MJ memorabilia discovered in Aussie fraud raidOctober 10th, 2009 MELBOURNE - A raid conducted on an office in Sydney has led to the discovery of Michael Jackson memorabilia. Police allegedly found two fedora-style hats autographed by the King of Pop amongst other items in the office of a multi-national finance company.
Audrey Hepburn outfits up for grabsOctober 4th, 2009 LONDON - Some of Audrey Hepburn's outfits, dating from 1953 to the late 1960s, are to be auctioned in the biggest-ever sale of her clothing and accessories at the Royal Opera Arcade on Pall Mall, London. The collection includes more than 30 outfits worn by the screen siren with several pieces by her favourite designer, Hubert de Givenchy.
Sweet-toothed Britney splashes £2,000 on candies in VegasSeptember 29th, 2009 LONDON - Britney Spears found time to treat her sweet tooth with sugary delicacies worth 2,000 pounds during the North American leg of her 'Circus' World Tour. The 'Womaniser' singer, playing two dates in Las Vegas, found time in between her gigs to splash out 2,000 pounds in a candy store with her two boys, Jayden James and Sean Preston.
Jordan splashes 150k pounds on new horse 'Cross Dresser'!September 1st, 2009 LONDON - Jordan has reportedly shelled out 150,000 pounds on a new dressage horse that she has named Cross Dresser. The former glamour girl, a.k.a Katie Price, was said to have acquired the world-class ride from a Dutch stables.
Cheryl Cole to shell out over £100k on 'X-Factor' wardrobeAugust 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Cheryl Cole is reportedly set to shell out over 100,000 pounds on her wardrobe as she judges UK TV talent show 'X-Factor'. The singer was said to have already drawn a 59,000-pound bill on her clothes for the show and was allegedly looking to spend another 45,000 pounds on the outfits.
Rolling Stones named 'world's most expensive wedding act'August 23rd, 2009 LONDON - The Rolling Stones have been named 'the world's most expensive wedding act' in a new poll. With an estimated cost of 5 million pounds, Stones topped the poll, conducted for TV channel Living by a financial analyst, reports the Telegraph.
JK Rowling's chair fetches £20K on eBayJuly 28th, 2009 LONDON - Harry Potter author JK Rowling's chair, sitting in which she wrote the first two books of the famous series, has been re-sold for a whopping 20,000 pounds. The value of the chair, which was previously sold for 15,000 pounds, has increased three-fold in the last seven years.
50 Cent slashes asking price for his mansion by £5MJuly 20th, 2009 LONDON - American rapper 50 Cent, real name Curtis James Jackson, has had to slash the asking price for his mansion by 5 million pounds. The 34-year-old singer, also known as Fiddy, had put the 19-bedroom pad, which has 37 bathrooms and a disco with stripper poles, on the market two years ago for 11.5 million pounds, reports the Sun.
'Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs' tops UK box officeJuly 8th, 2009 LONDON - Animated movie 'Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs' has topped the UK and Ireland box office after raking in 7.64 million pounds on its opening weekend. The third Ice Age film landed the top spot, pummelling gangster movie 'Public Enemies' into second place, reports the BBC.
Jacko's pullover sells for 36,000 on eBayJuly 4th, 2009 LONDON - A jumper from the days when late King of Pop Michael Jackson used to be a part of 'Jackson 5' has fetched a whopping 36,000 pounds on eBay. Fans have been flocking the online auction site to bid for exclusive Jacko memorabilia.
Sir Cliff Richard asked to demolish #30,000 conservatoryJuly 1st, 2009 LONDON - Veteran singer Sir Cliff Richard has been asked by Runnymede Borough Council officials to demolish his 30,000 pounds conservatory, as it is too big and was put up without planning permission. The 68-year-old singer could face legal action upon his failure to abide by the enforcement notice issued by the council.
Michael Jackson memorabilia up for grabsJune 27th, 2009 NEW YORK - Late singer Michael Jackson memorabilia has been put up for sale at Julien's Auctions. According to the New York Magazine, the pieces include vintage Jackson 5 photographs, signed albums and awards.
Kurt Cobain's bass guitar auctioned for 29,166 poundsJune 25th, 2009 LONDON - Legendary rock band Nirvana's frontman Kurt Cobain's bass guitar was sold at an auction in New York for 29,166 pounds. The guitar was used to record his early demos, according to the authenticity certificate.
Harrison Ford was 'Hollywood's Top Earner Last Year'June 15th, 2009 LONDON - Harrison Ford was Hollywood's top earning actor last year, according to Forbes magazine. Ford earned 43.3 million pounds for his role in 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'.
Homer Simpson's 'Doh!' is best catchphraseJune 9th, 2009 LONDON - Homer Simpson's "Doh!" from America's longest running animated series "The Simpsons" has been voted the best catchphrase on children's TV.
Following suit on the second spot in an online poll was pre-historic cartoon hero, Fred Flintstone's cry of "Yabba Dabba Doo!" while third in the poll of 7,431 TV fans was "Exterminate!" from "Doctor Who".