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Caitlyn Jenner

Jenner debuts post-Bruce look, breaks Twitter record

Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce, unveiled her new name and sexy look in a Vanity Fair covershoot – drawing a smashing Twitter record.

Oscars organisers shortlisted nine movies including Palestinian

Oscars: Shortlist announced for best foreign language film

From a list of 75 candidates, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlist for the best foreign language film prize.

Stranded passengers wait for buses to pick them up as normal operations slowly return after a shooting incident at Los Angeles International Airport. (AFP)

Police probe motive after LA Airport shooting

The FBI says it would be premature to comment on a motivation at this time and joint investigators have neither ruled out terrorism, nor ruled it in.

Sony PS4 attracts gamers as rival fails to win them over

As the E3 conference takes place, Sony has insisted that the game console war is far from won despite its PR launch triumph over Microsoft.

Actor/director Ben Affleck

Fact or fiction? ‘Argo’ fuels Iran history debate

Iran’s plan to make its own film to counter the "distorted" thriller "Argo" is fueling a debate about Hollywood and historical accuracy.

After 35 years in space

Voyager dances on the edge of infinity

Nasa’s Voyager 1, launched in 1977, is nearing the outer boundary of the solar system and may already be "dancing on the edge" of outer space.

Peter O’Toole bows out of showbiz

Colourful veteran Irish actor Peter O’Toole, famous for films including ‘Lawrence of Arabia’, has announced his retirement at the age of 79.

Adele sweeps awards

Adele sweeps awards, Houston’s death clouds Grammys

British soul singer Adele has won the Grammy in every category she was nominated during a show clouded by the death of Whitney Houston.

Romney surges ahead with big win in Nevada

Romney surges ahead with big win in Nevada

Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney romped to victory in the Nevada caucuses, cementing his position as frontrunner to take on Obama.

‘The Artist’ tops Golden Globes nominations

French-directed silent film <i>The Artist</i>, has been nominated for six Golden Globe awards, while <i>The Help</i> was nominated in five categories

How did Michael Jackson die?

The trial of Michael Jackson’s doctor Conrad Murray enters its final act as a jury prepares to consider whether the medic is guilty over his death.

Focus on Jackson’s death timeline as trial resumes

Focus on Jackson’s death timeline as trial resumes

The trial of Michael Jackson’s doctor Conrad Murray enters a third week, with the spotlight on alleged inconsistencies of the star’s final hours.

Jackson doctor will not testify in own defence

‘On the contrary, Michael Jackson killed himself’

"Gross negligence" by Michael Jackson’s doctor led to the pop icon’s death, a prosecutor says, but the medic’s lawyer insists the star killed himself.

#Egypt leads Twitter’s top hashtags of 2011

Sheen’s ‘Torpedo’ show debut bombs

Critics, fans and the Twittersphere lashed troubled actor Charlie Sheen on Sunday after he was booed off stage in a chaotic start to a live show tour.

US country trio, Canadian rockers win at Grammys

US country trio Lady Antebellum emerged as surprise winners with five awards on Sunday at the Grammy Awards, in a disappointing night for Eminem.

The King’s Speech leads Oscar nominations

The King’s Speech leads Oscar nominations

UK historical drama <em>The King’s Speech</em> garnered 12 Oscar nominations on Tuesday, leading the competition for the film industry’s top honours.

Judge orders Michael Jackson doctor to stand trial

Jackson doctor ‘ordered aide to remove evidence’

Michael Jackson’s doctor instructed an aide to remove medical equipment near the singer’s body before paramedics arrived, a court has been told.

Judge orders Michael Jackson doctor to stand trial

Jackson doctor in court over pop icon’s death

Michael Jackson’s doctor was guilty of a string of failings leading to the pop icon’s sudden death, prosecutors have alleged.

Cameron vows ‘new politics’ at launch of UK coalition

Cameron vows ‘new politics’ at launch of UK coalition

Britain’s new premier, David Cameron, has vowed a "seismic shift" in how the country is governed.

Bill Gates pledges $10bn to vaccines for poor

Bill Gates, the world’s richest man, on Friday promised $10-billion to develop vaccines for the world’s poorest nations.