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Ellen DeGeneres has won an award for her chat show just months after a row over “toxic” workplace allegations. Three senior producers from the Ellen DeGeneres Show left the programme over the summer, after allegations of bullying and misconduct behind the scenes were made by former staff members. They spoke to the US news outfit

Des O’Connor has died at the age of 88 following a fall at his home, his agent has confirmed. The TV all-rounder had achieved a rare feat in the often fickle world of entertainment, heading up his own primetime TV chat shows for over 45 years, as well as forging a successful musical career with

Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis are breaking up after dating for nearly 10 years. According to People, the director and comedian broke up at the beginning of this year, with a source explaining: “It’s been amicable and they’ve transitioned into a great co-parenting routine. “The children are the priority and the heart of the family’s

Kylie Minogue has become the first female artist to have a number one album in the UK across five decades. Mostly recorded at home during lockdown, Disco – her 15th studio album in which she revisits her dance music roots – notched up the best opening week for any UK release so far in 2020 with

A spate of burglaries – which targeted luxury homes of the rich and famous – netted the alleged thieves over £26m, a court has heard. Watches, jewellery and cash were stolen in raids across west London in December last year, with homeowners including Tamara Ecclestone and Frank and Christine Lampard. The £25m raid at the

Friends fans itching to hear how filming is going for the big reunion show will be gutted to hear that coronavirus has forced production to a halt. Actor Matthew Perry, who plays Chandler Bing, confirmed on Twitter that the highly-anticipated return of the hit show has had to be rescheduled. Filming for the one-off special

Olympic boxer Nicola Adams has had to pull out of Strictly Come Dancing after her partner Katya Jones tested positive for coronavirus. The BBC said the pair were now self-isolating separately and will not be able to continue on the hit show. Adams and Russian professional dancer Jones were Strictly’s first same-sex pairing. The former

Actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers has been charged with drink-driving after a car crash in Malibu, California, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said. The Dracula star was arrested on Sunday afternoon, after officers were called to a minor collision, reportedly involving one vehicle. The 43-year-old was taken to a local police station and released the

Harry Potter star Rupert Grint has joined Instagram and used his first post to introduce his baby girl to the world. The 32-year-old actor shared a selfie of him sitting in a big yellow chair holding his daughter in his arms. Grint also revealed the six-month-old’s unusual name in his message, writing: “Hey Instagram….only 10

Britney Spears’ father has had strict control over his daughter’s life for 12 years, following the pop star’s very public breakdown in 2007. Now, the singer is attempting to take charge of her personal affairs and finances once again – and has taken her fight to court. Here is the background to Spears‘ conservatorship, and

Emmerdale producers have defended a “hugely emotive” storyline about a couple’s decision to have an abortion after being told their unborn baby has Down’s syndrome. Producer Laura Shaw said viewers would have “strong views” but that it is “an important story to tell”. In the ITV soap, Laurel Thomas, played by Charlotte Bellamy, and her

Sacha Baron Cohen has targeted Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg in a tweet that shows the tech billionaire shaking hands with Donald Trump. The British comedy actor, whose latest film Borat Subsequent Moviefilm was released last month, has suggested Zuckerberg should be the next one to lose his job after Mr Trump was defeated in

Acting legends Sean Connery and Kirk Douglas, sports stars Jack Charlton and Diego Maradona, forces’ sweetheart Vera Lynn, Black Panther hero Chadwick Boseman and TV presenter Caroline Flack – we have said goodbye to many famous faces in 2020. Other stars who have died this year include basketball star Kobe Bryant, rock ‘n’ roll founding

A graphic designer who created counterfeit bank statements which are alleged to have been used to persuade Princess Diana to take part in her 1995 tell-all TV interview is demanding an apology from the BBC. Matt Wiessler says he mocked up two documents at the request of Martin Bashir, the journalist who conducted the landmark

K-pop band BTS has taken four of the big prizes at the MTV Europe Music Awards. The South Koreans picked up awards for best song (Dynamite), best group, best virtual live, and biggest fan base. It caps off a massive year for the boyband, which has built its loyal following despite the restrictions brought about

Celebrities are reacting to the news that Joe Biden will be the next president of the United States of America. The Democrat’s campaign was littered with star-studded endorsements as many in the creative world voiced their displeasure with Donald Trump’s leadership. Among those celebrating on social media were Lizzo, Lady Gaga, and the stars of