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Greg Wallace's remark that accusations of inappropriate behaviour against him came from "a handful of middle-class women" prompted an angry response

Gregg Wallace apologises after backlash to comments

TV presenter Gregg Wallace has apologised for claiming complaints about his behaviour came from "a handful of middle-class women of a certain age", adding he will now "take some time out".

Television • 02 Dec 24

George Harrison's Futurama guitar sells for $1.27 million at auction, twice its initial estimate.

Guitar bought by teenage George Harrison sells for $1m

A guitar bought by George Harrison for about £58 (€70) has sold at auction for $1.27 million (€1.2 million).

Music • 21 Nov 24

Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial was dismissed over withheld evidence earlier this year

'Rust' premieres three years after on-set shooting

The Alec Baldwin-starred Rust premiered at a low-key Polish film festival, three years on from a on-set shooting incident in which the film's cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins, was killed.

Entertainment • 20 Nov 24

Liam Payne died aged 31 on 16 October after falling from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires

Funeral of singer Liam Payne has taken place

Cheryl Tweedy and members of One Direction were among the friends and family paying their final respects to Liam Payne at his funeral.

Music • 20 Nov 24

Bee Gees drummers Colin Petersen (left) and Dennis Byron (right) die days apart

Two Bee Gees drummers have died days apart

Two drummers with the disco music group the Bee Gees have died four days apart, it has been reported.

Music • 19 Nov 24

Martina Jones, Rashida Jones, Kenya Kinski-Jones, Quincy Jones III accept the Governor's Award for their late father Quincy Jones at the Governors Awards

Quincy Jones awarded posthumous Oscar

The late Quincy Jones was posthumously awarded an honorary Oscar at an emotional and star-packed Hollywood gala on Sunday that also handed golden statuettes to the producers of the James Bond movie franchise.

Music • 18 Nov 24

Liam Payne died on 16 October after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony

Three charged in connection with Liam Payne's death

Three people, believed to have been close with Liam Payne, have been charged in connection with the death of the One Direction star, Argentinian authorities have said.

Music • 08 Nov 24

Harvey Weinstein is awaiting retrial in New York

Harvey Weinstein 'diagnosed with rare cancer'

Disgraced former film producer Harvey Weinstein has been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, a rare form of cancer that affects bone marrow and white blood cells, according to US reports.

Movies • 22 Oct 24

"I feel so fortunate that I got to see him recently. I sadly didn't know that after saying goodbye and hugging him that evening, I would be saying goodbye forever"

Niall Horan salutes 'amazing friend' Liam Payne

Niall Horan has said he will "cherish every moment" he had with Liam Payne "forever" following the death of his One Direction bandmate.

Music • 18 Oct 24

Ed Sheeran: "My thoughts are with his family and loved ones"

Sheeran: 'Every memory I have with Liam is a great one'

Ed Sheeran has urged others to "be kind" as he paid tribute to Liam Payne following his death aged 31.

Music • 18 Oct 24

Liam Payne: A teenager thrust into global boyband mania

Liam Payne's journey to stardom began when he was just 14 years old at his lesser-known first audition for The X Factor.

Music • 17 Oct 24

Police in Argentina are investigating Liam Payne's death after his fall from a balcony

Police investigation after singer Liam Payne's death

Police in Argentina are investigating the death of singer and former One Direction band member Liam Payne, who died following a balcony fall.

Music • 17 Oct 24

Leonard Cohen died in 2016 at the age of 82

Trump in row with Leonard Cohen's estate over song

Leonard Cohen's estate has reportedly issued a cease and desist letter to Donald Trump after he used Rufus Wainwright's cover of Hallelujah at a rally.

Music • 16 Oct 24

John Lennon and Yoko Ono pictured together on the Dick Cavett show in 1971

Royalties due on recordings by John Lennon and Yoko Ono

The estate of former Beatles star John Lennon has appointed a UK music licensing company to collect royalties on all sound recordings where the late singer or his widowed wife Yoko Ono are listed as a performer.

Music • 15 Oct 24

Sean Combs' sex trafficking trial set for May 2025

A US judge has set 5 May 2025 as the date for the start of hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial on federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges.

Music • 10 Oct 24

Brotherhood of Man pictured in February 1976: (left to right) Nicky Stevens, Martin Lee, Lee Sheriden and Sandra Stevens. Photo credit should read: PA Wire

Brotherhood Of Man's Martin Lee dies, aged 77

Singer Martin Lee, who was a member of the group Brotherhood Of Man - who won the Eurovision Song Contest for the UK in 1976, has died at the age of 77.

Music • 01 Oct 24

Oscar-winning actress Maggie Smith dies aged 89

Oscar-winning actress Maggie Smith has died in hospital aged 89.

Movies • 28 Sep 24

Two women in Spain thought they were messaging Oscar-winner Brad Pitt

Fake 'Brad Pitt' scams two women in Spain of €325,000

Spanish police arrested five people accused of scamming two women of €325,000 by posing as Hollywood actor Brad Pitt via online and WhatsApp messages.

Entertainment • 24 Sep 24

Memorabilia from the set of Friends sold at auction

Perry's jumper sold at Friends 30th anniversary auction

Memorabilia from the set of Friends, including a jumper worn by late star Matthew Perry, have been sold in an auction marking three decades since the US sitcom first aired.

Television • 24 Sep 24

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has vehemently denied all accusations against him (file pic)

New York judge refuses bail as Sean Combs is jailed

US music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has been jailed on the back of a variety of charges including sex trafficking.

US • 18 Sep 24

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has vehemently denied all accusations against him

Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrested amid lawsuits

Sean 'Diddy' Combs - the rap mogul whose star has plunged after a wave of sex trafficking accusations and assault lawsuits - was arrested in Manhattan.

Entertainment • 17 Sep 24

Taylor Swift has won a total of 30 VMAs throughout her career

Taylor Swift wins seven awards at MTV VMAs

Taylor Swift took home seven gongs at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), taking her career total to 30.

Music • 12 Sep 24

The 43-year-old pleaded not guilty to a drink-driving charge

Timberlake reaches plea deal in drink-driving case

Justin Timberlake is scheduled to enter a new plea in his drink-driving case in New York's Hamptons, US prosecutors have said.

US • 11 Sep 24

George Lucas leads tributes to James Earl Jones

Star Wars creator George Lucas has led tributes to "beautiful human being" James Earl Jones following the actor's death aged 93.

Movies • 10 Sep 24

James Earl Jones's agent confirmed the actor's death (file image)

Star Wars, Lion King actor James Earl Jones dies at 93

James Earl Jones, the actor whose rich baritone provided the voice for Star Wars villain Darth Vader, has died, his representatives have said. He was 93.

Entertainment • 10 Sep 24

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