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Listeners are divided as Emma Barnett makes her debut hosting BBC Radio 4's Today Programme: Fans praise star's 'refreshing' aura while some are less than impressed with sex education quip over their cornflakes
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The 39-year-old broadcaster hosted Woman's Hour on the same channel from 2021 until she bid farewell to the female focused show last month. The veteran radio host, who also hosted the BBC's 5 Live for six years, took on the new role as host of Radio 4's Today programme this morning, replacing Martha Kearney. She introduced the show, saying: 'Good morning, what a pleasure to be here. It's six o'clock on Wednesday May 15. This is Today with Amol Rajan and Emma Barnett.' While fans were happy to hear her voice a earlier in the day - Woman's Hour started at 10am - others were less than impressed with the sex education quip she made over their cornflakes....read
Dame Arlene Phillips claims the BBC 'never apologised' for axing her from Strictly Come Dancing and says she was 'positioned' to role play as a black jacket-wearing 'harsh' judge
15/05/24 00:35The choreographer and talent scout, 80, was a member of the inaugural judging panel when the hit dancing show launched in 2004, alongside Craig Revel Horwood , Bruno Tonioli and Len Goodman.Ed Sheeran surprises delighted Brighton primary school pupils and performs mini-gig of his hits during special assembly
14/05/24 23:53The cross-legged audience certainly weren't the most raucous crowd Ed Sheeran has ever played for.EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Anti-Royalist Michael Sheen cranks up his mockery of the monarch
14/05/24 21:58After bewailing newly crowned King Charles 's visit to Cardiff, he now claims he would like a longer mourning period than the late Queen.Revealed: Europe's most wanted people smuggler 'The Scorpion' was arrested last year... but he was then mysteriously RELEASED from Iraqi jail despite having 10-year sentence
14/05/24 21:39Barzan Kamal Majeed masterminded an organised crime group that smuggled an estimated 10,000 migrants across the English Channel over six years.Ralph Fiennes is barely recognisable with a full beard, glasses and a baseball cap as he catches a train at Newcastle Station
14/05/24 21:09Ralph Fiennes looked barely recognisable as he sported a full dark beard as caught a train at Newcastle Station on Tuesday.BBC will pay 'substantial' payout to Princess Diana's ex-chauffeur over 'serious and unfounded' slander made against him by disgraced journalist Martin Bashir before his infamous Panorama interview
14/05/24 17:32Stephen Davies has settled a High Court slander case with the BBC over claims he fed information to the corporation before her famous Panorama interview.What the latest Ozempic breakthrough means for you: It lowers the risk of heart attacks, and now there could be other diseases it helps fight. PAT HAGAN explains why doctors are so excited...
14/05/24 16:42It's being hailed the weight-loss 'wonder drug' Ozempic. But is it really as important as it sounds, or is it being overhyped? Here we provide the answers to these crucial questions and more.Disabled Canadian man celebrates his 'deathaversary' a year on from the day he was supposed to die after being offered euthanasia 'because he was homeless' - but was saved at the last minute by a fundraiser which pulled him out of crippling debt
14/05/24 16:15Speaking to actress and disability activist Liz Carr for her BBC documentary Better Off Dead?, Amir Farsoud from Canada revealed how he had celebrated his 'deathaversary'.BBC star Gary Lineker says critics of his political views and online posts have a 'lack of empathy' and says he will carry on because he would be 'ashamed' to stay quiet
14/05/24 15:42Gary Lineker has suggested his critics lack empathy - and that he would be 'ashamed' of himself if he didn't speak out on social media.Bucks Fizz star Cheryl Baker claims Eurovision has become 'too sexual and extreme' as she slams Olly Alexander's performance as 'suggestive'
14/05/24 15:01The Bucks Fizz star, 70, who won the song contest back in 1981, complained the contest has 'gone too far' in recent years, with 'body parts all over the place'.Steve Coogan is seen on set for the FIRST time as he runs through meadows and swings from trees after reviving Alan Partridge for a six-part mockumentary focusing on hapless presenter's return from Saudi Arabia
14/05/24 14:49Lock up your Toblerones and set aside the big plates, Alan Partridge is back and in no mood to take prisoners after spending a year adjusting to life overseas.How a grieving mother was censored by the BBC: Unearthed transcript reveals fury of 'charmingly volcanic' aristocrat whose three sons were killed flying with the RAF after 1946 speech criticising the Labour government was 'mutilated'
14/05/24 13:43In a BBC radio broadcast to mark Remembrance Day in 1946, Lady Rachel MacRobert told how her children 'fought to preserve freedom and liberty'.The Grand Tour presenter James May says more restrictions for cyclists in London are not needed because most riders can't achieve speeds of 20mph on a bike
14/05/24 12:41James May, the 61-year-old star of motoring series The Grand Tour, called on cyclists to stop trying to achieve personal best times on two wheelsTop doctor, 57, reveals he is cancer-free a year after undergoing world-first treatment based on his own breakthrough research to beat 'worst of the worst' brain tumour
14/05/24 12:27Professor Richard Scolyer underwent an experimental therapy based on his own research to beat an 'incurable' grade 4 brain cancer after becoming ill in Poland last year.Casualty star Derek Thompson, 76, looks like he's barely aged after quitting 38-year role on hit show... as Good Morning Britain viewers slam his 'awkward, strange and weird' reunion with Susanna Reid
14/05/24 11:50The veteran star was on hand to discuss his new role in police drama Blue Bloods, shortly after relinquishing his long-serving role as head nurse Charlie Fairhead in BBC flagship Casualty.Rylan Clark and Rob Rinder open up about their 'perfect' relationship: They admit they've both been through 'pain' recently and tell how they are enjoying 'getting away from it' together... amid a wave of romance rumours
14/05/24 11:20It's the celebrity romance rumour that's had the internet in meltdown since the weekend. Rob & Rylan's Grand Tour aired on BBC2 on Sunday night.BBC secure new FA Cup TV deal with TNT Sports after fending off competition from ITV
14/05/24 11:12The BBC will continue to show live FA Cup matches for four years from the 2025-26 season after securing a deal with main rights holder TNT Sports.Dannii Minogue, 52, flaunts her incredible figure in a plunging yellow dress for sexy poolside snaps as she shares behind-the-scenes secrets from I Kissed A Girl
14/05/24 07:51The presenter, 52, wowed in the eye-catching dress with matching arm-covers as she posed in the stunning Italian house where the BBC show is filmed.I thought I had my late mother's ashes at home for five months - but they were the remains of a stranger: Grieving daughter reveals horror mix-up as police continue to probe funeral parlour
14/05/24 01:40A. Milne Independent Funeral Directors is subject to a disciplinary process amid reports of grieving relatives not receiving their loved one's remains.'If you're that sensitive, don't go to the theatre': Dame Judi Dench, 89, hits out at rise of trigger warnings ahead of performances
14/05/24 00:47Dame Judi Dench (pictured) widely considered one of Britain's greatest actors, said she was shocked to learn that such pre-show warnings even exist.Three men, 35, 36 and 50, are charged with terror offences after raids across Greater Manchester
13/05/24 21:42Walid Saadaoui, 36, and Amar Hussein, 50, were charged with preparation of terrorist acts. Bilel Saadaoui, 35, was charged with failure to disclose information about an act of terrorism.Nigella Lawson divides opinion with 'fish finger mash' dish as critics brand it her 'worst idea ever'
13/05/24 21:36On a recent episode of Saturday Kitchen Live, the British TV chef tried her hand at a baingan bharta - a traditional Indian dish made by mashing together grilled eggplant, tomato, onion, herbs and spices.ITV viewers slam The Fortune Hotel and fume it's an 'absolute carbon copy' of BBC's The Traitors after first episode airs
13/05/24 21:24ITV viewers slammed The Fortune Hotel and fumed it was an 'absolute carbon copy' of the BBC show The Traitors as they watched the first episode on Monday night.Giovanni Pernice, 33, joins model girlfriend Molly Brown, 25, fore a smouldering snap as they enjoy a romantic trip to Dubai
13/05/24 18:47Giovanni Pernice and girlfriend Molly Brown looked more loved-up than ever as they posed for Instagram snaps during a romantic Dubai getaway on Monday.Ncuti Gatwa admits he needed 'thick skin' growing up in one of the only black families on a tough Scottish council estate - as new Time Lord prays he doesn't 'f*** things up' as Doctor Who
13/05/24 18:04Ncuti Gatwa has admitted that he needed 'thick skin' growing up in one of the only black families on a tough Scottish council estate.Silent Witness actress Liz Carr warns it's 'not safe' to legalise assisted suicide in the UK because of 'inequalities' faced by disabled people - who are told it's 'better to be dead than be them'
13/05/24 17:00The British actress is fronting a new BBC documentary titled Better off Dead?, which explores the legalisation of assisted dying and its potential effect on vulnerable or disabled people.Rylan Clark leaves Rob Rinder in tears as he admits he 'tried to end it all' amid his marriage breakdown while the pair emotionally open up about their divorces - as it's revealed they're NOT dating
13/05/24 16:54Rylan admitted to his pal Rob Rinder that he 'tried to end it all' amid his marriage breakdown as the pair emotionally opened up about their divorces.Jess Glynne keeps it casual as she leaves a luxury hotel... before girlfriend Alex Scott wowed on the red carpet during solo appearance at the BAFTA Television Awards
13/05/24 16:19The Hold My Hand singer, 34, threw a peace sign as she left the Sea Containers in the capital city and carried a hold-all with her.Europe's most wanted people smuggler nicknamed The Scorpion arrested in police sting in Iraq after two years on the run
13/05/24 16:10Barzan Kamal Majeed, nicknamed 'Scorpion', was arrested in Iraq by the Kurdistan Region's security forces on Monday, according to reports. He had been missing since November 2022.Lando Norris opens up on meeting Travis Kelce after Miami Grand Prix victory... and reveals how he plans to get Taylor Swift tickets!
13/05/24 15:55Lando Norris met Travis Kelce after his first-ever Formula 1 Grand Prix win in Miami, and the McLaren driver gushed about the Kansas City Chiefs star tight end in a subsequent interview.Countryfile hit with further fan backlash as viewers 'switch off' after show lacks farming content
13/05/24 14:50Countryfile has been hit with backlash from fans, who claim they had to 'switch off' after struggling with Sunday night's episode because there wasn't enough farming in it.How real-life hardships influenced Top Boy's award-winning performances: Cast of the BAFTA sensation grew up in foster care, served time in jail and sold drugs before they found acting - as Ashley Walters has stressed the need to portray 'true' characters
13/05/24 14:01The show - set in east London - deals with dark and dangerous themes, with everything from drug dealing to gang warfare explored in episodes.Antiques Roadshow guest is left stunned at his 'over the top' belt buckle's shocking real price
13/05/24 13:45An Antiques Roadshow guest was left stunned at the price of his 'over the top' Alaskan-themed gold belt buckle.A glitzy state reception, selfies with adoring crowds and a schedule packed full of cultural activities: All the things Harry and Meghan did during unofficial Nigeria visit that could have been mistaken for a royal tour
13/05/24 12:51Although Prince Harry and Meghan Markle quit as senior royals in 2020, their visit to Nigeria had various similarities to foreign trips undertaken by working members of the Royal Family.Police find body in search for missing man who got 'into difficulty' while swimming in the Thames on hottest day of the year
13/05/24 12:25A huge hunt was underway after a man got 'into difficulty' in the waters Barge Walk, Kingston upon Thames, at around 6.41pm yesterday when temperatures hit 27.5C.BAFTA TV Awards 2024 are beaten in the ratings war by Britain's Got Talent and Countryfile as its peak audience drops for the first time in two years from 3.8 million to 3 million
13/05/24 12:22But the ceremony itself failed to come out on top in the battle of the ratings, as it was only the fifth most watched programme of the night.Anita Rani's It Girl relaunch! How the BBC presenter feels 'sexier than ever' in her 40s as she ditches wholesome Countryfile image for racy red carpet looks and steps into the limelight following split from her husband and a new Woman's Hour gig
13/05/24 11:53Anita Rani stunned last night as she took to the red carpet in a racy 'naked' look dress that left little to the imagination, as she is set to present more episodes of BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour.Has Rylan finally found Mr Right? Inside Judge Rob Rinder's 'old married couple' relationship with the X-Factor star turned TV national treasure after pair found 'love and friendship' during filming of new BBC series
13/05/24 10:05The barrister and broadcaster, 45, and his TV partner, 35, had a wonderful time celebrating together at the BAFTAS last night as fans hailed them as the 'perfect couple'.Russian forces 'seize four more villages' and advance towards Kharkiv
13/05/24 09:45Drone footage circulating on social media appears to show Russian soldiers marching through fields just north of Vovchansk that a Ukrainian commander lamented had not been defendedBAFTA viewers' fury after 'woke' judges pick Top Boy over Happy Valley for best drama series, Succession and The Bear lose out to a 'random French show no one's heard of' and The Crown walks away with nothing despite flurry of nominations
13/05/24 09:19Happy Valley fans were left 'incandescent with rage' over the decision not to crown the smash hit BBC crime show as the best drama of the past year.See inside the £600-a-night luxury resort frequented by A-Listers where ITV's Traitors rival The Fortune Hotel has been filmed
13/05/24 09:10Clearly not wanting to hold back, ITV bosses sent the ten couples to the five-star luxury Caribbean resort, Silversands GrenadaBAFTA TV Awards 2024: Layton Williams flashes his bare chest in a striking gold tailcoat suit as the ceremony's red carpet and backstage host
13/05/24 09:08The actor and dancer, 29, looked incredible as he arrived on the red carpet for Sunday's ceremony at The Royal Festival Hall in London.Putin on the march: Russian forces 'seize four more villages' and advance towards Kharkiv after 'simply walking' through Ukraine's first line of defence in lightning cross-border attack
13/05/24 08:34Drone footage circulating on social media appears to show Russian soldiers marching through fields just north of Vovchansk that a Ukrainian commander lamented had not been defendedBAFTA TV Awards 2024 winners: Full list of who picked up gongs on the night
13/05/24 07:59Taking place at The Royal Festival Hall in London, Happy Valley's Sarah Lancashire scooped the Leading Actress Award for her iconic role as Sergeant Catherine Cawood in the BBC's Happy Valley.Martin Keown claims Erik ten Hag is also to blame for Casemiro's form after his mistake in Man United's defeat by Arsenal - as he insists change should have been made after Crystal Palace horror show
13/05/24 07:53The veteran midfielder was again fielded as an emergency defender alongside Jonny Evans at Old Trafford on Sunday, with Ten Hag missing all but one of his senior centre backs.Strictly Come Dancing scoops BAFTA TV Awards' Best Entertainment prize during 20th anniversary year as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman thank fans for 'greatest birthday present'
13/05/24 07:21The award was presented by Dominic West, with hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman leading the Strictly team on stage to accept the honour.Lord Cameron cozying up to China's Li Keqiang is called 'pathetic'
13/05/24 06:55David Cameron's policy of cozying up to China when he was prime minister was 'absolutely pathetic', a former cabinet minister and governor of Hong Kong has said.Gary Lineker embroiled in another Gaza row after saying 'Hamas thing'
13/05/24 06:31BBC commentator Gary Lineker made the remark on the British-American broadcaster Medhi Hasan's Medhi Unfiltered programme.BBC embroiled in podcast row: Corporation is warned by Gary Lineker's own production firm that plans to introduce adverts to its audio streaming services would be 'disastrous'
13/05/24 06:24Goalhanger, which produces shows such as The Rest is Politics and The Rest is Football, is part of a coalition of 20 media companies that have criticised the corporation's proposals.Grieving husband of murdered British woman Emma Lovell says he 'doesn't feel like justice has been served one bit' after his wife's teen killer, 19, is jailed for 14 years
13/05/24 06:08Ms Lovell, 41, was slaughtered after confronting two intruders who had broken into her property in Brisbane on Boxing Day in 2022.Jay Blades will be 'given the time he needs to get his head straight' before returning to The Repair Shop following his shock marriage split from wife Lisa
13/05/24 01:24Jay Blades will be 'given the time' he needs to deal with personal issues impacting his life, Mail Online can reveal.EastEnders star Bobby Brazier sets the record straight on co-star romance rumours following 'SPLIT from Strictly Come Dancing winner Ellie Leach'
13/05/24 01:11The TV star, 20, has addressed the swirling rumours surrounding his alleged relationship with EastEnders co-star.Dave Myers' widow reveals how he first wooed her with a sandwich - and says she misses the Hairy Bikers star 'terribly' after his death from cancer
13/05/24 01:02Lili and Dave Myers wrote emails to each other over the years while the TV chef travelled around the globe, until they were finally able to reconnect at his home in Barrow, where he cooked her a meal.Gary Lineker is embroiled in another Gaza row as he is accused of being 'tone-deaf' after referring to the October 7 terror attacks in Israel as 'the Hamas thing'
13/05/24 00:56BBC commentator Gary Lineker made the remark on the British-American broadcaster Medhi Hasan's Medhi Unfiltered programme.BBC presenter Kasia Madera returns to the screen after joining three other female journalists in launching legal action against the broadcaster
13/05/24 00:56Kasia Madera, 48, presented BBC News on Sunday today, with her return being met with a flood of warm wishes from viewers and colleagues.Coalition of media companies has warned Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer of their 'deep concern' over BBC plans to run adverts on its podcasts
13/05/24 00:44A coalition of media companies has warned ministers of their 'deep concern' over plans by the BBC to run adverts on its podcasts.Liberal Democrats are accused of breaching equality law by deselecting candidate 'because of his Christian faith'
13/05/24 00:14The party has been reported to the equalities watchdog for allegedly tolerating a 'hostile environment' for people of faith.Legendary Channel 5 quiz show has been 'shelved' with its future in doubt as iconic host confirms he has not filmed an episode for over a YEAR
13/05/24 00:13The show, which saw a new panel of challengers pit their skill against resident champions in a bid to win prize money, has not filmed a new episode in over a year.Matthew Perry fans are left 'weeping' and 'heartbroken' as tragic Friends star is honoured at the BAFTA Television Awards: 'What a beautiful moment'
13/05/24 00:08The iconic Friends star was remembered during the BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises on Sunday night.Rats ate my barley, badgers squashed my wheat, and I had so many fried eggs I thought I'd have a heart attack! Man who spent a year living off his smallholding tells JANE FRYER he got so hungry he talked to his radishes
12/05/24 23:52There were plenty of lumps and bumps in Max Cotton's year of total food self-sufficiency - potato blight, rat infestations, hunger and a raging obsession with weather reports.Foreign Secretary David Cameron cozying up to China dubbed 'pathetic' by the last British governor of Hong Kong
12/05/24 23:00David Cameron's policy of cozying up to China when he was prime minister was 'absolutely pathetic', a former cabinet minister and governor of Hong Kong has said.BAFTA Television Awards viewers claim Happy Valley was 'ROBBED' of Best Drama win after Top Boy claimed prize and slam Lorraine Kelly's special honour during 'awkward' ceremony: 'Incandescent with rage here!'
12/05/24 21:54The 2024 BAFTA Television Awards sparked a social media frenzy, with viewers quick to make their feelings known over the nights big winners, and losers.Antiques Roadshow guest is stunned by HUGE valuation for medieval keys - after starting his vast collection with just one
12/05/24 20:45The episode, which aired on Sunday, saw a guest bring along the huge number of keys he'd accumulated after receiving one from his grandfather when he was a child.Rylan Clark, 35, and Rob Rinder, 45, make a joint red carpet appearance at the BAFTA Television Awards 2024 after revealing their 'friendship is growing into love'
12/05/24 20:18The This Morning host, 35, and TV judge, 45, who recently declared that their 'friendship is growing into love', looked handsome as ever as they stepped out to the star-studded event.BAFTA TV Awards 2024: Hannah Waddingham is branded an 'icon' by fans as she swigs from a hip flask after losing to Strictly: 'She's become the meme of the year!'
12/05/24 19:19The Ted Lasso star, 49, had been nominated for her festive Apple TV+ special Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas, but lost out to BBC favourite Strictly Come Dancing.Claudia Winkleman shows off her trademark fringe as she attends the BAFTA Television Awards 2024 in a cream trouser-suit
12/05/24 19:17Claudia Winkleman stunned on the red carpet as she arrived at the 2024 British Academy Television Awards at London's Royal Festival Hall on Sunday.Lottie Tomlinson exudes elegance in a sweeping red floor-length gown as she joins the stars at the BAFTA Television Awards 2024
12/05/24 18:57Lottie Tomlinson exuded elegance as she arrived at the 2024 British Academy Television Awards at London's Royal Festival Hall on Sunday.Police's portrayal of missing chef Claudia Lawrence as a promiscuous woman who got a thrill out of dating married men is 'built on a bed of lies', her mother claims
12/05/24 18:46The police's portrayal of missing chef Claudia Lawrence as a promiscuous woman who got a thrill out of dating men is 'built on a bed of lies', her mother Joan has claimed.Steve Coogan says Bafta TV Award nomination for his portrayal of Jimmy Savile in BBC drama The Reckoning is 'vindication' for taking on the risky role
12/05/24 18:31Steve Coogan has said his BAFTA nomination for his portrayal of Jimmy Savile in The Reckoning feels like 'vindication' for taking on the risky role.BAFTA TV Awards 2024 WINNERS: Happy Valley and Top Boy dominate with two gongs each as Sarah Lancashire breaks down accepting Leading Actress prize - while The Crown is snubbed
12/05/24 18:29Happy Valley and Top Boy were the big winners at the BAFTA TV Awards 2024 with P+O Cruises held at The Royal Festival Hall in London on Sunday night.Frankie Bridge shows off her abs in a glamorous pink silk co-ord as she attends the star-studded BAFTA Television Awards 2024
12/05/24 17:32Frankie Bridge put on a glamorous display as she arrived at the 2024 British Academy Television Awards at London's Royal Festival Hall on Sunday.BAFTA TV Awards 2024: Mollie King exudes glamour in a plunging white skin-tight gown as she arrives at the star-studded event
12/05/24 15:18The BBC Radio One presenter, 36, showed off her incredible figure in a plunging white long sleeve gown.Monty Don's tried and tested 'Chelsea Chop' gardening hack guarantees long-lasting flowers
12/05/24 14:22According to BBC Gardeners' World host Monty Don, 68, there's a gardening hack known as the Chelsea Chop, which promises extended beauty and vitality to our beloved blooms into autumn.BBC's Newsnight is being reduced to 'yet another talk show' by being turned from heavyweight programme into 'half an hour of debate', veteran journalist warns
12/05/24 14:09Investigative reporter Michael Crick has joined a backlash against changes to the flagship BBC2 current affairs programme as part of corporation-wide plans to save £500million.Rob Rinder, 45, hints at romance with Rylan Clark, 35, as he shares touching post about 'friendship growing into love' while plugging their new show
12/05/24 14:03Rob Rinder hinted at romance with his good friend Rylan Clark on Sunday, while plugging the duo's new BBC Two travel show.BAFTA TV Awards 2024: Mollie King flashes her cleavage in a plunging cream gown as she joins Elizabeth Debicki, ab-flashing Frankie Bridge, Eleanor Tomlinson and Maura Higgins on the star-studded red carpet
12/05/24 13:54Leading the glamorous arrivals, Mollie King, Elizabeth Debicki, Frankie Bridge and Eleanor Tomlinson and Maura Higgins showed the rest how it's done.I'm A Celebrity star is slammed by fans for comment about 'vulgarity' of Olly Alexander's 'overly sexualised' Eurovision performance
12/05/24 12:53Former Lib Dem MP Lembit Opik has been slammed after he raged about the 'vulgarity' of Olly Alexander's Eurovision performance.Ex-chancellor Nadhim Zahawi confirms he stumped up nearly £5m in tax settlement with HMRC as he says 'sorry' over row that led to his sacking ahead of his exit from Parliament
12/05/24 11:58The Stratford-on-Avon MP, who recently revealed he will be quitting Parliament at the general election, also said he was 'sorry' over the furious row that led to his sacking.Inside Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan's long-lasting friendship as comedic duo set to return as hosts for BAFTA TV Awards
12/05/24 11:17MailOnline looks inside Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan's decade-long friendship and how it blossomed on and off screen, before they reuinte at the TV BAFTA's this weekend.
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- EXCLUSIVERICHARD KAY: She's only been dating Peter Phillips but has already met the Queen. So will Harriet be the first NHS nurse to marry into the Royal Family?
- Ant McPartlin shows off never-before-seen tattoo with sweet nod to his stepchildren as he announces birth of his son Wilder Patrick
- Are you being burdened with 'unnecessary work'? How to master the art of saying 'no' to your manager Advertising
- Joel Dommett reveals he almost missed the birth of his first child because he was indulging in the private hospital's luxury menu
- Daisy Edgar-Jones cuts a stylish figure in a black jumpsuit as she joins Emma Corrin at the opening night of the People, Places And Things play
- Isla Fisher breaks her silence following shock split from Sacha Baron Cohen after 14 years of marriage
- Proud mom Chrissy Teigen shares photo of daughter Esti, one, at her first day of preschool
- Jennifer Lopez, 54, shows off her abs at dance rehearsal as she prepares for tour kick off - amid 'poor ticket sales' and cancelled shows
- Haircare bargain alert! Get 50% off this Audrey Hepburn-approved hair mask shoppers call a 'repair miracle' - but only for 24 hours SHOPPING
- Coronation Street's Sam Aston and wife Briony welcome their third child and reveal sweet name following tragic twin loss
- Howard Stern accepts Jerry Seinfeld's apology for saying he was 'outflanked' by other comedy podcasters: 'I think he came off a really bad week, let's put it that way'
- Shoppers are 'obsessed' with this new glow-boosting mist from a Victoria Beckham-approved brand: 'It makes my skin feel super hydrated' SHOPPING
- Pregnant Jenna Dewan rocks a bodycon dress and denim jacket as she and fiancé Steve Kazee step out with son Callum in LA... amid her legal battle with ex Channing Tatum
- Queen Mary looks straight out of a fairytale as she celebrates her 20th wedding anniversary amid rumoured marriage tension
- Larsa Pippen, 49, teases her busty chest in skimpy black rhinestone swimsuit as she snaps a sexy photo in bed
- Megan Thee Stallion shows off her backside in VERY racy fringe pants and neon pink bikini top as she kicks off summer tour in Minneapolis
- Dame Arlene Phillips claims the BBC 'never apologised' for axing her from Strictly Come Dancing and says she was 'positioned' to role play as a harsh' judge
- The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 trailer finds Sauron's powers on the rise as he vies for the iconic rings
- Selena Gomez jets to Hollywood alongside Steve Martin and Martin Short in star-studded season four trailer of Hulu's Only Murders In The Building
- Victoria Monét shows off her three Grammy statues after they arrived in thr mail: 'They came!! Thank you God!!!'
- Amanda Bynes flaunts tummy in selfie as her former All That co-star accuses ex-boss Dan Schneider of overworking 'tired and gaunt'
- Selena Gomez reveals official title of new Wizards of Waverly Place revival as she reprises her iconic role in new first look photos - 12 years after original show ended
- Sarah Paulson names actress who sent her SIX pages of notes following Off-Broadway performance: 'It was really outrageous'
- Agatha gets a final title: Marvel selects a final title for WandaVision spin-off Agatha All Along starring Kathryn Hahn which debuts this Autumn
- Sofia Vergara, 51, poses up a storm in striking red off-the-shoulder ensemble she calls 'the perfect day-to-night look'
- Lisa Rinna reflects on vicious death threats and 'intense hatred' she got from viewers before quitting RHOBH
- Taylor Swift's £1billion boost to Britain: Swifties will each spend an average of £848 to see singer perform during her sell-out Eras tours
- Tiffany Haddish, 44, details traumatic childhood and reveals she thought she would DIE before age 21
- Rory McIlroy can't hide his joy as he takes to the course hours after revealing he is divorcing wife Erica Stoll
- Kyle Richards CONFIRMS estranged husband Mauricio Umansky moved out of their marital home when she was 'out of town'
- Brad Pitt countersued over Chateau Miraval as he's accused of using winery as 'personal piggy bank'... amid ongoing battle with Angelina Jolie
- Dean McDermott FIRES BACK at Tori Spelling's bid for full custody of their kids in divorce filing as he demands joint custody and spousal support
- Hollyoaks actress Jessica Fox stuns in a swimsuit as she opens up about her 'complicated' relationship with her body
- Harry and Meghan's charity insists 'delinquency' row is over: US authorities say Archewell is 'in good standing' after days of confusion
- Jennifer Lopez is a vision in all white as she goes house hunting AGAIN in Beverly Hills without husband Ben Affleck
- Rory McIlroy wore his wedding ring on Sunday when he won the Wells Fargo Championship - but two days later it is GONE after filing for divorce
- Rebel Wilson cuts a stylish figure as she flashes a smile while heading out for lunch with her fiancée Ramona Agruma at the Beverly Hills Hotel
- Border Collie Messi arrives at Cannes Film Festival: Pooch who starred in Anatomy of a Fall and took the Oscars by storm poses on red carpet
- The Beach Boys stars Bruce Johnston, 81, and Mike Love, 83, reunite at Abbey Road Studios for the launch of their new Disney+ documentary
- The Chase's Mark Labbett, 58, celebrates his one-year anniversary with GB News presenter Hayley Palmer, 41
- Billie Eilish teases new album Hit Me Hard And Soft by wearing belt with name on it as she shares photodump
- Kyle Richards admits it feels 'weird' estranged husband Mauricio Umansky has moved out of their home and into luxury bachelor pad amid separation
- Jessica Alba sports floral print bikini as she explores cenote during getaway to Mexico: 'The most magical afternoon'
- Kate Moss links arms with a male companion as she leaves the Gucci Cruise show after pals revealed her romance with Nikolai von Bismarck is 'on and off'
- Kevin Costner says he 'took a beating' from Yellowstone producers after show 'imploded' as he reveals 'real truth' behind drama
- Jane Fonda, 86, is radiant in a bejewelled black suit as she arrives for The Second Act screening during Cannes Film Festival
- Katy Perry reveals she is selling the glass slipper she wore when she transformed into Cinderella for Disney Week on American Idol
- Maria Bello, 57, CONFIRMS wedding to French chef Dominique Crenn, 59... after the pair set off rumors by flashing rings at Time 100 Gala
- Selling Sunset star Emma Hernan wears a string bikini while riding a bicycle in a tropical location as she pitches a spinoff called 'Selling Islands'
- EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Meghan Markle's favourite hairdresser gives Prince Harry's ex-girlfriend Cressida Bonas a new look
- Cannes Film Festival jury members Lily Gladstone and Greta Gerwig put on an animated display as they pose in glam gowns at premiere
- Kerry Washington debuts sleek new bob hairstyle and bangs as Emma Roberts and Julianne Hough bring the glamour to Disney's Upfront presentation
- Meryl Streep says she is 'humbled and thrilled' to receive the honorary Palme d'Or award during the Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony
- Lady Victoria Hervey looks regal in a caped dress with shoulder pads she steps out at the Second Act premiere during Cannes Film Festival
- Rory McIlroy 'files for DIVORCE' from wife Erica Stoll after seven years of marriage - just three days before the PGA Championship
- Ryan Reynolds reveals he is traveling to Madrid with his wife Blake Lively to see her best friend Taylor Swift's Eras Tour performance
- Ralph Fiennes is barely recognisable with a full beard, glasses and a baseball cap as he catches a train at Newcastle Station
- EXCLUSIVERylan Clark and Rob Rinder open up about their 'perfect' relationship: They admit they've both been through 'pain' recently amid a wave of romance rumours
- Tiffani Thiessen, 50, says she had her 'own insecurities' in joining Beverly Hills 90210... after ex Brian Austin Green revealed he got jealous
- Pink opens about the REAL reason she wouldn't want to replace Katy Perry as a judge on American Idol
- Coronation Street legend Beverley Callard is facing HMRC probe 'after her acting firm failed to settle £100,000 tax bill
- Tom Cruise, 61, shows off his shirtless physique in trunks after sporting 'dad style' socks and trainers - 40 years after stripping off for Top Gun
- Zayn Malik reveals why he keeps getting kicked off Tinder and admits he 'never got to know himself' during ill-fated Gigi Hadid romance
- Jennifer Connelly and Drew Barrymore discover they once auditioned for the SAME role during hilarious interview
- Tom Brady admits his Netflix roast 'affected' his kids after brutal jokes about divorce from Gisele Bundchen
- This actor has a famous mum who stars in an iconic nineties sitcom - but can YOU guess who he's related to?
- David Beckham cuts a smart figure as he joins friends Anna Wintour and Kieran Culkin at a celebratory evening for BECKHAM documentary in NYC
- Anya Taylor-Joy puts on a racy display in a semi-sheer white strapless dress and sunhat at the Cannes Film Festival
- Jeopardy! is set to debut a brand new SPINOFF on Amazon Prime - and it's the perfect show for streaming fans
- Lady Gaga's ex-fiance gets married! Taylor Kinney, 42, weds model Ashley Cruger, 27 - eight years after shock split from singer
- Sylvester Stallone could earn over $5M at auction for rare white gold Swiss watch he says has 'never been touched' by 'human hands'
- Kristin Cavallari, 37, models a very revealing bikini top while showing off the jewelry for her brand Uncommon James
- Angelina Jolie's daughter Vivienne, 15, is seen in the AUDIENCE of the Today show as mom chats up the musical they have been working on
- John Barbata dead at 79: Drummer for the Turtles and Jefferson Starship passes away as music stars pay tribute
- EXCLUSIVEREVEALED: How Bobby Brazier, 20, and 30-year-old Ella Morgan's chemistry was brewing for MONTHS before their passionate kiss
- Former Real Housewives of Orange County star Kelly Dodd congratulates husband Rick Leventhal on his new job at Newsmax
- EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Anti-Royalist Michael Sheen cranks up his mockery of the monarch
- Lori Beth Denberg accuses Dan Schneider of showing her porn and engaging in phone sex with her - but the producer says claims are 'wildly exaggerated'
- Drew Barrymore FALLS out of her chair in front of shocked audience for CBS special in Times Square
- The Golden Bachelorette revealed! Joan Vassos, 61, is named as first senior female lead following The Golden Bachelor
- Brooks Koepka plays 'mind games' with Rory McIlroy by posting photo of his bikini-clad wife Jena Sims just MINUTES after rival filed for divorce
- Below Deck Mediterranean's captain Sandy Yawn, 59, marries partner Leah Shafer, 50, and thanks her for taking her name
- The secret to how Tom Cruise, 61, maintains his physique including 15 'grilled' meals a day, a 5-day workout, fencing, hiking and caving
- Charles unveils red, fiery painting of himself as his first post-Coronation portrait by artist Jonathan Yeo
- Rory McIlroy stuck in the rough: Poor form, BARRED from the PGA board, a rumored rift with Tiger Woods and now divorce from wife Erica Stoll
- Eva Green shows off her hourglass figure in a black off-the-shoulder shirt and a stylish skirt as she joins her fellow jurors at Cannes Film Festival
- TOWIE star Dan Osborne furiously clashes with Love Island's Tyrique Hyde during charity football match
- Inside Rory McIlroy's relationship past as he divorces Erica Stoll: From dumping Caroline Wozniacki via PHONE to 'cozy' flirtation with MEGHAN MARKLE
- Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell duke it out over wedding venue drama in hilarious new trailer for You're Cordially Invited
- Kate Upton sparkles in a sheer sequin skirt and white overcoat while heading to the CBS Morning Show in New York City
- Aubrey Plaza opens up about her history of playing outsiders after growing up feeling 'like an alien'
- Christina Hall and Heather Rae El Moussa TWIN for spoof video as Tarek admits it is 'confusing'... after weathering nasty feud
- Nicolas Cage will reprise his Spider-Man Noir character from Into the Spiderverse for a new live-action series as he makes small screen debut
- Real Housewives Of Atlanta alum Marlo Hampton, 48, almost busts out of an orange bikini as she poses in a bathtub... after exiting Bravo franchise
- Rory McIlroy is spotted for the first time since filing for divorce from wife Erica Stoll... as golf star arrives at Valhalla to practice
- Kyle Richards screams in panic as she sees a RAT nestled on her car window in hilarious video - but Chrissy Teigen thinks the rodent is 'cute'
- Bridgerton lovers Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton admit they planned their intimate on-screen moments by sharing favourite sex scenes
- Kelly Clarkson shows off slimmer than ever figure after FINALLY admitting to using non-Ozempic weight loss drug for extreme transformation
- Robert De Niro, 80, opens up about fatherhood to daughter Gia, 13 months and says baby is the 'only one who loves him unconditionally'
- Reese Witherspoon, 48, proves she doesn't age as she reprises role as Elle Woods and reunites with Bruiser 23 YEARS after Legally Blonde
- Ricky Hatton admits he and new girlfriend Claire Sweeney get on 'like a house on fire' as the couple return from a romantic trip to Tenerife
- Emily Ratajkowski shows off willowy physique in casual workout gear walking dog Colombo... after THAT head-turning Met Gala look
- Who is Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll? PGA tour star announces divorce after seven years of marriage
- Ranting Robert De Niro swears as he slams Trump on The View and agrees with Whoopi Goldberg that ex-president will never leave office if he wins
- Anita Rani, 46, says the reason behind THAT racy BAFTAs look was to 'embody a new confidence' after suffering a 'hard few years'
- House of the Dragon season 2 FIRST trailer: Matt Smith returns as Daemon Targaryen while Emma D'Arcy and Olivia Cooke go to war over the Iron Throne
- Rory McIlroy fans note eerie parallel between Erica Stoll divorce and Caroline Wozniacki breakup in 2014
- Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom enjoy a Mother's Day brunch with their three-year-old daughter Daisy in LA
- Boardwalk Empire star Steve Buscemi, 66, seen moments before random NYC street attack in new footage - after actor was left with black eye
- Steve Coogan is seen on set for the FIRST time as he runs through meadows and swings from trees after reviving Alan Partridge for a six-part mockumentary
- Donna D'Errico, 56, announces she has joined X as the Baywatch vet asks fans to 'be gentle'... after she was slammed for her pinup posts
- Kim Kardashian sends Nikki Glaser a private message about the 'abuse' she endured at Tom Brady's Netflix roast
- Kendall Jenner shocks fans by posing with a NAKED man as followers joke it should have been Bad Bunny... after the exes reunited at a Met Gala party
- Gemma Owen parties with Irish content creator Damien Broderick as they enjoy cosy day at the Kentucky Derby together
- Trying co-stars Rafe Spall and Esther Smith reveal they are expecting their first child together as she shows off 'little bump'
- Lucy Spraggan reveals wedding is just days away - despite her partner getting the date wrong - as she details the things Simon Cowell is planning for their big day
- Prince Edward and Sophie brave the rain as they become the first royals to visit Queen Elizabeth's memorial statue
- Christina Applegate, 52, heartbreakingly reveals she was anorexic as a teen on Married... With Children and 'wanted her bones to be sticking out'
- EXCLUSIVEArchewell 'delinquency' row descends into blame game: Sussex sources now insist missing cheque WAS received by US state officials
- Gwyneth Paltrow's daughter Apple Martin is 20! The GOOP founder wishes her 'hilarious, brilliant' mini-me college student a happy birthday