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Yusuf Islam
Singer Cat Stevens - now known as Yusuf Islam - accepts damages over articles claiming he was sexist.

A film about John Lennon's early life is among seven projects to be given lottery-funded grants by the UK Film Council.

Actor Billy Crystal joins the organisation charged with building a memorial to victims of the 11 September attacks.

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