I won't give evidence - Boy George
8:52pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Boy George chose not to give evidence in defence of allegations that he handcuffed a male escort to his bed and threatened him.
Des O'Connor collects CBE at palace
8:52pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Des O'Connor received the royal seal of approval when the Queen praised him for giving the country hours of "enjoyable entertainment" as she presented him with a CBE for a lifetime in showbusiness.
Star's relative accused of murders
8:52pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Actress Jennifer Hudson's estranged brother-in-law has been charged with murdering three of her relatives, including her seven-year-old nephew, US authorities said.
Younger choice 'a slap in the face'
8:52pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Ten Years Younger star Nicky Hambleton-Jones has said it felt like a slap in the face when she learnt she was being replaced by younger presenter Myleene Klass.
Brian Paddick booted out of Jungle
8:52pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Brian Paddick has become the sixth person to be voted off I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
Celebs turn out for Capital Rocks!
8:52pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Celebrities including Lisa Snowdon, Johnny Vaughan and Sharleen Spiteri have turned out for a charity event aimed at raising cash for young people.
Defiant Swayze 'is beating cancer'
8:52pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Actor Patrick Swayze is angry about American newspaper reports that say he does not have long to live.
Skull dropped after secret revealed
8:52pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008
A human skull will no longer be used in the Royal Shakespeare Company's (RSC's) Hamlet in case it distracts the audience, the theatre company said.
Britney mimes during 'tribute' show
8:52pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Britney Spears tried to put her widely-criticised appearance on X Factor behind her as she celebrated her 27th birthday with a special show on US television.
Take That 'wanted to re-name album'
8:52pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Take That considered re-naming their album after they found out it had almost the same title as Britney Spears's new release, Mark Owen has revealed.
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