Three die as crowds amass for Mexican pop group
Three people died in São Paulo, Brazil, when a security barrier collapsed as thousands of fans gathered to see Mexican pop group RBD at a shopping centre.…
And Finally
Each week we carefully curate some of the stand-out stories that come across the CMU news desk, picking out the most funny, whacky or down right weird ones to include in the 'And Finally!" column.
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Kylie 'in full remission', says Dannii
Dannii Minogue has reportedly posted on her website that sister Kylie is in full remission from cancer, though no official confirmation has been made.…
Daniel Barenboim released from hospital
Conductor Daniel Barenboim has been released from hospital in Berlin after doctors found no signs of serious illness.…
James Blunt whacks intruder with award
James Blunt told The Sun he hit a burglar who entered his hotel room with his NRJ Best Newcomer award.…
Britney gets help from the paps
Britney Spears reportedly got help from paparazzi who pushed her broken-down Ferrari to the roadside in Malibu, before police drove her and her brother away.…
Josh Homme becomes a daddy
Queens Of The Stone Age's Josh Homme and partner Brody Dalle of The Distillers have had their first child, a daughter named Camille, born in Los Angeles on 17 January.…
Strokes drummer caught shagging in toilets
The Strokes' Fabrizio Moretti has told Jane magazine that he and Drew Barrymore were caught having sex in a New York opera house ladies' toilet.…
Davies claims Queen swore in conversation
Ray Davies has told GQ that the Queen swore during an MBE conversation about his mugging, though Buckingham Palace will not discuss private conversations.…
Kapranos scared of local professionals
Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos says a local sex worker in Sydney's Darlinghurst frightens him, according to Femalefirst.…
Hayes treated for exhaustion
Isaac Hayes is being treated for exhaustion in a Memphis hospital, with songwriting partner David Porter saying it is not serious and he is doing much better.…
Signed Stones guitar stolen
A signed Rolling Stones guitar, sold at auction for $17,000 but not yet handed over, has been stolen from a children's cancer charity's Melbourne office.…
Kaiser Chiefs lose out to Forward Russia!
Kaiser Chiefs were beaten by Forward Russia! for Rock Band Of The Year at the Independent Leeds Music Awards, with Ricky Wilson voicing disappointment.…