A dazzling necklace of 1,354 carats of Zambian emerald beads was showcased by US television icon Lara Spencer at a prestigious jewellery industry awards ceremony in New York last week. Full Story »

Apple has unveiled its widely-anticipated 20.1cm tablet, the iPad Mini. Full Story »

Congolese musician Fally Ipupa has arrived in the country ahead of the 86th Agriculture and Commercial Show which opened doors on Thursday 2nd August in Lusaka. Full Story »

France's far-right National Front is to sue Madonna after an image at the US singer's Paris concert showed party leader Marine Le Pen with a swastika imposed on her face. Full Story »

The Avengers superhero movie has smashed the record for the biggest US opening weekend, taking $200m, early figures show. Full Story »

Pop stars The Jonas Brothers have parted with Hollywood Records after six successful years together. Full Story »

Simon Cowell's alleged fling with former pop star Dannii Minogue has failed to dent his squeaky-clean image - he's been voted the best boyfriend in the world. Full Story »

The Miracles invitation to join the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is "bittersweet" for singer Pete Moore, who insists the induction should have happened much earlier. Full Story »

Arnold Schwarzenegger has confirmed a sequel to hit comedy Twins is in the pipeline, starring Eddie Murphy as a third mismatched brother. Full Story »

Actor Alec Baldwin has landed an extra special birthday present this year - his girlfriend has agreed to marry him. Full Story »

Noel Gallagher is convinced his solo career will never reached the same heights as his time with Oasis. Full Story »

Kim Kardashian is fuming over a U.S. tabloid report suggesting she's snagged her pal Eva Longoria's ex-boyfriend Eduardo Cruz. Full Story »

A representative for Chris Brown has dismissed reports he's teaming up with ex-girlfriend Rihanna for a performance at an Australian festival. Full Story »

Kim Kardashian is having second thoughts about pursuing legal action against the prankster who showered her in flour on the red carpet on Thursday. Full Story »

Actress Reese Witherspoon is at the centre of yet another baby riddle after a U.S. publication reported she's pregnant with her third child. Full Story »

Katy Perry and Rihanna are in no rush to record a girl power duet - because they want to take their time on the project and release an "iconic" collaboration like Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves. Full Story »