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Take That fans outraged with seat offers for Manchester gig at new venue amid Co-op Live chaos

Take That moved their shows this month from Co-op Live to the AO Arena in Manchester due to 'technical issues', but the switch has been far from smooth and left fans fuming

Tom Selleck claims he 'wasn't taken seriously' early on in his career

Tom Selleck "wasn't taken seriously" early on his career before he hit the big time with 'Magnum P.I' in 1980.

Dannii Minogue on the moment she broke: ‘I wanted to stand up, walk off the show and run’

Dannii Minogue on the moment she broke: ‘I wanted to stand up, walk off the show and run’ - INTERVIEW: The pop star and TV personality talks to Adam White about being compared to Kylie, her traumatic years on ‘The X Factor’ and in the pop world, and why things are so different on her new dating show ‘I Kissed a Girl’

Kangana Misfires During Election Rally, Targets BJP's Tejasvi Surya Instead Of RJD's Tejashwi Yadav

Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut, in a recent political rally, inadvertently targeted her BJP colleague Tejasvi Surya after she mistook him for RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav. Ranaut’s remarks, aimed at what she termed a “party of spoilt princes,” included a dig at Surya for alleged hooliganism and fish consumption.However, Tejashwi Yadav was the intended recipient of her criticism, particularly regarding a recent video depicting him eating...

TV adaptation of The Tattooist of Auschwitz ‘distorts and falsifies’ Holocaust truth, says historian

A historian has claimed the new TV drama The Tattooist of Auschwitz “distorts and falsifies” the truth about the Holocaust. The six-part series is based on a bestselling novel by Heather Morris inspired by real-life events of Holocaust prisoners. First published in 2017, it tells the story of a man called Lali who arrives at the concentration camp ...

27 of Brad Pitt's greatest movie movements

The defining leading man of Hollywood taught us how to love and fight

The 26 best Friends cameos of all time

With over 230 episodes of Friends, could there BE any more guest stars?

Kaley Cuoco jokes she 'would've sent her daughter back' if she didn't like animals

Kaley Cuoco joked that she would have "sent her daughter back" if she didn't like animals but thankfully, the little one's first word turned out to be "dog".

Lucien Laviscount calls Shakira 'one of the most beautiful women' in the world

Lucien Laviscount thinks Shakira is "one of the most beautiful women" he has ever met and hails the 'Objection' singer as one of the best artists on the planet.

20 of the best TV shows you're not watching

With so many TV shows available to stream and watch, it's impossible to keep up. From reality to scripted to docuseries, the genre is so vast we're sure there's a production on this list to suit your taste.

Richie Sambora has a "'ifferent perspective' on things discussed in Jon Bon Jovi's doc

Richie Sambora has a "different perspective" on everything discussed in Jon Bon Jovi's documentary even though he appears in it himself.

70 Rare Photos From Princess Diana’s Wedding You’ve Never Seen Before

Yeah, I didn’t think any existed either.

Spin-off of Eurovision winners Bucks Fizz announce departure of member

Spin-off of Eurovision winners Bucks Fizz announce departure of member - The original pop group won the 1981 song contest with Making Your Mind Up.

Bernard Hill’s five greatest roles: from Titanic to Boys from the Blackstuff

The death of the actor Bernard Hill at the age of 79 deprives Britain of one of its most versatile and talented actors. His demise is all the sadder for the knowledge that he was about to be seen on television tonight, playing Martin Freeman’s father in the second series of The Responder. Hill had not been as much of a presence in cinema or on TV o...

28 Actors With Stand-Up Or Sketch Comedy Experience

A select few actors got their start doing standup and/or comedy before making the leap to acting.

1.6 million watch free Madonna gig on Brazil beach

It was the last show of The Celebration Tour, her first retrospective, which kicked off in October in London.

Alex cartoons, May 2024

Lily Allen: ‘Nepo baby’ is sexist because it is only used for women

The term ‘nepo baby’ is sexist because only women get called it and men don’t, Lily Allen has suggested. The singer hit out at the phrase and said she gets called it ‘all the time’ but her brother, actor Alfie Allen, does not. Allen, 39, said it is ‘infantilising’ and compared it to the insult ‘Karen’ - because it is used for annoying women. She to...

SNL accused of ‘bullying’ Jojo Siwa with brutal sketch mocking former child star

SNL accused of ‘bullying’ Jojo Siwa with brutal sketch mocking former child star - Some viewers thought ‘SNL’ had crossed a line

Vintage Photos of Old Hollywood Stars on Their Honeymoon

Including Liz Taylor and Mike Todd's tropical escape.

Hollywood actor Will Ferrell becomes minority investor in Leeds United

It is understood that 'Elf' star Will Ferrell has become the latest celebrity to become a minority investor in Championship club Leeds United.

Tears for Daniel Anjorin: Mourners gather at vigil for 14-year-old

Mourners have gathered at an emotional vigil for Daniel Anjorin as loved ones sang a heartbreaking rendition of 'Lean On Me'. Scores of people had tears streaming down their eyes as they gathered at the Hainault Underground Station car park.

Royal family’s popularity up since Coronation – apart from one

Bruce Springsteen tells Cardiff to ‘get ready’ as he begins European leg of tour

Bruce Springsteen tells Cardiff to ‘get ready’ as he begins European leg of tour - The American rocker and his E Street Band are set to entertain a packed crowd at the Principality Stadium on Sunday.

27 Famous Comedians That Did Sketch Comedy But Were Never SNL Cast Members

Not all sketch comedy heroes were in the SNL cast.

Viral Italian model says he’s fired from Met Gala for upstaging Kylie Jenner last year

Viral Italian model says he’s fired from Met Gala for upstaging Kylie Jenner last year - The 26-year-old says he was told, ‘You made it about yourself’

Kourtney Kardashian is trying to 'shift her mindset' about her postpartum body

Kourtney Kardashian is trying to "shift [her] mindset about her postpartum body after struggling with it on set of 'The Kardashians'.

Which country has won Eurovision the most times?

Some countries have a whole lot of victories.

Nerveless Gleeson kicks monstrous free to seal Galway three-in-a-row after Connacht thriller

Pádraic Joyce’s side retained their crown after an absorbing battle with Mayo.

The Most Shocking Celebrity Cheating Scandals of All Time

Love in Hollywood ain’t always pretty.

Who are the popular singers?

Who are the popular singers?

Ed Sheeran parties with Ipswich Town fans in Miami as team gets promoted

Ed Sheeran parties with Ipswich Town fans in Miami as team gets promoted -

Madonna ends Celebration tour with biggest ever show to over a million fans at Rio’s Copacabana beach

Madonna ends Celebration tour with biggest ever show to over a million fans at Rio’s Copacabana beach - Queen of pop joined by Anitta on stage for Vogue

These famous figures were famously unattractive

Whoopi Goldberg reveals why she prefers being single: 'I sparkle when I am not in love!'

Whoopi Goldberg "sparkles" when she is not in love and cannot see herself ever committing to a relationship again.

The Responder, series 2, review: no let-up for TV’s most stressed-out cop in this superb drama

If Chris Carson was a man on the edge in series one of The Responder (BBC One), in series two he’s hanging off it by his fingertips. Carson is a police response officer working the night shift in Liverpool, and the job has ruined him. He has two modes: anger and barely suppressed anger. The latter is on display in the opening scenes of episode one,...

Titanic and The Lord Of The Rings star Bernard Hill dies aged 79

The actor’s agent told the PA news agency that he died in the early hours of Sunday.

Sheridan Smith is ‘heartbroken’ as she opens up about early closure of West End play

Sheridan Smith is ‘heartbroken’ as she opens up about early closure of West End play - ‘I felt that I’d let them down in a way, that I couldn’t sell it,’ said the tearful actor

B-sides that deserved to be A-sides

Back in the day, music fans would eagerly await the next single release from their favorite artist. The A-side—the song intended to be a hit—was backed up by a B-side, invariably a lesser-known track quite often selected as filler or throwaway. But there have been occasions when the flipside has overshadowed the track it's meant to be supporting. This reversal of fortune is exemplified by numerous tracks that made the cut despite being consigned to "side two." So, what are the B-sides that deserved to be A-sides? Click on and take a spin through this back catalogue of vintage vinyl.

Celebrity Couples from 50 Years Ago You Forgot About

Celeb couples have always been a hot button topic for the gossip mags. Here are some from the 70s you might not remember.

In Pictures: Crowds gather to celebrate Beltain with burning of 40ft wicker man

Crowds gathered to mark the coming of summer with a traditional Celtic fire festival held at Butser Ancient Farm in Hampshire. The experimental archaeology site in Waterlooville hosted the burning of a 40ft wicker man at dusk to mark the pagan quarter-day farming celebration of Beltane or Beltain, which has connections to later May Day celebrations...

Strictly's Johannes Radebe confirms future on show ahead of musical debut in Kinky Boots

Strictly's Johannes Radebe confirms future on show ahead of musical debut in Kinky Boots - EXCLUSIVE The professional dancer set the record straight while joined on stage at the London Palladium by former Strictly partner Anabel Croft

Huge 70s rock band perform hit song for first time in 25 years

Sir Mick Jagger gave it a special introduction as he duetted on the number.

Ranking the main cast of 'Stranger Things,' from totally rad to maybe they should be in the Upside Down

Even with lengthy waits between seasons due to long production times, a global pandemic, and the writers' strike, fans have remained loyal and protective when it comes to their favorite Netflix original characters. However, one has to wonder how great and not-so-great some of the characters are. It's time to rank the Stranger Things characters.

Baby Reindeer star reveals deleted scene that gives ‘closure’ to characters

Baby Reindeer star reveals deleted scene that gives ‘closure’ to characters - Hit Netflix miniseries ended on an ambiguous note

How Ursula von der Leyen got the ultimate family-friendly do-over

Von der Leyen's team is positioning her as a grandmother with 'traditional, conservative family values'. Her team will highlight her 'personal' life as she campaigns for to be reappointed.

I Kissed a Girl on BBC Three review: a refreshing spin on the straight shows we've seen a billion times before

I Kissed a Girl on BBC Three review: a refreshing spin on the straight shows we've seen a billion times before - 4/5 The UK’s first ever LGBTQ+ dating show now has a spin-off, and it’s just as easy-to-watch and entertaining as the debut

Pics: 'We turned it around in six months' Westmeath hurler Joey Boyle and Avril Corbett celebrate their wedding in style

It can be a tricky time of the year for GAA stars to have their weddings and even though the Westmeath hurling team were taking on Down, Joey Boyle would not be on the pitch that day. After meeting in a nightclub ten years ago in Mullingar, Joey decided to pop the question last June, […]

Jay Blades hinted at marriage turmoil days before wife left him

The Repair Shop star's 18 month marriage to Lisa Zbozen ended this week with his fitness instructor wife saying it had got 'worse and worse'.

Why Orson Welles still influences film, radio, and theater

One of cinema's iconic filmmakers, Orson Welles was a gifted actor, director, writer, and producer. He worked in theater, radio, and film, and his early work in all three still provides an important reference for anyone interested in the art of storytelling. Browse this gallery and revisit some of the greatest achievements of this influential genius.