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The economic downturn is hard on everyone, it seems.

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"X-Files" star Gillian Anderson may make a guest appearance on "Doctor Who."

Sources say programme chiefs want the London-based X-Files star to appear opposite the new DoctorMatt Smith in a one-off adventure next year. It’s understood the American actress could play renegade Time Lady The Rani, a glamorous but evil scientific genius previously played in the series by Kate O’Mara in the Eighties.

“Gillian obviously has a massive sci-fi following and it’s felt it would be a major coup to have her appear in Doctor Who,” says a show insider. “The team behind the show are keen for the next Doctor to have lots of new enemies and Gillian would be a glamorous and impressive addition to the list. The Rani would be a perfect role for her as the character used to be regarded as one of the Doctor’s most deadly opponents.”


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Paul McCartney may have earned the Coachella Festival a hefty fine because his set was 54 minutes too long.

Under laws put in place by the area's local authority, promoters Goldenvoice are liable for a £1,000 fine for every minute of music played after midnight.

The exact penalty is expected to be announced in a few weeks.


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The archives of music trade mag Billboard are now searchable via Google Books. Doesn't look like every year is available, but lots of fun, nostalgic is to be had.

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