Zero

Not The Right Stuff

Reunited 1980s boy band New Kids On The Block has cancelled a planned tour of Australia, blaming the economic downturn amid reports of poor ticket sales. In a post on the band's website, member Donnie Wahlberg said that they had "exhausted efforts" to get the tour off the ground, adding: "We are in the middle of a recession and we just cannot make it work."

$9m

Crazy Money

In honour of Oprah Winfrey's 55th birthday, she is hosting a three-day party in Barcelona, followed by a 10-day Mediterranean cruise for her 1700 employees. She's footing the $9m (Dh33m) bill.

$14k

Chased By The Taxman

Kevin Federline really was Britney Spears' match in financial plannig hell. Spears' ex-husband apparently owes $14,371 (Dh52,752) in back taxes. Oops. Not doing your books is never a good idea, kids.

$34m

Top Of The Box Office

Surprise, surprise. Sandra Bullock's latest film, The Proposal has claimed the number one spot at the US box office, raking in $34m (Dh125m). She and co-star Ryan Reynolds must be pleased!

$75k

They're Faking It

According to reports, Jon and Kate Gosselin now claim they've been living "apart" for at least two years. Looks like they've been faking their love on Jon & Kate Plus 8 in order to bag $75,000 (Dh275k) per episode.

Keep up with the latest business news from the region with the daily Emirates Business 24|7 newsletter. To subscribe to the newsletter, please click here.

Prime numbers