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Naga Munchetty didn't hesitate to scold Matt Lucas on Friday's BBC Breakfast when the comedian appeared on the couch to plug his latest literary work.

There was travel chaos on Thursday night (December 5) after lines became blocked due to flooding on the network. Some services to Manchester were cancelled due to flooding between Preston and Bolton.

People magazine of the series.“A Man on the Inside” is based on a real-life story, chronicled in the 2020 documentary “The Mole Agent.”“There’s something inherently funny about a 76-year-old man who is a [retired] college professor, his life shut down, his daughter’s worried, so she says, ‘Get a project,’ and he happens to whimsically find a project where he becomes an undercover spy in a retirement home,” Danson told the outlet.He continued, “We get to explore aging, all those things that, in this country, sometimes we’re afraid to talk about, memory loss, everything, we broach with a tenderness and a seriousness still contained in a kind of light-hearted, joyful way.”“I’m so happy because I’m 76 and I get to be part of this conversation, which is becoming more and more of my conversation in life,” he said.Danson made his TV debut in 1975 on the soap opera “Somerset” and made one-off appearances in several series like “Laverne & Shirley,” “Magnum P.I.” and “Taxi” before landing his breakout role on “Cheers.”“Cheers” launched Danson to stardom, playing bar owner Sam Malone across 275 episodes from 1982 to 1993.Danson continued in film and TV, starring on the sitcom “Becker” and later “CSI” and a season of “Fargo,” as well as guest starring in episodes of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” as a fictionalized version of himself.In 2016, Danson starred on the NBC sitcom “The Good Place,” earning him rave reviews and three Emmy nominations.The actor has headlined a multitude of series in his career, and with his latest, he’s finding special meaning in the story.“I’m a silly man who remains youthful by being silly.

#thewiggles The gesture, on both hands, happened for several seconds as Gillespie continued singing the lyrics, “How are you today friend? Very well, thank you. Run away.

Alan Shearer would be "amazed" if Joshua Zirkzee becomes Manchester United's first-choice striker.

Ellise Shafer Miho Nakayama, a Japanese singer and actor best known for the 1995 romance film “Love Letter,” was found dead at her home in Tokyo on Friday. She was 54. Nakayama’s team confirmed the news in a post on her website, writing: “We are deeply sorry to have to suddenly announce this to all the people involved who have always looked after her and to all the fans who have supported her, but this incident was so sudden that we, too, are shocked and saddened.

Former boxer Barry McGuigan, who exited the I’m A Celeb jungle on Thursday, has a famous supporter back in Britain – none other than TV presenter Eamonn Holmes. Eammon posted his support for Barry on Instagram by sharing a photo of the boxer along with the words ‘Vote Barry.’ He also wrote: “We’ve known each other for 45 years and are best friends. Hope you can help keep my pal Barry in the Jungle.” Eamonn’s support of Barry comes just days after his former wife Ruth Langsford arrived on the I’m A Celeb set to cheer on her Loose Women co-stars GK Barry and Jane Moore, who was the first to be evicted.

Amazon has reduced the price of a Lindt chocolate assortment, offering chocolate lovers a great deal.The Lindt Lindor Assorted Chocolate Truffles Gift Box Large is now available for £15. Bargain hunters can also find the box for £18 at Moonpig and £14 at Lindt, although Lindt requires a minimum order value of £20.This tempting box contains 42 chocolates, weighing over half a kilo, and features five delicious flavours: milk chocolate, white chocolate, extra dark chocolate, pistachio, and salted caramel.The Lindt box has impressive ratings across retailers, with 4.6 stars at Moonpig and 4.9 stars at Lindt.

Heartbroken Barry McGuigan broke down in tears during an emotional interview on Good Morning Britain today.The boxer, 63, who left the I'm A Celeb jungle alongside Maura Higgins last night, was speaking about his daughter Danika, who died aged just 33. Barry had been praised by viewers for opening up about the tragedy to his jungle co-stars. Speaking to Kate Garraway and Rob Rinder today he said: "It’s the single most devastating thing that’s happened to me.

Kate Middleton appears to have taken fashion inspiration from Queen Elizabeth II as she is often seen using a style trick the late monarch was known for using. Set to grace the thrown herself one day, Kate appears to have already adjusted her wardrobe for when the day comes. The late Queen was known for colour-blocking her outfits to stand out from the crowd, dressing all in one colour when it came to her outfit and accessories, rather than mixing shades.

Aldi is ramping up the festive cheer by giving away £1,000 worth of vouchers to use in-store this Christmas.Ten lucky winners could each be walking away with a cool £100 to spend in the nation's fourth largest supermarket - but you've got to be in it to win it! Aldi works with suppliers from across the UK who provide more than three quarters of all items sold in its stores. From fresh Norfolk turkeys to festive chutneys from Berkshire, shoppers can certainly enjoy a variety of locally-sourced products this Christmas.The supermarket is also the second largest retailer of fresh British beef and the third largest in homegrown fruit and veg.

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Whether you’re looking for a fun concert to pencil into your diary or you're after an awesome Christmas gift for a loved one, your search may be over.

Jadon Sancho has paid a moving tribute to Manchester United staff member Kath Phipps.

Manchester United icon David Beckham has described Kath Phipps as the 'heartbeat' of the club in an emotional tribute.

Chris McCausland has revealed that he doesn't think Strictly Come Dancing is "really" a dancing competition. The comedian is set to take part in the show's semi-final this weekend with his professional dance partner Dianne Buswell.

Fans have rushed to support Barry McGuigan after he was seen breaking down in tears just hours after leaving I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here.

As heavy rain sweeps across Greater Manchester the Met Office has issued warnings indicating when the named storm is likely to hit. Yellow and amber warnings are in place over the weekend, with Thursday evening seeing the region battered by heavy rain.

Sabrina Carpenter has enjoyed a remarkable year, marked by the release of her Short n' Sweet album, a sold-out US tour, and an impressive eight Grammy Award nominations.

We're all quite used to hearing advice from Martin Lewis these days, but he rarely goes as far as to label something a 'demon appliance'. Yet that's exactly how he's labelled tumble dryers - and it's due to how much money they cost to run.

The festive season is underway and with the tradition of decking out Christmas trees comes a warning – your tree could be harbouring insect eggs.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here fans have been left trying to make sense of Barry McGuigan and Maura Higgins' double exit from the jungle as they named two people they think should have gone before them.

As more celebrities and colleagues speak out about their experience with Gregg Wallace, who stepped down from Masterchef last week amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour, it has now been reported that complaints were made to the BBC about Gregg ten years ago.The presenter appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2014, and reportedly found himself in hot water as at least one member of the show complained to bosses about his behaviour and sexual comments. While meetings are said to have taken place early in the series, Gregg remained on the show with dance partner Aliona Vilani until becoming the first celebrity to be eliminated during week two of the show.

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Laufey’s blend of jazz, classical and pop influences are on full display in her concert film, A Night At The Symphony: Hollywood Bowl.Directed by Sam Wrench, who helmed Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, the film sees the singer-songwriter perform alongside the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra at the prestigious open-air venue.The performance, which took place in August 2024, comes after she won the Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for her second studio album, ‘Bewitched’, earlier this year.Speaking about the film at the premiere, Laufey said: “There’s so many cities that I haven’t been able to play in and so many people that I haven’t been able to reach. And I think that was one of the main reasons I really wanted to do this… I think this is a fun way to be able to experience the concert in a more accessible way and still hopefully be able to be among other fans and breathe in the community.“It’s getting rarer and rarer to see young people at the symphony, and to be able to bring it to young audiences and to my audience in this very accessible way is hopefully inspiring.”The film was released in select cinemas worldwide on Friday, December 6, 2024.

BLACKPINK‘s Rosé has dropped her long-awaited solo debut album ‘rosie’, alongside a Gilmore Girls-coded music video for its lead single, ‘toxic till the end’.The Australian-Korean singer released the album on December 6, before dropping the accompanying visual for lead track ‘toxic till the end’ shortly after.Starring Rosé with Gossip Girl actor Evan Mock, the music video takes a more cinematic approach in portraying a love story with a bitter end, even with both characters knowing it had been toxic from the beginning.In an interview prior to the album’s release, Rosé revealed that she drew inspiration from a past relationship of hers for the song. “I think that was something that was living with me for a few years, I personally don’t think I deserved it, but it was there,” said Rosé.

Sabrina Carpenter has been announced as a headliner for BST Hyde Park 2025.The ‘Espresso’ singer will perform in London on Saturday, July 5 next year, making her the sixth artist to join BST’s line-up of confirmed headliners after Olivia Rodrigo, Noah Kahan, Jeff Lynne’s ELO, Zach Bryan and Hugh Jackman.Support will come from Clairo and beabadoobee, with more acts to be announced in the coming weeks.

TWICE have returned with their 14th mini-album ‘Strategy’, which comes issued with a stunning music video for its title track.The K-pop girl group released both the record and accompanying visual on December 6 at 2pm KST. ‘Strategy’ is led by a title track of the same name featuring American rapper Megan Thee Stallion, on top of six additional B-sides.The music video for ‘Strategy’ begins with Tzuyu in a completely white room, walking toward a table with just a book tinted in pink, green and grey hues, with the word ‘Strategy’ on its cover.

A Nonsense Christmas With Sabrina Carpenter is coming to Netflix on Friday, but what songs does she sing on the show? The one-off special airs on the streaming service at 9pm EST on December 6, which is 2am on December 7 for fans in the UK. The show is described as a “holiday variety music special” and will see one of 2024’s breakout musical stars playing a range of festive songs, both original and classic.

Nobody Wants This is one of the biggest hit shows of the year thanks to the chemistry between co-stars Kristen Bell and Adam Brody. Now they’re explaining how they crafted the perfect first kiss for their characters!

Max Verstappen just revealed some big personal news ahead of the 2024 Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix!

The Righteous Gemstones season four is on the way!

Looking absolutely sensational in a silver and blue ensemble, Sir Elton John dazzled fans at the Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium with his final North American farewell performance, donning an updated version of his iconic Bob Mackie baseball uniform first revealed back in 1975. Nearly five decades earlier, the British legend faced what was then the performance of his life, wrestling with addiction and the aftermath of a suicide attempt.Today, the 77-year-old is opting to step away from touring to cherish time with his family. "I don’t know how much time I have left," he reveals in his Disney+ documentary Elton John: Never Too Late.

Sir Elton John has opened up about his "violent" relationship with ex-boyfriend and former manager John Reid in his new Disney+ documentary, revealing that it wasn't until he "smacked" him in the face that he ended the romance.The legendary singer, 77, is looking back on his rise to fame in the Seventies in Elton John: Never Too Late - which follows Elton as he prepares for his final performance at Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium. In the film, Elton opens up about his first romantic relationship with music manager John Reid - and how the "match made in heaven" quickly became a relationship from hell, as reported by The Mirror. "John was very confident and very funny and very attractive," Elton recalls in the documentary.

The I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! campmates reflected on the point at which they realised they were famous during Tuesday’s episode of the popular show.The Rev Richard Coles surprisingly announced that he once came on stage to a "barrage of knickers" while he was in pop duo The Communards.The 62-year-old TV presenter wasn’t always a man of faith. In fact, he boasts quite an impressive pop career with singles topping the charts in the mid-80s.