A Francis Bacon masterpiece breaks the artist’s record at auction after selling for $86.3m ( 43m) in New York.
Madonna child hearing postponed
A court in Malawi delays its final decision in Madonna’s adoption case until next week.
Miley Cyrus Defends ‘Stolen’ Song
Miley Cyrus Defends ‘Stolen’ Song Teen star Miley Cyrus has hit back at accusations she ripped off a Los Angeles band’s song - because she doesn’t write any of her own music.
Stars’ private eye found guilty
US celebrity private eye Anthony Pellicano is found guilty of racketeering and conspiracy charges.
Amy and Pete post YouTube video
Amy Winehouse and Pete Doherty post a video of themselves playing with newborn mice on YouTube.
Make-up artist’s husband charged
Police investigating the death of an Emmy Award-winning make-up artist charge her husband with murder.
Leave Amy alone, says ‘aunt’
A member of Amy Winehouse’s family calls in to a BBC Radio show to ask the press to leave the singer alone.
TV’s Ellen to wed actress partner
TV show host Ellen DeGeneres is to marry Portia de Rossi after California lifted its ban on same-sex ceremonies.
OBE for DJ and producer Jazzie B
Soul II Soul founder Jazzie B is formally made an OBE by the Prince of Wales for his services to music.
Anne Heche’s money fears
Anne Heche can’t afford to continue her $15,000-a-month child support payments.