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Prunella Scales, 92, still worries people 'won't like' her when she takes on a role as she continues to work amid dementia diagnosis
03/09/24 17:11
Prunella Scales has admitted she still worries if people will like her every time she takes on a new role. The actress, 92, was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2014, and although her 'memory is less good' she says not working would leave her 'very depressed.' She has recently reprised her lifelong role as Queen Victoria, recording new voiceovers for a reprisal Queen at Tabard studio theatre in west London. ...read
Extinction Rebellion eco-clowns lay siege to Windsor Castle as they deliver letters urging King Charles to help save the planet
31/08/24 18:14More than 500 eco-zealots turned up at the royal residence, where the King is not currently staying, with a pink box full of letters asking the monarch to 'intervene in the worsening climate crisis'.
Lord Mountbatten's murder 45 years on: How Prince Philip's uncle survived at least two IRA attempts on his life before he was blown up on his boat - and had been scornful of efforts to protect him, writes CHARLES RAE
27/08/24 06:09In 1978, the IRA had allegedly attempted to shoot Mountbatten when he was on his boat, but poor weather had prevented the sniper taking his shot.
Just think, Jenna... the real Queen Victoria went through this NINE times! Heavily pregnant actress takes a stroll through London as her due date nears
24/08/24 22:23Jenna Coleman has even played a mother-of-nine in the past - Queen Victoria - despite having no children of her own. But that's about to change, and very soon, judging by the size of her bump.
'It's about making her young': Queen Victoria impersonator wants to shift perception of black-clad grieving monarch as she prepares to echo her by riding side saddle in £500 authentic costume
16/08/24 07:47After losing her beloved Prince Albert in 1861, Queen Victoria went into a pit of despair that she would never leave.Now, historian Dr Kate Vigurs is set to portray a more youthful, happy Victoria.
Prunella Scales, 92, defies dementia by reprising her role as Queen Victoria for the Edinburgh Fringe - 44 years after first performing as the monarch
08/08/24 08:38Performing the role of Queen Victoria 44 years ago, Scales, 92, will return to the character at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Was the servant who saved Queen Victoria from a terrifying assassination attempt her secret lover? Find out on the latest episode of Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things
07/08/24 06:34Don't miss the Mail's riveting new podcast, Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things. Be sure to follow wherever you listen to podcasts for your weekly dose of royal scandal and intrigue.
Did Queen Victoria really marry her beloved servant John Brown, or was it a 'misogynistic' rumour? The Mail's Robert Hardman and historian Kate Williams explore the pair's VERY intimate relationship in new podcast
07/08/24 06:08The relationship between Queen Victoria and John Brown, who was her close companion after the death of her husband Prince Albert, has been the subject of intrigue for well over a century.
All the royal security scares: From the attempt to kidnap Princess Anne to Charles and Camilla being ushered to safety in Jersey - after images of Kate were found on the phone of Donald Trump's would-be assassin
03/08/24 13:21One of the strangest elements of last month's failed attempt on the life of Donald Trump was the mention of the Princess of Wales in the days afterwards.
Sikh England fan who became a poster boy for Euro 2024 when his photo was shared on the Three Lions' official account hits back at sick troll who racially abused him and says he is 'more English' than them
14/07/24 15:26Turbaned Jag Singh, 29, who owns a grocery store in South Shields, said he proudly wears the England Shirt and travelled to Germany for England's quarter final match with Switzerland.
Antiques Roadshow guest astounded by true value of rare royal family heirloom
12/07/24 14:00In the episode, expert Geoffrey Munn met with the guest, who revealed a 'ravishing' brooch that was passed down after being gifted to his family by Empress Eugenie.
Queen Victoria and the 'royal disease': How the monarch was a carrier of haemophilia, which killed nine of her descendants (including her son) and spread into European royalty - prompting rise of 'Mad Monk' Rasputin
06/07/24 13:50Alexei, the son of Tsar Nicholas II (both pictured above), suffered from haemophilia. His mother was a granddaughter of Queen Victoria. Spain's Prince Alfonso was also a sufferer.
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: King Charles turns down Royal Pigeon Racing Association patron role - despite his ancestors' love of birds
25/06/24 00:40EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: One of the late Queen's best-loved roles was patron of the Royal Pigeon Racing Association, retaining fond memories of her father George VI 's enthusiasm for the birds.
SARAH VINE: What troupers! This was a Royal Family pulling together through thick and thin - and courageous Kate was the dazzling cherry on the birthday cake
15/06/24 17:18The Princess of Wales, in her first public appearance since she announced she was undergoing treatment for cancer, was the most dazzling trouper of them all.
The Prince of Greece with no Greek blood: How Prince Philip was born on a kitchen table in Corfu 103 years ago - before he was bundled into an orange crate when his family fled their home on a British warship
09/06/24 06:48The late Prince Philip, universally known as the beloved husband of Queen Elizabeth II, started life a million miles away from any British palace in rather chaotic circumstances.
Pictured: The incredible neo-Gothic chapel that sits over 6,000ft up on the edge of a mountain in Switzerland
03/06/24 15:50The incredible chapel rests on a dramatic cliff edge on the Pilatus massif in Switzerland. It sits 1,864m above sea level and overlooks Lake Lucerne.
She was born to a fat duchess on this day in 1867, but Queen Mary (who had a soft spot for pigs) went on to be one of Britain's greatest consorts and gave birth to TWO kings
26/05/24 14:55On this day in 1867, Mary of Teck arrived into the world at Kensington Palace, with Queen Victoria describing her as a 'very fine child'.
How Queen Victoria (born 205 years ago today) became the monarch after three uncles died without heirs - but her 63-year reign defined an age
24/05/24 05:58Queen Victoria - as she became aged 18 in 1837 after three of her uncles died without surviving heirs - went on to rule for 63 years, seven months and two days.
How the British-Zambian artist behind Tatler's controversial portrait of Kate Middleton has brushed off her critics and insists the artwork completed in under three weeks is about showing the Princess of Wales' soul
23/05/24 13:58Hannah Uzor, a mother of three who paints from her home in St Albans says she wanted to capture the Princess of Wales' 'dignity, elegance and grace' - and her bravery in the face of cancer.
'I will complain to King Charles': Tourists slam Buckingham Palace as 'overrated', 'lame' and 'not like a palace at all'
23/05/24 13:55Buckingham Palace has housed royals for centuries since it was bought by King George III in 1761, having formerly been built as Buckingham House for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703.
Kate Moss looks stylish in leggy leather shorts before changing into a chic denim ensemble as she models in new Anine Bing campaign
22/05/24 08:35Kate Moss looked stylish in leggy black leather shorts as she modelled for Anine Bing's latest campaign on Wednesday.
Doctors slam celebrities for peddling deadly misinformation in social media posts that claim SPF lotions are 'toxic' and 'more cancerous than the sun'
21/05/24 11:23Anti-SPF proponents on Instagram have warned it does 'more harm than good'. Instead you should 'build up your melanin to handle the sun'.
None of the NHS scandals I have written about for decades matches the scale of tragedy and the callous deceit in the tainted blood affair, writes Ian Birrell
21/05/24 01:03Colin Smith, a boy who had developed a bruise on his knee a few months after his birth, was the first case I wrote about. This indicated that he had inherited haemophilia.
Fury at King's plan to charge locals £16 entry fee to visit Windsor Castle for the first time in 200 years
20/05/24 19:57From June 1 the 31,500 residents of Windsor and Maidenhead have been told they can no longer visit the royal castle on their doorstep free and must pay 50 per cent of the gate charge.
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS: What are the origins of the tiered wedding cake?
20/05/24 01:37Legend has it that the tiered wedding cake was created by a baker's apprentice in late 18th-century London.
Kate Moss launches her own signature make-up range just like fashion rival Victoria Beckham - after 'flop' of wellness brand Cosmoss
19/05/24 07:09Kate Moss launched a signature makeup range just like her fashion rival Victoria Beckham after her latest wellness brand reportedly 'flopped'.
You've been eating afternoon tea all wrong! Etiquette guru reveals the do's and don'ts, from the 'royal' sandwich shape to why the pinkie is NEVER lifted (and the food that, if missing, is 'tantamount to treason')
17/05/24 10:18Warburtons has partnered with etiquette expert John-Paul Stuthridge, who has shared his top tips for hosting and enjoying an afternoon tea fit for royalty (and Bridgerton binge-watching sessions).
How Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were strong feminists: Royal couple supported female artists including military painter Elizabeth Butler and their daughter's tutor Susan Durant - as their work goes on display
15/05/24 06:09Sculptors Mary Thornycroft, Susan Durant and Henrietta Montalaba and painters Helen Cordelia Angell and Elizabeth Butler all benefited from the royal couple's support.
From Victorian to Regency, the five most popular types of period property currently for sale revealed
11/05/24 05:00The list of most popular types of period property on Rightmove include Victorian, Georgian, Edwardian, Tudor and Regency.
How royal garden parties always steal the show: From the Queen being heard saying Chinese aides were 'very rude' in 2015 state visit... to Kate and Sophie's coordinated ensembles - as the King attends party at Buckingham Palace
10/05/24 06:01The Buckingham Palace garden party is one of the most prestigious invitations of the season. Above: The Queen meeting Postman Pat at the Children's Party at the Palace in 2006.
From Jabba the Hutt and Teletubby Hill to Drinking Dinosaur and the Wedding Cake - how many of these landmarks would YOU know by their nicknames?
08/05/24 12:15The new 'Vernacular Names Tool' system contains the nicknames of over 9,000 locations in the UK, with many being created and passed on by local communities.
Hundreds of tickets for £100 tours of Balmoral Castle sell out within minutes again after adding extra dates to meet soaring demand from royal fans
07/05/24 16:03Three hundred extra tickets for the public to see the interior of The King's private Scottish retreat for the first time have been snapped up within minutes of going on sale.
Hotels fit for royalty! From The Carlyle in New York where Princess Diana stayed after her divorce from Charles to London's Goring where Kate slept before her wedding in 2011 - as Prince Harry is 'set to stay in a hotel this week' for UK visit
07/05/24 06:10The Carlyle - another exclusive hideout in New York - has played host to the late Princess Diana , the Prince and Princess of Wales , and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex .
Bees, butterflies, beetles and 24 different plants - the astonishing sewing secrets behind the gorgeous Coronation robes of the King and Queen. (But can you guess how much of it Camilla did herself?)
05/05/24 08:14She enjoys many and varied interests, from gardening and riding to literature. Few, though, would have had Queen Camilla down as a domestic goddess.
Zircodata cyber hack: Personal information of tens of thousands of Aussies leaked as data firm with links to 200 companies is breached
04/05/24 14:46ZircoDATA and the federal government have begun the process of working out what data was compromised from more than 200 Australian organisations impacted by the February breach.
King Charles' attendance at this year's royal garden parties 'will be confirmed on the day' as he continues his cancer treatment, Palace announces
03/05/24 14:07Two Buckingham Palace Garden Parties will take place in London on Wednesday, May 8 and Tuesday, May 21 - before a third on Tuesday, July 2 at Edinburgh's Palace of Holyroodhouse.
FIRST LOOK inside Cunard's new ship Queen Anne: The Mail spends the night on the £500million liner ahead of her maiden voyage. Here's our fascinating video footage from the stay...
03/05/24 11:30MailOnline Travel's Jo Kessel spends the night on Queen Anne ahead of her maiden voyage to Lisbon. She stays in a Queens Grill suite, one of the ship's most sought-after cabins...
Queens of the high seas: Cunard's latest £500m liner Queen Anne arrives in Southampton ahead of first cruise - and she will be helmed by legendary firm's first female captain
02/05/24 10:26The 14-deck vessel - the 249th ship to sail under the Cunard flag - was greeted by a water salute, having made her way to England's south coast from the Fincantieri Marghera shipyard in Venice, Italy.
Builder finds creepy children's handprints on the back of Victorian roof tiles - and shares his disturbing theory about how they got there
01/05/24 10:35Tomas Nordemanoski, who works with Touchstone construction company in Surrey, found children's hand prints on Victorian roof tiles.
This arts-loving royal, who turns 60 today, was born in a palace but lives in a terraced house! (A posh one, naturally). She was a big favourite of Queen Elizabeth and King Charles
01/05/24 06:00When she was born at Kensington Palace on May 1, 1964, she was seventh in the line of succession. Weighing 6lb and 2oz, this was the last royal to be born in a palace, not a hospital.
This sex-fuelled British royal became the Queen of Spain. But she was 'sacked' for sleeping with a duke AND his duchess. Then Britain booted her out, too!
27/04/24 07:41Born at Balmoral, this grand-daughter of Queen Victoria spent her happy childhood years at Kensington Palace. But a turbulent life would follow and she ended her days in exile.
Did he get it from his mother? As Charles is revealed to have been angered by pictures of the late Queen (with her hands in her pockets), we recall 15 times that QEII herself was not at all amused...
26/04/24 12:56It has emerged that Prince Charles was not amused when his late mother, the Queen, modelled for her dresser, Angela Kelly - and was photographed with her hands in her pockets!
From William and Kate's wedding menu to ten-course royal feasts: TOM PARKER BOWLES uses ten historical palace menus to explain how royal tastes have changed
21/04/24 11:02As train lunches go, it takes some beating. Starting with caviar, the menu moves through trout, lamb, chicken and partridge, asparagus and cheese soufflé, before finishing with puddings.
From Soho's Bar Italia to London's oldest deli dating back to Queen Victoria's reign: How Italy's food and drink culture took hold in the capital - as city faces shortage of Italian waiters due to post-Brexit rules
10/04/24 13:17The iconic Soho establishment Bar Italia (above), was set up in 1949 to serve good coffee and act as a social hub for the capital's Italian community.
Trump implies Biden defecated on the Resolute desk
08/04/24 09:45Former President Donald Trump implied that President Joe Biden defecated on the Resolute desk during a fundraiser in Palm Beach.Donald Trump suggests Joe Biden 'soiled' the coveted Resolute Desk as he blasts President over border policy in comments made at investor dinner where he raised $50.5 million
08/04/24 01:12Former President Donald Trump implied that President Joe Biden defecated on the Resolute desk during a fundraiser in Palm Beach.
In the horns of a dilemma: Herd of goats hold up traffic in seaside town - sitting between parked cars, settling on a roundabout and even devouring locals' gardens
07/04/24 10:36Kashmiri goats in Llandudno, North Wales, are holding up traffic in the main street, sitting between parked cars and devouring gardens.
King Charles' historic decision to open Buckingham Palace and Balmoral to the public is another hint at his 'lack of affection' for the world's most famous royal homes, says expert
06/04/24 12:18Thousands of people will be able to pay between £75 and £100 per ticket to see inside the royal properties - including an afternoon tea at His Majesty's Scottish estate.
A high old time for the Royals...How packets of drugs were left in the bedroom of one famous princess - and a VERY respectable Queen was hooked on opium (while her daughter smoked it through a hookah...)
05/04/24 06:34Prince Harry suffered miserably when, as a young man, he was exposed for using cannabis. Yet his offence seems minor when compared with what went on in previous times.
King Charles is opening his residences to the public to make the Royal Family 'more transparent and cost effective' - and is acknowledging 'the need for the monarchy to evolve', claims royal expert
04/04/24 18:46A royal expert has told FEMAIL that the decision to open Balmoral Castle and Buckingham Palace in London is the King's way of 'acknowledging the need for the monarchy to evolve'.
JANET STREET-PORTER: It's the hottest ticket in town - but why IS King Charles flogging £100 tickets to commoners for a measly peep inside Balmoral? Time for the property-rich royals to go the whole hog and turn Buckingham Palace into a petting zoo!
04/04/24 18:34JANET STREET-PORTER: Forget Taylor Swift or Queen Bey - the hottest ticket of the summer has been snapped up quicker than you can say I fancy a Gay Gordon.
Inside the Royal waiting room: How Buckingham Palace's Centre Room has played host to nervous Kings, Queens and other royals - and even a triumphant Winston Churchill - before they stepped out onto the most famous balcony in the world
04/04/24 12:00Buckingham Palace 's Centre Room, which will be open to visitors for the first time this summer, has been a host for nerves and excitement since the reign of Queen Victoria.
First Balmoral, now Buckingham Palace! Room used by the Royals before balcony appearances will open to the public for the first time at £75 a ticket - after the King announced he will allow fans into Balmoral Castle
03/04/24 21:02Buckingham Palace's famous centre room where the Royal Family gather before appearances on the balcony is to open to the public for the first time.
What visitors on £100 Balmoral tours will see: Tourists can wander Drawing Room - filled with centuries-old heirlooms - where the late Queen was photographed days before she died, as well as Page's Lobby and 'red corridor' where Rishi met the King
03/04/24 12:13The £100 tickets grant access to rooms previously off limits to the public, including the late Queen's beloved Drawing Room, where she met then PM Liz Truss just days before her death in 2022.
That bitter Wills v Harry fallout? It must run in the family! Queen Victoria fought a MOTHER FROM HELL (who imprisoned her daughter in Kensington and tried to seize the crown herself...)
03/04/24 05:55if Queen Victoria was angry with her eldest son, Bertie - the future Edward VII - this was as nothing to the fury reserved for her own mother, the Duchess of Kent.
Thank God for dutiful William in Catherine's hour of need. And how VERY different from an earlier Prince of Wales - who responded to his wife's grave illness by sleeping with young actresses and staying out in clubs until 3am...
02/04/24 06:05Catherine, William and the children can look forward to a peaceful period of rest and recovery. The storm of publicity has passed and they will now take time as a family to concentrate on Catherine's recuperation.
Tragic fall of aristocrat who's 68th in line to the throne: He's lived a sad life of sleeping rough and spice addiction. But he was raised in 'Downton Abbey' and is godson of The Crown's Tommy Lascelles. RICHARD KAY reveals what went wrong...
02/04/24 00:40Rowan Lascelles, if appearances and lineage were the only measure of a man, looked to have it all.
Has the local council of a sleepy Sussex town fallen under the spell of Scientology? Civic leaders in East Grinstead have been dazzled by Tom Cruise - and even given red carpet treatment to the church's controversial leader
01/04/24 00:37For those representing the sleepy market town of East Grinstead in Sussex, attending glitzy celebrity events and meeting A-listers is seen as a perk of the job.
Give me Leicester over London! Why thousands of homeowners are ditching the capital's soaring house prices and flocking to these 10 towns
31/03/24 08:23EXCLUSIVE: Thousands of people are ditching London and instead looking to buy homes in cities such as Leicester, Glasgow, Sheffield and Bradford, MailOnline can reveal.
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Most of Queen Elizabeth's 600 charities are still without a patron 18 months after her death
28/03/24 21:29EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Eighteen months after the death of the Queen, most of her 600-plus charities are still without a patron.
Inside Disney's most EXPENSIVE restaurant Victoria & Albert's where it costs upwards of $300 per person - with a WATER menu sourced from all over the world and reservations that open 60 days in advance
27/03/24 21:18The company's Grand Floridian Resort in Orlando, Florida, is home to the Victoria & Albert's restaurant, which boasts a AAA Five-Diamond rating and some hefty price tags to boot.
This dignified British queen wore silver wigs by day, gold wigs at night and many, many strings of pearls. Yet her mother was a fat duchess who fled abroad to escape her creditors...
24/03/24 10:51To many, she is a figure from another world. But this royal had a strong influence on the Queen, taking her to the great sights of London London and to exhibitions when she was a child.
Kate and William's Mother's Day portrait caused a storm. But the royals have ALWAYS tweaked their photos, says historian (and professional photographer) IAN LLOYD
24/03/24 10:51Official photos have been tweaked all the way down the decades - to flatter the sitter, of course. It started back in the reign of Queen Victoria, when portraits of her vast family included bits of collage.
Inside the flat frozen in the 1970s that the Queen Mother simply adored: As her private rooms in Kent castle are opened to the public, ROBERT HARDMAN gets a first look
22/03/24 02:00From tomorrow, for just a few months, the private quarters of Walmer Castle are going on public display for the first time. The castle has served as a little-known and modest royal residence.
Shopper stunned by the ridiculously low cost of her massive grocery haul: 'This is unheard of in Australia right now'
21/03/24 23:30An Australian shopper could not believe her luck when she scored a massive grocery haul for a bargain price - and the food will last her weeks.
From Prince Harry and Corey Gamble to King Charles and Judi Dench... the unlikely friendships British royals have struck with A-list celebrities
16/03/24 12:25It's no secret that the Royal Family rub shoulders with Hollywood stars and fashion icons at the glittering galas and premieres they attend.
Long to rain over us! King Charles' reign has been the WETTEST on record, study finds
14/03/24 11:23Scientists from Reading University analysed the average rainfall in England dating back to 1836 to reveal the British monarchs with the rainiest reigns.
Queen Victoria statue in Geelong is beheaded and daubed with the words 'the colony can fall' in latest attack on historic monuments
14/03/24 07:16Yet another statue has been destroyed by vandals in an ongoing series of attacks on historic monuments in Australia that honour British historical figures.
Prince William joins mourners at Thomas Kingston's funeral: Wife Lady Gabriella Windsor and her parents Prince and Princess Michael of Kent attend private service at the Chapel Royal in St James's Palace after his sudden death aged 45
12/03/24 16:44The body of the financier, who was found dead last month aged 45, was carried in a procession that began at Kensington Palace, the family home of his widow, Lady Gabriella Windsor.
The Mountbatten beauty and Canadian welder who are engaged after a twist of fate made them fall in love. So what do her family - who are more royal than the royals - have to say?
12/03/24 01:43Plans for Maddison Brudenell's wedding day are slowly taking shape. The bride intends to walk down the aisle at St Mary the Virgin Church, nestled in the Chiltern Hills.
Greenhouse gas emissions fell to their lowest level since Victorian times last year, analysis finds
12/03/24 01:03Greenhouse gas emissions fell by 5.7 per cent in 2023, according to analysis of official figures by the website Carbon Brief, the first time they have dropped below 400 megatonnes since 1879.
Philip's battle against his viciously snobby Royal in-laws: They sneered at him for being 'rough and uneducated' as well as 'rather Germanic', reveals ALEXANDER LARMAN's new book. But, despite being humiliated in a kilt, his love for Elizabeth won the day
08/03/24 17:05As newlyweds, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip had what their courtiers regarded as a thoroughly modern marriage. In July 1949, two years after their wedding, they moved into Clarence House.
When the touchy-feely Shah of Persia came to visit Queen Victoria - and barbecued lamb dinners on the Palace carpet. (But they became good friends, all the same!)
05/03/24 07:18State visits to Britain have followed more or less the same pattern for well over a century. It wasn't always like that. Things went a bit awry during the 40 years of Queen Victoria's widowhood.
Police charge two women after eco-clowns 'poured jam porridge over Queen Victoria bust and spray-painted 'c***' on the plinth' in museum protest
03/03/24 18:30Sorcha Ni Mhairtin, 30, and Hannah Taylor, 23 also glued themselves to the bust's plinth at Glasgow 's Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
Moment eco-clowns pour jam porridge over Queen Victoria bust before spray-painting 'c***' on the plinth in bizarre museum protest
03/03/24 15:48Eco-protestors from This Is Rigged, a 'direct action campaign targeting the Scottish government', today staged the bizarre protest in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow
Revealed: Secrets behind Britain's favourite brands and logos
27/02/24 08:00Lyle's rebrand of their golden syrup last week prompted fury from some Christians and in the process has forced shoppers to re-examine some of their favourite brands.
Britain's iconic magazine for 'elegant ladies' is at risk. But we must not lose this endearing relic from the age of Downton Abbey, says SAM TAYLOR
26/02/24 12:57The Lady magazine may be about to draw her last elegant breath after HMRC reportedly issued a winding-up petition against Britain's longest-running magazine over back taxes worth £360,000.
Do you know the secrets behind Britain's favourite brands and logos? After Lyle's Golden Syrup Christian symbolism row, the meanings behind Marmite, HP Sauce and more forgotten in time until now
26/02/24 11:55Lyle's rebrand of their golden syrup last week prompted fury from some Christians and in the process has forced shoppers to re-examine some of their favourite brands.
The life of Prince Philip's mother, Princess Alice of Battenberg, who was exiled to an asylum, protected Jews during World War II and founded her own convent
25/02/24 14:52From being exiled to an asylum where she was treated by Freud to protecting Jewish families during the War, Prince Philip's mother seemed to live a thousand lifetimes in her 84 years.
As the V&A advertises for a 'Taylor Swift Super Fan Adviser', an Oxford graduate who wrote a dissertation on the singer provocatively claims she is as culturally important as Shakespeare, Chaucer and Wordsworth
25/02/24 02:13How very far the world has travelled in the 125 years since Queen Victoria laid the foundation stone for London's V&A Museum to today, when it is advertising for a 'Taylor Swift Super Fan Adviser'.
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Dave Grohl admitted previous infidelities with his FIRST wife Jennifer Leigh Youngblood - as star reveals secret love child
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High heels and scrubs for Strictly contestant Dr Punam Krishan as she tries to break in dancing shoes before show
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Strictly's star sparks concern they may QUIT BBC show as they land huge movie deal
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Dave Grohl's fans feel 'betrayed' by Foo Fighters star amid his secret baby bombshell: 'This is really f*****g disappointing'
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Braless AJ Odudu stuns in a plunging teal blazer while Vogue Williams puts on a leggy display in a leopard print mini dress as they lead stars at Dress The Nation premiere
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Jake Quickenden left 'disappointed' as he is eliminated from Celebrity MasterChef after failing to impress the judges
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Oti Mabuse returns to her roots as she announces new UK dance tour Viva Carnival for next summer
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Chappell Roan accused of throwing shade at Charli XCX as she is slammed again by fans for fiery comments
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How many children does Dave Grohl have? Inside Foo Fighters family set as he announces fathering a child outside of his marriage
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Parents have found the secret to uninterrupted sleep in this innovative swaddle: 'I was surprised at how QUICKLY my baby fell asleep and stayed asleep for'
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Mel B's daughter Phoenix Chi Brown 'lands huge new show' after the success of her Celebrity Gogglebox stint with her mother
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50 Cent moves to drop his defamation suit against ex Daphne Joy... after she accused him of rape and physical abuse
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Emily Ratajkowski risks a wardrobe malfunction as she arrives braless at NYFW show
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Holly Willoughby is set to make her return to British screens as she 'joins Joel Dommett's presenting team for the National TV Awards'
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Fans slam new series of Waterloo Road as they brand the show 'awful' and 'unrealistic' as comedian Jason Manford joins the cast to poor reviews
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King Charles and Queen Camilla will carry out TEN engagements a day on newly-announced Australia tour despite his ongoing cancer treatment
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Oasis 'plan MORE shows at iconic venue' after fans were left furious amid ticketing chaos
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Dave Grohl's daughters delete social media accounts as he admits to cheating on their mom Jordyn Blum
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Love Island winner Molly Smith showcases her toned midriff in waistcoat as she joins stylish Kimberly Wyatt at Cheez-It Snap'd launch
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Helen Flanagan suffers VERY awkward encounter as she introduces her new boyfriend to Celebs Go Dating agents
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Olly Murs confesses his time on The Voice left him suffering from depression and panic attacks as he wishes he could 'relive X Factor glory days'
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Nick Knowles, 61, puts on a loved-up display with Katie Dadzie, 34, as they attend opening of Rocky Horror Show days ahead of Strictly debut
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Meet Jordyn Blum, Foo Fighters singer Dave Grohl's wife of 21 years as he admits to fathering secret baby daughter
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Camila Cabello wears metallic NIPPLE plate in eye-popping ensemble at NYFW show
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Joanna Page reveals filming Gavin & Stacey makes her feel like a 'pop star' as crowds gather in hopes of catching a glimpse of final ever episode
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs 'ordered to pay $100 MILLION in sexual assault judgment'
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Shirtless James Argent packs on the PDA with bikini-clad girlfriend Nicoline Artursson as they share a passionate kiss in the sea in St Tropez
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Princess Sofia of Sweden shows off baby bump in a stunning red dress - as she is joined by husband Prince Carl Philip and other royals in Stockholm
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Netflix fans rave over 'TERRIFYING' horror series after it finally hits the streaming platform
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Channing Tatum shows off Zoe Kravitz 'inking' as he sparks speculation he got hand tattoo of his fiancee's initials
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle partied to Chappell Roan and hugged their old friend Oprah ahead of a bookstore opening by their California pals
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Ruth Langsford makes a heartbreaking remark about her looks as ex Eamonn Holmes, 64, moves on with Katie Alexander, 42
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Oprah Winfrey, 70, shows off VERY trim frame after admitting Ozempic use to shed 40lbs as she steps out in NYC
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Melanie Walters, 62, shows off her ageless beauty as she transforms into Gwen for one last time to film Gavin & Stacey Christmas special
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Kathryn Hahn cuts a glamorous figure in a deep blue gown as she attends special screening of Marvel series Agatha All Along
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Bad Bunny joins Adam Sandler and Travis Kelce in Happy Gilmore 2
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Ashley Roberts catches the eye in trendy animal print co-ord as she departs Heart Radio
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EXCLUSIVELauren Goodger reveals broken promise made by Mark Wright before he married Michelle Keegan and claims he ignores her
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Naomi Watts says best friend Nicole Kidman checked in before sex scene with her ex Liev Schreiber on The Perfect Couple
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Amanda Holden turns up the heat as she goes braless in a chic blue midi dress while departing Heart FM studios
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Lauryn Goodman reveals she is attracted to 'd***heads and red flags' as she opens up about her dating life and Kyle Walker in a new interview
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Legendary singer set for huge Eurovision comeback after devastating health battle as contest boss teases 'a great show'
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Wallis Day puts on a leggy display in a TINY pair of shorts as she poses with Lennon Gallagher at fashion show in New York City
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Kerry Katona slams schools for teaching 'pointless subjects like geography when we have AI and Google' as she calls for kids to be taught 'real-life skills'
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Reese Witherspoon wishes mini-me daughter Ava Phillippe a happy 25h birthday as fans say she's a 'perfect mix of both parents'
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Chappell Roan blasted by fans again for saying she's 'frustrated' people are only now taking her seriously
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Janette Manrara hits back at Will Bayley's claims he made him redo a jump that caused a lifelong injury as she speaks out on Strictly scandal amid Aljaz furore
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Love Island's Grace Jackson puts on a leggy display in a tight black mini dress as she models her debut collection with Ego
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Tiffany Haddish leaves people divided over 'insulting' and 'tacky' NYFW act after Kathy Hilton dare
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Beyoncé recalls she 'couldn't afford calling cards' to contact husband Jay-Z when they first began dating as she opens up about privacy and family
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Love Island's Jessy Potts looks sensational in floral bikini bikini and declares she is at her 'happiest'
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James Corden dons a wedding suit as he films Gavin and Stacey's final episode after THAT Nessa proposal cliffhanger... but will the big day go ahead?
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Hollyoaks bosses forced me to strip to my underwear in front of everyone before shearing me like a sheep, claims star
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Jennifer Connelly steps out in rare outing with husband Paul Bettany in New York City
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Ninja Turtles voice actor Peter Renaday is found dead at age 89
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Inside Kimberley Garner's luxurious Miami Beach house as she puts it up for sale for $1.29million
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Game of Thrones star Nathalie Emmanuel reveals how she is tackling on-screen diversity after admitting she 'hasn't always seen herself in the industry'
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Ferne McCann sets pulses racing in plunging mustard gown as she and fiancé Lorri Haines put on a loved-up display at a friend's wedding
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Halle Berry reveals she fell 'madly' in love with boyfriend Van Hunt before having sex: 'This is my person'
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Nick Knowles arrives for day two of Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals partner with Luba Mushtuk - after admitting he has to 'crawl' after sessions
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Katy Perry flashes her ample cleavage and her flat midriff in tiny crop top and a mini skirt while stepping out in NYC
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Our Yorkshire Farm fans stunned by Owen family's transformation as they return to screens for new Channel 4 series overhauling Ravenseat
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Michelle McManus showcases her incredible 9st weight loss in a stylish white summer dress as she hosts Breast Cancer Now charity event
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Prince William says he 'would love' to fly helicopters again during visit to Wales Air Ambulance headquarters
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EXCLUSIVEHelen Skelton's ex-husband Richie Myler becomes a father for the second time with Stephanie Thirkill as couple welcome son Freddie
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Charles and Camilla's Australian tour revealed: King and Queen will have a BBQ with everyday Aussies and visit Sydney Harbour
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Willow Smith admits she loves her famous parents 'to death' after realising they're 'afraid and confused human beings' as she strips for Dazed Magazine
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Star Wars' C3P0 actor Anthony Daniels breaks silence on James Earl Jones' death as he pays tribute to 'lovely man who played the baddest villain ever'
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EXCLUSIVEA contestant on Olivia Attwood's Bad Boyfriends' is a convicted drug dealer and spent three years in prison before 'rebuilding his life'
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I swoon again! Adam Rickitt, 46, leaves fans flustered as he strips NAKED to recreate his iconic 90s music video - 25 years after its release
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Beyoncé reveals she didn't want daughter Blue-Ivy onstage during Renaissance tour as superstar lifts the lid on parenthood, privacy and the 'prison' of fame
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EXCLUSIVEEamonn Holmes, 64, is not moving in with Katie Alexander, 42, after estranged wife Ruth Langsford was left in shock
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Ana De Armas sports a dazzling silver coat as she joins Robert Pattinson and chic Natalie Portman at the Louis Vuitton Foundation Awards
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Soap heartthrob looks unrecognisable as Rocky Horror icon after overcoming addiction to become a West End star - can YOU guess who he is?
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Inside Kathy Bates' rollercoaster career after star announces she will retire from acting once her stint on CBS' Matlock comes to an end
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Revealed: Why Alice Evans took pictures of Ioan Gruffudd that got her kicked out of court
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Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright purchases eye-watering £30,000 pergola to add their stunning £3.5million Essex mansion
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EXCLUSIVEBen Cohen could face more legal battles after failing to submit accounts for yoga studio which plunged £500,000 in debt
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Could Nessa and Smithy's big day be ruined by a former flame? Shock return of Gavin And Stacey star signals chaos as cast film wedding scene
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Lila Moss flashes a glimpse of her toned midriff in a skin-tight black cami top as she leaves Victoria Secret Fashion Show casting in New York City
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I kept my debt a secret for years - it spiralled out of control and I'm scared to even use a credit card now, admits Loose Women star
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Lauren Sanchez breaks down in tears as she recalls moment teacher helped her realize she wasn't 'dumb' as she opens up about her dyslexia
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Maura Higgins breaks silence on Pete Wicks romance rumours as she supports him at his podcast tour
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Brand it like Beckham! Victoria models a risqué sheer dress from her new collection while David gets soaked in the name of spectacles
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Sibling squabbles! Prince William reveals Louis tries to steal his sister Charlotte's friendship bracelets
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EXCLUSIVEThis Morning host Cat Deeley lands job alongside Spice Girl Mel B and model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley on new ITV show
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Linda Robson reveals terrifying health battle on Loose Women as she faces having organ removed despite having NO symptoms and 'feeling healthy'
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Is THIS the next Beckham cult dress to take the fashion world by storm? Meghann Fahy slips into racy sheer piece from Victoria's collection
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William reveals delight at 'good news' that Kate's treatment has finished - but warns there's 'a long way to go' as he meets royal fans in Wales
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Jeremy Kyle says 'false accusations' against him since Steve Dymond's death has 'taken a huge toll'
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Shailene Woodley hints at why she and NFL star Aaron Rodgers broke up in cryptic interview - two years after pair calls off engagement
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EXCLUSIVEAdele's secret plan for next career move revealed after announcing 'incredibly long' break from music
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Jeopardy! viewers left red-faced over shocking answer as season opener introduces 'terrible' new categories: 'Why would you do this to us?'
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'SO embarrassing mum and dad!' Princess Charlotte's hilarious reaction to Prince William kissing Kate Middleton leaves royal fans in stitches
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Inside Ben Cohen's tortuous split from his ex-wife Abby as it's revealed he's 'fighting to save his relationship' with Kristina Rihanoff
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Brooklyn Beckham expertly tosses a pancake while showing off his cooking skills in playful video - but disaster soon strikes
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Celebs Go Dating in show first as Helen Flanagan brings her BOYFRIEND onto show - and he wastes no time slamming her over dinner
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Liam Gallagher, 51, reveals he and brothers Noel, 57, and Paul, 58, 'can't swim' in resurfaced Gogglebox clip - after rocker hinted Oasis will tour US
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The Apprentice trailer: Sebastian Stan transforms into Donald Trump in first teaser for provocative biopic
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James McAvoy is supported by glamorous wife Lisa Liberati at the New York premiere of Speak No Evil
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Larry David, 77, teases Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm talks with 2024 fall tour across the United States
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His rock legend father is preparing for his comeback tour and his mother is an actress... but can YOU guess whose son this is in unrecognisable snap?
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Maxima's a ray of sunshine! Dutch Queen looks sophisticated in a burnt orange ensemble as she opens hospital clinic
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Prince William reveals he's learning Welsh on Duolingo as he greets young girl who won an award for reciting a poem in the language
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Kim Kardashian puts on an animated display as she shows off her moves in a white latex dress as she arrives at star-studded gala
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Charlize Theron looks chic in a blue patterned co-ord as she joins Cara Delevingne at Netflix's Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter screening in LA
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Harry Potter TV series kicks off casting for lead roles and YOU can apply now - but some fans fear reboot has 'already been ruined'
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Celebs Go Dating's Stephen Webb defends his 'crude' humour amid viewer backlash as he opens up on the reason he's divorcing ex Daniel Lustig
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Nick Jonas, 31, goes shirtless while basking in the sun with wife Priyanka Chopra, 42, on a luxury yacht in St. Tropez
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Charlamagne Tha God celebrates Taylor Swift being snubbed for Super Bowl halftime show and praises Jay-Z's Roc Nation for Kendrick Lamar choice
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EXCLUSIVEDavid Beckham shares fun throwback snap with close pal Guy Ritchie as he wishes the director a happy 56th birthday
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A welcome distraction? Princess Mette-Marit beams as she embarks on first tour since son Marius admitted to assaulting his girlfriend
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Guess who? Iconic Aussie singer looks unrecognisable in adorable childhood picture
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Selena Gomez reveals very bizarre hack that helps 'heal' her depression...and experts say it might actually work
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Strictly pro Jowita Przystal is left out in the cold ahead of training with Pete Wicks when she's locked out of rehearsal studios
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Liam Gallagher appears to confirm Oasis will tour America in cryptic post as band and Ticketmaster face calls to refund fans hit by 'dynamic pricing'
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Suki Waterhouse models a tiny chrome bikini and wields a sword as she shares hilarious behind-the-scenes footage from her upcoming music video
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Heidi Klum's daughter Leni, 20, cuts a stylish figure in double denim as she attends Old Navy's Anniversary bash at New York Fashion Week
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Thirsty work! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's large drinks order at US Open revealed - as they're slammed for 'trashy' behavior
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Anya Taylor-Joy puts on a leggy display in a denim skirt and T-shirt as she steps out with actor Logi Thorvaldsson
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The Wales family's most cherished place: Norfolk beach which is front and centre of Kate's stunning clip has been the backdrop of several family moments
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A Very Royal Scandal star Michael Sheen reveals what he really thinks about Prince Andrew scandal - and how he prepared for 'ambiguous' role
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EXCLUSIVEAlice Evans is temporarily kicked out of court after getting caught snapping photos of ex-husband Ioan Gruffudd during child support hearing
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Kate's brother James Middleton shares touching reaction to royal's intimate cancer recovery video
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David Beckham and son Romeo surprises fans as they stop off for a £5.50 pie and mash lunch at their favourite cafe in Essex
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Candid children, deep affection and even the family dog: How Kate crafted the most intimate portrayal of the Wales family yet in stunning clip
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Gasping Antiques Roadshow expert admits 'I've never come across anything like this' at show first - before brutal snub from BBC guest
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Lila Moss stuns in a gold mini dress while Charli XCX commands attention in a leopard print coat as they pose for H&M's A/W 2024 campaign
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Greg Rutherford's daughter Daphne, 3, is rushed to hospital after falling ill with croup as his fiancée Susie Verrill shares health update
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Celebs Go Dating star Lauryn Goodman says she's not 'desperate' for love' amid Kyle Walker affair drama - as she insists she's only had 'four partners'
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Helen Flanagan looks incredible in a busty corset dress as she shares a series of photos amid Celebs Go Dating appearance
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Mortified BBC News host caught scrolling on her phone for an entire minute during live broadcast in major technical blunder - leaving viewers stunned
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Eyes front, Orlando Bloom! Katy Perry's fiancé appears to sneak a peek at Kim Kardashian's derrière at gala in NYC
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EXCLUSIVEChelcee Grimes' new girlfriend REVEALED: Singer continues to tease romance with stunning red headed executive producer
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Didn't get the memo? Five times Harry and William's diaries have clashed this year - as the Sussexes make major Netflix announcement
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Inside BBC's outrageous new dating show Stranded on Honeymoon Island from creators of MAFS - with new couples plunged into isolation
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Inside Kate's bond with King Charles: Princess's close relationship with her father-in-law has been 'cemented' during their shared cancer battles
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Winnie Harlow turns heads in a striped shirt dress as she arrives at the Tommy Hilfiger runway show aboard Staten Island Ferry in New York City
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The married father-of-one behind Kate and William's most candid video yet thanks couple for 'trusting me' to produce 'poignant' film
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Royal fans spot a subtle difference in Kate's outfit in moving clip to mark the end of chemotherapy - and say it's the sign of a 'fresh start'
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Big Brother star Yinrun Huang fights back tears as she hits back at trolls after they poked fun at her romance with fiancé Luke
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Emily Maitlis reveals request from Prince Andrew after notorious Newsnight interview had finished - and how it haunted her career
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Paris Jackson and Lourdes Leon pay homage to the 90s on a night out after their parents Michael and Madonna's bitter feud dominated the decade
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Jennifer Coolidge, 63, shows off her remarkably smooth complexion as she makes a glamorous appearance at the TIFF premiere of Riff Raff
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Brad Pitt rocks retro yellow suit for romantic outing with girlfriend Ines de Ramon in New York City - after his estranged son Pax revealed crash injuries
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Lila Moss flashes her midriff in a bra top and cropped leather jacket at Fashion Week dinner in New York City
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'This is VERY Prince Louis': Royal fans delighted by six-year-old royal's cheeky antics in extraordinarily candid footage of the Wales family
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Beyoncé puts on a free show as she dances to her own hit single while attending former personal assistant Samantha Greenberg's wedding
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Neighbours star Xavier Molyneux teases 'raunchy' storylines on the soap - as the former paramedic lands first ever film role
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Rachel Zoe puts on a brave face as she attends launch event just hours after announcing shock marriage split from husband of 26 years
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Gwyneth Paltrow looks effortlessly stylish in a cropped trench coat and cargo pants as she stocks up on her Goop products in New York City
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Gritty drama hailed 'best British show on TV' breaks Rotten Tomatoes records with perfect reviews as new series hits screens
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Dakota Johnson mingles with Naomi Watts while Raye takes to the stage as they join Kim Kardashian at Kering Foundation's charity dinner
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The Office star Lucy Davis reveals her dog Gracie has died as she shares heartbreaking tribute and pictures of her beloved pooch with her parents
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Star Wars legend Mark Hamill who plays Luke Skywalker shares touching farewell tribute to Darth Vader voice actor James Earl Jones
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Gavin and Stacey character is returning for final episode as award-winning actor films surprise cameo
