment on a motivation at this time and joint investigators have neither ruled out terrorism, nor ruled it in.
Voyager dances on the edge of infinity
Nasa’s Voyager 1, launched in 1977, is nearing the outer boundary of the solar system and may already be "dancing on the edge" of outer space.
Peter O’Toole bows out of showbiz
Colourful veteran Irish actor Peter O’Toole, famous for films including ‘Lawrence of Arabia’, has announced his retirement at the age of 79.
Adele sweeps awards, Houston’s death clouds Grammys
British soul singer Adele has won the Grammy in every category she was nominated during a show clouded by the death of Whitney Houston.
Romney surges ahead with big win in Nevada
Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney romped to victory in the Nevada caucuses, cementing his position as frontrunner to take on Obama.
‘The Artist’ tops Golden Globes nominations
French-directed silent film <i>The Artist</i>, has been nominated for six Golden Globe awards, while <i>The Help</i> was nominated in five categories
How did Michael Jackson die?
The trial of Michael Jackson’s doctor Conrad Murray enters its final act as a jury prepares to consider whether the medic is guilty over his death.
Focus on Jackson’s death timeline as trial resumes
The trial of Michael Jackson’s doctor Conrad Murray enters a third week, with the spotlight on alleged inconsistencies of the star’s final hours.
‘On the contrary, Michael Jackson killed himself’
"Gross negligence" by Michael Jackson’s doctor led to the pop icon’s death, a prosecutor says, but the medic’s lawyer insists the star killed himself.
Sheen’s ‘Torpedo’ show debut bombs
Critics, fans and the Twittersphere lashed troubled actor Charlie Sheen on Sunday after he was booed off stage in a chaotic start to a live show tour.
US country trio, Canadian rockers win at Grammys
US country trio Lady Antebellum emerged as surprise winners with five awards on Sunday at the Grammy Awards, in a disappointing night for Eminem.
The King’s Speech leads Oscar nominations
UK historical drama <em>The King’s Speech</em> garnered 12 Oscar nominations on Tuesday, leading the competition for the film industry’s top honours.
Jackson doctor ‘ordered aide to remove evidence’
Michael Jackson’s doctor instructed an aide to remove medical equipment near the singer’s body before paramedics arrived, a court has been told.
Jackson doctor in court over pop icon’s death
Michael Jackson’s doctor was guilty of a string of failings leading to the pop icon’s sudden death, prosecutors have alleged.