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MGMT to sue Sarkozy over song February 26, 2009 at 7:18 am US indie band MGMT demands compensation from the French President for using one of their hits without permission. New series for Being Human show February 26, 2009 at 7:00 am A new series of the critically acclaimed BBC Three show Being Human is commissioned. Final Potter to get 2011 release February 26, 2009 at 6:52 am The final instalment of the Harry Potter film franchise will be released in 2011, it is announced. Barenaked singer quits band February 26, 2009 at 6:32 am Barenaked Ladies frontman Steven Page leaves the group under "mutual agreement", the band's website said. Why is Cate swapping sunny Sydney for Sherwood forest? February 26, 2009 at 6:28 am Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett will play Maid Marian in Ridley Scott's Robin Hood, according to reports. Pablo's reprise February 26, 2009 at 5:50 am Could Picasso's new show attract queues again? China condemns Christie's auction February 26, 2009 at 5:35 am China says Christie's auction house must face consequences for what Beijing calls its illegal sale of two bronze artefacts. Eastwood receives Palme d'Or February 26, 2009 at 4:30 am Actor and director Clint Eastwood is awarded the prestigious Palme d'Or award, three months before this year's Cannes Film Festival starts. Volunteer plea for Trafalgar Square plinth artwork February 26, 2009 at 4:05 am Hundreds of people will get the chance to become a work of art on Trafalgar Square's fourth plinth later this year. Not Much Excess February 26, 2009 at 4:00 am Did the NME Awards 2009 rock and roll - or was it all a bit tame? Choice images February 26, 2009 at 3:55 am A new insight into Robert Frank's The Americans Actor Freeman sued over car crash February 26, 2009 at 3:41 am Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman is sued for negligence over a car accident last August. BBC Sport gets first female head February 25, 2009 at 7:55 pm The BBC appoints Barbara Slater as director of sport, the first time a female executive has run the corporation's sport department. Oasis are NME's best British band February 25, 2009 at 5:30 pm Oasis are named the best British band at the NME Awards, while The Killers win the best international band title. Bragg's strike tour to inspire February 25, 2009 at 1:26 pm The singer and guitarist Billy Bragg hopes a tour of Wales to commemorate the miners strike will reawaken the nation's "culture of progressive resistance". Dreamspace trial jury discharged February 25, 2009 at 11:53 am A jury is unable to reach a decision in the case of an artist accused of manslaughter after his inflatable structure blew away. 'Psychedelic' Klaxons coming soon February 25, 2009 at 11:33 am Klaxons' new album is nearing completion says Simian Mobile Disco member and producer James Ford Orbital confirm outdoor live gig February 25, 2009 at 11:15 am Dance duo will play at this year's Get Loaded In The Park US coin gets that swing - by featuring jazz great Duke Ellington February 25, 2009 at 8:58 am Duke Ellington becomes the first black American to be featured prominently on US currency. Slumdog children to be rehoused February 25, 2009 at 8:27 am Two of the stars of the film Slumdog Millionaire who are still living in the Mumbai slums will be given new homes. Spider-Man musical set for 2010 February 25, 2009 at 7:03 am A musical based on the Marvel comic book hero Spider-Man will open on Broadway in 2010 it has been announced. Wonder to get White House award February 25, 2009 at 6:57 am Motown legend Stevie Wonder is to be honoured with a special award at the White House later. Picasso's challenges February 25, 2009 at 6:12 am The National Gallery reveals what is in its first exhibition dedicated to the artist Fry, Dee and Brydon take on Clue February 25, 2009 at 5:04 am Stephen Fry, Jack Dee and Rob Brydon are to share hosting duties for a new series of Radio 4's I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue. History pages February 25, 2009 at 5:03 am The role of fanzines in telling the story of rock music Arnie to play himself in Sly film February 25, 2009 at 4:33 am California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is to play himself in a film being made by Sylvester Stallone. Comedy DJs February 25, 2009 at 4:07 am Top bands join new radio comedy Writer Klein wins £50,000 award February 25, 2009 at 4:06 am Author and journalist Naomi Klein wins the first £50,000 Warwick Prize for Writing for her book The Shock Doctrine. Musicians get set for NME awards February 25, 2009 at 3:28 am Oasis lead the way with seven nominations at the NME Awards taking place at London's Brixton Academy later. Border TV transmits last bulletin February 24, 2009 at 4:55 pm The last ITV news bulletin for southern Scotland is delivered from Carlisle before the service moves.