Harry Judd on McFly audition that 'felt like fate' and why he left home at 17

A campaigning Lanarkshire mum has blasted the First Minister for 'breaking a promise' to help fund lifesaving medical cannabis for her severely epileptic son.

Former West End musical star Anne Hart, the widow of comedian Ronnie Corbett, has died at the age of 90, her family has announced.

Kate Middleton is known for her fierce love of sports and competitive nature when it comes to physical activities but there is one fitness hobby she enjoys which has even left her husband Prince William baffled.

For most people, today is just November 6. But if you’re a diehard “Stranger Things” fan, you know that today is actually Stranger Things Day.

Black Friday may still officially be a couple of weeks away, but many retailers are now offering early bargains for shoppers.

Lorraine Kelly became emotional during Monday's instalment of her breakfast programme as she addressed the heartbreaking news of her colleague's death after she tragically passed away last week at the age of only 33.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle revealed their "clash of lifestyles" as they attended Katy Perry's final Las Vegas residency gig over the weekend.

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Celine Dion was in great spirits during a recent public appearance. The acclaimed singer was accompanied by her three sons, 22-year-old René-Charles, and 13-year-old twins Nelson and Eddy.

It’s so hard to say goodbye, but sadly, several K-pop groups are disbanding for good.

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Jason Momoa is headed back to Saturday Night Live!

Barbra Streisand is opening up about her life.

Evan Ellingson, who you may recognize from the 2009 film My Sister’s Keeper, has tragically passed away at the young age of 35.

Dua Lipa has teased a special “surprise launch event” in London to celebrate the release of her new single ‘Houdini’.The announcement comes after the pop star teased new music in recent weeks – later confirmed to be the forthcoming new single.Set to arrive on Thursday (November 9), the singer has now confirmed that she will be celebrating the release of the song by holding three special “surprise launch events” across the globe later this month.Although specific details on the events remain sparse, including what they will comprise or the exact location, Lipa did confirm that they will kick off this week with an event in London on Thursday.From there, the next will take place in Los Angeles next Tuesday (November 14), before concluding with a third and final stop in Tokyo the following Monday (November 20).“I’m putting on three surprise launch events for ‘Houdini’ in London, Los Angeles and Tokyo,” she wrote on her X/Twitter page, announcing the news. “The first one’s going to be in my hometown, London, this Thursday!!!”She continued, adding: “I’m going to be inviting down some of my fans from the UK and around Europe, so keep your eyes peeled.”I’m putting on three surprise launch events for Houdini in London, Los Angeles and Tokyo.

November 6, 2023His memory will live on forever in our hearts and through the music he put out into the world for you all.RIP Sean Martin ❤️— The Night Café (@nightcafeband) November 6, 2023The Night Café formed in 2014 and released their debut EP ‘Get Away From The Feeling’ in 2017.Reviewing ‘Felicity’ which featured on their 2018 EP ‘Bunkbed’, NME wrote at the time: “Earlier this year The Night Café released their debut EP ‘Get Away From the Feeling’, a four-track, 14-minute assault on the senses which zipped with youthful energy and vigour. Comparisons to Circa Waves followed soon after – not just because they’re both from Liverpool – but there were hints in that EP, especially on ‘The Way Of Mary’, which suggested a similar elevation to huge venues was certainly on the cards.“New song ‘Felicity’ confirms that the trajectory is very much on – but showcases a darker, moodier side to the group.

Green Day performed a rendition of ‘Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)’ with a fan on guitar during an intimate gig in Paris this weekend – check out footage below.The band announced a surprise show in the French capital last week, which took place at the Bataclan Theatre on Saturday (November 4).The pop-punk trio – Billie Joe Armstrong, Tré Cool and Mike Dirnt – performed a host of hits including ‘American Idiot’, ‘Holiday’ and ‘Boulevard of Broken Dreams’, along with new track ‘Look Ma, No Brains’.When it came to ‘Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)’, Armstrong invited a fan to play acoustic guitar. The frontman sang the track with his arm draped around the fan, encouraging him to sing parts of the song into the microphone.Check out footage of the moment below.The Paris performance comes ahead of surprise intimate shows in London and Milan this month.The band have also announced a 2024 global ‘Saviors’ stadium tour which will include a huge London show.The upcoming tour will see Green Day play stadiums across the US, UK and Europe in support of their forthcoming new album ‘Saviors‘ (out January 19) while also celebrating 30 years of their classic 1994 album ‘Dookie’ and 20 years of 2004’s ‘American Idiot’.The UK and Ireland leg will start on June 21 at Manchester’s Emirates Old Trafford, with further dates in Glasgow, Dublin and a massive Wembley Stadium date in London on June 29.

Friends only attended the first half of his funeral, according to reports.Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow and Matt LeBlanc were all seen at the service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles on Friday (November 3).According to DailyMail.com, the cast however did not attend the second half of the funeral, which was reserved for Perry’s family and closest friends.“The Friends cast did not attend the second half of the services which took place further up from the church at The Courts of Remembrance which is made up of several open air courtyards,” an insider told the outlet.“It’s a special, more secluded area. More private.

Succession star Sarah Snook has described the threat of AI against actors and other industries as “terrifying”.The actor, who is best known for playing Shiv in the HBO series, discussed the ongoing Hollywood actors’ strike during an interview with the BBC.When asked by broadcaster Laura Kuenssberg about what she’d like to see resolved as a result of the strike, Snook expressed her concerns over the impact artificial intelligence could have on the profession.“The main thing for me that I find terrifying is AI,” Snook said. “It’s just such [an] uncharted landscape and we need pretty stringent rules in place in order to protect, not just the acting industry, but across the board.“If we can set a precedent for other industries in regards to how AI is utilised, then that’ll be huge.”Snook raised the spread of viral deepfake clips of actors like Tom Cruise, explaining how this technology could be exploited by companies.“It’s uncanny,” Snook said.

Machine Gun Kelly has responded to a wave of criticism online after taking part in an “awkward” interview at the Brazilian Grand Prix.The moment took place when the musician was approached by Sky Sports’ presenter Martin Brundle, who went up to him on the grid walk at the Formula One event and caught him for a quick chat.In the footage – which has been shared to the Sky Sports F1 Twitter page – the 33-year-old rapper was asked about how his career was going. Here, he began fiddling with the poppy on Brundle’s shirt, and responded: “I don’t think about my career.”From there, the host said “Well good luck with it, whatever you do”, before discussing Formula One and the ties between the motor racing world and the music industry.

PinkPantheress has revealed that she missed a chance to feature on a Kendrick Lamar track because her phone was on silent.The UK singer-songwriter was speaking in a new interview when she explained that she missed out on a studio session with the ‘Humble’ rapper because she was on a date in the cinema, so she missed the notification.“I’m not trying to date, even though I love dating,” she told iD magazine. She went on to share how she “nearly” featured on a track with Lamar, but missed the studio session after her date had asked that she put her phone in silent during the film.“Oh fuck, I can’t even think about it,” she said.

Elton John has joined forces with Marmite to launch a limited-edition jar – with proceeds being donated to an AIDs charity.News of the collaboration was revealed earlier today (November 6), when Sir Elton re-shared a post from the official Marmite Instagram page. In the image, the new limited-edition jar is seen featuring artwork inspired by the cover of his iconic 1973 album.The project not only marks the 50th anniversary of the legendary singer, songwriter and pianist’s seventh studio album, but also sees the two join forces to help raise funds for the artist’s own charity, dedicated to supporting those with AIDs.“We’re back and ready to spread the love with a new ELTON JOHN LIMITED-EDITION Marmite jar in partnership with the Elton John AIDS Foundation,” read the caption.“Our latest collaboration celebrates the 50th anniversary of the ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ album and is available to buy now in Sainsbury’s stores across the UK.”In the update, the company also confirms that the new jar “marks the start of a THREE YEAR, $1 million partnership” between Marmite and the Elton John AIDs Foundation, which will run until 2025 and continue to “ensure ongoing support for individuals impacted by HIV”.Check out the full post below, and you can find the limited-edition run of Marmite in Sainsbury’s stores across the UK.

Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox have returned with the latest cover in their viral online series, this week performing The Black Keys‘ ‘Lonely Boy’.The musicians, who are a married couple, shared the latest instalment in their Sunday Lunch series over the weekend, which they said in the description was “probably one of the funniest Sunday Lunches EVER”.“The Toyah and Roberts lunch is always on time,” Fripp says during the video, which features Willcox dancing around with the large metal frame of a clock.The upload also includes amusing outtakes of the couple introducing the song, during which Willcox snorts in laughter and Fripp yells: “Bollocks!”Check out the cover below.Willcox and Fripp have been releasing covers of their favourite tracks since the COVID lockdowns. The ’80s pop star and former King Crimson member, respectively, have since become viral stars with their quirky renditions.Other recent covers from the couple include Richard Berry’s ‘Have Love, Will Travel’ and The Hives’ ‘Hate To Say I Told You So’.This year they even brought one of their covers to the live stage, performing David Bowie’s ‘Heroes’ at at Glastonbury.They caught up with NME backstage at the Worthy Farm bash at the time and opened up about the unexpected success of the series.“It did surprise us,” Willcox said.

The Curse starring Emma Stone and Nathan Fielder has been widely praised by critics as one of the best shows of the year.Created and written by Fielder (The Rehearsal) and Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems), the comedy series follows newly married couple Asher (Fielder) and Whitney Siegel (Stone) who believe they have been afflicted by a curse while co-hosting their problematic HGTV home improvement show, Flipanthropy, in New Mexico.The first reviews have been released ahead of the show’s debut on Paramount+ later this month, with Entertainment Weekly describing it as “the weirdest, most unforgettable show of 2023”.In the B+ review, the outlet wrote: “Blending cringe comedy with contemplative character study and undertones of horror, The Curse is unrelentingly odd and tough to forget.”The Standard were similarly effusive in a five-star review, and explained how the show comments on “white privilege, condescension and mutual distrust”.“To deliver such grand themes with deadpan accuracy and hilarity is no small feat,” the review read. “Emma Stone is capitivating as she flips from breathless do-gooder to barely concealed narcissist; and Nathan Fielder is stellar as the deeply unlikable Asher.”In a five-star review of the first three episodes by the BBC, The Curse is described as being as “edgy, unsettling and smart” as you’d expect from the creator of HBO’s The Rehearsal.

Fightstar have announced that they are reuniting for a one-off London show to mark the band’s 20th anniversary – find all the details below.The London post-hardcore group, who are fronted by Busted’s Charlie Simpson, formed back in 2003. They’ve since released four studio albums together, the latest being 2015’s ‘Behind The Devil’s Back’.Today (November 6) Fightstar have confirmed that they’ll return in 2024 for their first live show in almost a decade.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Marvel Studios is set to launch a new banner titled “Marvel Spotlight” with the upcoming release of the limited series “Echo,” starring Alaqua Cox as Maya Lopez. The character made her Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in “Hawkeye,” but knowledge of that series and the MCU at large won’t be a requirement to watch “Echo.” Brad Winderbaum, Marvel’s head of streaming, recently told Marvel.com that Marvel Spotlight “gives us a platform to bring more grounded, character-driven stories to the screen, and in the case of ‘Echo,’ focusing on street-level stakes over larger MCU continuity.

James Argent, 35, is reportedly 'heartbroken' after splitting from his 19 year old girlfriend Stella Turian. The former The Only Way Is Essex star had been dating the law student since June 2022 and even hinted at marriage last month, but it seems their love story has now come to an end. Despite enjoying romantic trips to Venice, Verona and Lake Garda together, sources close to James say he's devastated as things suddenly fell apart.

Love Island star Gemma Owen has been branded 'classy' and 'the prettiest ever' after posing in a stunning body-con black dress during a trip to the races. The daughter of football star Michael Owen travelled to Australia to visit the Melbourne Cup Carnival. Teasing fans that she was looking forward to all the 'amazing fashion,' the star showed off the stunning looks she had put together.

There’s nothing better than a good pair of heels to complete your outfit and the right party shoes not only look fab, but are comfortable and affordable too. With metallics set to be one of the biggest trends this festive season, Saint Laurent’s Blade 90 Metallic Leather Slingback Pumps, £785 here, are ideal for adding a chic pair of heels to your outfit thanks to their metallic silver colour, pointed toes and on-trend slingback design.

Emmerdale actor James Moore has given his fans an update on his upcoming wedding to his partner Sophie. James, who plays Ryan Stocks in the soap, proposed to Sophie last year, and the pair will tie the knot this time next year.

The Voice UK's Olly Murs was left feeling a bit 'snubbed' by one of his own team members as the show returned on Saturday. This comes just weeks after Olly confirmed he'd been axed from the next series. Olly, who has been part of The Voice team for six series now, was back on the ITV programme this weekend.

Back in 2019, Kate Middleton sent fans into a frenzy when she was spotted holding a Clarins lip gloss whilst attending a Wimbledon game. Eagle-eyed fans spotted her brandishing the light pink tube on day two of the tennis tournament, and it didn’t take long for beauty sleuths to identify it as the Clarins Lip Perfector, £21 here, in what appeared to be the shade Rose Shimmer. Since then, the lip gloss has become one of the most coveted lip products around and regularly sells out online, and now you can get your hands on it with 20% off in Debenhams’ pre-Black Friday sale.

For more information and offers, check out OK!'s Black Friday 2023 guide here. If you didn't manage to get your hands on tickets to Taylor Swift's The Eras tour, at least you can copy the pop star's signature scent – and it's currently on sale.

Spice Girls star Geri Halliwell-Horner is the latest celebrity to sign up for CBeebies Bedtime Stories and will read children’s tale I Love You Because I love You.The singer and children’s author will recite the book, written by Muon Thi Van and illustrated by Jessica Love, in an episode set to air on Friday evening (October 6).The book is billed as a celebration of love and details all the big and small reasons why we love the people we do. Speaking about the opportunity, Geri said: “I was thrilled to read for CBeebies as I take great delight in telling children’s stories and sharing my love of reading.There’s nothing better than getting lost in a wonderful book and escaping to a magical world.

Good Morning Britain presenter Alex Beresford was brutally roasted by his dad Noel on the latest episode of Celebrity Race Across The World, after he claimed he worked two jobs to “make ends meet”. On Wednesday night's episode, Alex and his dad were trying to catch up to the other teams as they were the last duo to reach the last checkpoint in Corsica, France.