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Cowell coy on US X Factor line-up

Simon Cowell is playing it coy about rumours that Fergie, Britney Spears and Janet Jackson are being considered for the US version of The X Factor.

Cowell coy on US X Factor line-up

Thomas and Bird land sitcom deal

Inbetweeners stars Joe Thomas and Simon Bird have landed a series for their First World War sitcom, Chickens.

Thomas and Bird land sitcom deal

Tributes paid to funnyman Carson

Tributes have been paid to comedian Frank Carson, best known for his catchphrase "It's a cracker", who died has aged 85.

Tributes paid to funnyman Carson
Cyndi Lauper makes theatrical debut

A new musical bringing together Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein and rock icon Cyndi Lauper will put its best foot forward in Chicago this autumn.

Cyndi Lauper makes theatrical debut

Brits effect boosts Adele sales

Adele's Brit Awards have proved yet another instant sales boost, despite her abrupt exit from the stage.

Brits effect boosts Adele sales

Atkinson condemned for ageism views

Miriam O'Reilly has criticised Blackadder star Rowan Atkinson after he described her legal action against the BBC as an "attack on creative free expression".

Atkinson condemned for ageism views

Corden ‘upset’ at Adele speech halt

Brit Awards host James Corden revealed he held out as long as possible before cutting short big winner Adele's crowning moment - and said he had actually been told to move in after she said "thank you".

Corden ‘upset’ at Adele speech halt

One Direction make Capital blunder

One Direction have upset bosses at London radio station Capital FM after mistakenly thanking BBC Radio 1 following their success at the Brit Awards.

One Direction make Capital blunder

Rihanna duet could ‘disappoint’

Rihanna has been warned that her collaboration with her violent ex Chris Brown could damage her reputation.

Rihanna duet could ‘disappoint’

Brit Awards watched by 6.2m viewers

The Brit Awards has enjoyed its biggest TV audience for seven years, overnight figures showed.

Brit Awards watched by 6.2m viewers

Mendes: Craig real man like Connery

James Bond director Sam Mendes has said Daniel Craig is a "real man" on screen, just like previous 007 Sean Connery.

Mendes: Craig real man like Connery

Actress Bonham Carter receives CBE

Helena Bonham Carter has been made a CBE by the Queen to recognise her glittering acting career.

Actress Bonham Carter receives CBE

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