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Dame Maggie Smith

Dame Maggie Smith was a British actress known for her role as Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter film saga (2001 - 2011) and Violet Crawley in the television series Downton Abbey (2010 - 2015). Her death was sadly announced on the 27th of September 2024.
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Downton Abbey star Allen Leech teases possible prequel exploring the younger years of Dame Maggie Smith's character Violet Crawley

09/09/25 22:43
As the long-running saga draws to a bittersweet close with its third and final instalment, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, fans can expect all the elegant drama and emotional goodbyes the franchise has become famous for. Set in the early 1930s, the Crawley family and their ever-loyal staff face shifting social norms, mounting financial pressures, and the unwelcome glare of scandal. ...read

Downton Abbey star Allen Leech reveals his X-rated comment to the late Dame Maggie Smith and her very surprising reaction
04/09/25 18:58The Irish actor worked with Dame Maggie, who died last year aged 89, for more than a decade on the period drama which has spawned six series and three movies.
Sheridan Smith reveals the kind message the late Dame Maggie Smith gave her when she 'spotted her nerves' while filming Quartet
24/07/25 01:06Sheridan Smith has revealed the kind message she received from the late Dame Maggie Smith as they filmed 2012 comedy Quartet together.
Downton Abbey fans break down in tears as the late Dame Maggie Smith is honoured in emotional trailer for last ever film The Grand Finale
02/06/25 14:37The tale of the Granthams was first introduced to viewers on ITV back in 2010. Since then, the franchise has evolved into six seasons as well as Christmas specials and two films.
Stephen Graham's height revealed after his starring role in Netflix's Adolescence: Scroll through our graphic to see the heights of 400 famous figures, past and present...
22/03/25 08:42Serial Bafta nominee Graham broke into the film industry in 2000, playing Tommy in Guy Ritchie's Snatch. Six years later he had another breakout rule as racist skinhead Combo in This is England.
Major movie star 'in talks' to replace the late Maggie Smith as Professor McGonagall in HBO's new Harry Potter series - after Albus Dumbledore's casting was confirmed
08/03/25 18:30A major Netflix star is reportedly 'in talks' to take over from the late Maggie Smith as Professor McGonagall in HBO's new Harry Potter series.
Judi Dench reveals her secret tribute to Maggie Smith in unseen BBC interview - three months after the Harry Potter star's death
28/12/24 22:01Dame Judi Dench has paid a heartfelt tribute to her late friend and fellow actress, Dame Maggie Smith.
Are YOU taller than Gary Barlow's son? See how you stack up with our interactive graphic which reveals heights of 400 famous figures, past and present
08/11/24 14:2424-year-old Daniel went unexpectedly viral after social media users seized on a sweet family photo of him towering over his 5ft 7in Take That star father.
Hugh Bonneville reveals the new Downton Abbey film 'will probably be the last' and says it is 'a great lasting tribute' to the late Dame Maggie Smith
01/11/24 00:40Hugh Bonneville has said the new Downton Abbey movie will be a 'great lasting tribute' to the late Dame Maggie Smith after she died aged 89 last month.
Rupert Grint says he is 'heartbroken' over Harry Potter co-star Maggie Smith's death as he pays emotional tribute to screen legend
28/09/24 09:38The 36-year-old actor, who played Ron Weasley in the franchise, posted a heartfelt tribute to Dame Maggie on his Instagram grid on Saturday, following her death at age 89 on Friday.
Dame Maggie Smith bluntly said she 'never watched Downton Abbey' and admitted she was 'delighted' when it ended in resurfaced clip - following the actress' death aged 89
27/09/24 18:04After the Harry Potter favourite passed away in the hospital on Friday aged 89, the hilarious video from 2015 on Graham Norton's iconic talk show started circulating again.
Dame Maggie Smith reveals how Harry Potter 'changed her life' in heartwarming resurfaced interview about playing Professor McGonagall
27/09/24 17:14Dame Maggie Smith revealed the impact Harry Potter had on her life as she claimed people everywhere started to recognise her.
The 'spiky' Essex girl who became a superstar: How Dame Maggie Smith starred alongside Laurence Olivier in Othello, won first of two Oscars in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and was cherished by younger fans for Harry Potter role
27/09/24 14:33As Desdemona in Othello, Professor McGonagall in Harry Potter or the Dowager Countess in Downton Abbey , her acerbic wit, perfect timing and the twinkle in her eye endeared her to millions.
How tall are YOU compared to Hollywood heart-throbs, world leaders, sports stars and tech tycoons? Find out with our ultimate interactive graphic of more than 400 famous figures, past and present...
23/08/24 11:31Ever wondered just how tall Kim Kardashian is? Or how the TV personality compares to the rest of her perfectly groomed Kardashian-Jenner clan? Well, ponder no more.
ALISON BOSHOFF: Wild child Lily Allen gets serious in Scandi classic Hedda Gabler
02/05/24 21:10In a bold move which signals considerable ambition, Lily Allen, 38, will play the lead in a new adaptation of Ibsen's play titled Hedda, by British director Matthew Dunster.
Sophia Bush reflects on coming out by sharing powerful quote about claiming her identify... after making her first red carpet debut with girlfriend Ashlyn Harris
29/04/24 16:22Sophia Bush reflected on the overwhelmingly positive response to her coming out as queer in a personal essay for Glamour, in which she also confirms her new romance.
LIZ JONES: How the past few days have shown us the depth of Kate and Charles's special relationship - and the very touching thing he said to her after she revealed her cancer diagnosis
25/04/24 10:51It is the ultimate special relationship, even if it's been fairly low-key since Kate became part of the Royal Family - exactly 13 years ago on Monday.
The Crown star Imelda Staunton reveals she still wears the Queen's wardrobe from the Netflix series as she struggles to 'shake off' role
12/04/24 00:51The Crown star Imelda Staunton has revealed that she still wears the clothes she wore to play Queen Elizabeth II in the Netflix drama.
Inside Michael Gambon's unconventional marriage to Lady Anne as wife receives £1.5m fortune leaving mistress Philippa Hart with nothing
06/03/24 18:18Sir Michael Gambon had an unconventional union with his wife Lady Anne Gambon during their 61-year marriage, splitting his time between her and his long-term girlfriend Philippa Hart.
Inside the life of Celebrity Big Brother's Bradley Riches, 22, and his childhood diagnosis: Heartstopper star says he feels 'misunderstood' and uses acting as 'escapism'
05/03/24 14:22Netflix's Heartstopper star Bradley Riches entered the Celebrity Big Brother house alongside a star-studded cast, which drew in 2.8 million viewers last night. But who is the actor?
The 30 best period dramas to watch on demand: Our critics sift through thousands of options to pick the most romantic, gripping and steamy shows to enjoy right now
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ALISON BOSHOFF: Harry Potter gets a $2 billion TV bonanza with Warner Bros set to film TEN new series
15/02/24 21:23Britain is to get a $2 billion Harry Potter bonanza, as Warner Bros will film TEN series - at its studios in Leavesden, Herts - of a new TV show about 'the boy who lived'.
Golden Globes GOAT! Meryl Streep is the ruling queen of awards show - here are the EIGHT roles she has won for out of a staggering 33 nominations
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Inside the life of Shirley Bassey from a single teenage mother to world famous superstar as her incredible career is celebrated with Royal Albert Hall performance
06/01/24 12:01Dame Shirley Bassey has been named in the New Year Honours list alongside the likes of Emilia Clarke and Paul Hollywood. MailOnline take a look at her incredible career.
New Year honours 2024: Dame Shirley Bassey tops the list along with a host of stars including Emilia Clarke, Paul Hollywood and Michael Eavis
29/12/23 22:30The singer tops honours from the arts which see novelist Jilly Cooper become a dame, Glastonbury co-founder Michael Eavis knighted and celebrity baker Paul Hollywood receive MBEs.
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Famous poet Maggie Smith reveals how husband brutally ended their marriage by suddenly withdrawing half their joint savings and telling her he'd done so on the advice of his LAWYER
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Sir Tim Rice and Elaine Paige lead tributes to British actor Joss Ackland after he dies aged 95 after memorable career including famous 'diplomatic immunity' Lethal Weapon scene as well as Bill & Ted film
20/11/23 11:16The Bafta-nominated actor's agent Paul Pearson confirmed his death due to 'old age'. Mr Pearson described him as 'lucid, erudite and mischievous to the end'.
Inside Joss Ackland's adoring family life: Britain's beloved actor was married for 51 years and had seven children, 34 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren - as he leaves behind an everlasting legacy following death at 95
20/11/23 10:18As well as sharing screen time with other British greats such as Dame Maggie Smith and Dame Judi Dench, Joss Ackland was renowned for his large extended family.
Joss Ackland death: British actor dies aged 95, family says - after iconic film career featuring alongside Sean Connery and Alec Baldwin in The Hunt for Red October
19/11/23 20:57British actor Joss Ackland has died at the age of 95, his family said in a statement. Throughout his six decade long career, the star appeared in over 130 films and television roles.
How fashion finally fell in love with the MUCH older woman... As Dame Maggie Smith, 88, fronts the new campaign for luxury label Loewe, writes ALEXANDRA SHULMAN
26/10/23 22:24Dame Maggie poses against a brick wall in an oversized, shaggy brown shearling coat clutching Loewe's best-selling Puzzle bag. In another, she wears a wide-skirted black and white dress.
Dame Maggie Smith, 88, proves to be the ultimate fashion icon as she sends fans wild with new Loewe campaign: 'A queen with good taste to boot!'
25/10/23 11:50The veteran of stage and screen, 88, delighted fans as she posed for a series of striking photographs while modelling the brand.
Whoopi Goldberg reveals she paid an 'exquisite' visit to the POPE in Vatican City - and hints that Sister Act 3 may be filmed in the iconic location… one year after sparking fury from Catholics over Nancy Pelosi comments
12/10/23 22:54The 67-year-old star confirmed why she was absent from The View on Wednesday and teased she'd had 'the most exquisite experience' while in Europe.
Michael Gambon's funniest moments: Fans lovingly remember Harry Potter star's expletive-ridden awards acceptance speech, his Daniel Radcliffe prank and THAT Top Gear spill after his death at 82
29/09/23 11:22Sir Michael died peacefully in hospital following a bout of pneumoni a, with JK Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe yesterday leading tributes to titan of British cinema and theatre.
Magic Marketa! Vondrousova becomes the first ever unseeded player to be crowned Wimbledon champion as she beats Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in straight sets (and scoops £2.35m prize money!)
15/07/23 13:09Marketa Vondrousova wins the legendary final against Tunisian Ons Jabeur in a packed out crowd with Princess Kate, Dame Maggie Smith and Jonathan Van Tam.
How British quiz shows won the jackpot: Hilarious contestants, groundbreaking formats, life-changing prizes... a nostalgia-tinged look back at the classics
07/07/23 08:16It's no exaggeration to say that quizzing defines the UK. We are obsessed with trivia, with an apparently unlimited appetite for fresh formats. CHRISTOPHER STEVENS asks: Why?
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From Shakespeare sensations and musical marvels to THAT gravity-defying performance - a look-back at stars who began their careers on the stage ahead of the Olivier Awards
30/03/23 12:05As theatre fans count down the ears to West End's biggest night, The Laurence Olivier Awards,MailOnline takes a look-back at stars who began their rise to fame on the stage.
'We will do whatever you want us to do': Whoopi Goldberg urges Dame Maggie Smith to take part in a Sister Act 3 and reveals she 'just can't do it' with anybody else in the role
06/01/23 16:19The actress, who is set to grace the screen once again for a third edition of the film after 30 years later, has urged her former co-star Dame Maggie Smith to reprise her role too.
Inside Camilla's Christmas party! Queen Consort spotted chatting with guests as she attends glitzy star-studded bash in central London alongside Dame Judi Dench and Jeremy Clarkson
17/12/22 12:15The Queen Consort has been photographed chatting with high-profile guests at a Christmas party she attended in central London earlier this week.
EXCLUSIVE: Camilla's VERY glamorous private party: Dame Judi Dench, Piers Morgan, Claudia Winkleman and Jeremy Clarkson join Queen Consort at star-studded Mayfair lunch as she proves Meghan isn't the only royal with pulling power
16/12/22 22:22Camilla also rubbed shoulders with Dames Maggie Smith and Maureen Lipman at the 'white truffle' lunch, held at Murano in Mayfair, central London on Wednesday.
Just divine! A habit worth getting in to: PATRICK MARMION reviews Sister Act
27/07/22 21:11This could be a first for Jennifer Saunders - and not just because she's making her musical theatre debut. It may be the first time the Ab Fab comedy diva hasn't completely stolen a show
Maggie Smith, 87, enjoys one of the most successful years of her career after raking in more than £2.3million
01/07/22 09:33The Oscar winner made £1.6 million in profit through the business after allowing for bills of £1.6 million, with £8.7 million being retained for Dame Maggie.
Dame Maggie Smith, 87, is joined by Kathy Bates, 75, for a graveyard scene as filming for Irish drama The Miracle Club begins in Bray
31/05/22 12:09The Downton Abbey star, 87, could be seen as she donned an all black ensemble in the coastal town of Bray.
'She gets all the best lines!': Downton Abbey's Penelope Wilton admits she's jealous of co-star Maggie Smith and pleaded with creator Julian Fellowes to give her more sassy comebacks
11/05/22 00:01Penelope Wilton has complained that her friend and fellow Dame, Maggie Smith, snaffles the most cutting ripostes in Downton Abbey.
Downton goes to Hollywood ...and the French Riviera! As the Carsons get a taste of glamour in the new Downton Abbey film, Jim Carter and Phyllis Logan recall how they took to the high life
29/04/22 21:30Downton Abbey's second movie A New Era is getting a taste of glamour. Set in 1928 the new film involves a trip to the South of France and a wedding.
'I thought she was going to die between films': Hugh Bonneville jokes Maggie Smith 'always says she's done' with Downton Abbey - as she returns for sequel A New Era
29/04/22 17:32The 59-year-old actor has revealed that he thought Dame Maggie Smith's character on Downton Abbey was 'going to die between films' while opening up about her return to the screen.
Dominic West admits it was 'very daunting' joining 'hugely successful' Downton Abbey as he details his first day filming with 'catty' Maggie Smith
15/03/22 11:53Dominic West says it was 'very daunting' joining the cast of Downton Abbey and that his first experiences on the set were surreal.
BAZ BAMIGBOYE: A French twist for Maggie Smith's Dowager Countess in new Downton movie
12/02/21 01:58BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Two screen legends will meet on the set of the Downton Abbey film sequel that's due to begin shooting in late March or early April under the strictest Covid safety protocols.
Dame Maggie Smith, 85, is spotted filming for the first time for Netflix's Boy Called Christmas... as Primrose Hill is given a snow-covered makeover
29/01/20 01:38Dame Maggie Smith was spotted filming for the upcoming Netflix movie A Boy Called Christmas for the first time on Tuesday.
Maggie Smith, 84, reveals she didn't find Harry Potter and Downton Abbey roles 'satisfying' because she 'didn't really feel she was acting'
05/12/19 01:48Dame Maggie Smith has revealed she didn't feel 'satisfied' with her roles in the Harry Potter and the Downton Abbey franchise.
Dame Maggie Smith, 84, is named best actress for a record FIFTH time at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards... as she returns to the stage after 12 year absence
25/11/19 01:53The Harry Potter actress, 84, showed off her impressive trophy as she wowed in a black satin blazer - 57 years after her first best actress prize at the event in 1962.
Dame Maggie Smith, 84, proves she's just like the rest of us as she hits the corner shop in a break from her Hollywood schedule
23/11/19 10:19Dame Maggie Smith proved she was just like the rest of us as she hit the corner shop in London on Thursday.
EXCLUSIVE: Downton Abbey fans rejoice! Mrs. Patmore (aka Lesley Nicol) teases Maggie Smith's return in the film's sequel in the works
25/10/19 18:58Lesley Nicol, who played Downton cook Mrs Patmore in the long-running period drama, told DailyMailTV talks for a second film are underway following the success of the first movie last month.
Downton Abbey stars reveal how Dame Maggie Smith would use a CANE to maintain her personal space with an over-eager crew member
24/09/19 09:07Speaking candidly about their co-star, 84, on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen last week, they said she would use her cane to fend off an over-eager Assistant Director.
Downton Abbey's Michelle Dockery and Elizabeth McGovern claim Dame Maggie Smith, 84, 'loves a meme' so they'd often show her their favourites on film's set
12/09/19 23:00In scenes set to air on Saturday's edition of the Jonathan Ross Show, the pair joked that that the iconic British actress, 84, 'loves a meme'.
Downton Abbey movie: Dame Maggie Smith, 84, keeps a low profile as she makes late arrival at star-studded premiere in London
10/09/19 00:57The actress, 84, looked in high spirits as she arrived at the premiere of the feature film adaptation of Downton Abbey in Leicester Square on Monday.
Downton Abbey's Michelle Dockery, Maggie Smith and Joanne Froggatt appear in striking new character posters as excitement mounts for the hotly-anticipated movie
17/06/19 15:20Fans have been given a further glimpse into this autumn's forthcoming big screen adaptation of Downton Abbey.
Dame Maggie Smith is terrific as Goebbels' secretary Brunhilde Pomse in A German Life but Christopher Hampton’s play is too sedate to fizz
20/04/19 21:01Dame Maggie Smith is back on stage for the first time in 12 years – and this 84-year-old isn’t on light duties either. She’s talking solidly and alone for 100 minutes, no interval, no understudy.
At 84 Dame Maggie Smith has taken on one of the most demanding roles of her career — on stage alone for two hours playing Goebbels’ secretary. The result? Truly Maggienificent! JAN MOIR on her new play A German Life
11/04/19 21:04JAN MOIR: 'At the age of 84, Dame Maggie Smith is back on the London stage after an absence of 12 years'.
Dame Maggie Smith, 84, returns to the theatre after more than a decade to star in one-woman play about Joseph Goebbels' secretary Brunhilde Pomsel
13/02/19 17:04The Oscar-winning actress will is set to return to the stage in London's West End to play Brunhilde Pomsel, who worked for the Nazi propaganda minister until his death.
Downton Abbey movie: Dame Maggie Smith, 83, and co-star Penelope Wilton, 72, lead the original cast as stars are seen on set for the FIRST time... filming church scenes in very British Bampton
20/09/18 11:42Dame Maggie Smith and the cast of Downton Abbey have officially begun shooting scenes for the forthcoming movie adaptation of the much-loved period TV series.
Downton Abbey movie: Maggie Smith CONFIRMED to reprise role as acid-tongued Dowager Countess
18/07/18 08:15Dame Maggie Smith has now been confirmed to be reprising her role as the Dowager Countress Violet Crawley in the upcoming Downton Abbey film, which is set to being production this summer.
'It was extraordinary': Magda Szubanski praises her late mother Margaret's sense of humour... and reveals the A-list actress that she wants to play her mum in a film
18/02/18 08:01She's one of Australia's funniest and most accomplished comedians.
EVERYTHING like a Dame! Four honoured British actresses including Maggie Smith and Judi Dench appear on screen together for first time ever in BBC documentary
10/09/17 12:19Dames Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Joan Plowright and Eileen Atkins will appear on screen together for a new TV series which will see them reminisce about their lives in the limelight.
Dame, set and match! Sir Ian McKellen joins Maggie Smith as they settle in to watch a game at Wimbledon
12/07/17 14:21They've been firm friends for years. So it came as no surprise to see Sir Ian, 78, and Dame Maggie, 82, looked in great spirits as they settled down to watch Day 9 of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships.
'Wringing it dry!' Dame Maggie Smith brands plans for movie version of Downton Abbey as overkill... but admits it could start with her funeral
09/04/17 11:14Dame Maggie Smith admitted she believes a Downton Abbey movie would involve 'squeezing' the hit period drama 'dry' in an on-stage interview at the BFI on Saturday.
'They have to strip off every second': Dame Maggie Smith, 82, believes she would not succeed as a young actress today because the 'stars are pressured to show off their bodies'
01/03/17 16:28The 82-year-old double Oscar winner said she cannot imagine how young stars cope with the ‘extraordinary’ pressure of having to show off their bodies.
'We are providing a public service for those in Downton Distress': Olivia Williams admits her 'unashamed attempt' to be like Maggie Smith as she reveals the violence behind the scenes of new ITV show The Halcyon
07/01/17 22:53The 48-year-old actress, who shot to fame in the 1996 adaptation of Jane Austen's classic Emma - has spoken out about the thrilling new series livening up Monday evenings.
Emmy winner Dame Maggie Smith hilariously hits back at host Jimmy Kimmel after he dubs her lame for 'Downton Absence' at ceremony
19/09/16 23:54The 81-year-old actress, given the nod for her work in Downton Abbey, has now shown her wicked sense of humour as she hit back at the US funnyman in a hilarious acceptance speech
'We're not mailing this!' Jimmy Kimmel grabs Maggie Smith's Downton Abbey Emmy for himself after British actress, 81, skips awards show in LA
19/09/16 04:01During his opening monologue, the comedian pointed out that the British actress had been nominated nine times and won three times. But she'd never been there in person to collect her Emmy.
'It was a real thrill for me': Maggie Smith gushes about THAT cheeky kiss from Leonardo DiCaprio as she insists his acting talent is his most attractive quality
24/02/16 16:16The 81-year-old legendary actress discussed the just-for-fun PDA at this year's BAFTAs during a radio interview on NPR on Wednesday.
It is Valentine's Day after all! Leonardo DiCaprio, 41, treats Dame Maggie Smith, 81, to HUGE kiss during BAFTA 2016 ceremony
14/02/16 20:27The 41-year-old Titanic actor put on an extremely amorous display with the beloved Harry Potter star, 81, as the camera turned on them for the playful 'Kiss Cam' section of the show
Fit for a Countess! Downton star Dame Maggie Smith, 81, appears in high spirits as she enjoys posh dinner with friends
10/01/16 22:17She's best known for her role as quick-witted Dowager Countess of Grantham in Downton Abbey - but Dame Maggie Smith appeared a little more high-spirited on Sunday.
Dame Maggie wins her 13th Bafta movie nomination...57 years after her first one!
09/01/16 01:22The veteran actress Dame Maggie Smith, 81, received her 13th – 57 years after being a contender in the most promising newcomer category.
Downton Abbey bosses are 'planning to kill off Dame Maggie Smith's character in follow-up film set 10 years after final episode'
03/01/16 18:13Show bosses have reportedly decided to solve the problem by setting the full-length movie a good 10 years after the final episode of the ITV period drama.
PICTURED: Maggie Smith is overcome with emotion while Michelle Dockery and Jim Carter share a joke as they film last EVER Downton Abbey scenes
24/12/15 13:01Shown filming the final scenes of the drama, behind the scenes shots show the remarkable bond the cast and crew have fostered over the show's award-winning six series.
With two Alan Bennetts and Maggie Smith channelling a down-and-out dowager countess, this touching true story of the woman who lived in a van on the writer’s drive is a brilliantly British triumph
14/11/15 21:01The Lady In The Van, which Alan Bennett adapts from his own memoir and first performed as a play at the National Theatre in 1999, is a richly entertaining delight.
'I'm glad it's over': Maggie Smith says she's happy to bid farewell to Downton Abbey and admits she has NEVER watched the show
30/10/15 15:16Speaking on The Graham Norton Show, the 80-year-old star revealed she was 'glad' the show was coming to an end.
Dame Maggie Smith, 80, is elegant in a floral print coat as she joins co-star Dominic Cooper on the red carpet for The Lady In The Van London Film Festival premiere
13/10/15 19:45The Downton Abbey star looked stunning in a statement floral-print coat as she joined her co-stars Dominic Cooper and Alex Jennings.
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EXCLUSIVEWhat Prince Harry told me fireside in Montecito reveals everything you need to know about his relationship with Charles, by BRYONY GORDON
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Zayn Malik, 33, is rushed to hospital over mystery illness and says he's 'still recovering' after he was forced to cancel fan event
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EXCLUSIVEChristina Applegate 'might not have a tomorrow': Friends reveal 'hellish' details of star's hospitalization amid MS battle... why they're crying at her bedside... and 'rough' reality of her decline
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The new 'must-have' Mylee nail treatments are here - and shoppers are saying their nails are 'noticeably stronger'
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EXCLUSIVENew love crisis for glitzy TV chef despised by Anthony Bourdain as engagement to much-younger lover curdles
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Lana Del Rey and gator tour guide husband Jeremy Dufrene hit up LA hotspot... after she gave glimpse at their low-key life in Louisiana
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Kylie Jenner flaunts abs in tiny white top as she takes on Coachella weekend 2 with Hailey Bieber... while boyfriend Timothee Chalamet jets off to Miami
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Alec Baldwin to face civil trial over Rust shooting in October after manslaughter case was dismissed
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Want a Pinterest-worthy home? An interiors expert reveals the easy paint hacks that instantly transform your home
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Claudia Winkleman reveals she plans to watch Strictly Come Dancing launch with Tess Daly after the iconic duo stepped away from hosting gig
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EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Burton's no-show in Taylor Swift's Liz Taylor video sparks mystery
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Jennifer Lopez, 56, looks fitter than ever in skintight leggings and crop top while out in LA... after making Coachella debut
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Abbey Clancy puts on a sultry display in a skimpy metallic bikini as she enjoys a sun-soaked holiday with husband Peter Crouch
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Gemma Collins says she's 'sick of feeling disgusting and ugly' after years of yo-yo dieting - as star threatens to QUIT I'm A Celeb over savage prank
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Hulk Hogan's daughter Brooke reveals 'regret' over taking herself out of late father's will
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Andy Dick projects healthier image as he gets some fresh air outside halfway house after near-fatal overdose
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Reclusive singer Enya leads mourners at funeral of her Clannad vocalist sister Moya Brennan, 73, in Co. Donegal as U2 frontman Bono and Andrea Corr pay their respects
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EastEnders' 'most notorious killer set to make a shocking return to Walford later this year'
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Want your knitwear to last longer? How one small change in your at-home routine can dramatically extend the life of your clothes
SHOPPING
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The One Show's Alex Jones pays heartfelt tribute to co-star Andy Kershaw following his death aged 66
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I'm A Celebrity fans call out 'nasty' David Haye as he lashes out at Adam Thomas: 'There is a fine line between bantering and bullying'
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Dragons' Den star Sara Davies reveals she 'can afford a private jet but chooses to fly Ryanair' as she wants to instil 'the right values' in her sons
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Alix Earle swears off dating football players after Tom Brady links and Braxton Berrios split
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Dylan Sprouse tackles intruder and holds him at gunpoint in terrifying invasion at home he shares with Barbara Palvin
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Lily Allen flaunts her incredible figure in a sizzling leopard print lingerie set for Intimissimi shoot
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I'm A Celebrity's Scarlett Moffatt reveals she and fiancé Scott Dobinson 'laid in bed and cried all day' after suffering a miscarriage
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Maura Higgins wows in a burgundy latex co-ord as she enjoys a day out in London after hitting back at plastic surgery claims
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Hope Street star Finnian Garbutt dead aged 28: Actor passes away after terminal cancer diagnosis
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Tess Daly wows as she twins with lookalike daughter Phoebe in matching pink beachwear on lavish holiday
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Traitors host Claudia Winkleman voices her fears for the 'terrifying' growth in antisemitism in the UK
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The Inbetweeners 'set to be turned into stage show' after West End success of Only Fools And Horses
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EXCLUSIVEMeghan Markle is criticised for selling outfit she wore when she met Bondi beach terror attack survivors
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Alexandra Burke, Jordan Banjo and Kay Burley 'are latest stars announced for Celebrity Apprentice reboot'
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Spice Girls share throwback pictures of their 'gorgeous friend' Victoria Beckham on her 52nd birthday
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David Beckham's 52nd birthday tribute to Victoria: Sportsman posts picture of the day he fell in love with Posh and mocks viral Netflix doc moment with snap of her dad's Rolls-Royce
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Charlotte Crosby is rushed to urgent care and is being supported bedside by her mother just months after ending up in hospital during Dubai trip
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Patrick Swayze's widow Lisa Niemi reveals she still talks to his ghost 17 years after his death
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Madonna, 67, divides fans as she releases first song off hotly-anticipated Confessions II comeback album
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'She came, she saw, she gentrified': Amandaland series two first look trailer sees Lucy Punch and Joanna Lumley return as social climbing mumfluencer and her 'snooty' mother
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Rita Ora stuns in a skimpy neon green sports bra as she announces a new song release with DJ Zerb
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Cher pleads for conservatorship of son Elijah Blue Allman after he's locked up in psychiatric hospital amid mounting drug and legal issues
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Jimmy Kimmel and Sandra Bullock's wild connections to D4vd arrest revealed
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Meghan spends just two hours at Megstock as she leaves after posing for photos with adoring fans who had paid £1,700 each for the privilege
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Katie Price's husband Lee Andrews claims he makes £3.5m a year on US stock market as he finally reveals how he makes his 'fortune' after insisting he was buying Chelsea football club
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Alison Hammond looks incredible in a rose print dress as she continues to show off her 11st weight loss
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Paid in Chelsea: Lucy Watson cashes in on her pregnancy with a sponsored announcement post after the MIC cast's financial woes were laid bare
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Radio One DJ and Live Aid presenter Andy Kershaw dies aged 66 following cancer battle as his heartbroken sister Liz leads tributes
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Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio hints she's MARRIED to Buck Palmer as they both flash wedding rings
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Ricky Martin's son Valentino, 17, looks just like the Latin singer as they make a rare sighting in Argentina
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EXCLUSIVEBikini-clad Kerry Katona, 45, packs on the PDA with boyfriend Paolo Margaglione, 33, during sun-soaked yacht trip
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Eminem's adopted daughter welcomes first child as she unveils quirky name for baby girl
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Kanye West's concert in Poland cancelled days after musician postponed a show in France amid furore over his anti-Semitic comments
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Jack Whitehall's fiancée Roxy Horner looks every inch the blushing bride as she tries on multiple wedding gowns ahead of the big day
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EXCLUSIVEPrunella Scales' son Samuel West fights back tears as he details his last conversation with his mother before she died following dementia battle
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Andrew wanted to take over King Charles's 'legacy' as royal environmental campaigner just months before car-crash Newsnight interview, leaked emails claim
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Lorraine and Loose Women's return date is confirmed after ITV budget cuts saw shows pulled from air
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Ashley Roberts sends pulses racing in a skimpy black bikini and a sheer dress as she shares her current DJing summer ensembles
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Vogue Williams overshadows Spencer Matthews' ex Lucy Watson's pregnancy announcement by sharing her own baby news just minutes later
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Romeo Beckham's girlfriend Kim Turnbull sports dazzling diamond ring on her wedding finger as couple enjoy loved-up lunch date
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I've worked behind the scenes at Corrie, and the ITV soap has a whole list of rules for its stars - from visible tattoos to jewellery and even your eyelash length, everything is controlled
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Sydney Sweeney fans BAFFLED by 'icky' Scooter Braun romance after he gloats about dating her
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I'm A Celebrity fans sink claws into David Haye as they accuse him of 'fat-shaming' Gemma Collins, after boxer was branded a 'misogynist' for 'disgusting' comment
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EXCLUSIVEEmmy-winning actress, 79, who worked with Rock Hudson and Peter Fonda is seen on rare outing... can you guess who?
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Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen disturbing 911 call and photos surface showing bloody injuries from alleged domestic violence incidents
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Dermot O'Leary left blushing and shouting 'stop!' as Alison Hammond gushes over his 'hot' noughties throwback snap live on This Morning
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Brooklyn Beckham mocked for saying 'arugula' in latest cooking video instead of the English word 'rocket' as he fails to mention his mum Victoria on her birthday
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I'm A Celebrity's Seann Walsh opens up on camp 'villain' David Haye as he insists there's 'no camp feud' in first interview since he was axed from jungle
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Race Across The World contestant breaks down in tears and sobs 'he's not coming back' as she reveals her father's heartbreaking death from Covid
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Ab-flashing Kate and Rio Ferdinand show off their best fitness moves class as they launch their new Dubai fitness initiative after returning to the war-torn region
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Ruby Rose reveals details of the night she alleges Katy Perry sexually assaulted her in a newspaper article over a decade ago
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Lily Allen says her West End Girl album gives a voice to those 'pulled into non monogamous relationships when they didn't choose to'
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The 8 hidden meanings in Meghan's wardrobe for her quasi-royal tour - including subtle nods to Prince Harry and her BFF in California
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Love Island's Millie Court and Chloe Burrows kicked out of Coachella VIP section after awkward run-in with Megan Fox
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'His dad was horrified by the story!': Rochelle Humes says Marvin would be cancelled now for the 'creepy' way he approached her on their first meeting
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Victoria Beckham says her children should behave 'appropriately' in 'dig' at Brooklyn amid estrangement
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Raye reveals she won't write a single new song until she falls in love despite 'pushing herself to the brink' over fears she will lose her career if she stops working
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Ant and Dec in fits of laughter as I'm A Celeb's Mo Farah screams in fear in new Termite Terror trial, as show stars are tested in shock 'endurance challenge'
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Ex-glamour model Jodie Marsh, 47, pleads not guilty to assault after 'putting her hands on neighbour's neck' in row over animal sanctuary
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Lori Loughlin, 61, reveals her revenge makeover as she sizzles in silver after ending marriage
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Craig Revel Horwood shows off his new look as he debuts a full moustache at the Avenue Q opening night on the West End
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I'm A Celebrity's Gemma Collins 'quits' show tonight as she breaks down in tears after swiping at show bosses 'you're trying to kill me'
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Khloe Kardashian poses in a white figure-hugging white dress after firing back at ex-husband Lamar Odom
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BBC confirms 'mesmerising and mysterious' new sci-fi drama promised to be a 'show like no other' - and teases 'unfathomably good cast'
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Clarkson's Farm star Harriet Cowan takes swipe at Jeremy Clarkson as she jokes 'if a bloke thinks he knows better than me, I'll tell him so'
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DWTS judge Carrie Ann Inaba hospitalized after mystery medical emergency on flight
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Fergie on the run: How sofa-surfing Sarah Ferguson was spotted in Cork and Zurich before breaking cover in Austria
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Is this how you'll pay for your airfare Lee? Katie Price's husband selling £18 OnlyFans pictures as he insists he will fly to the UK in May despite her confirming he has a travel ban
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David Attenborough reveals TV moment he will 'never forget' as he reflects on one of his most-viewed documentaries in new Netflix special
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Harry Redknapp reveals the truth behind his awkward I'm A Celebrity blunder with Seann Walsh, joking 'he will hate me' after sending co-star home
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Romeo Beckham leads birthday tributes to mum Victoria as Posh Spice celebrates her 52nd birthday
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Prince Harry sweetly twirls young fan around before accepting customised 'Hazza' and 'Megs' flip-flops as they conclude their quasi-royal Australia tour
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David Haye clashes with another I'm A Celebrity campmate as Adam Thomas breaks vital show rule leading to brutal punishment from ITV bosses
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Doctor Foster FIRST LOOK: Rosalie Craig hugs her new co-star Suranne Jones as filming for hit BBC show's third and final ever series continues
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Sir Lenny Henry left with his head in his hands and as he's presented with very personal question about his relationship with girlfriend of 13 years
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Mariah Carey shows off her slim figure as she joins glamorous Diane Kruger and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley at Tiffany & Co. event in New York
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Demi Moore, 63, showcases her taut visage as she attends a Landman screening in a chic leopard print skirt and turtleneck
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Bella Hadid enjoys a day out shooting and horse riding in Texas as she celebrates her third year living in the Southern state
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The Apprentice signs Danny Miller as first contestant to face BBC All Stars boardroom - after Lord Sugar crowned Karishma Vijay the series winner
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Singer D4vd arrested for murder of Celeste Rivas, 14, after teen's dismembered body was found in trunk of his Tesla
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Happy birthday, Victoria Beckham! Star's fitness and skincare secrets revealed from 'face ironing' to gruelling workout sessions
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I'm A Celeb's Beverley Callard gives a health update after undergoing surgery for breast cancer and says it had spread to one of her lymph nodes
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I'm A Celebrity's Seann Walsh brands his former ITV co-stars 'useless' as he hits out at 'hellhole' camp following show exit
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Vogue Williams is pregnant! Presenter, 40, reveals she is expecting her fourth child with husband Spencer Matthews
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Katie Price confirms husband Lee Andrews DOES have a travel ban after he denied claims he's barred from leaving Dubai
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EXCLUSIVELord Sugar crowns Karishma Vijay as Apprentice winner as she vows to tackle racism and toxic beauty standards
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Britain's Got Talent announces ex Gogglebox star Joe Baggs as host of new spin-off show ahead of live semi-finals
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley oozes glamour as she steps out in a strapless white dress at Tiffany & Co. event in New York
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Christina Applegate, 54, is 'hospitalized' amid MS battle... after revealing she is largely confined to her bed with the disease
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Karren Brady, 57, shares flawless Instagram snaps after displaying her unfiltered complexion on The Apprentice final
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Meghan prepares for £1,700-a-head hotel meet-and-greet with fans after Australian taxpayer-funded police surround her and Prince Harry as they meet Bondi massacre heroes
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Stella McCartney is taking the high street with new H&M collab that's set to sell out fast. Shop a fashion editor's pick of the designer
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Kim Kardashian flaunts Lewis Hamilton romance as she posts busty snap of herself sitting on F1 driver's lap at Coachella
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Eva Longoria dazzles in lilac gown as she joins glam Paris Hilton and Heidi Klum at starry event in Los Angeles
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BRIAN VINER: Jude Law is thrilling in the story of Putin's monstrous rise to power
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The Apprentice curse: Why winning the show isn't all it's cracked up to be with stars facing financial woes and parting ways with Lord Sugar
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Shannon Elizabeth's unconventional life after American Pie: How she quit Hollywood to save rhinos in Africa and become a professional poker player - as she joins OnlyFans at 52
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Sandra Bullock took a four-year career hiatus 'to heal' following the death of her partner Bryan Randall
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I'm A Celebrity's David Haye made sexist remarks because he 'couldn't use AI in the jungle to check if his comments were safe'
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Nepo baby of Oscar nominee and Grammy winner makes rare red carpet appearance - who is he?
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Aubrey Plaza makes first red carpet appearance since announcing pregnancy as she cradles baby bump in flirty floral dress at premiere in NY
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Tom Cruise, 63, confirms Maverick WILL return as he shares that Top Gun 3 is 'officially in development'
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Lucy Watson is pregnant! Made In Chelsea star, 35, announces she is expecting her second child with husband James Dunmore
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Tess Daly, 57, shows off her age-defying looks in a plunging blue and white swimsuit as she shares snaps from lavish holiday
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Baywatch star David Charvet pictured after accidentally killing dog with his truck as he breaks silence on horror collision
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Charlotte Crosby stuns in a brown polka dot mini dress as she attends star-studded Michael screening
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Clavicular 'refused to see' his intervention-staging father after drug overdose
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Jessie Ware flashes her underwear in a daring sheer dress as she poses with James Norton at her album launch after he starred in her raunchy music video
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Victoria Beckham kickstarts her 52nd birthday celebrations as she enjoys lavish dinner with daughter Harper, 14, in Miami
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I'm A Celebrity's Seann Walsh becomes first star to be voted out after brutal move by campmate Harry Redknapp
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Meghan Trainor CANCELS her nationwide tour as she apologises to fans: 'This is the right decision'
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EXCLUSIVEScandalous pictures that raise uncomfortable questions about THAT shot of Alice Vanderpump and reality star Kenneth Tong.
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Miss Moss and her copyKate: Model lends items from own wardrobe to actress Ellie for her upcoming film
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Jesy Nelson shares adorable photos of her twin daughters enjoying a sweet day out amid their SMA battle
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'I don't really want to write songs about my husband forever': Charli XCX makes rare comments about 'love of my life' George Daniel as she stuns in daring shoot for British Vogue
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ALISON BOSHOFF: That's not very rock 'n' roll... Jerry Hall's 70th birthday bash ends at 6pm - while Meghan Markle's photos vanish...
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Aubrey Plaza shows off her baby bump in clinging minidress amid shock pregnancy with Christopher Abbott
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Pete Davidson proves his arm tattoos are finally GONE after 'spending $200,000' to erase them
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Hollyoaks and Emmerdale star James Sutton joins OnlyFans, insisting 'it's the natural next step' as bags his own TV show and follows in the footsteps of Sarah Jayne Dunn
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OPINIONThe worst pearl-clutching fears of the royals are coming true: Centuries-old soft power being brazenly traded for hard commerce, writes JAN MOIR
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Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos bring their massive $500M yacht into the Galapagos' delicate ecosystem
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'All we've ever tried to do is protect and love our children': Victoria Beckham breaks silence on family estrangement from son Brooklyn
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Katie Price's husband Lee Andrews addresses marital strain, posts X-rated photos to plug his $18-a-month OnlyFans and reveals hair transplant plans
