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Thomas and Bird land sitcom deal
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One Direction make Capital blunder
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Brits effect boosts Adele sales
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Cowell coy on X Factor line-up
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Corden 'upset' at Adele speech halt
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Atkinson condemned for ageism views
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Tributes paid to funnyman Carson
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Tussauds' Clooney gets Oscar update
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Actress Bonham Carter receives CBE
Helena Bonham Carter has been made a CBE by the Queen to recognise her glittering acting career.
Tropic spin-off still in the works
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Rihanna duet could 'disappoint'
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Theroux: Aniston loves my dancing
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Brit Awards watched by 6.2m viewers
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Arlene: Whitney 'hated her feet'
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Ed Sheeran does double at Brits
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Bieber to tell all in second book
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Lohan: I'm only going up from here
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Aniston: Nude scenes liberating
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Estelle linked to new X Factor
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Charlie Sheen apologises to Kutcher
Charlie Sheen has apologised to Ashton Kutcher after slating his performance on Two And A Half Men.
Fassbender joins Counsellor movie
Michael Fassbender is to star in director Ridley Scott's new thriller, it has been reported.
US Court rejects Spector appeal
The US Supreme Court has rejected Phil Spector's appeal of his conviction for killing actress Lana Clarkson.
Doctor Who team in brief reunion
Doctor Who star Matt Smith teams up with co-stars Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill once more - but not for long.
Obama sings the White House blues
US President Barack Obama was left singing the blues with artists including Mick Jagger and BB King after a night of music at the White House.
Seyfried looks to Judd for help
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Brits winner Adele left speechless
The organisers of the Brits have apologised to Adele after she was unceremoniously forced to cut short her acceptance speech for the top gong at this year's awards.
BBC defends Whitney TV coverage
The BBC has defended its coverage of Whitney Houston's funeral on its news channel following complaints from viewers.
Adam Lambert to sing with Queen
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Cassidy gives her ex last chance
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Adele dominates US album chart
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1D dedicate Brit to their fans
One Direction have dedicated their unexpected Brits win to their fans, and joked that they would have to break the award up between the five of them.
Walliams to star in Mr Stink film
David Walliams is to star in an adaptation of his best-selling children's book about a girl who hides a smelly tramp in her garden shed.
Blur play Hyde Park after Olympics
Blur are to headline a major outdoor concert to mark the closing of the Olympics this summer.
R-Patz: I'm too old to play Edward
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No Twilight hype for Bicycle Club
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Stars shine on Brits red carpet
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T in the Park for Florence and Noel
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Dragon nears Kilimanjaro summit
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Boyle sizzles for charity campaign
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Sir Elton offers gig to teenager
Sir Elton John shocked a teenage musician by calling her out of the blue and asking her to perform at one of his shows.
Ed Sheeran smartens up for Brits
Ed Sheeran is going to the Brits suited and booted - but only to impress his parents.
Woodley: Clooney is incredible
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Aniston: I wanted to be a therapist
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Jessie J: Album's a family affair
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Nick Jonas and Delta Goodrem split
Nick Jonas and Delta Goodrem have brought their relationship to an end after 10 months.
Foucan: I cried for my daughters
Sebastien Foucan has revealed he broke down in tears after losing the Dancing On Ice skate-off because he felt he'd let his daughters down.
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