November 16, 2012
Christie’s New York art sale sets post-war contemporary record
The US art season ended with a record-breaking sales total of $412m (£259.9m) for Christie's, with records set for works by 11 artists. Jeff Koons sculpture Tulip, which graced New York's Rockefeller Center plaza, achieved an artist record of $33.7m…
November 16, 2012
Justin Bieber paparazzo case thrown out by US judge
Criminal charges filed against a photographer who chased Justin Bieber have been dropped by a judge. Paparazzo Paul Raef was charged in July with two counts of violating a law which makes dangerous driving while taking commercial photographs a…
November 16, 2012
Dave Lee Travis arrested on suspicion of sexual offences
Former Radio 1 DJ Dave Lee Travis has been arrested as part of the police probe set up in the wake of the Jimmy Savile scandal, the BBC understands. The 67-year-old was arrested at his home in Mentmore, Buckinghamshire, on suspicion of sexual…
November 13, 2012
Ben Affleck to receive Modern Master honour
US actor Ben Affleck is to receive the Modern Master award from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, the highest honour the event bestows. Organisers described the 40-year-old as "a multi-dimensional artist" who had "come into his own"…
November 13, 2012
Kartel Trial hits snag
The trial of dancehall entertainer Vybz Kartel hit a snag when it was called up for mention in the Corporate Area Resident Magis-trate's Court yesterday. Kartel was before the courts for attempting to pervert the course of justice. Vybz Kartel,…
November 7, 2012
Mavado, Alison Hinds Colab on new remix
Dancehall artiste Mavado has collaborated with soca music veteran Alison Hinds for a remix to his JA Productions single Caribbean Girls. The artiste, who is now signed to DJ Khalid's We The best Music group, believes it's important to appeal to the…
November 7, 2012
Ballymena council agree to offer Liam Neeson freedom award
Ballymena Borough Council has unanimously agreed to offer Liam Neeson the Freedom of the Borough. At a council meeting on Monday evening, Mayor of Ballymena PJ McAvoy proposed that the actor should be given the award. The Oscar-nominated actor is…
November 7, 2012
Jennifer Lopez’s boyfriend signs confidential agreement
Jennifer Lopez has reportedly made Casper Smart sign a confidentiality agreement. The 43-year-old pop star - who has got divorced three times and recently celebrated her one-year anniversary with her 25-year-old dancer boyfriend - is said to be…
November 7, 2012
Salma Hayek sets off alarm at boarding school
Salma Hayek used to set all the alarm clocks off in the middle of the night at boarding school. The Savages star has a mischievous streak in her, which came out when she attended a Catholic girls' boarding school in Louisiana. She said: "I had a…
November 7, 2012
Kartel Murder postponed
Dancehall entertainer Vybz Kartel's case involving the murder of Clive 'Lizard' Williams has been put off until next year. The case was called up in the Home Circuit Court yesterday and postponed until January 21. Williams was reportedly…