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'Gritty' return for Miss Saigon

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:42:50 GMT

Hit musical Miss Saigon is to return to the West End next year a quarter of a century after it made its debut.

Sopranos star James Gandolfini dies

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:42:47 GMT

James Gandolfini, the actor famous for his lead role in mob drama The Sopranos, has died in Italy, according to his managers.

EastEnders role for Jamie Lomas

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:14:06 GMT

The ratings war between EastEnders and Coronation Street will become a family affair when actor Jamie Lomas, whose wife Kym plays Weatherfield regular Michelle Connor, arrives in Albert Square.

Woody launches tree-friendly paper

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:14:04 GMT

Woody Harrelson is putting his paper where his passions are.

Leech fired after colleague's coup

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:13:50 GMT

The Apprentice's first abdicating project manager Jason Leech has said if he had stayed in his role the rest of the team would have eaten him alive.

Premiere kicks off film festival

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:26:52 GMT

A European premiere attended by actors Brian Cox and Ewen Bremner has kicked off the 67th Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF).

Gabz rushes out Talent single

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:18:12 GMT

Britain's Got Talent finalist Gabz Gardiner is to rush release the song she performed on the talent show after dazzling programme boss Simon Cowell.

Stars join 'inspirational' children

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:39:20 GMT

Former Pussycat Doll Kimberley Wyatt, Strictly Come Dancing's Robin Windsor and soul singer Beverley Knight have met a group of 20 inspirational children diagnosed with cancer.

Judge Nicole goes hell for leather

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:21:09 GMT

Nicole Scherzinger went hell for leather at the X Factor auditions as she dazzled fans with her latest outfit.

Critics hail Radcliffe's stage turn

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:12:06 GMT

Daniel Radcliffe has won magical reviews for his latest stage role as a disabled Irish dreamer in Martin McDonagh's The Cripple Of Inishmaan.

Price planning fifth autobiography

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:50:54 GMT

Katie Price has revealed she is planning to release her fifth autobiography later this year - at the age of just 35.

TOWIE's Mario confesses suicide bid

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:44:17 GMT

The Only Way Is Essex star Mario Falcone has revealed he tried to take his own life, following a row with then girlfriend Lucy Mecklenburgh earlier this year.

Green Wing star to be Doctor Who?

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:25:40 GMT

Green Wing star Julian Rhind-Tutt is the latest name to be linked to the role of Doctor Who.

Liv Tyler ready for The Leftovers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:40:21 GMT

Liv Tyler is set to star opposite Justin Theroux in US pilot The Leftovers, according to reports.

Walliams: I flirted with Cameron

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:40:18 GMT

David Walliams has said he fell into one of his Little Britain character on a recent visit to Downing Street.

Starr 'hopes name will be cleared'

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:40:17 GMT

Freddie Starr's lawyer has said the comedian is hopeful he will soon be able to clear his name after being investigated for alleged sexual offences.

Carell reunited with his Minions

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:40:17 GMT

Steve Carell joined some not-so-mini Minions as they launched their new movie Despicable Me 2.

Rogen: We had to give End a new end

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:16:05 GMT

Seth Rogen has revealed he and co-writer/director Evan Goldberg had to rewrite the ending for their apocalyptic comedy This Is The End, because test audiences weren't happy.

I'm no action hero, says Radcliffe

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:16:04 GMT

Daniel Radcliffe has admitted that he'll never play James Bond - but he'd make a good baddie in the 007 films.

Crowe to take role as director

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:16:02 GMT

Russell Crowe is set to make his directorial debut.