Drink and drug-fuelled arsonist who torched a flat was nailed by his burnt fingers

The hits (allegedly) keep on coming for Russell Brand. As you’ll recall, after the shocking allegation

Silverchair‘s Ben Gillies and Chris Joannou have opened up about the battles with drug addiction and mental health that existed within their band.In 2011, the Australian rock band split up and went into what they described as an “indefinite hibernation”, having formed in 1992.Speaking in a new interview with ABC Australiain which they reflected on their career, Joannou remembered that around fourth album ‘Diorama’, former frontman, guitarist and songwriter Daniel Johns – with whom they’ve had little contact with since the band broke up – began to take creative control.“Ben probably struggled with it the most,” Joannou said. “He might have felt that his friend didn’t trust his musical judgement anymore.

accused the comedian of rape and sexual assault as part of an investigation by The Times, The Sunday Times and Channel 4’s Dispatches. Brand has denied the allegations.Speaking on Radio 4’s Women’s Hour, Alice recalled: “He had a friend who was taking him to do his radio show so he said to me, ‘You get in the car and you go wherever you need to go from there’, so I took the BBC car that time.

Earlier this week, you may have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights in Scotland.

A dad who bit off part of a man's nose before issuing a “victory roar” has been jailed. Gerard Devlin, 33, attacked the Belfast man in front of his grandchild before fleeing the scene and arming himself with two knives.

Sophia Scorziello editor Adam Sandler is back on tour and hitting the road for a slate of North American comedy shows through the end of the year. Starting in October, Sandler will start his 25-city “The I Missed You Tour,” produced by Live Nation, and is set to debut a “surprise guest” at its opening show at Vancouver’s Rogers Arena on Oct. 12.

L.A. Confidential Oscar-winning scribe Brian Helgeland had cracked a sequel with the original author James Ellroy to the City of Angels film noir — but no one bit, not even the pic’s original studio, Warner Bros.

Laura Anderson has shared an adorable picture of her new-born "chilling" during the heatwave.The former Love Island star welcomed her baby Bonnie Rose Lucy Anderson with ex Gary Lucy's on September 2.The 34-year-old, who shared her pregnancy journey exclusively with OK!, has now took to Instagram to give an insight in her new family bubble. Posting a picture to her Instagram story, Laura said little Bonnie is "chillin in this heat" while she sleep in her DockATot baby pod with a white noise machine.

One person was shot and critically wounded at a concert headlined by rapper Lil Baby in Memphis, Tennessee, on Thursday night, police and local media said.

Franne Lee, a Tony-winning costumer and set designer who joined the fledgling Saturday Night Live and created the looks of some of the NBC’s late-night show’s most iconic characters, including the Coneheads, the Nerds, the Killer Bees and the Blues Brothers, died August 27 in Atlantis, Florida, following a brief illness. She was 81.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent The 80th Venice Film Festival kicked off on Wednesday with World War II drama “Comandante” by young Italian auteur Edoardo De Angelis packing a strong political punch. Tensions due to the SAG-AFTRA strike lurked in the background, though without stealing the thunder of strong expectations for this year’s lineup.

Mandy Moore is celebrating her ex Andy Roddick on the anniversary of his U.S. Open victory.The This Is Us actress took to her Instagram Story on Monday to share her praise for the tennis legend and posting a link to a recent profile.«Andy was a really formative part of my young adult life and although we're not in touch, I was really moved by this article reflecting on the 20th anniversary of his US Open win and the kind of life he's lead since,» wrote Moore, who dated Roddick from 2003 to 2004.«I'm so happy for him and his family,» Moore added.

There’s only one more week of performances until Funny Girl closes on Broadway and Lea Michele ends he run as Fanny Brice.

A student was left in floods of tears when she was diagnosed with cancer - after thinking she was too young to get the disease. Abby Maxwell first became concerned when she found a lump in her armpit.

If you’ve seen the new live action version of The Little Mermaid, you’ll be fully aware of the rugged attraction that lured Ariel up from her underwater kingdom. And we don’t just mean Prince Eric.The latest Disney blockbuster was filmed in northern Sardinia which has everything a princess could desire, from heart-stopping good looks to a sunny, laid-back outlook on life. With its turquoise seas, golden sands, secluded coves and dramatic cliffs, it’s the perfect backdrop to any love-at-first sight romance.

As they took in the majestic surroundings of the Caribbean, Michael Hillier and Rachel Fulstow looked just like any other loved-up couple. They had flown to Jamaica for a two-week trip of a lifetime.

Jennifer Lawrence steps out to run a few errands in New York City on Wednesday afternoon (August 23).

Priscilla Presley is opening up about her daughter Lisa Marie‘s final few days.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's attacks on the Royal Family have turned them into "total outcasts" and "it's only right that they are now ostracised" according to a royal expert.

Ethan Shanfeld Drew Barrymore promptly exited the stage at the 92nd Street Y Monday night after an audience member rushed the stage and began speaking to her. Barrymore was interviewing actor-singer Reneé Rapp at the Upper Manhattan venue when a man interrupted and yelled, “Drew Barrymore!” “Oh my God, yes? Hi!” Barrymore responded, frazzled, as the audience member quickly approached her.