The Inbetweeners creators announce new comedy about footballers
The creators of The Inbetweeners are making a new BBC comedy about footballers.
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Rocker honoured for services to cancer care charities
All cancer patients now have a “fighting chance” to get more enjoyment out of life, according to rocker Mike Peters.
Fendi ends fashion show with tribute to Karl Lagerfeld
Fendi ended its fashion show with a tribute to the “disreputable” style of its late creative director Karl Lagerfeld.
Robbie Williams to join Hugh Jackman on world tour
Hugh Jackman has said Robbie Williams will be joining him on his world tour.
Brits apology as Lily Allen swears live on air
Brit Awards red carpet presenter Yasmin Evans was forced to apologise for bad language on the event live feed after a chat with Lily Allen.
I wasn’t afraid to stand my ground with Harvey Weinstein, says Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow has said she was not afraid to stand up to Harvey Weinstein.
Dame Joan Collins congratulates husband on 17th wedding anniversary
Dame Joan Collins congratulated her husband Percy Gibson as the couple celebrated 17 years of marriage.
Ed Sheeran’s Narnia adventure for 28th birthday
Ed Sheeran has marked his birthday by paying a visit to Narnia.
Trolls hurt Coleen Nolan ‘massively’ after Kim Woodburn row
Coleen Nolan has said she was “floored” by the abuse she received following her on-air bust up with Kim Woodburn on Loose Women.
‘National treasures’ among top celebs Britons want to receive love letters from
Mature “national treasures” including Sir David Attenborough, Paul Hollywood and Dame Judi Dench are among the top celebrities Britons want to receive a love letter from, according to new research.
Dame Barbara Windsor still knows who I am, says on-screen son Ross Kemp
Former EastEnders star Ross Kemp has said Dame Barbara Windsor still knows who he is despite her being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
I was twiddling my thumbs in LA, says Alex Kingston
Alex Kingston has said she was “twiddling my thumbs a bit” in LA but has not stopped working since returning to the UK.
Actor Albert Finney dies at 82 after short illness
Albert Finney has died at the age of 82 with his wife and son at his side.
Actor Albert Finney dead at 82
Albert Finney has died at the age of 82, a family spokesman has said.
ITV commissions new period drama by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes
A new period drama from Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes has been commissioned by ITV, the broadcaster has announced.
Brie Larson: Having money is a new experience for me
Brie Larson has said she has “always felt scared” of having a lot of money, as she did not have much when she was younger.
Chris Pratt takes on 4% challenge as he pledges to work with Elizabeth Banks
Chris Pratt has said he will appear in a movie directed by Elizabeth Banks in response to the 4% challenge, which encourages members of the film industry to commit to working with a female director within the next 18 months.
Foreign Office in contact with detained rapper 21 Savage’s lawyer in US
British authorities have said they are in contact with a lawyer for Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage, who is in federal immigration custody in the US as he is allegedly there illegally.
Jade Goody’s mother urges women to attend smear tests
Jade Goody’s mother has urged women to go for their smear tests as she told how she watched her daughter “disintegrate” before her death.
Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage in immigration custody in the US
Atlanta-based Grammy-nominated rapper 21 Savage is in federal immigration custody as he is in the United States illegally, authorities have said.
Sir David Attenborough returns to BBC One with natural history series
Sir David Attenborough is returning to BBC One to present a new natural history series.
Jonathan Ross in emotional tribute to mother after her death
Jonathan Ross has announced the death of his “wonderful, loving, glamorous” mother at the age of 79.
Crime drama Silent Witness celebrates its 200th episode
Silent Witness actor Richard Lintern has said the crime drama could go on for another 22 series as the cast and crew celebrated the 200th episode.
Ariana Grande in line for second week at number one
Ariana Grande is on course for a second week at number one with her single 7 Rings.
Piers Morgan praises Gemma Collins for Dancing On Ice recovery
Piers Morgan has said Gemma Collins was gutsy for getting up and carrying on after she fell on Dancing On Ice.
Glasgow Film Festival line-up revealed
Sir Michael Palin and Simon Amstell are among the stars who will attend this year’s Glasgow Film Festival (GFF), organisers have announced.
Call The Midwife viewers moved by emotional suffragette story
Call The Midwife viewers were “moved to tears” by Annette Crosbie’s performance as an elderly suffragette.
Film producer Andy Vajna dies, aged 74
Andy Vajna, a Hungarian-American film producer who worked on several Rambo films with Sylvester Stallone and Madonna’s Evita, has died at the age of 74.
Michelle Keegan shares birthday message to Mark Wright
Michelle Keegan has shared a birthday tribute to her husband Mark Wright, saying she is “so proud” of him.
Robert Kazinsky to reprise role as Sean Slater on EastEnders
After a 10-year absence from Albert Square the character of Sean Slater is returning to EastEnders with a mission of “social awareness”.
Louise Redknapp has broken wrist and gash on chin after fall – Bonnie Langford
Louise Redknapp has broken her wrist and has a “horrible gash” on her chin, according to her 9 to 5 co-star Bonnie Langford.
Cheryl moved to tears by performer with Down’s Syndrome on Greatest Dancer
A freestyle performer with Down’s Syndrome left Cheryl in tears after his audition on BBC One’s new dancing competition show.