Boxing great Muhammad Ali was hospitalised with a mild case of pneumonia that was caught early and should result in a short hospital stay, a spokesman said.

Retired boxing legend Muhammad Ali has been awarded the Liberty Medal in Philadelphia.

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THE great Muhammad Ali clinched his latest title when he was declared the first honorary freeman of Ennis.

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali has been made the first Honorary Freeman of Ennis at a civic reception in the Co. Clare town this afternoon.

Boxing great Muhammad Ali is planning to travel to Europe next month to raise money for his non-profit Muhammad Ali Centre and hospices for children in the UK.

Three of Britney Spears' former bodyguards are suing the pop superstar for overtime pay.

FAMILY, friends and colleagues of skiffle star Lonnie Donegan packed a church yesterday to pay tribute to a legend of the British pop scene.

Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin have been honoured as one of the greatest songwriting partnerships of all time.

KING of skiffle Lonnie Donegan has died after collapsing midway through a UK tour.

Lonnie Donegan - widely regarded as the ‘‘king of skiffle music’’ - was recovering in hospital today after undergoing another heart operation.