Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has extended his contract at the club until June 2018.

Aston Villa’s summer of upheaval continued today with the club confirming Paul Faulkner has stepped down as chief executive.

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Debbie Rowe is furious with Michael Jackson's brothers for accusing her of abandoning her children for money.

Michael Jackson's ex-wife is engaged to his former producer.

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Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is confident Arsenal’s mean defensive streak can see them come out on top in the race for the Premier League title.

HIS mother thinks he’s just ‘a little too human’. His brother believes he’s the ‘white Obama’. His supporters call themselves Ford Nation. Will the real Rob Ford please stand up?

One Direction's 'Best Song Ever' has been defended by The Who's Pete Townshend.

A former security worker for Michael Jackson told a jury that he was concerned the singer would overdose on prescription drugs in the early 2000s but did not see signs of impairment in later years.

Under the guidance of chief creative officer John Lasseter, Pixar Animation Studios has reigned supreme for 18 years as masters of the computer-animated fable.

Randy Travis is in a "critical condition" after suffering a stroke.

Michael Jackson's stylist told jurors that she tried to warn the singer's manager that concert promoter AEG Live would look responsible if the superstar died because of numerous signs his health was declining.

Randy Phillips made the eerie claim to jurors at the ongoing wrongful death lawsuit his family have brought against the concert promoters.

Randy Jackson has quit 'American Idol'.

Scott Moore and Jon Lucas, co-writers of the first chapter of ‘The Hangover’ trilogy, make their directorial debut with a raucous and gleefully foul-mouthed comedy that attempts to replicate the boozy shenanigans of their earlier script.

Jodie Foster reportedly plans to tell her sons who their father is when they turn 21.

An upcoming show about a 9th grade ninja is the latest success for the Irish animation company, writes Padraic Killeen

Stick to what you know best. That’s the sobering message for actor Dax Shepard, who not only writes but also co-directs this scattershot chase caper about a man confronting the demons of his past.

Steven Tyler wants to return to 'American Idol'.

Michael Jackson's concert promoters have withdrawn a $17.5m (€13.66m) insurance claim.

Randy Jackson will remain as a judge on ‘American Idol’.

Michael Jackson's Estate want to partially-pay Janet Jackson's mortgage.

Michael Jackson was apparently convinced his chimpanzee Bubbles had an instinct for being able to tell who in his family was trying to live off his fortune.

Janet, Randy and Rebbie Jackson said today the executors of Michael Jackson’s will were causing harm by damaging “fundamental family relationships”.

The living arrangements and guardianship of Michael Jackson's three children are expected to be determined during a court hearing.

La Toya Jackson is to star in a new reality TV show.

Michael Jackson's estate says it has limited some relatives' access to the home shared by the King of Pop's mother and children in the wake of a family feud that turned into a driveway argument.

Michael Jackson's children went to see his brothers perform their 'Unity' tour this weekend.

Janet Jackson regrets her actions this week.

Randy Jackson has hit out at his nephew for taking guardianship of Michael Jackson's children from his mother.

Katherine Jackson has lost guardianship of her grandchildren.

Police were called to Katherine Jackson’s home yesterday.

Mariah Carey will join American Idol as a judge next season, Fox has announced, bringing her star power to the show that remains a ratings leader but has seen its viewership and pop culture status diminish.

Katherine Jackson, the mother of Michael Jackson and the guardian of the pop legend’s three minor children, is safe in Arizona with family members, police said today, after she was reported missing.

Katherine Jackson, the mother of Michael Jackson and the guardian of his three children, has been reported missing, but the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says she is with family members.

Michael Jackson's daughter, Paris Jackson, has lashed out against her uncle, accusing him of spreading rumours.

Randy Jackson says he will love Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler "for life" following their 'American Idol' exits.

Michael Jackson's former bodyguard claims he ordered members of his inner circle to kill his younger brother Randy.

A massive hit never ends at its own conclusion, for better or worse.

An award-winning Irish studio has hired 50 skilled animators to help produce what’s being tipped as Disney’s next global cartoon smash hit.

Simon Cowell has reportedly offered Beyonce Knowles $500m (€379m) to be a judge on US 'X Factor'.

A ram named Randy has fathered 33 lambs in an 24-hour period.

THE single word, “guilty,” brought a muffled shriek in the gallery of the packed courtroom and tears from Michael Jackson’s family, but no reaction from the doctor convicted of supplying the King of Pop with the drug he craved for sleep.