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George Michael injured in motorway car crash

The British singer George Michael, who has been involved in a car crash just outside London. Reuters / Suzanne Plunkett

Plus: Candice Glover wins American Idol; One Direction reveal new album and tour; Lady Antebellum top Billboard charts; Diddy will not appear on Downton Abbey. Read Article George Michael injured in motorway car crash

The rise of Daft Punk

Daft Punk perform during the Santiago Urbano Electronico Festival in 2006. Ivan Alvarado / Reuters

With Get Lucky already lined up to be the sound of the summer, we look at how Daft Punk's fourth studio album became one of the year's most anticipated releases. Read Article The rise of Daft Punk

Bieber will have to pay for his monkey business in Germany

German officials set a deadline for the Canadian singer to claim the monkey, as customs says the cost of care, food and vet visits for capuchin monkey Mally is several thousand euros. Read Article Bieber will have to pay for his monkey business in Germany

The 1980s synth-poppers Johnny Hates Jazz return - minus the suits

The British synth-poppers Johnny Hates Jazz return after a 25-year hiatus with a quite respectable follow-up to their hit album. Read Article The 1980s synth-poppers Johnny Hates Jazz return - minus the suits

American magpie: on his new album, Van Dyke Parks returns to his first release 45 years on

With his urge to chronicle America 'warts and all', Van Dyke Parks has straddled the divide between elite and popular culture to brilliant effect. Read Article American magpie: on his new album, Van Dyke Parks returns to his first release 45 years on

Expect more sparks to fly on Arab Idol on Friday

Despite Alama’s efforts to keep the peace, the fiery Ahlam had not forgotten the argument that caused her to storm off the set the week prior, and proceeded to completely ignore him. Read Article Expect more sparks to fly on Arab Idol on Friday

Brad Pitt hails 'heroic' Jolie

Plus: Bill Hader to exit Saturday Night Live; Beyoncé cancels show under doctor's orders; Drake gets 12 nods from BET Awards; Aguilera in talks to return to The Voice. Read Article Brad Pitt hails 'heroic' Jolie

Jack Bauer's 24 to return in 2014

Plus: American Idol finale to air on OSN; astronaut music video goes viral; Aretha Franklin pulls out of shows; Swift and Bryan to perform at country awards. Read Article Jack Bauer's 24 to return in 2014

The Great Gatsby soundtrack is an intense mix

In The Great Gatsby soundtrack, sparks fly when Baz Luhrmann meets Jay-Z. Read Article The Great Gatsby soundtrack is an intense mix

Chris Brown scares the neighbourhood kids, Ang Lee makes TV move

Plus: Bernardo Bertolucci to head Venice fest jury; Piers Morgan to oversee TV series on tabloids; Tyson to star as cartoon detective. Read Article Chris Brown scares the neighbourhood kids, Ang Lee makes TV move

Album review: Prisoners of Conscious

A refreshingly rebellious offering and one of the standout hip-hop albums of the year. Read Article Album review: Prisoners of Conscious

Album review: More Light

An inspired, often avant garde-sounding record that rails against all that is predictable and insipid. Read Article Album review: More Light

Album review: She and Him

Mostly written by Zooey Deschanel during filming breaks, the 11 new compositions here reveal a refreshing grasp of the songwriting craft. Read Article Album review: She and Him

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The British synth-poppers Johnny Hates Jazz return after a 25-year hiatus with a quite respectable follow-up to their hit album. The 1980s synth-poppers Johnny Hates Jazz return - minus the suits

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