An enterprising band launched a technological treasure hunt this week, challenging fans to find their new song, pieces of which are on computer memory sticks hidden in public places around the world.

Irish singer Sinead O'Connor has admitted that her fourth marriage has ended after just 16 days, with the star blaming pressure put on her husband by those close to him.

O'Connor, 45, met therapist Barry Herridge, 38, earlier this year when he responded to an online appeal posted by the singer, and they married in a Las Vegas chapel on December 8

British comedian Alan Davies has accused a Qantas steward of telling him to "f--k off" during a flight from Bangkok to London.

The 45-year-old comedian, who is a regular on ABC TV show QI, told his twitter followers the altercation happened after his two-year-old daughter was caught playing in the first-class toilets yesterday.

A former Australian Idol judge has been found dead in a Sydney hotel room.

English-born Jay Dee Springbett was found unconscious in a room at Woolloomooloo late yesterday, the Daily Telegraph reports.

Officers went to the apartment on Thursday afternoon, after "concerned acquaintances" called emergency services to check on Mr Springbett when he could not be contacted, a NSW Police spokeswoman told AAP on Friday.

Japanese music fans have been surprised to discover the newest member of one of the country's leading pop groups is a digital mash-up of the other singers.

Aimi Eguchi was announced earlier this month as the latest member of AKB48, a popular group with an ever-revolving roster of singers, the Washington Post reported.