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Channel 4‘s boss has apologised to a former employee for not properly investigating a “serious” allegation made against Russell Brand in 2009.However, the broadcaster found “no evidence” that Channel 4 staff knew about the allegations against Brand in a Dispatches programme before it aired.The 48-year-old comedian was accused of rape, assault and emotional abuse as part of the joint investigation with the Times and Sunday Times. Brand has strongly denied all accusations, which relate to a period between 2006 and 2013.Channel 4’s chief executive, Alex Mahon, said in a statement (via The Guardian): “While the investigation did not find any evidence to suggest that any Channel 4 employees were aware of Russell Brand’s alleged behaviour contained in the programme, it did find that one former Channel 4 employee made a serious and concerning allegation about Russell Brand in 2009.“This was not escalated to Channel 4’s then senior management team, nor investigated as it should have been.

Cat Burns has announced details of her debut album ‘Early Twenties’, as well as new UK and European tour dates. Find ticket details below.The multi-BRIT-nominated artist from South London has shared details of her first studio album, which is set to arrive on 12 July via Since ’93/Sony RCA.It comes following the release of her latest single ‘Alone’, which was co-written and produced by award-winning British producer Steve Mac (Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, Charli XCX).“‘Early Twenties’ is my love letter to this period of time in my life,” Burns said of the new announcement in a press release.“It’s my attempt at showcasing the highs and lows of being in your early twenties.

Mark Knopfler‘s Guitar Heroes have shared the official video for the new version of ‘Going Home’, which reveals a “who’s who” of guest collaborators on the track.The star-studded re-recording of Knopfler’s 1983 solo single was released last Friday (March 15), with all funds raised being donated to the Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America.Clocking in at almost 10 minutes, the new take on the Local Hero theme song sees the Dire Straits frontman join forces with rock icons including the likes of Queen‘s Brian May, Bruce Springsteen, Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi, Eric Clapton and Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood.Additionally, the Guitar Heroes’ take on ‘Going Home’ includes the last ever recording by the late Jeff Beck – which he laid down for the single shortly before his death in January 2023.Knopfler also enlisted The Beatles‘ Ringo Starr on drums, Sting on bass and The Who frontman (and Teenage Cancer Trust patron) Roger Daltrey on harmonica.Arriving today (March 22), the music video for ‘Going Home’ reveals who plays which parts on the collaborative charity single.

Louis Theroux has revealed why he once “turned down” the opportunity to interview Tom Hanks.Speaking to comedian and fellow podcaster Adam Buxton on The Louis Theroux Podcast, the documentarian said he was only allocated an hour of Hanks’ time, which he felt was not long enough to conduct a satisfactory interview.“I turned it down. I’m trying not to be mealy mouthed… I said no when I was told you only get an hour [with him],” he said.

Elodie Yung), who comes to America for medical treatment for her son, where she gets a job as a regular cleaning service worker. As she struggles to support her son, she ends up getting ensnared in the criminal underworld, and becoming a “cleaning lady” for organized crime. Tragically, former co-star Adan Canto, who played her criminal ally Arman Morales, died of cancer in January at age 42.

moving at a glacial pace when she was doing a photo shoot in Iceland.The supermodel, 43, took the icy plunge and revealed a scary ordeal she experienced in 2000 during “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Thursday.“I did a photo shoot on a fake iceberg in Iceland, and I almost fell off into the ocean,” she said during the “True Confessions” segment on the NBC talk show.The supermodel nearly fell into the freezing cold water and “would have been dead in seconds.”“So the whole thing I was supposed to be in this slip dress while everyone was like in a boat — like, all the crew was in a boat with like huge puffer jackets and life vests,” Bündchen recalled. Bündchen was participating in a campaign for the fragrance Oxygene at the time.

The curtain is being raised on the main tourist season at Loch Katrine tomorrow (Saturday) with the reintroduction of three daily sailings of the 124-year-old Steamship Sir Walter Scott.

Police investigating the alleged murder of a missing Scots dad have charged a teenager with allegedly 'assisting an offender'.

One of the UK’s largest care home firms has axed three specialist dementia units in Lanarkshire, leaving families unsure where their loved-ones will be looked after.

A health guru has shared a genius way to cutting a bell pepper that will save on time and cleaning that viewers said made their lives 'much easier'.

Survivors who suffered "catastrophic and life-changing" injuries when a ship collapsed at Leith Docks say they are still waiting for answers one year on.

A man was seriously injured after being involved in a horror smash that saw a lorry overturned in Glasgow and the driver flee the scene.

Shocking pictures have captured the devastating aftermath of a ram-raid attempted robbery at a shop in Angus.

A community near Doune has secured access to superfast connectivity through Stirling Council’s award-winning rural broadband programme.

An investigation has been launched after a home was broken into in West Lothian.

When Alison Hammond shared a snap of her ex fiance on social media, fans were blown away with his resemblance to Scots pop legend Marti Pellow. The ITV This Morning star left Instagram followers stunned when she posted the picture of her former flame with their son Aidan, with many taking to the comments to highlight how much he looked like the Wet Wet Wet icon.

Fears are growing for the future of Paris’s historic 87-year-old UGC Normandie cinema on the French capital’s Champs-Élysées Avenue following reports it will close this June due to a combination of high rent and decline in business.

With its second season now airing on Ireland’s RTÉ One, the creator and the producer behind Irish comedy-drama The Dry both sat down at Dublin’s Storyhouse festival to give attendees a masterclass in how they attempted to grab audiences in the first five minutes of Season One. 

Officers have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to following a theft in Salford. Greater Manchester Police says a black Raleigh mountain bike was stolen from a property on Princeton Close, near to Buile Hill Park.

A Manchester City fan daubed his neighbours' garden fence with a vile Munich air disaster jibe after learning they supported Manchester United, a court heard.

A man has been found dead at his home in Greater Manchester. Officers say Lee McDonough died at his property in Denton, Tameside, earlier this week.

Traffic cops are used to hair-raising, high-octane chases - but not all incidents are the same. This was the bizarre moment police pulled over an elderly couple after they had been reported as being 'lost in Manchester'.

A man has been arrested after an elderly woman was struck by a car as she crossed the road in Rochdale.

Harry Maguire has praised Gareth Southgate for the job he has done as England manager, pointing out his man-management skills in particular.

Pensioners across the country will see a significant change to their income next month.

Coronation Street star Alex Bain has confirmed that he's returned to the soap's production site as he shared a sneaky snap behind-the-scenes.The actor, who has played Simon Barlow on the soap for 15 years, is set to bow out of the cobbles in the next few months but now he's left fans wondering why he's back as he teased at being 'home'. Since he first stepped foot on the cobbles, Alex has been at the centre of some gripping storylines, including domestic abuse and a dramatic plot where he lashed out at his cousin, Amy Barlow. His character was previously revealed as the abuser with his on-screen mum Leanne Battersby being the victim.

Matt Terry, the winner of The X Factor 's 13th series, has come out as gay. In an interview with the Gay Times, Matt shared the inner turmoil he faced while concealing his sexuality, admitting: "I'm very proud [of my sexuality], and I'm no longer afraid." Hailing from Bromley, the 30 year old singer triumphed over Saara Aalto to claim the coveted crown on the ITV talent show back in 2016. However, during his X Factor stint, Matt concealed his romantic involvement with another man, choosing to keep his personal life out of the public eye.The singer now hopes to convey his journey through his music, particularly in his new song His Car, in which he apologises for his past secrecy.

Former Great British Bake Off presenter Mel Giedroyc has suffered a devastating loss following the death of her beloved mum, Rosemary Giedroyc who was 86.This sad news comes six years after the passing of her dad, Michal Giedroyc. Mel is said to be "devastated" by her mum's death and has yet to comment about the sad news publicly. She grew up in Leatherhead, Surrey, with her three siblings.

Kris Jenner, 68, put on a brave face as she arrived at Catch steak with daughter Khloe Kardashian and boyfriend Corey Gamble. The family were on hand to support Kylie Jenner's new business venture as she launched vodka soda brand Sprinter. She follows in sister Kendall's footsteps as she ventures into the spirits business.

Vicky Pattison has opened up about the cruel and "hurtful" comments she received after she detailed her egg freezing journey.The Geordie star, 36, who features in a new BBC documentary Egg Freezing And Me, detailed how nasty trolls told her to "stop messing with nature" and that she should "stop trying to have a baby" after she opened up about her journey. The TV favourite appeared on Good Morning Britain on Friday, 22 March, where she revealed how she was subjected to shocking abuse online.

Canal+ Group has acquired a stake in Senegalese production company Marodi TV, which is a key player in the West African drama series scene.

David Guetta has shared a new trancey remix of Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s hit song ‘Murder On The Dancefloor’. Check it out below.The new version of the 2001 classic comes following the song climbing up the charts again in recent months, after it appeared in an already-iconic scene at the end of Saltburn.Gaining traction on TikTok after the feature, the original track has gone on to reach platinum status in the UK, and make the charts in the US for the first time, hitting Gold certification across the pond.Now, having accumulated over 140million streams and peaking at Number Two on the UK singles chart – 22 years after its first release – David Guetta has put his own spin on the original song, and remixed it as a high-energy club track.Check it out below.The world-renowned DJ putting his own signature spin on the song also comes just weeks after she shared a remix of another song featured in the Saltburn soundtrack – Mason and Princess Superstar’s song ‘Perfect (Exceeder)’.Released last month, the re-envisioned track took a similar approach – giving the original a new club-ready feel.As well as receiving more chart success with ‘Murder On The Dancefloor’, Sophie Ellis-Bextor has also made numerous TV appearances thanks to the track’s resurgence.

Kung Fu Panda star Jack Black is set to read for CBeebie’s Bedtime Stories, followed by Joanne Froggatt, Justin Fletcher and Tom Hardy.Black will kickstart the Easter weekend editions of the show on Friday, March 29, with a reading of Pom Pom Is Super, written by Sophy Henn.Per an official description, the book “tells the story of Pom Pom the panda, who is excited to have his friends come round to play. When they arrive in superhero costumes, Pom Pom thinks he would like to be super too – but he’s not quite sure what he’s super at! With the help of his friends, he soon finds his talents.”Following on from Black on Saturday, March 30, Downton Abbey actress Joanne Froggatt will read Like A Girl by Lori Degman and illustrated by Mara Penny.

When one of Kate Midleton's go-to fashion brands announces a big spring sale with up to 50% off, well we simply can't contain our excitement. If you're looking for some new spring buys to give your wardrobe a seasonal refresh then now is your time to pick up some luxe-looking pieces from the British brand Boden for a lot less.The Princess Of Wales is a champion for wearing some of our favourite British brands, from Zara, Hobbs and, of course, Boden which she has worn on numerous occasions.

Celebrity Big Brother Lauren Simon has accused Fern Britton of "playing a game" following her feud with Strictly Come Dancing dancer Nikita Kuzmin. Lauren appeared on Lorraine on Friday morning to speak to host Ranvir Singh alongside fellow former housemate Zeze Millz where they discussed the "strange atmosphere" between Fern and Nikita.

Fearne Cotton has left fashion fans swooning after being spotted in a flattering denim jumpsuit from her latest collection with Nobody’s Child.The 42-year-old podcast host, known for her beautifully laidback looks, showcased the perfect combination of comfort and style as she paired the denim piece with trainers - and shoppers rushed to comment on her chic ensemble. She could be seen sporting the Cotton Mid Wash Denim Jumpsuit, £79 here, during a behind-the-scenes video of her recent Nobody’s Child fashion shoot. In the short clip, which was posted to the eco-conscious label’s Instagram page, Fearne also rocked other pieces from her new ‘Happy Place’ clothing range - including the White Broderie Alexis Midi Dress (£89).The blonde beauty wore her hair down in effortless beach waves that many of us are always trying to achieve.