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War hero, equerry, round-the-world traveller... and Princess Margaret's lover: How there was much more to Group Captain Peter Townsend than his status as the royal husband that never was
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He was a war hero, a former equerry to the King and the man Princess Margaret was not allowed to marry. And although the latter fact was perhaps the least interesting thing about the fascinating Group Captain Peter Townsend (left in the RAF, right sat behind Princess Margaret), it is the reason his name still resonates today. The former RAF pilot, who died 29 years ago today from stomach cancer , served King George VI from 1944 to 1952 after fighting in the Second World War. He met the young Princess Margaret when, as the King's equerry, he was living at Adelaide Cottage - now the home of Prince William and Kate - at Windsor. Margaret and her elder sister, the future Queen Elizabeth II, would take tea in the gardens with their mother, Townsend and his wife Rosemary and the couple's young sons. Townsend and Margaret are believed to have become romantically involved before his formal split from his wife in 1952 - but they were deterred from marrying because of his status as a divorced man. After Margaret publicly ended their relationship, Townsend went on to re-marry and have three children with his second wife - Belgian heiress Marie-Luce Jamagne (inset), who was 25 years his junior. His exploits after his relationship with Margaret ended included a trip around the world and a career as a wine merchant....read
Flypast in memory of a fallen comrade: Typhoons take to the sky in tribute to RAF pilot Mark Long who was killed in a Spitfire crash during a Battle of Britain memorial show
29/05/24 15:28Three Typhoon jets have performed a special flypast in memory of the RAF pilot Squadron Leader Mark Long, who died in a Spitfire crash at the weekend.Former RAF pilots and aircrew who 'dying from cancer' launch legal action against the MoD who they claim 'knew potential risks of toxic exhaust fumes' from military helicopters
29/05/24 00:09Troops who travelled in Sea King, Wessex and Puma and Chinook helicopters have developed cancers including lung cancer, testicular cancer and throat cancer.RAF pilot killed in Spitfire crash during Battle of Britain memorial show proudly told how he was in his 'dream job' after getting bug for flying from trips to airshows as a boy
27/05/24 18:07Squadron Leader Mark Long (pictured) tragically died when his Spitfire plane crashed a few minutes after taking off from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire on Saturday afternoon.RAF grounds Battle of Britain planes after tragic death of pilot who was killed in crash during memorial show
27/05/24 16:11Squadron Leader Mark Long's plane crashed a few minutes after taking off from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire as part of a memorial show on Saturday afternoon.Spitfire pilot killed in Battle of Britain memorial show crash said he could not wait to fly 'iconic' aircraft in tragic post just weeks before his shocking death - as RAF leads tributes
27/05/24 09:15Squadron Leader Mark Long shared videos of Hurricane and Spitfire airplanes in flight as he spoke of his excitement about the upcoming show.Pilot killed in Spitfire crash during a Battle of Britain event is named as Squadron Leader Mark Long, who was due to take over the memorial flight next year
26/05/24 17:30The pilot who was tragically killed in a Spitfire crash during a Battle of Britain event has been named as a Squadron Leader due to take over the memorial flight.Mass parachute drop over Normandy to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day SAVED after Mail on Sunday exposed how the RAF was being given just ONE PLANE for the event
25/05/24 22:13Defence Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed last night that four giant Airbus A400M transport planes will now take part on June 5.Prince William and Princess Kate say they are 'incredibly sad' to hear of death of pilot in Spitfire crash during Battle of Britain event at RAF Coningsby
25/05/24 19:13William and Kate said it was 'incredibly sad to hear of the news' and added that their 'thoughts this evening are with the pilot's loved ones, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, and the wider RAF family.'Pilot is killed in Spitfire crash: Tragedy as WW2 aircraft plunges into a field during Battle of Britain event at RAF Coningsby
25/05/24 17:39The Royal Air Force has confirmed that a pilot has died in a crash during a Battle of Britain event at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire.Spitfire CRASHES in a field during Battle of Britain event at RAF Coningsby: Rescue helicopter is despatched after WW2 aircraft plunged to Earth
25/05/24 13:47A Spitfire has crashed in a field during a Battle of Britain event at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire.Trooping the Colour WILL go ahead next month with King Charles in attendance - despite dozens of royal engagements being scrapped and reviewed due to the general election
24/05/24 19:38Royal aides are still working out what part the King will play. As revealed by the Mail, Charles may use a carriage given his ongoing cancer treatment rather than take part on horseback.Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie and Zara Tindall opt for white and pink matching dresses for Buckingham Palace garden party - after the King and Queen showed off their coordinating outfits
22/05/24 10:27Showing a united front, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie and Zara Tindall all opted for white and pink matching outfits when attending the glamorous occasion in London.Prince William is joined by Princess Beatrice for his first garden party of 2024 without Kate by his side as they brave the rain at Buckingham Palace
21/05/24 15:31The young royals put on a show of support for the King today as they hosted a garden party in his absence.'Unsung hero' engineer who secretly built Spitfires during World War Two in requisitioned garages and sheds when he was just 14 dies aged 98 after short illness
21/05/24 14:18Norman Parker was one of the last living workers who constructed over 2,000 fighter aircrafts in requisitioned car garages, sheds, workshops and factories in the city of Salisbury, Wiltshire.RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: All But One Of Our Aircraft is Missing - the UK's shambolic D-Day sequel, starring Grant Shapps
21/05/24 00:59In 1942, British cinema audiences were captivated by a classic Powell and Pressburger propaganda film called One Of Our Aircraft Is Missing.Grant Shapps vows to find more planes for mass parachute D-Day drop
20/05/24 06:37Defence Secretary Grant Shapps made the commitment amid fury that cuts to the military had left just one aircraft available for the commemoration.Grant Shapps vows he WILL find more planes for mass parachute drop to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day landings after fury that defence cuts had left just ONE available
19/05/24 10:30Defence Secretary Grant Shapps made the commitment amid fury that cuts to the military had left just one aircraft available for the commemoration.TOBIAS ELLWOOD: A chance to honour past heroes and show we can still stand up to tyranny
18/05/24 21:54TOBIAS ELLWOOD: All D-Day anniversaries are important. But with our world becoming increasingly dangerous, there is more poignancy than ever in marking our fightback against tyranny.Revealed: Just ONE plane available for mass parachute drop commemorating 80th anniversary of D-Day landings in Normandy - with critics calling it 'an insult to those who made the ultimate sacrifice'
18/05/24 21:51The Parachute Regiment had expected to honour its wartime heroes by sending over 450 men in four aircraft - but was told that only one was available.England fans who sing offensive songs about WWII during the Germany-staged Euros 2024 will be 'instantly fined and marched to an ATM to pay up if needed'
17/05/24 10:53Songs including 'Ten German Bombers', have been branded offensive to locals for stirring up memories of the war.Prince George will lead a 'less formal and starchy' modern monarchy when he is King - but may miss out on 'important' lessons in 'discipline' if he skips military service - royal experts say
16/05/24 11:18The Prince of Wales's eldest son, 10, is the subject of Channel 5 's documentary, Prince George: A King for the Future, is airing on Saturday, May 18 at 8:30pm.The men with an HRH title (that's His Royal Hotness): From King Charles as a youthful pilot to a shirtless Prince Harry and a VERY hunky William - but don't forget the ripped Arthur Chatto
16/05/24 06:06Prince William delighted royal fans this week when he appeared in combat fatigues as he took on the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps from his father King Charles.How a grieving mother was censored by the BBC: Unearthed transcript reveals fury of 'charmingly volcanic' aristocrat whose three sons were killed flying with the RAF after 1946 speech criticising the Labour government was 'mutilated'
14/05/24 13:43In a BBC radio broadcast to mark Remembrance Day in 1946, Lady Rachel MacRobert told how her children 'fought to preserve freedom and liberty'.Action man Prince Harry's scramble to get into his Apache in Afghanistan shows the 'difference between flying it and fighting' as military compares it with Prince William's first time flying the gunship yesterday
14/05/24 11:49Prince William flew in the Apache for the first time on Monday, taking off from an airfield in Hampshire. And while he appeared confident, experts say his brother Harry had more 'swagger' in the cockpit.Royal doppelgangers! How Princess Charlotte looks just like her father Prince William - and even he was left confused by one striking snap
13/05/24 08:12Charlotte, who turned nine earlier this month, may share Kate's brunette tresses, but she is the spitting image of her father, as pictures of a young Prince William reveal.The most shocking and gross 90s reality shows that are getting a new lease of life on social media: From gay men pretending to be straight to win cash to 'Fatties' from 'North Porkshire' on hardcore diets
09/05/24 06:16The TikTok generation can't believe their eyes and ears. Barely born when reality TV first hit our screens, today's teens are discovering the very worst of 1990s and Noughties TV.RAF serviceman arrested in Majorca after a fellow British tourist accused him of raping her is freed from custody and allowed to fly home after 'victim' failed to ratify her complaint in court
08/05/24 12:37The 27-year-old was told he remains under investigation for the alleged sex attack in Magaluf and must respond to any future court summons.Day by day, China is slowly chipping away at our social fabric - and if we fail to grasp this, we will pay dearly, says an MP targeted by Beijing
08/05/24 00:37China is engaged in a hidden war against the West. For the most part, this battle goes on in secret. But every so often, the aggressors are exposed.RAF serviceman, 27, is arrested for 'raping British tourist at Magaluf hotel while in Majorca for rugby tournament'
07/05/24 16:17The unnamed 27-year-old, thought to have travelled to the island to take part in a rugby tournament with pals, was detained yesterday at the airport shortly before he flew back to Britain.Newly-bald Ray Winstone wears a purple tracksuit as he joins Rod Stewart and stylish Penny Lancaster at charity football event in Essex
06/05/24 12:01Newly-bald Ray Winstone joined Sir Rod Stewart and a stylish Penny Lancaster at a charity football event on Sunday.It's the RAF to le rescue as the French call for British help to protect the skies at the Paris Olympics this summer
05/05/24 20:35With less than three months to go before the opening ceremony, France has had to bolster its much-vaunted 'Parade' kit with systems said to include RAF tech and manpower.Britain must DOUBLE its military spending to 'frighten Putin', ex-British Army chief warns - despite Rishi Sunak pledging the biggest defence cash boost in a generation
05/05/24 08:42Ex-British Army chief Lord Dannatt has warned Britain must double its defence spending to 'frighten' Vladimir Putin, despite Rishi Sunak's promise of a cash boost.Defence Secretary challenged over decision to spend twice as much Ministry of Defence money on new yachts as machine gun ammunition
04/05/24 21:42Grant Shapps faced calls to explain proposals to splash out nearly £8million replacing the Ministry of Defence's fleet of sailing boats but only £4million on ammunition.Fireworks storage facility is seized by HS2 despite route being axed seven months ago: Officials evict firm from land on cancelled northern leg of rail network - as owner warns of the dangers of explosives inside
03/05/24 14:59SGB World Services is being evicted from its 400-ton facility in rural Staffordshire so HS2 can take control of the area which had lay in the path of the planned route.Inside 75-year-old King Charles's daily '12-minute workout'
03/05/24 10:11The 12-minute regime, first revealed by Prince Harry in Spare, is said to start off with 'press ups, sit ups, the whole lot', according to Channel 5 's Inside Windsor Castle.Inside King Charles's '12-minute workout': Royal, 75, 'starts the day with press ups, sit ups and half-naked headstands', experts reveal
03/05/24 08:49The 12-minute regime, first revealed by Prince Harry in Spare, is said to start off with 'press ups, sit ups, the whole lot', according to Channel 5 's Inside Windsor Castle.Report: Putin is behind GPS attacks on passenger flights over Europe
02/05/24 14:02The European Aviation Safety Agency warned back in January that authorities had seen a 'sharp rise' in jamming in recent months, particularly over the Baltic statesPutin IS behind GPS attacks on passenger flights over Europe: Baltic states and aviation experts pinpoint 'black hole' caused by secret electronic weapon
02/05/24 12:28The European Aviation Safety Agency warned back in January that authorities had seen a 'sharp rise' in jamming in recent months, particularly over the Baltic statesKing and Queen jet back to London for public-facing duties: Camilla hosts all-female sports team at celebratory Clarence House reception as Charles prepares to visit cancer treatment centre tomorrow
29/04/24 14:17The King, 75, was spotted boarding a plane with Queen Camilla, 76, at Aberdeen Airport this morning. He returns to London ahead of a visit to a cancer treatment centre on Tuesday.RAF stealth fighter jet's 290mph near miss with drone at 14,500ft after device looked into view just 300ft from its nose
27/04/24 23:13The drone was being flown at more than 36 times the legal height. It is thought the operator was never traced, but if convicted of endangering an aircraft they could have been jailed for five years.Moment RAF Typhoon unleashes laser-guided Paveway bomb in Iraq
26/04/24 13:30Paveway IV bombs have been used to great effect by the RAF since 2008, and were the primary weapon of choice to hit Houthi targets in Yemen earlier this yearMoment RAF Typhoon unleashes laser-guided Paveway bomb in strike on militant base in Iraq - as UK 'prepares to send high-precision weapon to Ukraine in military aid package'
26/04/24 11:23Paveway IV bombs have been used to great effect by the RAF since 2008, and were the primary weapon of choice to hit Houthi targets in Yemen earlier this yearHow Putin's invasion of Ukraine has made the world safer
25/04/24 09:41Air Vice-Marshal Sean Bell, who served 32 years in the RAF, said Russia was no longer the threat it once was after two years of war, which has seen its forces battered by Ukraine.Britain will need an Israel-style 'Iron Dome' system in the future because threats of missile and drone attacks will 'probably increase', armed forces chief warns
25/04/24 09:39Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said 'live conversations' were underway' about boosting Britain's defences.How Putin's invasion of Ukraine has made the world SAFER: Ex-RAF chief says Russia's war machine won't face threat to the West for at least a decade after being ground down by two years of conflict
25/04/24 06:20Air Vice-Marshal Sean Bell, who served 32 years in the RAF, said Russia was no longer the threat it once was after two years of war, which has seen its forces battered by Ukraine.STEPHEN GLOVER: Two cheers for Rishi's defence boost... but show me the politician who truly grasps the perils we face
25/04/24 00:49I welcome the Prime Minister's announcement in Poland on Tuesday that defence spending will be increased to 2.5 per cent by 2030. It is worth two cheers. Good for Rishi.Ryanair boss says he would 'happily' offer Rwanda deportation flights
24/04/24 16:33The outspoken Irishman weighed into the controversy during an interview in London today.Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary says he would 'happily' offer Rwanda deportation flights if he had available aircraft - as aviation experts warn of huge 'commercial risk' for airlines signing up to the scheme
24/04/24 16:14The outspoken Irishman weighed into the controversy during an interview in London today.Air Rwanda: Which airline will deport migrants on a one-way trip to Africa under Rishi's new plan? Aviation experts warn of huge 'commercial risks' for firms signing up to scheme
24/04/24 12:22British aviation expert Julian Bray said operating deportation flights carried many risks for airlines, comparing the scenario to 1997 film Con Air.Ex-RAF chief says Britain's air force would run out of missiles within DAYS if we went to war - and a new £1.7billion drone fleet is a 'waste of money' that would be shot down within a week
24/04/24 12:13EXCLUSIVE: Air Marshal Edward Stringer warned Britain would run out of air-to-air missiles within days of war breaking out - and claimed the RAF's £1.7bn Protector drone fleet would be shot down in a week.Britain's skies under attack and how the UK's own Iron Dome will work
24/04/24 06:59EXCLUSIVE: Britain would be woefully unprepared to stop a Russian aerial onslaught from causing mayhem in the UK without 'urgent' investment in new air defences, military chiefs have warned.How $93 billion defence spending pledge will fire up Britain's forces
24/04/24 06:44The Army, the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force will share the desperately needed cash, meaning the services no longer have to cut capabilities.DAILY MAIL COMMENT: PM leads from front in boosting defence
23/04/24 23:54DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Rishi Sunak 's pledge to spend billions more on defence in the face of chilling global threats is hugely significant - and to be warmly welcomed.How Rishi Sunak's £75 billion defence spending pledge will fire up Britain's forces: Biggest boost in a generation will see MORE servicemen, MORE Typhoons flying - and the Army, Navy and RAF all bolstered in an increasingly dangerous world
23/04/24 21:04The Army, the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force will share the desperately needed cash, meaning the services no longer have to cut capabilities.Britain's skies under attack: As Putin hacks holiday jets and calls for an Israel-style Iron Dome for UK grow - what would home-grown defence system look like?
23/04/24 15:30EXCLUSIVE: Britain would be woefully unprepared to stop a Russian aerial onslaught from causing mayhem in the UK without 'urgent' investment in new air defences, military chiefs have warned.How cheeky birthday boy Prince Louis won the hearts of a nation. CLAUDIA CONNELL celebrates six years of charming fun - and laughter - as the youngest Wales blows out his candles...
23/04/24 06:12Cute, confident and cheeky, the little boy has become a firm favourite with royal fans around the world, his presence guaranteed to liven up any occasion.Royal fans are left disappointed by no new picture of Prince Louis as he turns six, as William and Kate's social media accounts stay silent in the early hours of his birthday
23/04/24 00:30Prince Louis turned six today and royal fans were hoping the Prince and Princess of Wales will keep up their annual tradition of releasing photographs to commemorate his birthday.Rwanda Bill is FINALLY passed by the House of Lords with unelected peers bowing to MPs after months of wrangling... so now can Rishi Sunak get deportation flights in the air by July?
22/04/24 19:44Peers admitted defeat in their desperate efforts to water down the legislation just before midnight, with one describing the moment as a 'funeral'.Putin's 'top secret electronic weapon' causing havoc in the skies: How the West fears Russia is jamming GPS tech on flights and ships across eastern flank of NATO using advanced system at Kaliningrad military base
22/04/24 15:57Military chiefs have warned that a system known as Tobol, based in the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, could be interfering with signals on planes and boats, causing them to 'malfunction'.Sleeping bags at the ready... MPs and peers dig in for late-night showdown on Rwanda Bill with snacks laid on - as Rishi warns Parliament must keep sitting until crucial legislation passes
22/04/24 15:43The Commons and Lords are doing battle after Rishi Sunak insisted Parliament must sit for as long as it takes to break an impasse on the crucial legislation.We WILL get Rwanda flights in the air... but not until July! Rishi vows Parliament will pass Bill even if it has to sit all night - ahead of showdown with Lords over 'borderline racist' objections
22/04/24 09:42Rishi Sunak told a press conference in Downing Street he is ready to make MPs and peers sit through the night to break an impasse on the crucial legislation.D-day for Rwanda Bill as Rishi holds press conference ahead of vote
22/04/24 09:16Rishi Sunak is set to face the media this morning as he mounts an all-out bid to force the Rwanda plan through Parliament.Russia suspected of targeting thousands of British holiday flights
22/04/24 09:03The planes appear to be suffering from GPS jamming and spoofing, which uses fake signals to trick pilots into believing the aircraft is in a different location than where they actually are.D-day for Rwanda Bill: Rishi Sunak holds press conference as he prepares to force House of Lords to sit all night to to pass Channel boats law - with ministers branding peers 'borderline racist' towards African state
22/04/24 07:04Rishi Sunak will hold a press conference in Downing Street as he warns he is ready to make MPs and peers sit through the night to force the Rwanda Bill through.Russia suspected of targeting thousands of British holiday flights in 'extremely dangerous' electronic attacks jamming systems including GPS
22/04/24 01:12The planes appear to be suffering from GPS jamming and spoofing, which uses fake signals to trick pilots into believing the aircraft is in a different location than where they actually are.Rishi Sunak vows Rwanda Bill WILL be passed on Monday as he warns unelected peers that he is ready to make Parliament sit through the night
19/04/24 10:12Rishi Sunak warned peers he is ready to make Parliament sit through the night if they continue efforts to hamper the crucial legislation.No10 refuses to commit to Rwanda flights taking off this Spring after 'cynical' peers delay Bill again
18/04/24 12:31The PM's spokesman declined to stand by the timetable previously set out by Rishi Sunak, merely saying the policy will be implemented 'as soon as possible'.Watch out for the 'poo-nami': Enraged locals in a village plagued by sewage spills have been dubbed the 'Berkshire Banksys' after mocking up hilarious signs to vent their fury
18/04/24 11:19Enraged locals in a village which is plagued by sewage spills have been dubbed the 'Berkshire Banksys' over hilarious signs venting their fury.Ex-minister warns Britain has defences gap that Putin could seize upon
18/04/24 07:00Mark Francois claimed the Russian tyrant could take advantage in the delay in the RAF's new £1.9billion 'eyes in the sky' surveillance plane, the E-7 Wedgetail, by attacking from the north.RAF fears fighter jets flying as low as 250ft could hit 650ft wind farm
17/04/24 21:48Military chiefs have objected to plans to extend a Scots windfarm amid fears RAF jets could crash into its huge turbines. Energy firm Boralex wants to build 22 turbines up to 650ft high.Did the RAF deliberately bomb the Baedeker publishing house during the war?
17/04/24 20:20Dietrich Baedeker, born in Bremen in 1660, became a printer in Bielefeld but it was his descendent, Karl Baedeker, who established the publishing firm proper in 1827. Pictured: CanterburyThere is a gaping hole in Britain's defence and Putin could hit us with cruise missiles and drones whenever he wants, ex-ministers warn
17/04/24 17:07Mark Francois claimed the Russian tyrant could take advantage in the delay in the RAF's new £1.9billion 'eyes in the sky' surveillance plane, the E-7 Wedgetail, by attacking from the north.Husband who died alongside his wife in head-on collision with a police van may have nodded off at the wheel in 'microsleep' moments before the crash, inquest hears
17/04/24 15:33John Jackson (left), 60, had driven from Bwlchgwyn, North Wales, to RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire with his daughter Ffion to pick up his wife Nerys (right), 57, on December 9 last year.Unelected peers delay Rwanda Bill AGAIN with more amendments despite MPs voting down previous bids to weaken crucial Channel boats plans
17/04/24 09:54The House of Lords snubbed ministerial calls to back down and insisted by 245 votes to 208, majority 37, on a requirement that the east African country cannot be treated as safe.David Cameron to visit Israel today after Rishi Sunak told PM Benjamin Netanyahu 'calm heads' must prevail amid growing tensions with Iran
17/04/24 00:38Lord Cameron is expected to meet with Benjamin Netanyahu and foreign minister Israel Katz. He may also meet senior Palestinian Authority officials in the West Bank, it has been reported.Israel says Iran will not get off 'scot-free' after missile attack
16/04/24 16:50Israeli military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said his country 'cannot stand still from this kind of aggression' after firing 300 missiles, drones and rockets at Israel.Israel says Iran will not get off 'scot-free' following its barrage of missiles and drones, despite Tehran's threat they will employ 'weapons we have never used before' in response to any retaliatory attack
16/04/24 16:12Israeli military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said his country 'cannot stand still from this kind of aggression' after firing 300 missiles, drones and rockets at Israel.Camilla's back to business: Queen hosts young pioneers from domestic violence charity SafeLives at Buckingham Palace as she returns from Easter break
16/04/24 11:51The Queen, 76, patron of SafeLives, hosted four young pioneers from the charity at Buckingham Palace, in London, to discuss how violence and abuse in the home affects younger people.King Charles waves to royal fans as he returns to Clarence House after trip to Scotland with Queen Camilla to celebrate their anniversary
16/04/24 10:49Pulling out of his central London home in his maroon state Bentley limousine the monarch, who was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, appeared in high sprits.
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EXCLUSIVEEkin-Su Cülcülolu is forced to CANCEL book signing events over security fears after receiving threats online that left her 'unsettled'
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Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon reveals the gender of her baby as she prepares to welcome second child with boyfriend Ryan Ledson
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'Not aging well!': Oasis fans slam Liam Gallagher after tweet criticising Noel for selling $350 tickets resurfaces as outrage grows over reunion
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Cardi B addresses speculation she was shading Nicki Minaj in new maternity shoot: 'Leave me the f*** alone'
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Nikki Garcia makes first public appearance since husband Artem Chigvintsev's domestic violence arrest as she hosts hot dog eating contest
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Fatman Scoop's eerie prediction about his own death during one of his final Australian radio interviews Passed away recently
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Nicole Kidman wows in a black figure-hugging gown as she joins Liev Schreiber on the red carpet at Netflix's The Perfect Couple premiere
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Lizzie Cundy shares throwback clip of an interview with 'old friend' Meghan Markle as she launches new Amazon show Red Carpet Uncut
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Gemma Arterton cuts a chic figure in a sleek black dress as she joins her co-stars Sir Ian McKellen and Mark Strong at The Critic premiere
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Samantha Fox, 58, drunkenly threatened to 'knock out' police officer's teeth and expose him before grounding BA plane
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Bono's actress daughter Eve Hewson steals the spotlight in an elegant evening gown as she attends The Perfect Couple premiere
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Sir Ian McKellen, 85, is back on his feet as he attends The Critic premiere - two months after horror stage fall that left him feeling 'guilty and ashamed'
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Fame Academy's Gary Phelan 'found dead in Dubai apartment' aged 42: Star's 'devastated' manager pays tribute after raising funds to bring his body home
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In the honeymoon period? Cristiano Ronaldo packs on the PDA with Georgina Rodriguez - who shows off her famous curves in a bridal white bikini
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Euphoria star Barbie Ferreira shows off her incredible weight loss in sexy snaps amid fan speculation she has taken Ozempic
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Geordie POUR! Vicky Pattison shows off her 'wedding reception of dreams' after tying the knot with Ercan Ramadan
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Talk about hot stuff! David Beckham oozes sex appeal in his vest as he sips on a coffee while ironing a shirt in a stylish new Nespresso advert
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Ben Affleck is 'happy' as he is slowly moving into his new home in neighborhood he loves amid Jennifer Lopez divorce
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Harry Styles' ex-girlfriend Taylor Russell shows off her toned tummy at the 81st Venice Film Festival as she poses beneath a bright red umbrella
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Kylie Jenner strikes alluring poses in fitted pink minidress as she continues plugging her new Ioannes collab Hard to miss
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EXCLUSIVEInside Nikki Garcia and Artem Chigvintsev's troubled marriage - as she is urged to leave by sister Brie after his arrest for domestic battery
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Oasis fans splashing out hundreds of pounds each to see reunion tour will boost Britain's economy by £487m - but the huge spend is STILL dwarfed by Taylor Swift
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Bella Hadid, 27, takes a high-paying job away from A-list Hollywood star Julia Roberts, 56 The new face of luxury jewelry brand Chopard
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BBC viewers slam Romesh Ranganathan for 'disrespectful' documentary about death of Sex Pistols star's girlfriend
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Former Page Three glamour model Samantha Fox breaks her silence after appearing in court over drunken row on BA flight
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Shaggy-haired Daniel Craig feeds wife Rachel Weisz on a lunch date during Venice Film Festival... after swerving a run-in with former love rival Jude Law
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Stella Maxwell stuns in a flowing white evening gown as she hits the red carpet for The Room Next Door premiere at the Venice Film Festival
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Molly-Mae Hague puts on brave face as she shares a laugh with a friend after addressing her heartbreaking split from fiancé Tommy Fury
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Adele breaks TWO records with epic £100million Munich residency as she bursts into tears announcing indefinite break from music
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General Hospital's Adam J. Harrington confirms exit from ABC soap after his character gets shot twice: 'It was a BLAST, literally!'
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George Clooney to the rescue! Actor rushes to help as photographer falls over at Wolfs premiere - before taking matters into his own hands
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Olivia Culpo poses in a bikini on the beach in Rhode Island... 2 months after marrying Christian McCaffrey Looking good
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Kevin Costner cuts a smart figure as he arrives solo for Venice Film Festival following divorce from Christine Baumgartner
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George Clooney denies claims he and Brad Pitt were paid $35million for their movie Wolfs: 'It's bad if that's what people think'
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Netflix fans gripped by 'superb and intense' thriller that's so addictive they binged every episode in a weekend
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Queen Máxima of the Netherlands stuns in a turquoise suit as she joins students for a mental health workshop
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Princess Sofia of Sweden is pregnant! Prince Carl Philip's wife is expecting the couple's fourth child, palace announces
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Katie Price is seen in her pink Range Rover despite being ordered to return it by the courts - as she drives past her repossessed Mucky Mansion to visit friends
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Jax Taylor reveals bipolar disorder and PTSD diagnosis amid Brittany Cartwright divorce adding it's 'an emotional time' for him
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EXCLUSIVEMatthew Perry's manager Doug Chapin quit Hollywood after Friends star's death, saying he was 'done taking care of people'
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Brittany Cartwright gives leggy display during spa visit amid Jax Taylor divorce... after promoting vibrators
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It Ends With Us fans applaud Justin Baldoni over 'empathetic and responsible' act amid Blake Lively drama Has written a touching letter to survivors
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Netflix most watched show Worst Ex Ever leaves viewers furious
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Martine McCutcheon posts bed selfies in black lace silk nightwear as she meditates after split from estranged husband Jack McManus
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Brad Pitt's fans think his new girlfriend Ines de Ramon is copying his ex-wife Jennifer Aniston's style
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Maren Morris, 34, has a new younger 'boyfriend'... two months after coming out as bisexual She split from husband Ryan Hurd in 2023
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Susanna Reid's face drops as Jimmy Tarbuck pays her 'backhanded compliment' live on GMB
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Laura Dern and her stylish daughter Jaya Harper grab lunch together in New York City Stepping out
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22 Kids And Counting fans blast 'boring and disappointing' change to series as The Radfords overhaul format in show first
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Selling Sunset in CHAOS after Nicole Young accused Emma Hernan of having an affair with a married man - with cast threatening to QUIT
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Texans roast Yolanda Hadid for 'cosplaying' in new video to show off her Fort Worth ranch: 'All hat and no cattle' Slammed the reality star
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New love, new look! Brad Pitt, 60, gives his wardrobe a trendy update as he rocks a sheer shirt, custom Louis Vuitton flares and platform boots
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Hilary Duff has her hands full as she shops with her three youngest children alongside husband Matthew Koma
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Kristin Cavallari, 37, and boyfriend Mark Estes dish on their 'hot' sex life in saucy NSFW chat
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Multiple Oscar winner Christoph Waltz confirms his role in new Frankenstein film during Glasgow football outing New movie
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Labor Day fun from Hollywood shows Jennifer Lopez, Salma Hayek and Chrishell Stause taking the day off
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Crazy P frontwoman Danielle Moore dead at 52: Tributes pour in for 'beautiful' musician who died in 'tragic and sudden' circumstances
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Netflix's new demon horror movie The Deliverance slammed by critics and viewers as 'a mess' with 'ridiculous' characters
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Ruth Langsford admits 'everything has drooped and sagged' in frank ageing update on Loose Women - and live audience have brutal response
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Adrien Brody cuts a handsome figure as he arrives for 81st Venice Film Festival while Jude Law joins Zac Efron in waving city goodbye at Marco Polo airport
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Pregnant Jorgie Porter shares intense video of fiancé Oliver Piotrowski struggling to put out huge fire after their garden shed goes up in flames
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Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and Tom Grennan take a stand against 'greedy' dynamic pricing amid row over Oasis using demand-based system
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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas have that look of love as they share sweet face-to-face snap from family wedding
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EXCLUSIVEBlanca Blanco poses in a green bikini as she shares her new biohack that takes 20 minutes a day
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Brittany Cartwright poses with a VIBRATOR as she says she is in her 'self love era' after filing for divorce from Jax Taylor
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Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore put on a stylish display as they hold hands to promote new movie The Room Next Door at the Venice Film Festival
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Antiques Roadshow guest clasps hand over mouth in shock as she learns mind-boggling truth behind painting bought for £18
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Rebekah Vardy shows off her toned abs in cream floral co-ord as she continues to show off her wardrobe during her luxury getaway
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Simone Biles plans reunion with husband Jonathan Owens as he heads back to Chicago for new NFL season Back in the Windy City
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Lionel Richie, 75, and girlfriend Lisa Parigi, 34, enjoy dinner at Spago in rare sighting of the longtime-couple
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His Pretty Woman! Richard Gere, 75, bows down to wife Alejandra Silva, 41, before packing on the PDA as he enjoys night out at Venice Film Festival
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Tobey Maguire's ex Jennifer Meyer, 47, is engaged to Geoffrey Ogunlesi, 33, who is the son of Gatwick Airport billionaire (and the ring is HUGE!)
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Ben Shephard divides opinion as he debuts 'scruffy' new look on This Morning - as fans swipe 'it adds ten years to you!'
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Stella Maxwell exudes glamour in a jewel-encrusted peach gown as she poses for pictures at the amfAR Gala in Venice
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Ed Sheeran's frustrated cousin is 'shocked and disappointed' with the singer after being threatened with legal action by his label
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Elle Macpherson reveals she still attends regular AA meetings following her decision to quit alcohol: 'Without being sober, I wouldn't be here'
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Ben Fogle reveals the future of his beloved Channel 5 TV series after sharing 'mental health breakdown with crippling paranoia and anxiety'
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Behati Prinsloo and Candice Swanepoel put on a VERY sexy display in embellished lingerie for the latest Victoria's Secret collection
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Jenna Bush Hager opens up to Hoda Kotb about 'extreme' phobia that sees her 'hit the dirt' once she encounters it
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Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley clash with Lauryn Goodman in 'awkward' This Morning interview (and she 'tries to squeeze a tear out')
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Countryfile fans rage they're 'bored to death' as they call out baffling problem with latest BBC episode
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Holly Willoughby rocks a sexy new look as she makes a rare return to social media after terrifying kidnap plot
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Back To Black star Marisa Abela puts on a stylish display in a £1,700 Miu Miu pinafore as she arrives for the Venice Film Festival
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Password viewers give up on new ITV game show after just one episode as they fume 'I'm out!' and brand it 'worst thing on telly'
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Jeremy Clarkson comforts sobbing co-star after 'emotional' The Grand Tour finale - as he claims he's 'too old and fat' to continue with the show
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t's FINALLY occuring! James Corden sends Gavin And Stacey fans into a frenzy as he reveals filming has begun with nostalgic behind the scenes snap
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Inside Adele's low-key career breaks where she 'goes back to real life' as singer reveals she won't be seen 'for a long time' when her Las Vegas residency ends
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Angelina Jolie exudes elegance at Telluride Film Festival in Colorado... after avoiding run-in with ex Brad - as he makes red carpet debut with Ines
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Charlotte Dawson hits back at accusations she's 'milking' her third pregnancy amid fiancé Matthew Sarsfield's sexting scandal as she insists she 'can't win'
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So she DOES own some clothes after all! Proof Bianca Censori dresses very differently when not with partner Kanye West
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Netflix fans devastated as beloved series is axed despite rave reviews - and cast share emotional goodbyes
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Are Martha and Durek taking a leaf out of the Sussexes' book? 'Netflix darlings' invited celebs to nuptials and used A-list pals to promote their products
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EXCLUSIVEChloe Goodman reveals the 'hardest' point in her relationship with Grant Hall and how he was her rock during postnatal depression battle
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Kate Ferdinand displays her jaw-dropping figure in skintight crop top as she shows off her latest active collection
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Bring your pet to work day! Amanda Holden shows off her legs in a white co-ord as she returns to Heart FM with her beloved dog Rudy
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Pete Wicks reveals the 'toughest thing he has ever been through' as he shares devastating family grief and 'petrifying' Strictly fears on Lorraine
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Lorraine Kelly fans all make the same joke as she finally returns to ITV morning show after birth of granddaughter and whopping summer break
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Former Page Three glamour model Samantha Fox, 58, set to be sentenced for drunkenly grounding BA flight to Munich
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EXCLUSIVEThe woman who really brought Oasis back together at a posh spa day with Liam, revealed by SARAH RAINEY
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BBC Breakfast in hosting shake-up as beloved star 'goes missing' from show - and fans bombard presenters with complaints
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Serena Williams puts on a leggy display in a tiny mini skirt as she takes selfies with Alicia Keys while watching the US Open in New York
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Lily James oozes Hollywood glamour as she showcases her jaw-dropping figure in backless polka dot dress in sizzling snaps from Italian getaway
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Brad Pitt goes public with Ines de Ramon during red carpet love-in with old friends George and Amal Clooney at the Venice Film Festival
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George Clooney and Brad Pitt hire out entire Venice restaurant and play waiters as they enjoy date with Amal and Ines de Ramon before Wolfs premiere
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Susanna Reid finally returns to Good Morning Britain - but fans all make the same joke about her striking outfit on ITV show
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Richard Gere, 75, joins son Homer, 24, and glamorous wife Alejandra Silva, 41, at amfAR Gala during Venice Film Festival
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Gillian Anderson, 56, puts on an animated display as she launches her sexual fantasies book Want - after admitting she struggled to write her own desires
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How Brad Pitt, 60, has become the real-life Benjamin Button with youthful appearance at Wolfs premiere after viral facelift rumours
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Giovanni Pernice shows off his tattoos as he poses shirtless on holiday as he weathers the storm of the Strictly misconduct investigation
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McFly star Tom Fletcher reveals he 'cried' with relief after Stephen Fry documentary helped him realise he had bipolar disorder
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Amal Clooney looks incredible in a corsetted gown with a dramatic ruffled skirt as she supports husband George at premiere of Wolfs in Venice
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Bikini-clad Mel C, 50, shares a kiss with model boyfriend Chris Dingwall and shows off her jaw-dropping figure during PDA-filled boat ride in Ibiza
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George Clooney and Brad Pitt's new $200M movie FLOPS as critics slam one-star Wolfs as 'messy' and 'half-baked' Film debuted in Venice Sunday night
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Zara McDermott shares her sexy swimwear snaps as she enjoys holiday following revelations she 'doubled her wealth after Strictly'
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Jessica Simpson's look-alike daughter Maxwell, 12, is already taller than her in sweet new snap
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American Swifties who travelled to London for the Eras Tour reveal their epic 9-day mission to catch a glimpse of Larry the Cat
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Rihanna, 36, replaces Charlize Theron, 49, as the golden goddess of the new J'Adore Dior campaign
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Lorraine Kelly is a gran! TV presenter 'bursting' with joy as daughter Rosie Smith welcomes a baby girl with her fiancé Steve White
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Jessica Alba has a family pizza night with friends in Los Angeles... just after buying her dad's childhood home
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Sir Ian McKellen insists 'I'll be back' as he recalls on-stage fall which left him with multiple injuries
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Real Housewives icon unrecognizable after undergoing extreme cosmetic surgery procedure Incredible difference
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Kate Winslet looks chic in an oversized white suit as she takes centre stage at a preview and Q&A for her 2023 film Lee at the BF in London
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Brad Pitt looks incredibly youthful at 60 after viral facelift rumors - as he makes red carpet debut with girlfriend Ines de Ramon
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Kylie Jenner is a vision as she models skintight floral dresses while promoting her Khy brand's new collaboration with Ioannes
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As Britain's summer holidays come to an end... can YOU guess who these legendary breakfast TV presenters are from their old back to school photos?
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'Such a kind man': Katie Holmes mourns the loss of her Dawson's Creek co-star Obi Ndefo following his death at 51
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Maren Morris discusses bisexuality and her new queer anthem Push Me Over: 'I wanted to celebrate it'
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EXCLUSIVELeAnn Rimes using her time on The Voice Australia as 'a dress rehearsal' for UK version of the show
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Toni Collette shows off her sweet tattoo dedicated to her children Arlo and Sage as she departs Australia
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Jennifer Garner rings in Labor Day weekend watching Angel City FC soccer match in Los Angeles
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Selena Gomez reunites with Emilia Perez co-star Zoe Saldana at the Telluride Film Festival in Colorado... after doing couples quiz with Benny Blanco
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Kim Kardashian calls herself a 'Madrid soccer mom' as she shares snaps having fun with football superfan son Saint at match in Spain
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Davina McCall, 56, reveals why she refuses to act or dress her age and admits the new series of My Mum, Your Dad made her cry
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Netflix fans in awe of romantic drama that was so moving it made them cry 'every time' they watched it
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EXCLUSIVEInside story of Harry's attempt to return to royal fold: Friends reveal 'surprising' messages, overtures and secret 'rehabilitation blueprint'
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The worst TV show finale of all time revealed - and it's not Game of Thrones or How I Met Your Mother
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Eva Longoria wows in a sheer sequin gown as she joins leggy Kate Beckinsale and Rumer Willis at star-studded amfAR Gala during Venice Film Festival
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Jacqueline Jossa reveals she believes her family were saved from harm by a 'guardian angel' during horror £20k raid at their Marbella villa
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Dawson's Creek actor dead at 51 - years after losing both legs in horror hit-and-run crash
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Well it IS the city of love! Brad Pitt, 60, chooses Venice to go public with jewellery designer girlfriend Ines de Ramon, 34, writes ALISON BOSHOFF
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EXCLUSIVEPrincess Diana's favourite stylist breaks his 27-year silence... and for the first time reveals her hair-raising secrets
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Fatman Scoop's final words revealed in chilling audio of the hip hop icon's onstage death Tragedy
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Lindsay Hubbard reflects on one year after her break-up with Carl Radke: 'Everything happens for a reason'
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Kate Beckinsale, 51, looks incredible in a strapless peach dress and HUGE glittering silver platform heels at the amfAR Gala in Venice
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Zac Efron seen for the first time since his hospitalization as he cuts a dapper figure while attending the amfAR Gala during Venice Film Festival
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Chappell Roan lookalike claims she's also been 'followed' by obsessive fans after the singer slammed 'creepy behaviour' from her admirers