Europe Media Monitor (EMM) reads and analyses around 40.000 new news items per day. Part of this analysis extracts entities and entity related information from clusters of stories.The selection and placement of stories are determined automatically by a computer program. This site is a joint project of DG-JRC and DG-COMM. The information on this site is subject to a disclaimer (see http://europa.eu/geninfo/legal_notices_en.htm). Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material.http://emm.newsexplorer.eu/NewsExplorer/entities/en/51620.htmlenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8489107.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8489107.stmAndy Murray says he must play the match of his life if he is to beat Roger Federer in the Australian Open final. Murray, 22, hopes to win his first major title and end Britain's 74-year wait for a male Grand Slam champion. "I'm going to need to play my best match ever," said the Scot. "I'm totally aware of that going into the match tomorrow.Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100bbc-be4ae243e3e19f4f3b1c9b225f0841a1bbcenhttp://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/tv_and_radio/article6984481.ecehttp://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/tv_and_radio/article6984481.eceSimon Cowell, the British reality television mogul, said last night that he would resign as a judge of American Idol in May, severing his ties with a blockbuster media franchise that has dominated ratings and earned more than $8 billion ($£5 billion) over its eight-year run.Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100thetimes-1ed6745467368e81b666a83cbf14b745thetimesenhttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/09/entertainment/main5299336.shtmlhttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/09/entertainment/main5299336.shtml(AP) Ellen DeGeneres is dancing her way into the fourth judge's seat on "American Idol." Fox announced Wednesday the talk show host and comedian, who admittedly has no formal music experience other than a passion for tunes, would join Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi for the ninth season starting in January.Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200CBSnews-e29d771240486b48e91085ea6cdcf717CBSnewsenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/hOS6HGvstl4/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/hOS6HGvstl4/index.htmlThe rock legend was stopped in July by police in Long Branch, New Jersey, who were responding to a call about a suspicious person roaming the neighborhood, police said. According to Long Branch Police Department Sgt. Michael Ahart, Dylan had been peering into a window of a house that was for sale,....Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200cnn-daf4166d0e337bee56706e718739f4fecnnenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/vhJYQb9XSF4/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/vhJYQb9XSF4/index.htmlDavid Beckham has been involved in an ugly confrontation with supporters at his first home match for the Los Angeles Galaxy since returning from his loan spell with AC Milan in Italy.Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200cnn-71bbebd4022a3e75239e7d3ab2a7fe78cnnenhttp://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/60117http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/60117Top Gear co-host Jeremy Clarkson made around £317,000 from the BBC show's merchandise and overseas sales last year, figures have revealed.Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0200dailyexpress-d1df06fabdfef5efc78939a15162ad16dailyexpressenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2247815/Top-Gear%27s-James-May-and-Richard-Hammond-%22may-leave%22-BBC-motoring-show.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2247815/Top-Gear%27s-James-May-and-Richard-Hammond-%22may-leave%22-BBC-motoring-show.htmlThe future of Top Gear, the BBC's popular motoring programme, has been thrown into doubt after reports that James May and Richard Hammond may leave the show.Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-d1b505aa1814c10b7593a49b4a7c379dtelegraphenhttp://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/sc20080322a1.htmlhttp://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/sc20080322a1.htmlCARSON, Calif. (AP) David Beckham has an option to buy an MLS franchise when his five-year Los Angeles Galaxy contract expires after the 2011 season, according to a CBS "60 Minutes" profile scheduled to air Sunday. Read the full story . . .Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100japantimes-175570741c36df76181253559a845a94japantimesenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/12/18/nwinehouse218.xmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/12/18/nwinehouse218.xmlWith her beehive hairdo, smoky eye make-up and distinctive voice, Amy Winehouse has always stood out from the crowd.Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100telegraph-3cce8b13801b6ad0c099a32a0fc713aetelegraphenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2007/12/16/bmspice116.xmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2007/12/16/bmspice116.xmlA decade on, and the stars are back together in Britain to rock new and old generations of fans.Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100telegraph-1989580af19dae455bf48b92acad3473telegraphenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071119/ts_nm/american_dchttp://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071119/ts_nm/american_dcReuters - The American Music Awards resembled a greatest-hits version of "American Idol" on Sunday, as two former contestants of the hit talent show, Chris Daughtry and Carrie Underwood, each won three prizes.Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100news-yahoo-c27dab5457456633e0a5e58b4584894cnews-yahooenhttp://www.cbc.ca/arts/music/story/2007/08/18/elvis-tribute-winner.html?ref=rsshttp://www.cbc.ca/arts/music/story/2007/08/18/elvis-tribute-winner.html?ref=rssShawn Klush from Pennsylvania has been crowned the first official Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist in a competition sponsored by the musician's Graceland estate.Sat, 18 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0200CBC-6e055f28db3f91892f4a5fb95cb71fc7CBCenhttp://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=3327131&page=1&CMP=OTC-RSSFeeds0312http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=3327131&page=1&CMP=OTC-RSSFeeds0312To anyone who had forgotten what made the five girls -- Posh, Ginger, Scary, Sporty and Baby Spice -- famous in the first place, today's press conference was a loud reminder. Watch "Good Morning America" Friday, June 29, for an exclusive interview with the Spice Girls.Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0200ABCnews-718e87f4470073268a04a53ffdb38cc2ABCnewsenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6246448.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6246448.stmThe Spice Girls confirm they will reform for a world tour to take place at the end of the year.Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0200bbc-4a46f5c58cc3b4028fa84dd1feb0482cbbcenhttp://www.itv.com/news/index_0dd69640cfed46afec4de9b634cdb9d4.htmlhttp://www.itv.com/news/index_0dd69640cfed46afec4de9b634cdb9d4.htmlThe Spice Girls will make an official announcement about their "future plans" next week.Sat, 23 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0200itv-73efb3bfd61d79d820da792daaa456faitvenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/6736783.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/6736783.stmEngland's footballers are set to raise more than £1m for charity by donating their match fees.Sat, 09 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0200bbc-5d17b60f51c1f2956bc69122abef1ec7bbcenhttp://www.iht.com/articles/2007/05/22/business/bmg.phphttp://www.iht.com/articles/2007/05/22/business/bmg.phpUniversal Music will buy BMG Music Publishing for €1.63 billion to become the largest music publisher in the world.Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200IHT-5a03cf75f0f10e40f36b5cafae5b9d8eIHTenhttp://www.smh.com.au/news/people/sexy-time-for-borat-but-not-bush/2007/05/03/1177788315975.html?s_cid=rss_smhhttp://www.smh.com.au/news/people/sexy-time-for-borat-but-not-bush/2007/05/03/1177788315975.html?s_cid=rss_smhBorat and Leo named in Time magazine's list of 100 people who shape the world, but George Bush misses out.Thu, 03 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200smh-cc15771601a097c6942575e956b2c4e7smhenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/90893397/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/90893397/index.htmlLONDON, England (Reuters) -- British rock band the Arctic Monkeys and their Las Vegas counterparts The Killers triumphed on Wednesday at the Brit Awards, the UK music industry's biggest night of the year. Striking a blow for guitar-driven indie rock, the groups both won two awards at a London....Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100cnn-dd2f192e6ec371682d9da0a02bededcacnnenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_topstories/~3/89539424/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_topstories/~3/89539424/index.htmlThe 49th annual Grammy Awards began with a note of nostalgia with the reunited Police singing their classic "Roxanne." Mary J. Blige and the Red Hot Chili Peppers each picked up three awards. The song of the year award went to the Dixie Chicks for their defiant tune, "Not Ready To Make Nice."Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100cnn-095a36dc07c4f28f3099ebc5312cf4d7cnnenhttp://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,1989337,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=1http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,1989337,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=1David Beckham hopes his dashing looks and nifty crosses will persuade American children to stick with soccer for life.Sat, 13 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100guardian-e2f7656cde1447cffb135c11039a37d9guardianenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/74302831/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/74302831/index.htmlRead full story for latest details.Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100cnn-d5c4836d799f290ec889d25fdbb45b49cnnenhttp://media.guardian.co.uk/site/story/0,,1974259,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=11http://media.guardian.co.uk/site/story/0,,1974259,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=11Matt Lucas has wed his long-term partner Kevin McGee in a civil partnership ceremony in London.Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0100guardian-885437915857082259dddf7c711306d4guardianenhttp://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2001320029-2006390417,00.htmlhttp://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2001320029-2006390417,00.htmlVICTORIA Beckham is to star in her own fashion reality TV show in the USFri, 25 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0200thesun-4f076cc2a32c1dd2a387aa1874b42791thesunenhttp://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=2203918http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=2203918This image made available by Fox Television shows Kellie Pickler, 19, of Albemarle, N.C. performing on stage during the "American Idol" television show Tuesday, April 25, 2006 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Fox Television, FILE) LOS ANGELES Jul 17, 2006 (AP) — Bubbly blonde "American Idol" finalist....Tue, 18 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0200ABCnews-5988edc6abbda09c63c4198a475ada01ABCnewsenhttp://www.cnn.com/rssclick/2005/SHOWBIZ/TV/11/29/tv.americanidol.ap/index.html?section=cnn_latesthttp://www.cnn.com/rssclick/2005/SHOWBIZ/TV/11/29/tv.americanidol.ap/index.html?section=cnn_latestRead full story for latest details.Wed, 30 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +0100RSS-cnn-b21d2f5add86e76d6a8381003e658b7cRSS-cnnenhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,1653485,00.htmlhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,1653485,00.htmlCowell and Fuller, who collaborated closely on a series of hit shows on both sides of the Atlantic before falling out earlier this year, are also understood to be working on a new programme idea, and on a possible new series of Pop Idol. As part of today's deal, Cowell has agreed to appear in the....Tue, 29 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +0100guardian-fae2b07903dcb4cf0fde30a328cdbf7aguardianenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-1887890,00.htmlhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-1887890,00.htmlMr Fuller, 45, former manager of the Spice Girls, claims that his Pop Idol show was copied by Mr Cowell when he created The X Factor Mr Cowell, 46, whose brutally honest put-downs of contestants has earned him the reputation as television’s Mr Nasty, has condemned the legal action as “utterly ridiculous”.Thu, 24 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +0100thetimes-59b9c28ccf6b5428706154ef6d9311b6thetimesenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-1885455,00.htmlhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-1885455,00.htmlTwo of the biggest players in the global music industry square up in £100m High Court action todayWed, 23 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +0100thetimes-7c8ec79d111f06106283f6724673ca9ethetimesenhttp://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=791882http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=791882By LYNN ELBER The Associated Press LOS ANGELES May 25, 2005 — Carrie Underwood, the country sweetheart who beguiled national television audiences with her strong voice and bright smile, is this year's "American Idol," defeating Southern rocker Bo Bice in the show's finale Wednesday night.Thu, 26 May 2005 00:00:00 +0200ABCnews-aaf2f9be3425ee2d84ed79f0bd66cf0fABCnewsenFri, 18 Mar 2005 00:00:00 +0100PressAssoc-9e7e63a33affa397c75c4db810fa8345PressAssocenMon, 21 Feb 2005 00:00:00 +0100thesun-20b7a91da5a41fb40d530e448a21d17bthesunenhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,1302019,00.htmlhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,1302019,00.htmlSimon Cowell has branded "totally ridiculous" a legal action being taken against him by his sometime collaborator Simon Fuller over his new ITV show, The X Factor. Mr Fuller's production company, 19 TV, has issued writs for breach of copyright and contract, claiming that the show, which began on ITV last Saturday, is a Pop Idol rip-off.Sat, 11 Sep 2004 00:00:00 +0200guardian-a425cc8b1fafee776af72f3b4003063aguardianen