News From Across The Pond: Robbie Williams looks for investors; Prince William shuns royal protocol

• Robbie Williams may go to banks to back his music career once his record contract with EMI runs out (more)

• Prince William doesn't want a fuss to be made when he goes on an official trip to New Zealand and Australia in the New Year. He's asked that organisers do away with "bowing and scraping" (more)

• Mariah Carey spent a lavish four days in London, splashing out on parties and hotels for her entourage. Now she's planning a champagne party for the winner of The X Factor (more)

• Amy Winehouse has checked back into the London hospital where she got a breast enlargement (more)