Macau plans Michael Jackson shrine to house iconic glove
Reuters - Tuesday November 24, 06:56 AM
HONG KONG (Reuters) - A casino in the Chinese gambling haven of Macau will open Asia's first Michael Jackson shrine after its owners bought the late King of Pop's iconic white rhinestone glove for $350,000 (210,842 pounds) at a U.S. auction.

Darwin book found on shelf worth up to 60,000 pounds
Reuters - Tuesday November 24, 06:55 AM
LONDON (Reuters) - A first edition of Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species," which had been kept in a bookcase in the toilet of a British house for years, will go on sale this week and is expected to fetch 40-60,000 pounds

Weisz, "Jerusalem" win Standard theatre awards
Reuters - Tuesday November 24, 03:50 AM
LONDON (Reuters) - Rural English tale "Jerusalem" was named best play at the London Evening Standard Theatre Awards on Monday, and Rachel Weisz picked up the best actress prize for her role in "A Streetcar Named Desire."

Smash "Twilight" sequel enters record books
Reuters - Tuesday November 24, 02:31 AM
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The "Twilight" sequel scored the third-biggest opening weekend of all time at the North American box office on Sunday, as millions of young women swooned over the complex love triangle involving a high school girl, a vampire and a werewolf.

U2 to headline Glastonbury Festival
Reuters - Tuesday November 24, 02:11 AM
LONDON (Reuters) - Irish rock band U2 are to headline next year's Glastonbury Festival on the 40th anniversary of the world's biggest green field arts and music event.

Taylor Swift wins five American Music Awards
Reuters - Tuesday November 24, 02:10 AM
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Country crossover star Taylor Swift overshadowed the late Michael Jackson at the American Music Awards on Sunday, winning five prizes including artist of the year.

Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson win American Music Awards
Reuters - Monday November 23, 04:41 PM
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Country star Taylor Swift and Michael Jackson each won four prizes at the midway point of the American Music Awards on Sunday, while Jennifer Lopez fell on her rear end during her performance.

Taylor Swift wins early American Music Awards
Reuters - Monday November 23, 03:27 PM
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Country starlet Taylor Swift won two early prizes at the American Music Awards on Sunday, and accepted her honours live via satellite from backstage at London's Wembley Arena.

Michael Jackson's glove sells for $350,000 at auction
Reuters - Monday November 23, 01:31 PM
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Michael Jackson's famous white glove sold for $350,000 at a memorabilia auction on Saturday, soaring far past pre-sale estimates, while a black jacket he wore during a 1989 world tour fetched $225,000.

Talent show "X-Factor" dominates singles charts
Reuters - Monday November 23, 08:23 AM
LONDON (Reuters) - Finalists from this year's British version of the "X-Factor" talent show went straight in at number one in the singles charts with their charity hit "You are not Alone," the Official Charts Company said on Sunday.