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Dream, but work hard, states Alesha

Strictly Come Dancing judge Alesha Dixon has told school pupils to follow their dreams – but to make sure they have a backup option, too.
The pop star told a team from the BBC’s School Report project that at school she wanted to be a instructor herself – and thought she would make a nice, but disciplined, member of staff.
But anyone who wanted success should finish their education, she advised.
Reporters Cara and Olaiton from Catford High School, Lewisham, quizzed ...

Dream, but work hard, states Alesha

Strictly Come Dancing judge Alesha Dixon has told school pupils to follow their dreams – but to make sure they have a backup option, too.
The pop star told a team from the BBC’s School Report project that at school she wanted to be a instructor herself – and thought she would make a nice, but disciplined, member of staff.
But anyone who wanted success should finish their education, she advised.
Reporters Cara and Olaiton from Catford High School, Lewisham, quizzed ...

Pink Floyd win EMI court ruling

Pink Floyd tracks may be removed from digital music services like iTunes after a High Court ruling.
Their latest record deal, signed with EMI before legal downloads came along, stated individual songs must not be sold without the band’s permission.
They argued that the same rule should apply to digital sales as well as CDs.
EMI disagreed but a judge has sided with Pink Floyd. The ruling is part of a long-running battle between the two sides over £10m in unpaid ...

Pink Floyd win EMI court ruling

Pink Floyd tracks may be removed from digital music services like iTunes after a High Court ruling.
Their latest record deal, signed with EMI before legal downloads came along, stated individual songs must not be sold without the band’s permission.
They argued that the same rule should apply to digital sales as well as CDs.
EMI disagreed but a judge has sided with Pink Floyd. The ruling is part of a long-running battle between the two sides over £10m in unpaid ...

Anna Nicole story made into opera

The Royal Opera House (ROH) is to stage the world premiere of an opera about the life of former Playboy model Anna Nicole Smith, who died in 2007.
The work, by composer Mark-Anthony Turnage and writer Richard Thomas, will be "a major event in the UK arts calendar" the ROH said.
Thomas was a co-creator of the controversial production Jerry Springer: The Opera.
Smith died aged 39 of an accidental prescription drug overdose in Florida.
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Chubby Brown denies assault

Comedian Roy "Chubby" Brown hit a woman in the face during a foul-mouthed dispute in a Teesside supermarket automobile park, a court heard.
The comic is stated to have hit 21-year-old Kelly Oliver after nearly colliding with her grandmother’s automobile in Middlesbrough last September.
Brown, 65 and charged under his real name Royston Vasey, denied common assault at Teesside Magistrates’ Court.
The comedian, of Northallerton, is known for his explicit sexual material.

Thompson urged to save 6 Music

Music Week magazine has published an open letter to BBC boss Mark Thompson urging him to rethink his plans to axe 6 Music.
Editor Paul Williams called it "an important and distinctive music radio station", adding that its closure would be a "huge error".
Mr Thompson has yet to respond to the letter, but has denied the plans are to create a "blueprint for a smaller BBC".
A Facebook campaign to save 6 Music has support from more than 150,000 people.

Thompson urged to save 6 Music

Music Week magazine has published an open letter to BBC boss Mark Thompson urging him to rethink his plans to axe 6 Music.
Editor Paul Williams called it "an important and distinctive music radio station", adding that its closure would be a "huge error".
Mr Thompson has yet to respond to the letter, but has denied the plans are to create a "blueprint for a smaller BBC".
A Facebook campaign to save 6 Music has support from more than 150,000 people.

Pink Floyd take EMI to court

Rock band Pink Floyd have launched legal action against record label EMI over payment of on-line royalties and the marketing of their music.
The group, signed to EMI since 1967, are disputing the way payments for their digital sales are calculated.
They are also seeking a ruling on whether the label can sell individual tracks from their original albums.
Pink Floyd did not appear at the first hearing of what is expected to be a lengthy case.
Their lawyer, Robert Howe ...

Pink Floyd take EMI to court

Rock band Pink Floyd have launched legal action against record label EMI over payment of on-line royalties and the marketing of their music.
The group, signed to EMI since 1967, are disputing the way payments for their digital sales are calculated.
They are also seeking a ruling on whether the label can sell individual tracks from their original albums.
Pink Floyd did not appear at the first hearing of what is expected to be a lengthy case.
Their lawyer, Robert Howe ...