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Former Pop Idol contestant Darius Danesh was tragically found dead in his US apartment, his heartbroken family announced on Tuesday. Aged just 41, the singer had a remarkable career after propelling to fame on the 2001 series of Pop Idol, placing third in the competition which was won by Will Young.

Darius Campbell Danesh, the Pop Idol contestant and star of multiple West End musicals, has died aged 41, his family has announced.

GMB's Ben Shephard shared the sweetest photo alongside his beautiful wife, Annie as the pair stepped out for a romantic date night in London on Thursday.MORE: Ben Shephard breaks silence after Kate Garraway cancels GMB job to care for husband Derek DraperThe husband-and-wife duo were pictured in front of the very glamorous bar at the Royal Opera House enjoying a lavish date night watching Professor Brian Cox's show Horizon's Live.WATCH: Ben Shephard addresses Kate Garraway's absence from showCaptioning the post, Ben wrote: "Out on a school night! @royaloperahouse Thanks @profbriancox, what an experience! #horizonslive."READ: Ben Shephard shares rare photo of son Jack - and cracks 'hilarious' dad jokeSEE: Ben Shephard reveals wife's 'struggle' over shock injury as he makes GMB returnThe husband and wife duo looked so loved up in the sweet snap. Ben looked super smart in a navy blue polo top and wife Annie, who matched her husband, looked effortlessly beautiful in an outfit in the same shade.

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Ben Shephard and his wife Annie looked every inch the glamorous couple in newly released pictures from this week's Henley Royal Regatta.MORE: Ben Shephard shares rare photo of son Jack - and cracks 'hilarious' dad jokeTaking to his Instagram on Thursday, the Tipping Point host shared a series of pictures from the lavish outing which took place on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames.WATCH: Ben Shephard shares glimpse inside romantic day with wife Annie"For the first time @mrsannieshephard and I got to experience the #henleyroyalregatta and what an occasion it is," the Good Morning Britain presenter wrote. "The outfits, the blazers, the awesome rowing and especially the champagne!! Wow!!MORE: Ben Shephard reveals wife's 'struggle' over shock injury as he makes GMB returnREAD: Ben Shephard jokes BBC will have to 'pay for divorce' if he takes part in Strictly"Working with @alexgregorygb (once I'd sorted his tie) was a real treat too what a legend he is.

Video: Amber Heard made the jury feel 'uncomfortable' (Evening Standard)G7 has resolve and unity to support Ukraine, Johnson saysDoctors do not deserve 30 per cent pay rise, says Chris PhilpUK is 'stronger together’, says PM as Nicola Sturgeon sets out Scottish referendum plansThree killed and dozens injured as passenger train is derailed in USMan arrested on suspicion of murdering Zara Aleena in IlfordThree in custody after 46 bodies found in southern Texas lorry trailerBoris Johnson condemns Putin’s ‘barbarism’ after shopping centre missile strikeWar in Ukraine: The latest headlinesDonaldson: Lords block would wreck the Good Friday AgreementQueen arrives in Edinburgh for historic Ceremony of the Keys at HolyroodMatt Hancock resigns after kissing aide Gina ColadangeloPlans to ditch parts of NI Protocol are "economic vandalism", says TaoiseachBarristers begin strike in row over legal aid funding'Zero engagement' from Government on TfL funding crisis, Mayor saysWhat is wet wipe island and how has it changed the River Thames?London drivers to be hit with £160 fine for entering cycle lanesLizzette Martinez, who also read an impact statement in court under the pseudonym Jane Doe, said she was pleased with the sentence but “personally didn’t think it was enough”. “Today was a very special but hard day for us,” she said.

Amanda Holden is no stranger to a fabulous update but on Thursday it was her daughter Lexi, 16, who took centre stage after the Britain's Got Talent judge revealed her eldest had completed her GCSE exams.MORE: Amanda Holden stuns with daring photo in floaty mini dressTaking to her Instagram account, the Heart Radio host shared a fabulous video as she took Lexi and six friends on a fun-filled boat ride along the River Thames.A post shared by Amanda Holden (@noholdenback)WATCH: Amanda Holden treats daughter Lexi and friends after huge achievementCaptioning the post, the mother-of-two penned: "So very proud of my baby Lexi who has finished her GCSE’s! She worked so hard and we’re incredibly proud of her. To celebrate we went large with her gorgeous friends!READ: Amanda Holden’s amazing toned legs: How does the BGT judge sculpt her pins?SEE: Amanda Holden's lifelike £5k playhouse for daughters will blow your mind"Thanks to the fabulous @thamesrockets boats… later we ate & danced our socks off.

In partnership with HennessyParked in the middle of one of the Capital’s most bustling water lanes, AJ Tracey performs live from a slick, jet-black basketball court in front of Tower Bridge. Flanked by Uber boats and tourist cruises, he’s taken to the barge-turned-court-turned-stage to kick off the opening ceremony for the unveiling of the UK’s first floating basketball court, which is travelling down the River Thames between Woolwich and The Houses of Parliament – a collaboration between Hennessy and the National Basketball Association (NBA), in a three-day celebration of the sport in London.The floating court is the latest launch in the ‘Courts Beyond Limits’ series, a global collaboration from Hennessy and the NBA that unveils first-of-their-kind basketball courts at iconic locations around the world, and has already hosted pop-ups in Sydney, Lagos, Hong Kong and Shanghai.

Liam Gallagher claims his fourth UK Number 1 album with C’Mon You Know. 

David Walliams has explained why he uses a different chair to his co-judges on Britain’s Got Talent.The 2022 live semi-finals kicked off on Monday 30 May and eagle-eyed viewers were quick to notice that David, 50, had a different chair to his co-judges Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden.Taking to Twitter, one person said: "#bgt has anyone else noticed that David is sitting in a different chair to the rest of the judges? Why is that." While a different account added: "I noticed that too! I'm not sure why he's sitting in a different chair, but I'm curious to find out!" Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. However, David has explained the reason why he has a different chair to his co-judges, revealing that it is to do with a past back operation.Tweeting back in 2018, the star wrote: "For those of you who want to know why I have different chair to the other judges on @BGT it is because I had a back operation to remove a disc after my Thames swim for @sportrelief and so need to sit on chairs that are specially designed for people with back problems." David took part in Sport Relief in 2011, where he swam the length of the River Thames, which is around 140 miles.

Britain’s Got Talent 2022 live shows continue on ITV, as a range of talented performances compete in the latest semi-final in an effort to get through to Sunday’s final. Monday night’s programme saw the return of the chilling Witch act, while busker Maxwell Thorpe and ventriloquist Jamie Leahey soared through to the final stage of the competition.

Cadbury will release a limited edition caramel version of its popular Twirl bar early next month.

untouched for two centuries in South London and it's full of famous landmarks from Big Ben to the London Eye. But it's extremely busy, too. We've all been there, rushing to get on a boiling-hot tube full to the brim with tired commuters.

London boasts a plethora of incredible hotels. From luxury stays including the Shangri-la, the Corinthia and The Ritz to boutique picks such as Artist Residence, there are plenty of London hotels to choose from. READ: The best wellness breaks for a zen 2022If a city break is simply calling your name, then we have the perfect selection of sleek, eccentric and fun hotels for you to peruse.

EastEnders star James Bye has shared a rare look inside his romance while posing with his wife Victoria. James and Victoria have been married for nearly a decade, after tying the knot back in 2012.

Bia takes a tour of the English capital city in her "London" video, taking in both sides of the city: a shopping trip in the bouji west end and a chicken shop in the east. She's joined by J.

Escape room enthusiasts Alex and Jennifer Scott have tried more than 200 across the country, but thought they could do better.

Fred again.. and India Jordan have teamed up on a brand new track – check out ‘Admit It (U Don’t Want 2)’ below.The new track follows Fred again…’s two albums from 2021 – April debut ‘Actual Life (April 14 – December 17 2020)’ and November’s follow-up ‘Actual Life 2 (February 2 – October 15 2021)’ – while Jordan released new EP ‘Watch Out!’ last spring.“The track started as a couple of stems from some old loops I had that I sent to Fred, last year – then I eventually went over to his a couple of times in December and we made the track together, accompanied by some lovely walks down the River Thames and lots of cups o’ tea,” Jordan said of the process of creating the track.

We know and love (or sometimes love to hate) their characters on screen, but now it’s time to discover all the behind-the-scenes secrets from our favourite soap stars. In our exclusive interview, Soap Stars Coming Clean, OK!'s finding out all the juicy gossip about what happens when the cameras stop rolling, as well as the actors’ favourite memories with their co-stars so far. We recently caught up with EastEnders actress Milly Zero, who plays Dotty Cotton, to chat about joining the iconic soap, her famous school friends, and how she's already started a plan to get Rylan Clark to make a cameo in Albert Square.

It's been over twenty years since Will Young defied the odds and was crowned winner of Pop Idol in 2001. Over ten gruelling weeks of live shows, Will impressed both the public and the show judges Simon Cowell, Pete Waterman, Nicki Chapman and Neil Fox. The singer was voted the champion by the public, managing to pip the series favourite Gareth Gates to the post with 53% of the vote, scoring him a coveted recording contract.

Ferne McCann has given a glimpse inside her romantic London date night with her new boyfriend Lorri Haines.The 31 year old, who recently went Instagram official with her new beau as she shared a series of loved-up snaps from her time in Dubai, shared a peek inside her loved-up evening at Tavolino Kitchen, which boasts views over Tower Bridge in London, with real estate agent Lorri. Ferne looked sensational and showcased her gym-honed physique in a purple skirt and cardigan co-ordinate for the evening in the capital.

Line of Duty actor Adrian Dunbar shared a sweet photo of his granddaughter wearing an AC-12 sleepsuit - and fans went wild.

Vernon Kay has shared a sweet snap of himself and wife Tess Daly on a winter stroll days after Christmas.The TV presenter posted the photo of the pair as they walked together along the River Thames on Monday 27 December.They were pictured walking arm in arm and kitted out for the cold weather, with Tess, 52, wearing black tracksuit bottoms, chunky white trainers, a thick padded coat cinched at the waist, and a striped winter hat.

London's New Year fireworks display over the River Thames has been cancelled for the second year in a row due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Perth shared her story of courage of living with cancer in a powerful 90-second audio recording which is set to be played to all participants near the start line of Cancer Research UK’s 10K, half marathon and marathon Shine events in London on Saturday, September 25.

coronavirus pandemic.The annual count of the swan population began Tuesday at Eton Bridge over the River Thames in Windsor, west of London. The Swan Upping is conducted each year to tally swans, and in particular their cygnet offspring, claimed by the British monarch.The tradition, dating back to the 12th century, originally was a way for the monarchy to ensure a supply of swan meat to serve at feasts and banquets.

The Subways have announced a new show set to take place on a boat, dubbed the HMS Alcopop-A-Cruiser.The band will set sail on the River Thames for the gig with a host of support acts on the evening of September 17.The Subways will be joined by Tellison, Beach Riot and special guests, who are yet to be announced.Half of the ticket fee will be donated to a charity of the buyer’s choice.

Penny Lancaster and Rod Stewart have celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary.The couple got married in a stunning Italian ceremony on the Riviera near Portofino in 2007 and have since had two children together. Marking the year with a clever nod to their nuptials, the husband and wife opted for a decadent boat ride down the River Thames in London.

Penny Lancaster and her husband Rod Stewart know how to keep the romance alive in their relationship, even after 14 years of marriage.

Amal Clooney really does seem to have it all: an incredible career as one of the world's top barristers, Hollywood heartthrob George Clooney for a husband and two gorgeous children, three-year-old twins Alexander and Ella. The famous family lead a private life in the quaint Berkshire village of Sonning on the River Thames in England, often jetting off to George's holiday home on the banks of Lake Como in Italy. Modelesque Amal can pretty much wear any outfit and always looks picture-perfect, so

Wayne Lineker has given a sneak peek inside his sleek London pad complete with stunning views over the River Thames. The Ibiza club owner, 59, who pranked fans with an engagement hoax back in February alongside fellow Celebs Go Dating star Chloe Ferry, has a stunning riverside home when he is not partying in the Mediterranean.

BRIT Awards 2021 are currently taking place at London’s O2 Arena, where a crowd of 4000 people has gathered to celebrate the past 12 months of music – check out the rolling list of winners below.Hosted by comedian Jack Whitehall, this year’s ceremony opened with Coldplay performing their new single ‘Higher Power’ from a pontoon on the River Thames.

Coldplay have opened this year’s 41st BRIT Awards with a performance of their new single, ‘Higher Power’ on the Thames.Chris Martin and co opened the ceremony with a lively performance that began with fireworks and featured dancing holograms.The group performed on a specially constructed riverboat stage on the Thames which overlooked the O2 Arena where the awards were being held.You can see some images and videos of their performance below:Awards show opener 101: Have world's biggest band

sea shanty hitmaker Nathan Evans performed his first live rendition of his chart-topping shanty on board a boat on the Thames. Former postie turned Tik Toker and music star Nathan rose to fame with his cover of Wellerman and was signed to Polydor before soaring to number one and achieving global success.

Susanna Reid had to fight back tears during Good Morning Britain on Tuesday as she spoke to Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole's family and friends about his tragic death.The news presenter was overcome with emotion a number of times during the interview as she spoke to the parents of the 20-year-old, known as Jimi, and his friend Bernard who had been with him when he jumped into the River Thames to save a woman who had fallen in.

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