Ex slams Lopez

Jackson dad can't dispute will

Michael Jackson's father does not stand to inherit any of his son's assets and cannot challenge the appointment of the executors.

Britney: It's for the fans

Britney Spears has broken her silence on the lip-synching "controversy" surrounding her first Australian tour, saying she was only there for her fans.

• Britney 'upset' over reports
• Fans walk out on Britney
• Britney in lip synch furore

Lopez gets restraining order

A judge has granted a temporary restraining order barring Jennifer Lopez's first husband from distributing 11 hours of home video footage from their marriage.

• Lopez sues ex over sex movie

Jackson mom okays executors

Michael Jackson's mother has withdrawn her objections to the appointment of two long-time Jackson associates as executors of the singer's will.

• Jackson's dad wants allowance

Cat tale wins Funny Prize

A tale about a grumpy but loveable cat and a story recounting the madcap adventures of a town of oddballs were the winners of this year's Roald Dahl Funny Prize.

S&M album 'banned'

Under 18-year-old fans of rock group Rammstein will be banned from buying the group's latest album after authorities took exception to a song with explicit sadomasochist lyrics.

International

• Tyler quits Aerosmith?
• Miss World countdown begins
• Carrey's Scrooge makes $31m

South Africa

• Bikini-clad women set record
• Oprah tickets sold out
• Mama Afrika concert cancelled

Celeb News

• Sarpton: Hearing is 'insulting'
• Drop case - Letterman suspect
• Outstanding women honoured

TV And Tinseltown

• JLo sex movie blocked!
• Madge meets Jesus' parents
• Steven Tyler quits Aerosmith!