Farrow ends Darfur protest fast
Mia Farrow has ended her hunger strike to show solidarity with the people of the war-hit Darfur region of Sudan, because of “health concerns”.
In a statement posted on her(…)

LOS ANGELES, CaliforniaFlorence Henderson, “The Brady Bunch” mom, may be one of America’s best-loved mothers.
Florence Henderson is often asked for hugs by complete strangers.
As Henderson travels the United States with(…)

Winehouse gig a washout, say fans
By Jo Youle
BBC 6 Music reporter
It was billed as her big comeback gig at the annual Jazz festival in St Lucia, but fans of Amy Winehouse walked away(…)

Oz Munchkin Mickey Carroll dies
Actor Mickey Carroll, one of the last surviving Munchkins from the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, has died aged 89.
A statement posted on his website said the star,(…)

Jackman to attend Mexico premiere
Actor Hugh Jackman has been given the all-clear to attend the Mexican premiere of his latest movie X-Men Origins: Wolverine later this month.
The star’s scheduled appearances there had been(…)

Jarvis exhibits the art of rock
By Ian Youngs
Music reporter, BBC News
“Anyone brought their instruments?”
This, as Jarvis Cocker suggests, is no ordinary gig.
The professor of pop is with his band on a small(…)

Winehouse abandons comeback gig
Amy Winehouse was forced to abandon a concert at the St Lucia Jazz festival because of “technical difficulties”, a spokesman has said.
It was the first time in months the 25-year-old(…)

Extras queue for Robin Hood roles
Hundreds of people are to line up for a chance to appear with Hollywood stars Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett.
Director Sir Ridley Scott is looking for 600 extras(…)