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Courtney Love has some bold opinions about Taylor Swift.

Brooke Vincent has jokingly been called out by her former Coronation Street co-star after she shared how she was there to support her as she made her stage debut. It's been an exciting time for the actress as not only has she returned to screens in a new reality show, she's also touring the country in her first-ever play.

EXCLUSIVE: The BBC wants to overhaul how it awards salary rises to its highest-paid employees and presenters, Deadline understands.

Rylan Clark has joked he's feeling 'old' after being flooded with support from fans over his latest move which he said he was 'really proud' of. The BBC Radio 2 star appears to have turned into an early riser as he took to social media to share how he thinks his age is getting the better of him.

Oti Mabuse has said 'she smashed it' as she was seen partaking in a 'first' since becoming a mum. The former Strictly Come Dancing star welcomed her first child into the world in October last year.

Ellie Leach appeared to be feeling the zen as she shared her 'safe space' with fans after being seen in tears on TV over her exit. The Strictly Come Dancing winner is currently travelling up and down the country in her first-ever stage role.

Tamara Lawrance & Sharon D. Clarke Board BBC‘s ‘Mr Loverman’

Bargain Hunt's beloved auctioneer, Philip Serrell, recently shared a chilling incident involving his daughter Clementine, who found herself in a harrowing ordeal with car thieves.The Worcestershire-based auctioneer shared details of the incident on social media. According to Philip, Clementine caught two individuals attempting to steal her car after they had stolen her car keys. Despite the alarming situation, Clementine remained composed, prompting her father to joke about the thieves' reaction to being confronted by his petite daughter.

With a new BBC radio series now launched, Courtney Love is once again proving the power of the adage “go large or go home.”

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events Ask the stars of Disney+’s “Loki” if there’s going to be a third season and all will insist they don’t know. “I have no idea, honestly,” Sophia Di Martino, who stars as Sylvie, told me Saturday morning at a “Loki” FYC Emmy screening and Q&A at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. That doesn’t mean Martino wants her time with Marvel to come to an end.

BBC's EastEnders star Clay Milner Russell, known for his portrayal of Bobby Beale, has decided to leave the soap after an eventful five-year stint.

BBC Countryfile star Adam Henson was left devastated following his wife's cancer diagnosis. Charlie Gilbert was given a crushing blow by medical staff in 2021 following tests.

BBC Antiques Roadshow experts usually leave people delighted after discovering their item is worth an eye-watering amount of cash. However, it's not always the case for everyone.

The BBC has finally announced who will take over as host on the airwaves for Steve Wright's Pick of the Pops show on Radio 2 following his tragic passing earlier this year.

Rylan Clark was left issuing a message that started with an 'FYI' [for your information] after posting a picture of Loose Women star Denise Welch on social media. The BBC Radio 2 star was forced to respond after some fans pointed out how the post on X, formerly known as Twitter, sparked some 'spiteful' comments.

A BBC police drama fans hailed 'easily the best thing on TV' is returning for a second series on Monday night (April 15). Blue Lights launched to more than seven million viewers when it debuted last March.

Former Midsomer Murders star, John Nettles, has surfaced in nostalgic TV pics, leaving fans stunned by his transformation over the years. John, renowned for his portrayal of DCI Tom Barnaby in the beloved murder mystery, bid farewell to the show in 2011 after gracing screens since its original pilot in 1996. Following his departure, Neil Dudgeon has since taken over as the new lead on the much-loved ITV drama.

BBC presenter Reggie Yates has announced his family has "grown by one" with a sweet snap of the new arrival clinging to his finger.The new baby in question is Reggie's nephew, and he posted two images of the baby with the caption: "And the family grows by one. "Again.

Joe Lycett has revealed four false stories that he planted in UK media recently.The comedian, who is well-known for media stunts, returned to screens over the weekend for the second series of his Channel 4 show Late Night Lycett.Having previously teased that he had planted a number of news hoaxes, Lycett joked on Friday’s (April 12) show: “I wanted to take up space that [the media] would otherwise use to spread hate, misery and pictures of Amanda Holden.”The star then disclosed the stories in question, many of which were covered across sites including the BBC and Sky News.They were a Birmingham five-a-side footballer having a bruise that resembled Prince Harry, H from Steps getting a statue in his honour in his hometown of Cowbridge, research saying men from Birmingham have the longest penises, and a supposed Banksy mural of The Wizard of Oz‘s Dorothy in Birmingham.Opening up about being part of the hoax, H later told BBC Wales: “I’m great friends with Joe and he had this idea that he wanted to create fun fake news to deflect away from all of the bad fake news – and it worked! And a lot of these stories have gone unnoticed – this one did for a long time.”He added: “I love that Joe has put this on a national platform, when there is so much hatred and we can shine a little light on some joy and something funny.

Countdown presenter Rachel Riley has apologised after a backlash over a tweet regarding the Sydney mall stabbing.Over the weekend, six people were killed and others injured in a stabbing attack at the Westfield Bondi Junction Mall in Sydney, with the perpetrator identified as a man called Joel Cauchi, who was later shot dead by police.Following the attack, Riley shared a tweet in which she wrongly claimed that the attack was linked to “globalised intifada”. Police have claimed that the attack was “related to the mental health” of Cauchi and that there was “no ideological motivation” (via BBC News).In the since-deleted post, the presenter wrote: “For 6 months now, people have been out on our streets proudly calling for the ‘Intifada Revolution.’ If you want to know what ‘Globalised Intifada’ looks like, see the Sydney Mall.

EastEnders favourite Patrick Trueman (played by Rudolph Walker) is set to make a triumphant return to Albert Square in upcoming scenes. However, it appears that there are many revelations that will shock him. While Patrick was away, Yolande Trueman (portrayed by Angela Wynter) formed a close friendship with Pastor Clayton (Howard Saddler), but though things took a turn when he revealed a darker side to him.

Janette Manrara was seen beaming as she enjoyed a fresh 'first' with her daughter after sharing another family update. The former Strictly Come Dancing pro admitted she “could not be prouder” when she took to social media over the weekend with some exciting news.

James Graham‘s double-OIivier Award winning play Dear England is hitting TV screens and the prolific creator is thinking about whether any former soccer players could make the cut.

Fleur East opened up to fans about her 'big moment' since welcoming her first child into the world which soon led to her making another move to support from her famous pals and fans.

BBC's Clive Myrie has sadly bid farewell to a BBC colleague Mark Urban.

TV chef Nigella Lawson and BBC newsreader Clive Myrie have led the tributes to journalist and broadcaster Mark Urban, who has announced that he is leaving the BBC - after 35 years. Known for his fantastic work as a Middle Eastern correspondent for BBC News and his significant contribution to Newsnight, Mark's exit has shocked many. On Sunday, 14 April, Mark said in a statement on X (formerly known as Twitter): "Personal news, I'll be leaving the BBC at the end of May.

The UK is set to brace for weeks of potentially dry and hot sunny weather due to 'high pressure' conditions. Towards the end of April, much of the nation will enjoy long dry spells and warmer temperatures.

Midsomer fans rejoice - the long-running ITV crime drama returns with a brand new series tonight (Sunday April 14).

Filming begins next week on a big-budget family drama, which producers hope will herald a new era in non-English language shows within the British Isles.

Lee Mack, star of ITV's The 1% Club, has announced he will be stepping back from his popular BBC show, Not Going Out.

Scottish dessert sauce entrepreneur Mairi Hawkes, from the Isle of Lismore, is set to appear on Channel 4's new six-part series Aldi's Next Big Thing.

Saxon bassist Steve Dawson has been jailed for historic child sex offences.The 72-year-old received a sentence of six years following a trial at Sheffield Crown Court, according to BBC News after he was found guilty at an earlier hearing of four counts of indecent assault of a child under 14.He was jailed for repeatedly abusing the girl when she was six-years-old during the 1990s.Det Con Robert Heath, the officer in charge of the case at South Yorkshire Police, said following the verdict: “Stephen Dawson thought he had got away with committing these horrific crimes against a young, vulnerable victim 30 years ago.“She has shown extraordinary strength through coming forward. It is clear that his evil acts have remained with her throughout her life, and I hope this sentence goes some way to allowing her to move on from these traumatic events.”He continued: “The result of this case demonstrates just how seriously we take these offences.

Viewers were left utterly gobsmacked and very disturbed when a contestant 'died' during a game show on The 1% Club host Lee Mack's quiz show. It led to a flood of complaints to the broadcaster – but all was not as it seemed.The TV episode in question was part of the darkly comedic series Inside No 9, broadcasted on BBC 2 last year, which featured a fictional game show called 3by3.

A UK animation firm announced Friday that, after 24 years of operation, it has gone into liquidation, including the sale of many assets that will be familiar to the fans of its shows.

Brits are set to bask in a '72 hour' heatwave, according to some forecasters, but not everyone will be feeling the heat as two parts of England are expected to miss out on the sizzling temperatures.

As King Charles and Queen Camilla celebrate their 19th wedding anniversary, the day is also marked with a touch of sorrow.