Tag: Arts and Entertainment
Jacksons gain children, estate
Michael Jackson's family have won temporary custody of the star's children and estate as the first legal shots are fired in the fight arising from the singer's death. [MORE]
New artistic director for Opera Australia
Opera Australia has announced that Brisbane entrepreneur and singer Lyndon Terracini has been appointed as the company's new artistic director.[MORE]
Jackson's dad denies company plug
Michael Jackson's father has denied making a bizarre plug for his record label during a red carpet appearance yesterday, insisting he had only been responding to a question about his future.[MORE]
Jackson fans offered full ticket refund
Fans who bought tickets to Michael Jackson's 50 cancelled concerts in London can claim a full refund.[MORE]
Seattle museum returns sacred Aboriginal object
A museum in the United States will return a sacred Aboriginal object to Australia.[MORE]
Ledger's confidants speak about actor's last days
The professionals closest to Heath Ledger have revealed how the Hollywood star battled with fame, a failed relationship and incurable insomnia in the lead-up to his untimely death.[MORE]
Sound Relief in the running for Helpmann Award
The Sound Relief concerts have been nominated for a prestigious entertainment award for raising more than $8 million in aid of bushfire and flood victims.[MORE]
Family 'not rushing' Jackson funeral plans
Michael Jackson's father thinks it is too soon to set a funeral date for the pop star, saying the family is waiting to hear details of a second, private autopsy on the King of Pop.[MORE]
Fawcett to have private LA funeral
Charlie's Angels star Farrah Fawcett is to be farewelled at a private funeral in Los Angeles.[MORE]
Jackson's mum wins temporary custody of kids
A Californian court has granted Michael Jackson's mother temporary custody of the singer's three children.[MORE]
Meninga statue stands tall at Raiders home
A statue honouring former rugby league player Mel Meninga has been unveiled at Canberra Stadium.[MORE]
Bruno is Sydney's knight in shining armour
Gay Austrian fashionista Bruno stops traffic and causes chaotic scenes in Sydney's CBD.[MORE]
Designer Morrissey recovering from brain surgery
Fashion designer Peter Morrissey recovers following surgery for a brain aneurysm.[MORE]
Stars honour Jackson's legacy at BET Awards
Stars and family pay tribute to Michael Jackson at the annual Black Entertainment Television Awards.[MORE]
Jackson family in dark over will: lawyer
The family of Michael Jackson has not yet seen the late superstar's will and a lawyer says he is unable to confirm if one even exists.[MORE]
What's next for Jackson's children?
Michael Jackson dressed his three children over the years with veils and masks and even famously dangled one from a balcony.[MORE]
Jackson's final hours puzzle doctor, family
Michael Jackson's family and his physician are at pains to explain what caused the troubled pop star's sudden death.[MORE]
Jackson's father attends BET Awards
Michael Jackson's father Joe has appeared on the red carpet at today's Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards in Los Angeles.[MORE]
Blur reunion bring Glastonbury to a close
Indie rockers Blur returned to Glastonbury on Sunday (local time) for the first time in 11 years to close out three days of music that included sets by Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young.[MORE]
Jackson dominates UK charts
Michael Jackson shot to the top of the British album charts and saw five of his singles enter the top 40 on Sunday after fans rushed to buy the King of Pop's material following his death.[MORE]
Memorial to honour Chooky Dancers creator
A memorial service will be held tomorrow for the man considered the father of music in north-east Arnhem Land.[MORE]
Bubbles still 'alive and well'
Besides his three children and millions of fans, Michael Jackson has also left behind less likely progeny - a dancing chimp, four giraffes and other exotic pets.[MORE]
Rudd plays a straight bat on Rove
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Prime Minister Kevin Rudd appears on Rove Live, winning the heart of fashionista Bruno.[MORE]
Japan PM pushes Manga museum dream
Japan's PM is determined to push ahead with plans to build a $150m comic museum.[MORE]
