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Posthumous Michael Jackson album
Simply called 'Michael', the posthumous Michael Jackson album is not exactly a fitting legacy for the man in the mirror.
Website invites teenagers to vent their literary energy
Website invites teenagers to vent their literary energy
Country music still trying to prove its relevance
The inaugural American Country Awards may have shown poor ratings, but that's no indication of country music's influence
Duffy is Endlessly pitch perfect
While no artist should be faulted for trying new things, Duffy here is at her best when on familiar ground.
Harry Potter joins the cameo trend with The Simpsons
There have been so many appearances like Radcliffe's on television shows even as the motives for the stars to share famous platforms may be different for each.
Rugby man Moore is example of great sports writing
As the William Hill winner bags the richest sports book prize, Ben East surveys what is not just sports writing, but great writing, full stop
The Moomins continue to captivate all ages
As The Moomins celebrate their 65th anniversary with an art exhibition and a 3D feature film, Tove Jansson's granddaughter talks about why the family of gentle trolls continues to captivate readers of all ages.
Artists who say their golden geese were really turkeys
Bob Geldof may have disowned his 1985 hit Do They Know It's Christmas? but such claims ring a little hollow so late in the day.
Cinderella ballet update proves its point
Matthew Bourne's Cinderella is a great ballet that avoids the pitfalls that have caught out so many attempts to update classic stories.
Author James Frey stirs up controversy again
In an increasingly crowded book market, controversy is perhaps the surest way to garner instant publicity. And James Frey knows that better than most.
Buffy is resurrected on film
Warner Bros is planning a big-screen remake of the iconic story about the teenage vampire slayer, but fans say it won't have any fangs without the involvement of the original scriptwriter.
Literary prize showcases Indian talent
Shortlist announcement for the Costa Book prize showcases Indian talent.
Room: A tale inspired by Josef Fritzl's crimes
The Booker-shortlisted bestseller, Room, is an account of a boy's imprisonment that draws grim parallels with the crimes of Josef Fritzl. The author Emma Donohue talks about how a tragic subject was transformed into a moving, beautifully written story of enduring love.
Famous muses
One of the great mysteries artists leave behind when they die is the source of their inspiration.
Let it be downloaded
Now, available for download on iTunes, the entire Beatles back catalogue. At last.
