The case against the doctor charged with the death of the pop star Michael Jackson goes to the jury, following closing statements.

For the first time, members of the public will be able to see the original Lord Of The Flies manuscript at a one-off exhibition.

Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner leave their feet and handprints in cement outside Grauman's Chinese Theatre in LA.

A mass bell-ringing will be held to mark the launch of the Olympics as part of the London 2012 Festival, a UK-wide programme of cultural events.

A Beatles sleeve which features the faces of music executives in place of the Fab Four is named the world's rarest album cover.

Country singer Keith Urban is to undergo throat surgery to remove a polyp on his vocal cord later this month.

A stage musical based on the music of zany 1960s pop group The Monkees is to be launched, with its world premiere taking place in Manchester in March.

Chef Gordon Ramsay will cook a three-course turkey dinner live on TV as part of Channel 4's Christmas line-up.