Michael Jackson’s 2005 trial and acquittal on child sex abuse charges may be revisited in a civil lawsuit next month that pits the pop singer’s mother against concert promoters AEG Live, a Los Angeles judge ruled on Thursday.

US President Barack Obama appealed directly on Thursday to the Israeli people to put themselves in the shoes of stateless Palestinians and recognise that Jewish settlement activity in occupied territo

Movie studio MGM said on Tuesday it expects to release the next James Bond movie within three years, and hopes to announce soon a new director after Sam Mendes decided to move on.

London: London’s famed Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) has cancelled an experimental concert by extreme metal band Napalm Death, fearing the noise level could damage the 104-year-old building.

Pope Francis inaugurated his papacy on Tuesday with an address calling for the defence of the weakest in society and of the environment, saying otherwise the way was opened to death and destruction.

Justin Timberlake celebrated the release of his first album since 2006 with a lively show in Los Angeles, whetting fans’ appetites by confirming media reports that he would release more new music soon. At an intimate album release party for The 20/20 Experience on Monday, Timberlake took the opportunity to clear up media reports that he would be releasing a second volume of music later this year.

Pope Francis, giving his clearest indication yet that he wants a more austere Catholic Church, said on Saturday that it should be poor and remember that its mission is to serve the poor.

Pope Francis, barely 12 hours after his election, quietly left the Vatican early on Thursday to pray for guidance as he looks to usher a Roman Catholic Church mired in intrigue and scandal into a new age of simplicity and humility.

Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was elected Pope on Wednesday to lead the Roman Catholic Church, a prelate announced to huge crowds cheering in St. Peter’s Square late Wednesday night.

Australian director Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby will open the 2013 Cannes film festival, the world’s most important cinema showcase, organisers said on Tuesday.