With less than a month until the UK's tallest building opens its doors to the public, demand to be among the first visitors is high.

Tickets for the 800 foot viewing platform at the Shard in London have sold out for the first two days.

That's despite the £25 price tag.

Andy Nyberg is head of the 'View from the Shard' organisation selling the tickets he says the experience justifies the cost: 

Jamie Oliver is to provide the catering at Manchester City's home ground the Ethiad Stadium.

His hospitality company Fabulous Feasts has signed a five year deal which will see the celebrity chef assume total responsibility for all aspects of the catering.

Stadium bosses say they want to create a world-class customer experience for everybody who visits the Etihad Stadium.

Barack Obama is drawing an A-list of performers for his inaugural festivities.

Katy Perry, Usher, Smokey Robinson, and Alicia Keys are among the top talent planning to sing at the President's inaugural balls and a children's concert. 

Also signed up are Marc Anthony, Stevie Wonder, John Legend and the cast of "Glee."

The events are taking place on January 21st in Washington.