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Brandi Carlile has arrived at music’s big night!

Brandi Carlile is one of the most talented singer/songwriters to emerge onto the American music scene over the last decade. After getting the attention of critics and fans alike with her sophomore effort The Story in 2007, the 40-year-old Washington native would go on to strike gold with 2015’s The Firewatcher’s Daughter, receiving her first Grammy nomination. She tallied up six more nods for By the Way, I Forgive You in 2018 and another three for her work as a producer and writer on Tanya Tucker’s 2019 album While I’m Living. Brandi would bring home a total of six Grammys from the incredible recognition.

A war hero – whose remarkable service saw him being internationally recognised – will be honoured by the council after he died weeks before his 100th birthday.

Ben Shephard joked that Susanna Reid’s career “peaked” as they discussed “bonking” in Bridgerton on Good Morning Britain. The co-hosts of the ITV morning show were chatting about how the first season of the hit Netflix series had many steamy scenes, but the second series is notably different and many fans have been disappointed.

Ben Shephard amazed Good Morning Britain viewers when he revealed that he had a cameo in one of the Harry Potter movies. The 46-year-old presenter featured briefly in the franchise's sixth film, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.The Tipping Point presenter looked unrecognisable with chestnut shoulder length hair and a moustache during the appearance As they discussed their upcoming interview with Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe, Ben dropped his claim to fame into the conversation, revealing that he appeared in one of the hit movies, too! Ben quipped: “Because, of course, some of us have been in Harry Potter as well.” To which Kate Garraway replied: “Oh my giddy Aunt.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and reality tv news straight to your inbox with OK! daily newsletter .

Ben Shephard took to his Instagram Stories on Wednesday to pay heart-warming tribute to one of his friends – and asked his followers to support her, too.The Good Morning Britain presenter shared a post that featured a photo of a woman with her young daughter and captioned it: "This is my brilliant friend @lizfraser1 and her gorgeous little girl Scout."MORE: GMB's Ranvir Singh left shocked by Ben Shephard's comments on-airHe went on: "Her recovery journey from what she's been through is miraculous – I'm sure she will help many others who sadly find themselves in a similar position if they can find her!! So pls give her a follow and share her story."WATCH: Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard overcome with emotion after Good Morning Britain deathMum-of-four Liz is a journalist and bestselling author of the memoir Coming Clean, which is about living with an alcoholic. This isn't the first post Ben's made recently in support of one of his friends.MORE: Ben Shephard shares rare photo of night out with wife AnnieSEE: 8 gameshow hosts' TV-worthy houses: From Ben Shephard to Rylan ClarkLast month, the kind-hearted star penned a supportive message in honour of his co-star Kate Garraway, expressing his admiration for her strength, talent, and sense of humour, especially in light of her husband Derek's battle with COVID-19.

Kristen Bell’s over-the-top response to watching the gyrating hunks at “Magic Mike Live” has led the show’s founder, Channing Tatum, to issue a tongue-in-cheek apology to her husband, Dax Shepard.

Lydia Bright left Ben Shephard horrified as she revealed a fan once asked her to sign an urn containing their late mum’s ashes. 31 year old Lydia, who shot to fame on reality series The Only Way is Essex, opened up about the surreal experience with the Good Morning Britain presenter during a celebrity edition of his ITV afternoon game show, Tipping Point.

Pupils across West Dunbartonshire have taken part in lessons to combat bigotry, religious hate and racism - after a number of incidents where sectarian graffiti was scrawled on local buildings.

More than 40 percent of households in West Dunbartonshire are now living in fuel poverty.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorRay Alba and Nathan Sheppard have been named senior vice presidents of marketing for Capitol Records, the flagship label of Capitol Music Group, it was announced today by CMG President Arjun Pulijal, to whom the pair reports.  In their new roles, Alba and Sheppard will co-lead the label’s marketing department, overseeing the design and execution of marketing campaigns for the full roster of artists on the label.  Both executives are based at the company’s headquarters within the Capitol Tower in Hollywood.Alba (pictured above, left) comes to Capitol from Epic Records, where he was senior VP of publicity and worked extensively with Future and 21 Savage, among many others. Prior to joining Epic in 2018, he was VP of publicity and head of urban publicity at Interscope Geffen A&M Records from 2015 through 2018.

Council tax will rise by three percent as the local authority approved a ‘no cuts’ budget for the fourth year in a row.

Concerns have been raised after £250,000 of building materials were left unsecured at a Dumbarton council depot for over a YEAR.

Kristen Bell left fans howling with her recent appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show as she opened up about a particularly revealing moment of her life at home with husband Dax Shepard.MORE: Kristen Bell reveals epic bridal shower – with the most unusual wedding outfitKelly opened up her segment by saying: "Here's what your neighbors see when they look at your house," and then showed a picture of the Good Place star completely in the nude except for a pair of blue compression socks.WATCH: Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard's bathroom debateShe was bent over, presumably in the midst of a yoga pose, and she'd been blurred out for audiences, with Kelly adding: "We saw this.""First of all…Dax, congratulations. Congratulations, I just need to say it.

Fears have been raised over local jobs following reports convenience store chain McColl’s is on the brink of collapse.

More than £8million of council tax debt has been racked up in West Dunbartonshire as residents struggle to keep up with payments.

EXCLUSIVE: Channel 4-backed Spirit Studios has signed ITV’s Father’s Day and Walking on the Moon writer Martin Sadofski in the newly-created Head of Scripted role.

The 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards wonderfully returned to an in-person event on Sunday. That was the good news.