Moore and Bode Cigars, based in Miami, Florida, is seeking $15,000 (�9,400) after an unidentified cameraman filmed the company's "unique method of rolling the cigars".

They say it was filmed for Diddy's Shake Ya Tailfeather video without permission after the cameraman was told to leave.

A spokesman for Diddy - real name Sean Combs - said they would "investigate and gather all the accurate information" before commenting.

Band memorial removed by 'parent'

A memorial to a guitarist who died in a club fire in Rhode Island, US, in February, has gone missing - with an angry note claiming to be from a victim's parent left in its place.

Two crosses dedicated to Ty Longley - whose band, Great White, were playing when the fire started - had been at the site of the fire, which has become a memorial to all 100 people who died.

But a note found in their place read: "Ty and his band killed my daughter. I'm sorry but Ty doesn't deserve to have a cross here. As many times as something goes up, I will tear it down."

Police have been informed and spokesman Al Giusti said: "It's an active investigation."

Clarinet master Brymer dies

Jack Brymer, described as "the outstanding British clarinettist of the post-war era", has died aged 88.

Born in County Durham, he played principal clarinet in the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the BBC Symphony Orchestra and the London Symphony Orchestra.

One obituary said, with his "relaxed playing style and serene tone", he did for the clarinet what James Galway did for the flute.

He was made an OBE in 1960 and retired 16 years ago.

Dexy's back on TOTP

Dexy's Midnight Runners are returning to the Top Of The Pops studios for the first time in 17 years.

The 80s band, which scored number one hits with Come On Eileen and Geno, will perform new track Manhood.

Their return to the show, to be broadcast on BBC Two's TOTP2 on 1 October, coincides with a tour and new greatest hits package.

They last appeared on TOTP in 1986, when Because Of You - the theme to TV series Brush Strokes - was a number 13 hit.

Newsreader takes up art post

Newsreader Julia Somerville has been made chairman of a committee that advises the government on how to use its art collection.

The former ITN presenter will take control of the advisory committee of the Government Art Collection - replacing former managing director of BBC World Service, John Tusa.

The government owns 12,000 works of art dating from the 16th Century, which is displayed in government offices around the world.

The advisory committee, which also includes art critics and major figures from the art world, makes recommendations about acquisitions and maintaining the collection.

Singapore arts complex makes loss

A new performing arts centre in Singapore, which cost $341m (�213m) to build, has made a $2.3m (�1.4m) loss in its first six months.

The complex, The Esplanade, opened to great fanfare in October, and has hosted 5.7 million visitors, its financial report showed.

The country's entertainment industry suffered heavily from the Sars outbreak, with performers like the Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra of Moscow and Israeli folk singer Chava Alberstein cancelling shows.

But the financial report only covered the first part of the outbreak, until the end of March.

TV chef Oliver in hot water

TV chef Jamie Oliver has apologised after he was seen around the world in a T-shirt supporting Sri Lankan rebel group the Tamil Tigers.

The presenter has received 15 complaints after he inadvertently wore a shirt bearing their name during an edition of his series Oliver's Twist, which is shown in numerous countries but not the UK.

Oliver posted an apology on his website, saying: "Really sorry if I have upset a few people by wearing a T-shirt on one of my shows, it seems it had certain connections to the Tamil Tigers.

"I had no idea they were connected and I do apologise if I have offended anyone in any way."

New album for Destiny's Child

R&B supergroup Destiny's Child will begin work on a new album early next year, according to band member Beyonce Knowles.

It will be the group's first album of new material since Survivor two years ago.

Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams and Knowles took a break to pursue solo projects in 2001.