The Barometer: François Bégaudeau; The Prodigy; exorbitant ticket prices; Jonas Brothers
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François Bégaudeau
The Parisian teacher who makes The Class such a compelling film, as he challenges his unruly teenage pupils.
The Prodigy
The dance trio's first release since 1997, Invaders Must Die – their fifth chart-topping album – is no disappointment. Catch them on tour.
Robert Webb
The Peep Show star proved to be a talented dancer on Let's Dance for Comic Relief. Relive the hilarious TV moment on YouTube.
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Exorbitant ticket prices
So we know Van Morrison playing his 1967 album Astral Weeks in its entirety at London's Royal Albert Hall next month is special, but top tickets selling for £200?
Jonas Brothers
Voted the worst band with the worst album at the NME Awards, their 3D Concert Experience DVD might not fare so well this side of the Atlantic.
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Selectadisc in Nottingham is the latest casualty.
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