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Shaun Ryder says he missed funeral of Stone Roses’ Mani due to bout of pneumonia

Ryder said he was struck down with the illness days before Christmas.

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Si King says he and Hairy Bikers co-star Dave Myers ‘adored each other’

Myers, who found fame alongside King as part of the motorcycle-riding cooking duo, died aged 66 in February 2024.

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Davina McCall says she will work four days a week: My latest project is me

The former Big Brother presenter underwent surgery to remove a benign brain tumour known as a colloid cyst, nearly a year ago.

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Amy Schumer says her 2026 is about ‘self care and love’

The US star said she wants spend the next year appreciating her health and her family, and ‘have the best year’ of her life.

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Marvel’s Evangeline Lilly reveals ‘brain damage’ after falling on boulder

The Ant-Man actress suffered a head injury in May last year.

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Ronan Keating says Boyzone tour would be ‘incredibly unhealthy’

The 48-year-old discussed Boyzone’s upcoming concerts in June.

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Actor Warwick Davis calls OBE accolade a ‘very dignified honour’

It comes after he was named in the New Year Honours list earlier this week, for his services to drama and charity.

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The Traitors series four opener watched by an average of 6.4 million people

The highly anticipated BBC reality game show of deception returned to screens on New Year’s Day with its fourth series.

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Claire Foy says playing Queen Elizabeth II felt like ‘just another role’

The actress won two Emmy awards and a Golden Globe for the role.

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Dani Dyer-Bowen inspired to go on Celebrity SAS after watching Georgia Harrison

Dyer is among 14 famous faces who feature in the upcoming series of the Channel 4 reality show.

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Life-or-death situation faces two characters in EastEnders ‘flashforward’

Thursday’s episode saw the soap move ahead a year to New Year’s Day 2027.

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Press Association’s best showbiz pictures of 2025

Ian West has selected some of his favourite images from a year packed full of exciting events and electric performances.

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In Pictures: Oasis back, Tom Cruise’s final mission and a farewell to Ozzy

Oasis fans were going mad for it as the band toured this year, while there was plenty of sparkle on display at award shows and red carpets in 2025.

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From betrayal and murder to Regency romance: TV shows to watch out for in 2026

A look at some of the most anticipated TV shows of 2026.

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Beckham reflects on year he will ‘forever remember’ as he welcomes in 2026

The former footballer, 50, has reminisced about the past 12 months.

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Schedule some laughs: The best comedy shows to see in 2026

The unmissable comedy tours you really should book now or risk missing out on big laughs this coming year

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Kym Marsh says she felt ‘ashamed’ after being called fat by Nigel Lythgoe on TV

The English actress, best known for playing Michelle Connor on the ITV soap, shot to fame in the band Hear’Say after being put together on Popstars.

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Shirley Ballas ‘surprised’ at Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s Strictly exit

The 65-year-old called the departure of the hosting duo from the BBC dance programme ‘sad’.

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Author and TV host Richard Osman ‘absolutely thrilled’ to be made OBE

The game show host was recognised for services to literature and broadcasting.

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Harry Potter and Star Wars actor Warwick Davis made an OBE in New Year Honours

Davis got his first break in Star Wars Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi at the age of just 11.

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Matt Lucas recalls surreal moment he found out he was being made an OBE

Matt Lucas has revealed he was shocked to find out he had been made an OBE

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Actress Meera Syal given damehood for services to literature, drama and charity

The 64-year-old is best known for her work writing for and starring in British Asian comedies Goodness Gracious Me and The Kumars at No 42.

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From epic love stories to blockbuster franchises: The films to watch in 2026

A look at some of the most anticipated films of 2026.

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Dancing celebs and a Peep Show reunion: What’s on this Christmas and Boxing Day?

A look at some of the most anticipated TV shows of the festive period.

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Captain America actor Chris Evans to return for Avengers: Doomsday

In a teaser trailer, the Captain America actor has been confirmed as returning for the upcoming Avengers film.

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