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Tuesday, 4 December, 2001, 18:10 GMT
ENTERTAINMENT  
MusicNet launches battle for fansMajor online download service MusicNet launches, but there is still uncertainty over whether fans will pay for music on the net. 
Cruise speaks out on CruzHollywood star Tom Cruise talks for the first time about his relationship with new girlfriend Penelope Cruz.
Strokes hit critics' top spotsNew American rock bands The Strokes and The White Stripes dominate two lists of the year's best albums, as chosen by critics.
Ad sales slump hits Carlton
Profits at TV group Carlton Communications are down by 40% due to lower ad sales and heavy investment in ITV Digital.
Mobile tone tunes withdrawn
Hundreds of mobile phone ring tones are withdrawn after copyright-holders request that they stop being used.
Harrison fans unite in meditation
Fans, friends and family of George Harrison take part in a minute's meditation as a mark of respect to the former Beatle.
Cowboy is 'world's biggest artwork'
Australian artist Peter Anderson says the massive smiling stockman he carved into the outback is the largest work of art in the world.
Roberts 'most powerful actress'
Oscar-winning Julia Roberts is Hollywood's most powerful actress, according to trade magazine the Hollywood Reporter.
Winslet and Mendes step out
Actress Kate Winslet and director Sam Mendes appear in public together for the first time since news of their relationship broke.
Sweeney fails to rock as Roxie
Celebrity Big Brother star Claire Sweeney debut in the hit Chicago on Monday night draws a mixed response from critics.
Hurley's ex unsure over baby
Millionaire film producer Steve Bing questions whether he is the father of actress Elizabeth Hurley's unborn child.
Attack survivor's Christmas speech
A survivor of the attack on the World Trade Center is to give Channel 4's alternative Christmas message.
Spanish museum director quits
Fernando Checa, director of The Prado in Spain, resigns following a long-running spat with the museum's board president.
NEWS IN BRIEF
Mariah Carey entertains troops
Mariah Carey arrives in Kosovo to entertain peacekeeping troops. Plus news in brief on Kal Mann, Amelie, Juan Jose Arreola and the Millennium Dome. |
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 Mourning a Beatle  Biggest artwork ever  Shakespeare in Maori
 Screen queenJulia Roberts: Hollywood's most powerful actress  Christmas giftAttacks survivor to give Channel 4 festive message  Disc closureElton John says he will make no more records  Art attackA Kabul art-lover risks death to save paintings  Sofa scheduleBritish TV drama can still pack a punch  TV for grannyNick Higham on designing "simple" digital TV In brief Entertainment news round-up |
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