Comedian Rik Mayall is due to receive an honorary degree at Exeter University.

Gym fanatic Mario and nursery nurse Rebecca have become the latest contestants to face eviction from the Big Brother house.

A court-appointed psychiatrist sized up Christie Brinkley's ill-fated fourth marriage, saying the model needed to examine her taste in men and her cheating husband was a narcissist with a bottomless ego.

Joe E Tata is cooking again, in the role of Peach Pit diner owner Nat for the new incarnation of Beverly Hills 90210.

Madonna has recruited Britney Spears for a virtual appearance on her forthcoming tour.

Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey's model girlfriend Camila Alves has given birth to the couple's first child.

He may be campaigning at the G8 summit in Japan on behalf of Oxfam, but veteran actor Bill Nighy has insisted that he is not a protester.

Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr celebrated his 68th birthday in Chicago giving out messages of peace and love - along with dessert.

EastEnders attracted more complaints than any other BBC programme in the last 12 months.

Bon Jovi's concert in New York's Central Park on Saturday is free.

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