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28 Mar 2012
'The X Factor' host Dermot O'Leary is not worried about competition from rival singing show 'The Voice'. The 38-year-old TV presenter was impressed with the new BBC One talent programme - which sees coaches Sir Tom Jones, will.i.am, Jessie J and…
Joe McElderry is to appear in the 'Coronation Street' musical. The singer - who won 'The X Factor' in 2009 - will perform in the finale of 'Street of Dreams' when it comes to his hometown of Newcastle on May 29 and 30. Joe - who went to visit the…
Brian Belo is suing 'The Only Way is Essex' bosses for allegedly stealing his idea. The former 'Big Brother' winner has issued a High Court writ against ITV and Lime Pictures claiming the ITV2 reality show was originally his idea, and he is…
Jamie Foreman wants his 'EastEnders' alter-ego to fall in love. The 53-year-old actor - who portrays Derek Branning in the BBC One soap - thinks a woman with similar character traits as his onscreen sister Carol Jackson (Lindsey Coulson) would be…
'Celebrity Big Brother' will return for a new series this year. Bosses at Channel 5 were so impressed with the last edition of the show in January - which was won by 'Loose Women's Denise Welch - that they have commissioned an extra series from…
Plan B is in a "great position to destroy" the music industry "machine". The 'iLL Manors' rapper upset his record company with plans to follow up his million selling 'The Defamation of Strickland Banks' album with a hard rap record, but insists he…
Olly Murs has confirmed he is returning to co-host 'The Xtra Factor' this year. The 'Heart Skips A Beat' singer took to his twitter account to reveal he will "definitely" be coming back to the 'X Factor' spin-off show alongside Caroline Flack.
Beady Eye, Professor Green and Primal Scream have been announced as support acts for the Stone Roses' comeback shows. The legendary 'Fool's Gold' hitmakers will play three dates at Manchester's Heaton Park on June 29, 30 and July 1, and have now…
Martina Navratilova became the first contestant to leave the latest series of 'Dancing with the Stars' last night (27.03.12). The 55-year-old tennis legend - who made up the bottom two with 35-year-old singer Gavin DeGraw - blamed herself for her…
Adele's 'Rolling in the Deep' was influenced by rapper ODB and The White Stripes. The lead single from Adele's second album, '21' has been a huge international hit, but despite having a classic soul sound, the inspiration behind is much more…
'Coronation Street' bosses are looking for a hunky actor to play Carla Connor's brooding brother. ITV bosses are keen to find exactly the right match to portray the mysterious character - who is often mentioned by Carla (Alison King), but has never…
A couple were axed from 'Take Me Out' after the man was exposed for hiding a thuggery conviction. During last week's show, Jarvis Walters picked Hannah Reville as his date, but viewers didn't see any of the footage because he didn't declare a…
27 Mar 2012
Slash thinks music has "lost its magic". The former Guns N' Roses guitarist thinks the modern popularity for purchasing albums through downloads lead to the listener missing out because they don't get a complete package that includes the visuals of…
Lorraine Kelly will be the new host of 'Daybreak'. The 52-year-old presenter - who is currently recovering from a horse riding accident - has signed a huge deal with ITV to front their flagship morning TV show alongside a male co-host after they…
Maroon 5's new album will be their "poppiest" so far. The band enjoyed their first top ten hit in the US for four years with 'Moves Like Jagger' last year, and are following it with 'Overexposed' on which they have attempted to being together a…
The Horrors, The Cribs and Twin Atlantic are playing exclusive sets in their hometowns for Jack Daniel's. The bands are part of the JD Roots shows, which see them perform small gigs in the places where they started. The shows kick off in Glasgow…
Madonna has invited Justin Bieber to perform with her on tour. The 'Girls Gone Wild' singer is a "huge fan" of the teen pop sensation and wants them to hook up at on of her summer concerts. When asked what she thought of Justin in a live twitter…
EastEnders' Janine Malloy could be kidnapped on her wedding day. The Walford baddie - played by Charlie Brooks - thought she was destined for a happy ending with husband-to-be Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd), but little does she realise she has…
Jenna-Louise Coleman thinks talking to a paper cup in 'Titanic' will prepare her for her new role in 'Doctor Who'. The 25-year-old actress - who plays maid Annie Desmond in the ITV1 big budget drama - explained filming the series helped her learn how…
Ant and Dec think Simon Cowell and David Walliams' 'Britain's Got Talent' "bromance" is "very sweet". The presenting duo are looking forward to seeing the 'Little Britain' star and the music mogul's flirting "blossom" on the judging panel throughout…
Sir Paul McCartney re-arranged his world tour so he can play a charity concert in London. The Beatles legend is his bringing his full 'On The Run' arena tour to the Royal Albert Hall on Thursday night (29.03.12) to he kicks off a run of shows in aid…
David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust character has been honoured as one of London's greatest fictional characters. A black plaque was unveiled in the English capital's Heddon Street today (27.03.12), the location where David was first photographed as alter…
Sharon Osbourne admits she was "dumb" to quit 'The X Factor'. The 59-year-old matriarch - who sat on the judging panel of the ITV1 show alongside Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Dannii Minogue from 2004 to 2007 - explained while she may have been…
Stooshe have "no rules." The 'Love Me' girl group - who were turned down by 'X Factor' boss Simon Cowell for being "too risque"- are not afraid to speak their minds and stir controversy by rapping about sex. Speaking at the vInspired awards…
Matthew Wolfenden will celebrate his 'Dancing On Ice' win with two MRI scans. The 'Emmerdale' actor and his skating partner Nina Ulanov skated to victory on Sunday's (25.03.12) final of the ITV1 show but Matthew revealed the rigorous training has…
Jorgie Porter's boyfriend has thanked 'Dancing On Ice' for giving the actress a sexy new bum. 'Hollyoaks' star James Atherton - who plays Will Savage in the Channel 4 soap - is not only proud of the blonde beauty after she landed a runner-up position…
Snoop Dogg appears on Willie Nelson's new album, 'Heroes'. The rapper teamed with the country singer for the track 'Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die', which also features Kris Kristofferson and Jamey Johnson. Although the pairing may seem…
Geordie Shore's Holly Hagan no longer has a crush on James Tindale. The redhead bombshell - who slept with her co-star twice during the wild second series of the MTV reality show - admitted her determination to get the hunk into bed was all about her…
Jenna-Louise Coleman is happy she can finally tell people about her new role in 'Doctor Who'. The brunette beauty - who is currently starring as maid Annie Desmond in ITV1's 'Titanic' - discovered she had gotten the part of the Time Lord's companion…
Bob Dylan, Suede and Peter Gabriel will headline this year's Hop Farm festival. 'Blowin' in the Wind' folk legend Bob will be making his only UK appearance of the year at the event, while Suede and Peter Gabriel will make their only UK festival…
'Britain's Got Talent' hopeful Sam Kelly says his audition was inspired by his cheating ex-girlfriend. The 19-year-old singer impressed the judges - Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams - with his version of Adele's 'Make You…
26 Mar 2012
The final 'Doctor Who' episode featuring Amy Pond and Rory Williams' will be shot in New York. Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill are leaving the BBC One sci-fi show in the next season and their characters' last adventure - an epic battle with the…
David Walliams performed a "lap dance" for Simon Cowell while filming for 'Britain's Got Talent'. The 'Little Britain' comedian - who is joined on the panel of the ITV1 show by the music mogul, as well as Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden - admitted he…
Robin Gibb says writing a symphony about the sinking of the Titanic helped him beat cancer. The Bee Gees star was diagnosed with liver problems last year and although he is now in recovery, he believes chanelling his energies into composing his first…
Charlie Simpson tours with the guitarist from his first ever band. The 'Cemetery' hitmaker released his debut solo album, 'Young Pilgrim', last year, and made sure he recruited some of the people he is closest to for his backing band on his current…
Bobby Womack is reportedly battling colon cancer. The singer was hospitalised at the weekend, suffering with pneumonia, and later diagnosed with the condition, according to his friend, funk bassist Bootsy Collins. Bootsy originally tweeted…
Rod Stewart will perform with the Faces when they are inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame next month. The veteran 'Stay With Me' singer will appear with his old band for the first time in 19 years at the ceremony, which will be held next…
ITV are planning to create a new 'Britain's Got Talent'-style show for dogs. 'Top Dog Model' will feature open auditions for potential champion pooches who will take on a number of intelligence and obedience challenges - similar to those on…
Amy Childs is to join forces with Paris Hilton for 'The Simpleton Life'. The former 'The Only Way Is Essex' star - who is to appear alongside her cousin, Harry Derbidge, in a UK version of the show which launched Paris' TV career in the US - has…
Jessie J claims 'The Voice' represents her as a person. The 'Price Tag' singer - who is a coach on the BBC One talent show alongside will.i.am, Sir Tom Jones and Danny O'Donoghue - explained she signed up for the series rather than 'The X Factor' or…
Matthew Wolfenden was crowned champion of 'Dancing On Ice' last night (25.03.12). The 'Emmerdale' actor - who beat off stiff competition from runner-up Jorgie Porter to win the ITV1 celebrity skating competition - was praised by show judges Robin…
Trisha Goddard is re-launching her television career in the US. The chat show host is to work with New York-based NBC to create her first talk series since leaving Channel 5 in 2009, and she admits she is delighted with the development, which comes…
Justin Bieber says his new music sounds more "mature" than his previous work. The 18-year-old singer has teamed up with Mike Posner, Mat Musto and Mason Levy for his latest rap-heavy single 'Boyfriend', and the pop star penned "some of the hook and…
Hugh Bonneville wants to star in 'Shameless'. The 'Downton Abbey' actor would "love" to be cast in a drama series like the Channel 4 show - which documents the lives of a number of families living on a council estate in Manchester - because he is…
MTV's 'I Just Want My Pants Back' will feature "sex in a fridge". The comedy - which has been described as a mix of 'Skins' and 'How I Met Your Mother' - will kick off on MTV tomorrow night (27.03.12) with an episode which shows its lead character…
Gemma Collins is eyeing a romance with 'EastEnders' actor Ricky Norwood. The 'Only Way Is Essex' star met with the hunk - who portrays Fatboy in the BBC One soap - at a recent event, and admitted the "sparks were flying" between the pair. She…
Rizzle Kicks still have to pinch themselves when they think about their success. The 'Mamma Do the Hump' group have scored three UK top ten singles and the group's members - Jordan 'Rizzle' Stephens and Harley 'Sylvester' Alexander - still can't…
25 Mar 2012
Simon Cowell wants to poach Jessie J from 'The Voice' to become a judge on 'The X Factor'. The music mogul - whose current series of 'Britain's Got Talent' is going head-to-head with the BBC One talent singing show - is hugely impressed with the…
Matthew Wolfenden hopes he will "still be able to have babies" after injuring his nether region on 'Dancing On Ice'. The 'Emmerdale' actor - who has a two-year-old son, Buster, with co-star Charley Webb - admitted taking part in a circus-themed…
Konnie Huq has become a mother for the first time. The former 'Xtra Factor' host and her husband Charlie Brooker - the creator of controversial Channel 4 satirical drama 'Black Mirror' - welcomed a baby boy into the world on Friday (23.03.12) and…
24 Mar 2012
Simon Cowell claims the BBC are obsessed with him. The music mogul's latest series of 'Britain's Got Talent' is to go head-to-head with the corporation's new singing show, 'The Voice', and Simon believes bosses only did that as they are desperate to…
Jorgie Porter will perform Dancing on Ice's most dangerous ever stunt in a bid to win tomorrow night's (25.03.12) final. The 'Hollyoaks' actress - who will competing against Matthew Wolfenden and Chico in a bid to take the crown - will be thrown up…
Simon Cowell will return to 'The X Factor' with all of last year's judges. Former pop star Sinitta - the 52-year-old music mogul's best pal - has revealed the show boss will sit alongside Tulisa Contostavlos, Gary Barlow, Kelly Rowland and Louis…
23 Mar 2012
Simon Cowell thinks BBC bosses "100 per cent" intend to damage 'Britain's Got Talent' with 'The Voice'. The 52-year-old music mogul decided to poach Alesha Dixon from BBC show 'Strictly Come Dancing' to get channel chiefs back for scheduling their…
Paul Weller started improvising in the studio because it got "a bit boring" writing songs in a normal way. The 'That Dangerous Age' hitmaker has moved from traditional songwriting to working from instinct on his last two studio albums, 'Wake Up the…
Matt Smith claims Jenna-Louise Coleman gave the "most interesting" 'Doctor Who' audition he has ever seen. The 29-year-old actor - who portrays the Time Lord in the BBC One sci-fi drama - explained he was on hand when the 'Titanic' star tried out for…
Nickelback have announced their first European tour since 2009. The 'How You Remind Me' will start their 'Here and Now' arena dates in Paris on September 7, then make their way through Belgium, The Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Germany and…
Jack White says the only way he would reform The White Stripes is if he were bankrupt. The musician officially ended his group with drummer Meg White official last February, and although there has been a spate of reunions and reformations by other…
Simon Cowell is worried about sounding like "an old fart" when he is judging talent shows. The 'X Factor' and 'Britain's Got Talent' panellist admitted he will retire if his career gets to a point where he is "completely out of touch", and he is…
Dannii Minogue would return to 'The X Factor' if Simon Cowell approached her. The former mentor left the show last year citing a schedule clash with her role on 'Australia's Got Talent' but Dannii admitted she would jump at the chance to return to…
Mark Wright has landed a TV show chronicling his attempts to crack America. The former 'Only Way Is Essex' star is trying to break into the Hollywood movie industry and ITV2 plan to screen his Stateside exploits in a programme with the working title…
Red Hot Chili Peppers are trying to convince Jimmy Page to perform with them. 'The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie' group are coming to the Led Zeppelin guitarist's home country, England, in June and hoping he will appear on stage at one of their…
MTV has commissioned a Welsh version of 'Geordie Shore'. The new series - entitled 'The Valleys' - will see a group of young people living deep in the South Wales Valleys given the opportunity to leave the sleepy towns they grew up in and potentially…
Amanda Holden "saw Simon Cowell" on her deathbed. The 'Britain's Got Talent' judge - who resumed her position on the ITV1 series less than three weeks after she almost died from blood loss while giving birth to baby daughter Hollie Rose - joked that…
David Walliams admits his wife Lara Stone is "jealous" of his 'bromance' with Simon Cowell. The 'Britain's Got Talent' judge - who has struck up a firm friendship with the music mogul during his time on the panel of the ITV1 show - joked that he has…
Alesha Dixon feels she can finally be herself on 'Britain's Got Talent'. The former 'Strictly Come Dancing' judge - who defected from the BBC to ITV1 in a reported £400,000 deal - admitted she doesn't miss her former job, and joked that she will keep…
Ricky Grover was "shocked" when he found out his on-screen fiancee Heather Trott was going to die. The 50-year-old 'EastEnders' actor - who plays Andrew Cotton in the BBC One soap - thought his alter-ego would be killed off before Heather, who was…
Brian May would have liked to have been in AC/DC. The legendary Queen guitarist admires the 'Back in Black' rockers' straightforward approach to rocking and although he would have loved to play with them, acknowledges his style wouldn't really…
Madonna "almost cried" when she returned to the recording studio. The 53-year-old singer took a break from her music career to direct 'W.E.' and although she enjoyed working on the film, she loved going back to the "simplicity" of songwriting for her…
Tulisa's first single, 'Young', debuted this morning (23.03.12). The former N-Dubz singer previewed the dance-pop track - her first since leaving the band - and accompanying video, which sees her and a group of friends in Miami, Florida, with a group…
Louie Spence doesn't rate Chico Slimani's chances in the 'Dancing On Ice' final. The camp star - who joined by Robin Cousins and Katarina Witt on the panel of the ITV1 - is expecting the 'X Factor' reject's rival contestants Matthew Wolfenden and…
22 Mar 2012
Coronation Street's David Platt is going to "declare war" on Audrey Roberts. The bad boy hairdresser - who is played by Jack P Shepherd - will threaten to sue his grandmother Audrey Roberts (Sue Nicholls) when she tells him to sign the salon back to…
Jennifer Saunders says Kate Moss is the "least precious" guest star 'Absolutely Fabulous' has ever had. The 38-year-old supermodel will appear alongside comediennes Jennifer and Joanna Lumley in a one-off special of the BBC One show in aid of Sport…
Guns N' Roses will not perform at their induction to the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame next month. There has been much speculation guitarist Slash and singer Axl Rose would end their feud - which has lasted more than 15 years - to reunite the classic…
Cheryl Fergison got the boot from 'EastEnders' on the "happiest day" of her life. The actress - whose alter-ego Heather Trott was murdered by troubled teenager Ben Mitchell (Joshua Pascoe) earlier this week - explained she found out she was being…
Jonathan Ross wanted to judge on this year's 'Britain's Got Talent'. The chat show host dropped hints to Simon Cowell in the hope he would sign him up as a panellist on the ITV1 show, but the music mogul turned Jonathan down as he refuses to book…
Reggie Yates has a "man crush" on Sir Tom Jones. The 'Voice' presenter is in awe of the veteran crooner - who is joined on the panel by Jessie J, will.i.am and Danny O'Donoghue - and wants to spend as much time with the talent show coach as he…
One Direction want Simon Cowell to treat them to a lavish meal to celebrate their US chart success. The 'What Makes You Beautiful' hitmakers made history this week by selling more than 176,000 copies of their 'Up All Night' album and debuting at…
Amanda Holden has confirmed she will be hosting 'Superstar'. The 'Britain's Got Talent' judge explained while she is yet to "sign on the dotted line" to front the upcoming ITV1 series - which will see Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber search for a lead for…
Meat Loaf says the perfect song should be truthful. The 'Bat Out of Hell' singer admits fans need to be able to believe in the music and performers need to believe in the words they are singing. He said of the perfect song: "It has to have the…
Bilyana Apostolova became the first candidate fired from 'The Apprentice' last night (21.03.12). The Bulgarian-born risk analyst was brought into the boardroom to face Lord Alan Sugar by project manager Gabrielle Omar after she cost the girls' team…
Paul Weller thinks pop needs a "musical revolution." The 'That Dangerous Age' singer has been an active musician since 1976, and just released his 11th solo album 'Sonik Kicks', but feels the industry is at rock bottom and in need of revitalising by…
Usher believes the world "deserves" a duet between him and Adele. The 'Yeah' singer thinks he should collaborate with 'Rolling in the Deep' hitmaker Adele, after she has had such a great year since releasing her second album '21'. He told the…
LeAnn Rimes is in talks to become a judge on the US version of 'The X Factor'. The 'Can't Fight the Moonlight' singer's husband Eddie Cibrian confirmed the negotiations, and thinks she would be "unbelievable" on the panel of the show alongside Simon…
Chloe Madeley is to pen a tell-all book about 'Dancing On Ice'. The 24-year-old TV personality - who finished in third place on the ITV1 show last year - explained the experience has provided her with plenty of material to write her first tome, which…
Adam Thomas found filming Emmerdale's garage fire scenes the "scariest stunt" he's ever been involved with. The 24-year-old actor's alter-ego Adam Barton gets trapped inside the village garage after his character sets it alight to get back at Cain…
Eddie Izzard is set to join a remake of 'The Munsters'. The 50-year-old comedian is being lined up to play elderly vampire Grandpa Munster - a role made famous by Al Lewis - in 'Mockingbird Lane', a reboot of the 1960s US TV show. Eddie also…
Kimberley Walsh has confirmed the Girls Aloud reunion will feature all five members. The 30-year-old singer - who is joined in the band by Cheryl Cole, Nadine Coyle, Sarah Harding and Nicola Roberts - played down rumours of a rift with Nadine, and…
21 Mar 2012
Jenna-Louise Coleman has been announced as the new 'Doctor Who' companion and is "funny and clever and exactly mad enough" to join the show. The 25-year-old actress beat hundreds of hopefuls to be named the Doctor's new assistant in the BBC One…
Jenna-Louise Coleman found out she had landed the role of Doctor Who's companion while she was in the supermarket. The 25-year-old actress - who has previously appeared in 'Emmerdale', 'Waterloo Road' and Julian Fellowes' upcoming big-budget drama…
Kym Marsh has been cast as Elsie Tanner in the 'Coronation Street' musical. The actress - who plays Michelle Connor in the ITV1 soap - will take on the role of vivacious tart with a heart, Elsie Tanner in 'Street of Dreams' - the live musical…
One Direction have become the first British group to enter the US charts at number one with a debut album. The 'What Makes You Beautiful' hitmakers - Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson - made history by selling…
Rula Lenska feels "vindicated" that Dennis Waterman has admitted hitting her. The 64-year-old actress is relieved that her former spouse - who she divorced in 1998 after 11 years of marriage - has finally admitted to punching her after previously…
Katy Perry always wants her lyrics to be honest, "no matter how much it hurts." The 'Firework' hitmaker - who split from husband Russell Brand in December - promises fans she will always tell the truth on her records, and finds going into the studio…
The Stone Roses are rehearsing eight hours a day for their comeback. The 'Waterfall' band are in the studio working on new material and practicing for their live return in June - when they will play three consecutive dates at Heaton Park in their…
Nick Hewer blames his varied facial expressions in 'The Apprentice' on "indigestion". The PR guru - who assists Lord Alan Sugar on the BBC One business competition - joked that he is considering opting for Botox injections after seeing his expressive…
Cheryl Fergison is scared about her future after 'EastEnders'. The larger-than-life brunette - whose alter-ego Heather Trott was murdered by troubled teenager Ben Mitchell (Joshua Pascoe) earlier this week - admitted although she understands why…
Simon Cowell has banned David Walliams from going to see 'The Voice'. The comedian - who appears alongside Simon, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon on 'Britain's Got Talent' - wanted to take his mother to see Sir Tom Jones in action on the new BBC One…
Amanda Holden "covered" the floor with 15 litres of blood following the birth of her daughter Hollie Rose. The 'Britain's Got Talent' judge underwent a difficult Caesarean-section to deliver the tot on January 23, and the situation got so traumatic…
Engelbert Humperdinck thinks nerves will help him succeed at Eurovision. The veteran signer will be the first performer on stage at the song contest in Azerbaijan in May and although he has enjoyed a long career in the music industry, he admitted he…
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