Sarah Brightman books flight

    to space

    Sarah Brightman, the world’s biggest-selling soprano*, says she has booked a trip to the International Space Station.

    Brightman, who had a hit in 1978 with “I Lost My Heart to a Starship Trooper,” will become the first recording artist in space. The British singer said on October 10 that after touring the world in 2013 for her new album, “Dreamchaser,” she will spend six months in Russia’s Star City cosmonaut training center.

    Adele wins Song of the Year

    at BMI Awards

    Adele has been honored by the U.S. music industry for the success of her hit song “Rolling in the Deep.”

    The track, co-written by producer Paul Epworth, was named Song of the Year at the event in London hosted by licensing body Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI).

    The song was the most-played on U.S. TV and radio in 2011, notching up* 1.35 million airplays.

    Justin Bieber anti-cyberbullying video ends NY legal case

    Justin Bieber’s new anti-cyberbullying* video helped his manager and a record executive resolve a legal predicament*.

    The video released on October 10 by a New York prosecutor is part of a plea deal settling misdemeanor* charges filed after a mall fan frenzy in 2009.

    The manager and executive were arrested after police ordered a Bieber autograph session at a clothing store shut down over fears someone could get hurt.

    Russell Crowe splits from wife

    Hollywood star Russell Crowe and his wife Danielle Spencer have split up, a report said on Monday, with speculation that the Oscar-winning actor could face a US$25-million settlement.

    The couple have separated amicably after nine years of marriage, the Sydney Morning Herald said, with both determined to protect their two children, aged 8 and 6, from any publicity. No comment has been made by Crowe, 48, or his Australian wife, 43.(SD-Agencies)