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Soap star 'tried to end it all'
Actor Bruce Jones, who played Les Battersby in Coronation Street, grabbed the wheel of his wife's car and threatened to crash it, a court hears.
BBC world music DJ Gillett dies
BBC Radio 3 DJ Charlie Gillett, renowned as a champion of world music, has died aged 68 after a long illness, his family confirms.
Cult musician Chilton dies at 59
Singer and guitarist Alex Chilton, whose band Big Star influenced acts from REM to Primal Scream, dies in New Orleans.
Hobbit filming to begin in July
Shooting of the long-awaited film version of JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit is set to begin in New Zealand in July.
Banderas in global poverty fight
The Spanish-born actor is appointed a Goodwill Ambassador by the United Nations.
Jack White records with Jay-Z
The White Stripes frontman has revealed that he's recorded a new track with the Brooklyn rapper in a magazine interview.
French 'game show' mimics torture
A French TV documentary shows people in a spoof game show giving what they think are huge electric shocks to contestants.
Bullock pulls out of premiere
The UK premiere of The Blind Side is scrapped after its Oscar-winning star Sandra Bullock pulls out of the event, organisers say.
Net piracy takes 'toll on jobs'
The growth of illegal file-sharing could cost European countries 1.2m jobs and 240bn euros by 2015, an industry report says.
French photographer wins £30,000 prize
French photographer Sophie Ristelhueber has won this year's Deutsche Borse Photography prize.
Actor Bruce Jones, who played Les Battersby in Coronation Street, grabbed the wheel of his wife's car and threatened to crash it, a court hears.
BBC world music DJ Gillett dies
BBC Radio 3 DJ Charlie Gillett, renowned as a champion of world music, has died aged 68 after a long illness, his family confirms.
Cult musician Chilton dies at 59
Singer and guitarist Alex Chilton, whose band Big Star influenced acts from REM to Primal Scream, dies in New Orleans.
Hobbit filming to begin in July
Shooting of the long-awaited film version of JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit is set to begin in New Zealand in July.
Banderas in global poverty fight
The Spanish-born actor is appointed a Goodwill Ambassador by the United Nations.
Jack White records with Jay-Z
The White Stripes frontman has revealed that he's recorded a new track with the Brooklyn rapper in a magazine interview.
French 'game show' mimics torture
A French TV documentary shows people in a spoof game show giving what they think are huge electric shocks to contestants.
Bullock pulls out of premiere
The UK premiere of The Blind Side is scrapped after its Oscar-winning star Sandra Bullock pulls out of the event, organisers say.
Net piracy takes 'toll on jobs'
The growth of illegal file-sharing could cost European countries 1.2m jobs and 240bn euros by 2015, an industry report says.
French photographer wins £30,000 prize
French photographer Sophie Ristelhueber has won this year's Deutsche Borse Photography prize.
Bullock's husband accused of cheating
Reports claim Sandra Bullock has cancelled her appearance at the London premiere of The Blind Side after a model told an American magazine she had an affair with the star's husband.
Sam Mendes denies rumours of affair
Director Sam Mendes has denied claims that he cheated on his estranged wife Kate Winslet.
Corrie's Tina set to hit rock bottom
'Corrie's Tina McIntyre will reportedly stop eating in a forthcoming storyline, it has been revealed.
Jedward get new record deal
Following the end of their relationship with Sony, Irish 'X Factor' contestants John and Edward Grimes have a new recording deal.
Exclusive: Watch Eat, Pray, Love trailer
It's not out in cinemas until September, but we're giving you a look at what you can expect from Julia Roberts' new romantic drama 'Eat, Pray, Love'.
Angry fans boo Murs at Dublin gig
'X Factor' runner-up Olly Murs was reportedly booed by fans when he finally took the stage at a Dublin pub, hours later than scheduled.
Honorary OBE for The Gate's Colgan
The Gate Theatre's Director, Michael Colgan, has been awarded an Honorary OBE by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of services to cultural relations between the UK and Ireland.
Kevin Costner set to become father again
Kevin Costner is set to become a father for the seventh time.
Corrie cast appears on Jeremy Kyle
Talkshow host Jeremy Kyle has spoken about his delight at getting several 'Coronation Street' cast members to perform a sketch to mark the 1,000th edition of his show today.
Cole sings the praises of potbellies
In her first interview since her split with husband Ashley Cole, singer Cheryl Cole has given hope to men carrying a bit of extra weight.
Reports claim Sandra Bullock has cancelled her appearance at the London premiere of The Blind Side after a model told an American magazine she had an affair with the star's husband.
Sam Mendes denies rumours of affair
Director Sam Mendes has denied claims that he cheated on his estranged wife Kate Winslet.
Corrie's Tina set to hit rock bottom
'Corrie's Tina McIntyre will reportedly stop eating in a forthcoming storyline, it has been revealed.
Jedward get new record deal
Following the end of their relationship with Sony, Irish 'X Factor' contestants John and Edward Grimes have a new recording deal.
Exclusive: Watch Eat, Pray, Love trailer
It's not out in cinemas until September, but we're giving you a look at what you can expect from Julia Roberts' new romantic drama 'Eat, Pray, Love'.
Angry fans boo Murs at Dublin gig
'X Factor' runner-up Olly Murs was reportedly booed by fans when he finally took the stage at a Dublin pub, hours later than scheduled.
Honorary OBE for The Gate's Colgan
The Gate Theatre's Director, Michael Colgan, has been awarded an Honorary OBE by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of services to cultural relations between the UK and Ireland.
Kevin Costner set to become father again
Kevin Costner is set to become a father for the seventh time.
Corrie cast appears on Jeremy Kyle
Talkshow host Jeremy Kyle has spoken about his delight at getting several 'Coronation Street' cast members to perform a sketch to mark the 1,000th edition of his show today.
Cole sings the praises of potbellies
In her first interview since her split with husband Ashley Cole, singer Cheryl Cole has given hope to men carrying a bit of extra weight.
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Aussie soap tots up 25 years on small screen
Neighbours is celebrating its 25th anniversary today.
Broody Bunton wants another baby
Emma Bunton wants to get pregnant again soon, she has revealed.
Irish director 'truly surprised' at royal honour
Irish theatre director Michael Colgan today said he was truly surprised to be awarded an honorary OBE by the British queen.
Price plans second wedding ceremony
Katie Price today told of her plans for a second marriage ceremony with Alex Reid following her whirlwind trip down the aisle in Las Vegas.
Moore 'doesn?t mind kissing women'
The 49-year-old actress Julianne Moore, who has an intimate scene with Amanda Seyfried in their movie ?Chloe?, claims it?s no different to kissing a man.
Liam continues war of words with brother
Liam Gallagher claims his new band will be "more musical" than Oasis.
Vandals target Ramsay
Gordon Ramsay has been targeted by vandals who sprayed rude graffiti near his London home, which read, ?Gordon is s**t!? and ?Ramsay is a douche? - a common insult in the US - and it is thought the vandals got his address slightly wrong.
'American Idol' judges row over contestant
Simon Cowell and Ryan Seacrest have rowed about a contestant on ?American Idol?.
Winehouse uses martial art to focus on work
Amy Winehouse has taken up the Afro-Brazilian martial art Capoeira.
McKellen: 'Hobbit' filming to start in summer
Ian McKellen has confirmed ?The Hobbit? will start filming in July.
Neighbours is celebrating its 25th anniversary today.
Broody Bunton wants another baby
Emma Bunton wants to get pregnant again soon, she has revealed.
Irish director 'truly surprised' at royal honour
Irish theatre director Michael Colgan today said he was truly surprised to be awarded an honorary OBE by the British queen.
Price plans second wedding ceremony
Katie Price today told of her plans for a second marriage ceremony with Alex Reid following her whirlwind trip down the aisle in Las Vegas.
Moore 'doesn?t mind kissing women'
The 49-year-old actress Julianne Moore, who has an intimate scene with Amanda Seyfried in their movie ?Chloe?, claims it?s no different to kissing a man.
Liam continues war of words with brother
Liam Gallagher claims his new band will be "more musical" than Oasis.
Vandals target Ramsay
Gordon Ramsay has been targeted by vandals who sprayed rude graffiti near his London home, which read, ?Gordon is s**t!? and ?Ramsay is a douche? - a common insult in the US - and it is thought the vandals got his address slightly wrong.
'American Idol' judges row over contestant
Simon Cowell and Ryan Seacrest have rowed about a contestant on ?American Idol?.
Winehouse uses martial art to focus on work
Amy Winehouse has taken up the Afro-Brazilian martial art Capoeira.
McKellen: 'Hobbit' filming to start in summer
Ian McKellen has confirmed ?The Hobbit? will start filming in July.
