Pop icon Boy George has “responded extremely well” to sweeping the streets of New York as a punishment for wasting police time, according to his manager. The 80s singer, real name George O’Dowd, was handed a $1,000 (£540) fine and a community service order after admitting wasting police time. He has spent the last five [...]

The Metropolitan Museum of Art said it had “no reason to doubt” the authenticity of Madonna and Child, attributed to medieval artist Duccio. Art history professor James Beck claimed the work, bought at a private sale handled by the Christie’s auction house, was an “unpleasant” forgery. Professor Beck believes the painting dates from the late [...]

In one message, Mr Jackson said the pair could “conquer the business world”. Others were about projects he planned with the late Marlon Brando. Mr Schaffel says he is owed millions after working on an unreleased charity record and documentaries with the star. Mr Jackson, who is counter-suing, is not expected to appear in court.