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Well-known entertainment figures become the new secret weapon in Indonesia politics.

Former soap star and Middlesbrough actress Thelma Barlow receives an acolade from a North East university.

A controversial and revealing archive interview with the late Beatle George Harrison could be snapped up by Martin Scorsese

Comic Angus Deayton is named as the new host of this year's Comedy Awards after Jonathan Ross stepped down.

A rare Turner masterpiece, expected to fetch up to $16m (£10.6m), goes on display in London.

Actress Sienna Miller accepts damages of £53,000 as settlement for her harassment claim against a picture agency.

Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling is to become the next host of Channel 4 quiz show Countdown.

Paterson Joseph plays a lead role in the BBC's forthcoming post-apocalyptic sci-fi series, Survivors.

Actress Jennifer Garner is granted a restraining order against a man she says has been harassing her for years.

The Rolling Stones, Oasis and Amy Winehouse lend their support to a major new attraction charting the history of British rock and pop.

Studios and an actors' union meet in Hollywood amid deadlocked talks over payment contracts.

Pop singer Ashlee Simpson gives birth to a baby boy, People magazine reports.

Angelina Jolie gives an emotional press conference in London - but will anyone ask her about Jennifer Aniston?

Eddie Izzard discusses Hollywood, comedy and Barack Obama as his stand-up show opens in the West End.

Veteran newsreader Sir Trevor McDonald has made his last appearance as co-presenter of ITV's News at Ten.

Singer Richard Hawley is given an honorary doctorate by Sheffield Hallam University for his outstanding musical work.

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters and Bon Jovi are among the stars announced for this year's Live Earth concert, to be held in India.

Michael Jackson is to give evidence at London's High Court to counter allegations that he breached a contract with an Arab sheikh.

Top of the Pops returns to the BBC for two shows over Christmas, despite earlier promises it would stay off the airwaves.

Paterson Joseph - hotly tipped to replace David Tennant in Doctor Who - has suggested he would relish the role.

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