AC/DC named Australia’s Richest Entertainers

November 4th, 2009 more images more imagesAC/DC are the wealthiest Australians in showbusiness - the rockers have topped a poll of the country's richest entertainers. The Back in Black hitmakers, who formed in Sydney in 1973, claimed the number one slot on the 2009 BRW Top 50 Entertainers list with their yearly income of $95 million (£59.4 million).

October 27th, 2009 Rockers AC/DC are warning fans not to buy tickets to a string of gigs in Italy - because they don't have any dates scheduled in the country. The Back in Black hitmakers are currently playing the American leg of their ongoing Black Ice world tour, which is due to wrap up in Japan on 16 March (10).

October 16th, 2009 MADONNA, U2 and AC/DC are set to win big at this year's (09) Billboard Touring Awards after pulling in huge audience figures during their live shows. The three acts are the finalists in two categories, competing for the Top Tour and Top Draw awards.

October 4th, 2009 NEW YORK - British actress Kate Beckinsale has been named Esquire magazine's Sexiest Woman Alive. The Underworld star, 36, takes the crown from Halle Berry, who was named last year's (08) top lady - but the feisty Brit insists her brothers won't let the new title go to her head.

September 29th, 2009 AC/DC's latest box set will double up as a working amplifier. The Backtracks set of three CDs, two DVDs and a vinyl album will be housed inside a guitar amplifier - an industry first.

September 14th, 2009 Veteran British comic actor FELIX BOWNESS has died, aged 87. The performer, best known for his run as former jockey Fred Quilly in classic U.K.

September 8th, 2009 Country singer ADAM BRAND has waltzed home with the trophy on the Australian version of reality show DANCING WITH THE STARS. The 39 year old was shocked to beat out TV hosts Kylie Gillies and Matt White on Sunday night's (06Sep09) final - and dedicated his win to his late nephew Harry, who died of cancer aged two.

August 28th, 2009 AC/DC refused to halt their outdoor show in Edmonton, Canada on Tuesday night (25Aug09) after the venue was hit by a massive thunderstorm. Wild weather conditions thrashed the city's Commonwealth Stadium just before the Back In Black hitmakers took the stage, with thunder and lightning rocking the region.

August 26th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Singer Kylie Minogue has been named Australia's most powerful personal brand in a recent survey conducted by Talent Inc!. The singing sensation is chosen over eminent sports personalities, media moguls and even the Prime Minister.

August 13th, 2009 MEGADETH frontman DAVE MUSTAINE has apologised to AC/DC after he slated the rockers in a recent interview - calling his comments "rude and childish". The singer blasted the band in a chat with Metal Hammer magazine, accusing the Back In Black hitmakers of "making the same record for 20 years" and comparing frontman Brian Johnson to his predecessor, the late Bon Scott.

July 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American television and radio host Ryan Seacrest is all set to become the richest reality TV host after signing a three-year deal with CKX, worth 15 million dollars per year. According to Hollywood Reporter, as per the deal, Seacrest, 34, will be exclusive to CKX, parent of Idol producer 19 Entertainment, in broadcast TV primetime to host Idol or any CKX-produced show that might succeed it.

June 29th, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's sister, Janet, may be named executor of his estate, if reports are to be believed. "She's in charge, she has the documents, she has control of his stuff," the Daily Star quoted a relative as saying.

June 28th, 2009 LONDON - Veteran rock bands AC/DC and Iron Maiden are to go head-to-head for the honour of best band in the world in Classic Rock magazine's 2009 awards. AC/DC are nominated in three categories - Band of the Year, Event of the Year, and Album of the Year for their disc 'Black Ice', while, Iron Maiden are also up for Band of the Year, alongside Metallica, Faith No More, and Kings of Leon, reports femalefirst.co.uk..

June 26th, 2009 LONDON - King of pop Michael Jackson passed away at the age of 50 last night after he reportedly suffered a massive heart attack due to drug overdose. The legendary star collapsed and stopped breathing after he took an injection of a powerful painkiller named Demerol.

May 21st, 2009 LONDON - British actress Sienna Miller wants a rose named after her. The 'Factory Girl' star was overheard saying this to her mother as she walked around the Chelsea Flower Show here Monday, reported femalefirst.co.uk.