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Strictly Come Dancing's Ross King eliminated after visa denial forces him out of US and BBC show.
Gary Lineker's surprise debut on ITV for Germany vs Ivory Coast World Cup match divides fans, with some switching off and others praising the move.
Shona McGarty returns to UK after I'm A Celebrity, says 'heart is full' after emotional airport reunion with family.
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Ellie Goulding reflects on the 'turbulent' end of her marriage to Caspar Jopling, describing it as a grieving process and channelling emotions into new music.
Ross Kemp says he'd rather face a gang than do Strictly, reflecting on his dangerous documentaries and EastEnders past.
Carrie Bickmore hospitalised for vocal cord surgery after stepping away from radio show due to severe voice problems.
Jaclyn Smith reveals her four-word secret to looking youthful at 80: 'clean living, being loved.'
Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay marry at Bath Abbey with celebrity guests amid reports of a family feud involving Peaty's mother.
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Parents report ghostly figures on baby monitors, including floating objects, anomalies, and spirits interacting with children.
I'm a Celeb star Tom Read Wilson's parents correct his story about their meeting, saying it was 'factually incorrect'.
Charles and Diana Ingram's life after the Millionaire cheating scandal: jewellery business, reality TV, and a potential appeal.
Alice Evans gives emotional TV interview about split from Ioan Gruffudd, revealing shock at his new relationship and lack of communication.
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I'm a Celebrity viewers urge each other to stop voting for Naughty Boy after his trials are deemed boring and easy, with stars being won too easily.
Katie Price displayed painful bruised lips after removing scar tissue from her lips in Brussels. The 48-year-old shared a selfie with daughter Princess, alarming fans.
Rod Stewart slams Trump as 'draft dodger' over NATO troop remarks, calls on Starmer and Farage to demand apology.
Lily James shows off a number nine tattoo at the Legends Gala in London, wearing a strapless black gown with a thigh-high split.
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John Cleese attacks BBC, government, and press in Hacked Off lecture, calling BBC 'clueless' and planning to leave UK.
Martine McCutcheon opens up about her health struggles, bankruptcy, and how she found liberation in losing everything, leading to a new album.
Courtney Stodden thanks Jason Biggs for his personal apology over past jokes, in a move seen as a swipe at Chrissy Teigen's public apology.
Ryan Thomas and Lucy Mecklenburgh have reportedly delayed their wedding due to financial concerns, with Lucy advised to protect her interests.
Nick Reiner charged with murder of parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner in Los Angeles, sparking Hollywood tributes.
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Katie Price shares photo of forehead 'humps' after Botox, raising health concerns among fans.
Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt revives the US book chain by running each store as an independent, curated bookstore, challenging Amazon's dominance.
Italian TV personality Francesca Valentino, 45, died in a fire at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach hotel in Bayahíbe, Dominican Republic. 1,700 guests evacuated; three hospitalized.
Former A Place in the Sun star Danni Menzies braves a freezing Scottish loch in a red bikini for a Boxing Day swim, sharing the moment on Instagram.
MAFS UK's Terence Edwards announces he and girlfriend Krystal Elizabeth are expecting their first child, due June 2026, just four months after going public.
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