Former Countdown star Carol Vorderman wants to name her new home after a risque anagram, her agent said.

A pensioner accused of harassing television actor Martin Shaw boasted that she was an "itch he could not get rid of", a court has heard.

Glamour model Katie Price is due to go on trial for an alleged speeding offence.

Mel B says she is "scared" at the prospect of performing a solo show in Las Vegas.

Jonathan Ross's TV chat show will be back on January 23 following his suspension over the prank call row involving Andrew Sachs, the BBC said.

Madame Tussauds is to let American tourists in free of charge to mark the inauguration of Barack Obama as US President.

Daniel Craig starred in his latest film for the love of the story it told, he said.

Popular releases from bands such as the Killers, Snow Patrol and Take That coupled with a digital boom boosted last year's music market beyond expectations, the BPI said.

Patrick Swayze said his year-long battle with pancreatic cancer put him "through hell" while he pushed ahead on his new cable TV series.

An attempt to put the entire Beatles back catalogue on the internet for free has been scuppered.

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