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Grammy success for Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar

They are to music what Oscars are to films. And for Taylor Swift, this year’s Grammies were a night to remember. Not only did the 26-year-old

USA

And the winner is...Diversity! Screen Actors Guild Awards honour black performers

Doing the double, Idris Elba took home two gongs from Saturday’s Screen Actors Guild Awards on a night when diversity was THE big winner. The black

France

Baywatch star causes chaos in French parliament over foie gras

Canadian-born actress Pamela Anderson, who is the former star of the popular Baywatch series, caused chaos in the French parliament when she

Mexico

Justin Bieber asked to leave Mexico's Tulum ruins, says offical

Singer Justin Bieber has been asked to leave Mexico’s ancient Tulum site after reportedly climbing onto one of the ruins, according to an National

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Natalie Cole's cause of death revealed as rare lung disease

Natalie Cole’s cause of death has been revealed as a rare lung disease that led to heart failure. Her family said she was first diagnosed with the

France

French comic icon Michel Galabru dies aged 93

One of the giants of French stage and screen, Michel Galabru, has died after a 70-year career aged 93. The actor died peacefully at home in his sleep

USA

Grammy winner Natalie Cole dies at 65 in Los Angeles

Grammy-winning singer Natalie Cole, whose biggest hit came in a virtual duet with her late father, pop legend Nat King Cole, of his decades-old hit "Unforgettable," has died at the age of 65

World News

Departed in 2015

“It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it’s called Life.” ― by Terry Pratchett (66) As the year comes

Greece

"Have courage, you'll make it:" Susan Sarandon comforts Iranian refugee on Lesbos

United Kingdom

Stars and fans invade London for the premiere of The Force Awakens

London went Star Wars crazy as the full cast turned out on the red carpet for the European premiere of The Force Awakens. Simon Pegg, Gwendoline

USA

Star Wars fans out in 'force' for world premier

The countdown to the long awaited premier of the seventh Star Wars film has finally been completed. All sorts turned out for the red carpet event in

USA

Actor Bill Cosby files defamation suit

Actor Bill Cosby, accused by more than 40 women of sexual assault, has filed a lawsuit claiming several of them lied about him for financial gain

United Kingdom

Coffee for George Clooney in Edinburgh

What do you do when a Hollywood star drops into your shop – offer him a coffee. George Clooney visited the charity cafe Social Bite in Edinburgh

Economy

Zara's Ortega rivals Bill Gates for Forbes top spot

He briefly overtook Bill Gates to become the richest man in the world, according to Forbes. Amancio Ortega, the Spanish clothes billionaire who

Sport

Former LA Lakers player in critical condition after collapsing in brothel

Former Los Angeles Lakers player Lamar Odom reportedly remains in a critical condition in Hospital after being found unconscious in a Nevada Brothel

Sport

Racket Man: Sir Elton John hits a winning note at charity match

Sir Elton John has gone from Rocket Man to Racket Man after the pop legend took part in his annual charity tennis co,petition in support of John’s

World News

Jean Paul Gaultier on his grandmother and loving Madonna

There was no hint of the prima-donna celebrity fashion star, on the contrary, he arrived full of smiles and gaiety.

United Kingdom

British showbiz superstar Cilla Black laid to rest

British showbiz celebrity Cilla Black has been laid to rest in her hometown of Liverpool, England. Family and friends bid her farewell at St Mary’s

Ukraine

Ukraine bans French actor Gerard Depardieu over support for Crimea annexation

French actor Gerard Depardieu has been banned by Ukraine from entering the country for five years. Depardieu took Russian citizenship in 2013 in a

USA

Bobbi Kristina Brown, Whitney Houston's daughter, dies

The daughter of the late singer Whitney Houston has died at the age of 22. Bobbi Kristina Brown had been in a medically induced coma for six months