British businessman linked to Jay-Z held over murder, report says

A UK businessman who brokered a bar deal between Jay-Z and British soccer star Ashley Cole was arrested on suspicion of murder.

Heidi Klum to divorce Seal, report says

Model Heidi Klum plans to file for divorce from her husband, British singer Seal, TMZ reported Saturday.

Black Sabbath Guitarist Tony Iommi Diagnosed With Lymphoma

Tony Iommi, guitarist for pioneering British heavy metal band Black Sabbath, has been diagnosed with lymphoma, the band announced Monday.

‘Sherlock’ Star Defends TV Show’s Nude Scene

Benedict Cumberbatch is shrugging off British newspaper criticism of his female co-star’s nude scene in TV’s latest season of “Sherlock.”

Doctors: George Michael Recovering Steadily From Pneumonia

George Michael is “improving steadily” after being hospitalized in Vienna with pneumonia and “nothing else,” the doctors treating the British pop star said Wednesday.

British Film Director Ken Russell Dies at 84

Ken Russell, the British director whose daring and sometimes outrageous films often tested the patience of audiences and critics, has died at age 84.

Rock Fan Commits Suicide to Relieve Tinnitus From Supergroup’s Gig

A British rock music fan stabbed himself to death after a night out watching US supergroup Them Crooked Vultures left him with severe tinnitus, a coroner’s investigation heard.

Meryl Streep’s Portrayal of Margaret Thatcher Called an ‘Insult’ by Friends

Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep was accused of cashing in on Baroness Margaret Thatcher in her movie portrayal of the former British prime minister as a frail and lonely figure suffering from dementia. ?

Shia LaBeouf Gets Hit in the Head During a Wild Brawl in Canada

Actor Shia LaBeouf was knocked to the ground and repeatedly punched in the head during a wild brawl outside a nightclub in Vancouver, British Columbia.

American Music Award Nominations Announced: Who’s the Most Overrated Nominee?

Awards season is getting under way! The nominees for the American Music Awards 2011, which air live Sunday, Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC, were announced on Tuesday, with soulful British songstress Adele leading the pack with four nominations.