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19 March 2011 Last updated at 06:06 ET

Shadows bassist Jet Harris diesJet Harris

Jet Harris, the original bass player with The Shadows, dies of cancer aged 71.

Simon CowellUS Idol 'is top TV money-spinner'

American Idol made more money from advertising revenue than any other US TV show in 2010, according to a survey by Forbes magazine.

Comedy Dave and Chris MoylesRadio marathon breaks world record

BBC Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles and sidekick "Comedy" Dave Vitty break the record for the longest ever team radio show after more than 51 hours on air. Newsbeat

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  • A GameboyMeet the chip punks

    The bands turning 1980s games consoles into musical instruments

  • Matt Smith as Christopher IsherwoodNew adventure

    Doctor Who star Matt Smith discusses his latest role as author Christopher Isherwood

  • Courtesy of Pink Floyd Music Ltd ArchiveIn pictures

    Exhibition remembers Pink Floyd founder Syd Barrett

  • Dennis the MenaceNaughtiest boy

    How did Dennis the Menace make it into the 21st Century?

  • Deep waters

    I.T Crowd's Moss turns movie director with Submarine

  • In pictures

    A stylish light bulb is honoured at the design awards

  • Sweet music

    Congo's paraplegic musicians take the world by storm

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“I have read so much about what people think they know about Michael but this is about what really happened”

Jermaine Jackson on his forthcoming memoir about his brother

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