London - US singer Michael Jackson has settled a legal dispute over claims that he breached a music contract brought by an Arab sheikh ahead of a scheduled court appearance in London Monday, his spokesman said.

The singer, 50, will now not appear at the High Court in London Monday to give evidence in the case, involving 4.7 million pounds (7 million dollars).

A spokesman for the singer confirmed that the two parties had made an agreement in principle over the claim by Sheikh Abdulla Bin Hamad Bin Isa al-Khalifa of Bahrain that Jackson reneged on a music contract.

Washington, Nov 24: Angelina Jolie has reve

New Delhi, Nov 24: Pop princess Britney Spears has revealed that she feels flattered to be considered as a sex symbol.

Spears, 26, has slowly been getting back her life on track after her public breakdown earlier this year, and is doing a good job of it.

She, however, finds it amusing when people tell her that she''s sexy, the China Daily reports.

“It’s very flattering that people think I am a sex symbol. I think you are sexier when you don''t try and you are just yourself,” she said.

New Delhi, Nov 24: Angelina Jolie is reportedly pressurising partner Brad Pitt to sell his art collection and donate the money to charity.

Pitt, who has spent millions on his collection, has decorated their Los Angeles home with rare paintings, sculptures and furniture from all over the world, reports China Daily.

However, the actress has reportedly delivered an ultimatum to convince the actor to get rid of the pieces and donate the money to help people who don’t have basic necessities.

Washington, Nov 24: ‘Twilight’, a 2008 romantic-fantasy film directed by Catherine Hardwicke, has topped the weekend box office after raking in 70.6 million dollars.

The film is based on the novel of the same name by Stephenie Meyer.

According to studio estimates, the latest Bond flick ‘Quantum of Solace’ came second after earning 27.4 milliion dollars, reports E! Online.

‘Bolt’came third with 27 million dollars while ‘Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa’ landed the fourth spot, after pocketing 16 million dollars.

London, Nov 24: Leona Lewis's re-released album ‘Spirit’ has topped the UK albums chart.

Dido''s ‘Safe Trip Home’ came second while ‘Decade In The Sun’ by Stereophonics landed the third spot, reports BBC.

In the UK singles chart, Beyonce''s ‘If I Were A Boy’ has claimed the number one position knocking the X Factor''s charity single ‘Hero’ to second place.

Hero, released under Simon Cowell''s record label Syco Music, featured all the X Factor finalists on a song previously covered by Mariah Carey.