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Presenter Des O'Connor is praised by the Queen for giving hours of "enjoyable entertainment" as she appoints him CBE.
An opinionated puppet and a song in a made-up language are among the ones to watch at the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest.
Dustin the puppet turkey wins a national vote to become Ireland's entry for the 2008 Eurovision song contest.
Henri Salvador, the French crooner credited with inspiring the bossa nova, dies in Paris at the age of 90.
BBC reporter Emma Jones gives her verdict on the Rolling Stones' new concert documentary.
The BBC's Nick Bryant on the chequered relationship between India and Australia
Ivorian capital Abidjan is one of the reggae capitals of the world - but the long civil war has affected the music scene as well.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown wants 24 July to be a day celebrating volunteers and their "24/7" duties. But where does the term come from?
Fionola Meredith reflects on recent political events for Hearts and Minds.
Host Congo beat Burkina Faso to reach the African Youth Championship semi-finals and so qualify for Canada 2007.
Find out about the Sound of 2007's top 10 artists and listen to full tracks.
This week a survey identified a different kind of music chart - a top 10 for music at funerals.
Thousands of wealthy Iranians go in for plastic surgery every year, reports Frances Harrison.
Europe take the Ryder Cup for a record third consecutive time with an 18½-9½ victory over the USA at the K Club.
Delegates at the Asean trade summit celebrate a deal with a bout of karaoke and a poem about toilet seats.
BBC Washington correspondent Matt Frei says an invitation to Hollywood is the way to deal with North Korea's movie-mad leader.
The Japanese premier's visit to Graceland follows years of devotion to the King, writes the BBC's Philippa Fogarty.
Top of the Pops, the chart showcase and cultural icon, has been chopped. Sean Coughlan reports.
A Spanish version of the US national anthem draws the attention of even George W Bush, the BBC's Matt Frei writes.
Silvio Berlusconi, now only caretaker prime minister of Italy, will fight all the way to avoid admitting election defeat.
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