In a promotional image released on Thursday, the cast of Julian Fellowes' acclaimed period drama reunite as the sun sets on Downton for the very last time.
TODAY'S TOP SHOWBUSINESS PICTURE
The Keeping Up With The Kardashian star wore her mother's vintage swimsuit as she celebrated her 18th in Mexico.
Elton John and David Furnish head for a family lunch with sons Zachary and Elijah as they enjoy Saint Tropez
Elton John was joined by David Furnish and their two children two-year-old son, Elijah and Zachary, four as they headed to their favourite restaurant Club 55.
- PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Kylie Jenner is the ultimate beach bombshell as she slips into a dangerously high-cut fuchsia swimsuit on 18th birthday break in Mexico
- PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Pucker up for round two! Bikini-clad Irina Shayk straddles boyfriend Bradley Cooper in the sea as they continue to pack on the PDA on Italian getaway
- Anne Hathaway matches her porcelain white skin to her bikini as she shares a warm embrace with husband Adam Shulman on board Valentino's yacht in Ibiza
- Wet-haired Beyonce oozes sex appeal as she shows off her generous cleavage and famous derriere in striking new Vogue shoot
- FIRST LOOK: The sun sets over Downton Abbey as the cast of series six unite for the period drama's final group shot
- Elton John and David Furnish head for a family lunch with sons Zachary and Elijah as they enjoy annual summer holiday in Saint Tropez
- Louise Thompson and Nicola Hughes show plenty of leg in thigh-skimming mini skirts as Made in Chelsea cast enjoy wild night out in London
- Benedict Cumberbatch FINALLY signs autographs and takes selfies with fans after Hamlet... after audiences were previously told he wouldn't be doing so
- You have been evicted! Troubled actress Danniella Westbrook loses out on six figure deal as she is deemed 'unfit' to appear on the new series of Celebrity Big Brother
- Kym Marsh 'rekindles romance with toyboy ex-boyfriend Matt Baker'... just three months after ending engagement with Dan Hooper
- Working 9 to 5! Myleene Klass puts on a leggy parade in a flirty floral playsuit and towering wedges as she heads to the office
- EXCLUSIVE PICTURES: Just like Kim! Kylie Jenner shows off her curvaceous derriere in purple bikini as she continues birthday festivities with pals in Mexico
- PICTURED: The moment Khloe Kardashian was 'ambushed and verbally attacked by ex Lamar Odom outside early morning fitness class'
- PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Kendall Jenner slips into a tiny white bikini and takes a huge leap into the sea as Kylie's birthday festivities continue with boat party in Mexico
- PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Kylie Jenner is the ultimate beach bombshell as she slips into a dangerously high-cut fuchsia swimsuit on 18th birthday break in Mexico
- Modern Family's Ariel Winter, 17, reveals she's had a breast reduction after years of 'strapping down' her painful 32F-cups
- PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Kylie Jenner parades around in white bikini while joined by rapper Tyga as 18th birthday celebration continues
- Behind the scenes at Kylie Jenner's 18th bash! Khloe Kardashian puckers up to new beau James Harden... as the birthday girl gets her groove on with Caitlyn
- There's no hiding it now: Kylie Jenner, 18, and Tyga, 25, hold hands on Mexico break after playing coy about romance for nearly a year
- Ben Affleck 'not paying for former nanny Christine Ouzounian's lavish lifestyle and new Lexus'... and isn't in contact with her
- Ben Affleck's ex nanny takes her new $43,000 Lexus convertible for a spin... after bragging about the car on Instagram
- Newly-single Scott Disick continues his relentless partying as he stumbles out of a nightclub looking bleary-eyed and followed by a pretty brunette
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THE BIG PICTURES
Louise Thompson and shows plenty of leg in thigh-skimming mini skirt as Made in Chelsea cast enjoy night out
Despite the dramas the cast of the E4 reality show have on screen, Louise Thompson proved life's just one big 'pardy' when the cameras are off for a wild night out.
Myleene Klass puts on a leggy parade in flirty floral playsuit and towering wedges as she heads to the office
Myleene Klass put on a very leggy display as she arrived at Global Radio's HQ in central London on Thursday for another day on the decks.
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ALL THE LATEST SHOWBUSINESS
- Chelsea girls Millie Mackintosh and Stephanie Pratt put on a leggy display in heavily-patterned dresses for beauty event At Ham Yard Hotel
- Ready for the close-up! Una Foden stuns in floral mini dress as she adds final touches to her make-up at TV launch Cut a flawless figure at the RTE TV launch
- 'I said yes!' Strictly Come Dancing professional Aljaz Skorjanec proposes to partner Janette Manrara The couple have been dating for four years
- Mommy wore it first! Kris Jenner exposes daughter Kylie for stealing HER bold 80s swimsuit 26 years after she wore it in Mexico Who wore it best?
- She's The One! Ayda Field upstages her husband Robbie Williams in colourful mullet dress as they enjoy Italian holiday In Sardinia
- There's no hiding it now: Kylie Jenner, 18, and Tyga, 25, hold hands on Mexico break after playing coy about romance for nearly a year
- Miley Cyrus' girlfriend Stella Maxwell displays her lithe model body in a tiny white crochet dress The 24-year-old was at Manchester's Trafford Centre
- Anne Hathaway looks sculpted in two swimsuits as she lets her hair down on romantic Ibiza break Cavorting on a yacht with husband Adam
- Zayn who? Smiling Perrie Edwards moves on from split with fiancé Malik by playing air-guitar with Little Mix bandmates Looking happy again
- FIRST LOOK: The sun sets over Downton Abbey as the cast of series six unite for the period drama's final group shot Goodbye for now
- 'Werk!': Lily Allen flaunts her toned tummy in crop top and skin-tight leggings as she shares selfie fitness video Continued her strenuous workout regime
NEWS AND GOSSIP AROUND THE
- PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Pucker up for round two! Bikini-clad Irina Shayk straddles boyfriend Bradley Cooper in the sea as they continue to pack on the PDA
- PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Kylie Jenner is the ultimate beach bombshell as she slips into a dangerously high-cut fuchsia swimsuit on 18th birthday break
- Lindsay Lohan ruins her chic look with nicotine stained fingers as she steps out for dinner in unbuttoned shirt dress teamed with knee-high boots
- Joanne Froggatt steals the show in sheer white dress while Michelle Dockery looks chic in tailored black suit as they attend emotional Downton Abbey launch
- Flawless Pixie Lott shows off her sun-kissed complexion in a stripy backless top and high-waisted jeans as she touches down in Monaco
- Noel Gallagher watches on as his gorgeous bikini-clad wife Sara MacDonald shows off her toned and trim frame on the beach in Formentera
- Matthew McConaughey's wife Camila Alves showcases her model legs in skintight trousers... a week after becoming a US citizen
- Eva Longoria parades her shapely legs in a blue pencil skirt as she dines out with the camera-shy Beckhams Grabbed a low-key bite to eat
- Suki Waterhouse throws close pal Cara Delevingne a wild birthday party at Toronto strip club... as model celebrates turning 23
- Spooks actor David Oyelowo confirmed to voice James Bond in forthcoming 007 audiobook Trigger Mortis Latest role
- Amber Rose flaunts her curves in tight-fitting gym pants and plunging vest as she steps out after posing in social media snap with ex-husband Wiz Khalifa Gym bunny
WORLD TO BROWSE AT A GLANCE!
- Portrait of a VERY modern family: Kylie Jenner's parents Kris and Caitlyn pose with Corey Gamble in cosy family photo for her 18th birthday party
- Anne Hathaway matches her porcelain white skin to her bikini as she shares a warm embrace with husband Adam Shulman on board Valentino's yacht in Ibiza
- Louise Thompson and Nicola Hughes show plenty of leg in thigh-skimming mini skirts as Made in Chelsea cast enjoy wild night out in London
- Working 9 to 5! Myleene Klass puts on a leggy parade in a flirty floral playsuit and towering wedges as she heads to the office Flower power
- Ben Affleck 'not paying for former nanny Christine Ouzounian's lavish lifestyle and new Lexus'... and isn't in contact with her Difficult time
- She's nailed it! Make-up free Alex Gerrard flaunts her figure in skin-tight exercise gear as enjoys a manicure in LA California girl
- Newly-single Scott Disick continues his relentless partying as he stumbles out of a nightclub looking bleary-eyed and worse for wear
- Paris Hilton showcases her summer style in a flowing keyhole maxi-dress as she jets to Sardinia via private jet Jet-set summer
- Wet-haired Beyonce oozes sex appeal as she shows off her generous cleavage and famous derriere in striking new Vogue shoot Shot by Mario Testino
- Blossoming romance! April Love Geary, 20, puts on a leggy display in a floral mini dress as she enjoys romantic lunch date with Robin Thicke, 38
- Reclusive Rob Kardashian continues his social media comeback as he posts sweet throwback snap of brother-in-law Kanye West kissing North
ALL THE HOTTEST
- It's over! Daryl Hall of Hall & Oates is slapped with divorce papers from his wife Amanda Aspinall
- Literary love! Amanda Seyfried and Aaron Paul are complicated lovers in the first trailer for Fathers And Daughters Also stars Australian actor Russell Crowe
- Now THAT'S a take away! Sarah Michelle Gellar carries her cute son Rocky on her hip after taking her children to lunch
- 'Yo, home to Bel-Air!' Will Smith is in talks to reboot Nineties sitcom Fresh Prince that launched acting career Ran for six seasons from 1990-1996
- Armie Hammer steps out with his wife Elizabeth Chambers and their eight-month-old daughter after the New York premiere of The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
- The Beckhams enjoy family SoulCycle session as Victoria shows off her fading wrist tattoos At the Brentwood branch of the spin studio
- Heating up the kitchen! Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller share a kiss in the first trailer for Burnt WATCH TRAILER HERE
- Nicki Minaj flaunts curves wearing skintight pencil skirt and balconette bra as guest star on Robin Thicke's single 'Back Together'
- Reba McEntire forgets heartbreak split with husband to sing to a fan in hilarious Jimmy Kimmel skit Splitting from husband Narvel Blackstock
- She's quite a character... Ariana Grande wears a fluffy animal costume for trip to Japan Singer, 22, was greeted by hordes of fans
- Heating up the kitchen! Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller share a kiss in the first trailer for Burnt Premiering in October
- The way we were: Yolanda Foster posts flashback picture of daughters Bella and Gigi after undergoing surgery to remove leaky breast implants
UNITED STATES SHOWBIZ
- LuAnn de Lesseps insists she regrets laughing about Carole not having children on RHONY finale... as Radziwill tweets insults at the Girl Code singer
- Tying up the loose ends? Ashley Benson steps out in black bow-tie after season finale of Pretty Little Liars
- Making a splash! Amanda Bynes shows off her bikini body in mismatched two piece as she relaxes by a pool with pals
- Lana Del Rey brings out the big guns for explosive new music video for High By The Beach First single off her upcoming album
- Rihanna gets ANOTHER tattoo: Singer continues her ink addiction with 1988 inscription on her ankle An inscription of the year she was born
- Kendall Jenner's Bond girl moment: Model emerges from the sea like Ursula Andress in teeny white bikini From 1962's Dr. No
- 'He used the basketball court as a closet': Luther Vandross' Connecticut estate on the market for $9m... a decade after his untimely death
- Make-up free Kristin Chenoweth shows her Oklahoma state pride with Sooners hat while leaving Beverly Hills gym The 47-year-old Emmy winner looked good
- Tom Hiddleston transforms into country star Hank Williams in the first photo from the upcoming biopic I Saw The Light
- But first... let me take a selfie! Neil Patrick Harris snaps a quick shot on roller coaster while visiting Disney's California Adventure with husband
- 'It must be very frustrating for him': Orange Is the New Black's Ruby Rose sympathizes with her celeb-twin Justin Bieber
- So in love: Bachelorette Kaitlyn Bristowe puckers up to shirtless fiance Shawn Booth while paddleboarding
GOSSIP - DIRECT FROM LA
- Anything but onions! Salma Hayek eats stir-fried silkworms and other strange things for Watch What Happens Live Ate frogs legs too
- Rita Ora tames her wild side in scarlet jumpsuit as she covers up for late night TV appearance to promote single Body On Me Red from head to toe
- PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Kylie Jenner parades around in white bikini while joined by boyfriend Tyga as 18th birthday celebration continues At private Mexico estate
- Robin Thicke credits his five-year-old son with helping him regain perspective after his divorce from Paula Patton Promoting new song
- Mom, look at me! Katie Holmes shows her mother Kathleen around set as she embarks on another day of double duty for film All We Had Starring and directing
- PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Kendall Jenner and Hailey Baldwin slip into bikinis as Kylie's birthday festivities continue with boat party in Mexico
- Katy Perry lands coveted Harper's Bazaar fall fashion cover in stunning black Saint Laurent gown Shared it on Wednesday on Instagram
- Heidi Klum looks elegant in black and Mel B shows her fabulous figure in clinging pink number as they film America's Got Talent Back for season three
- Holy moly! Rihanna flashes her thighs in cut-out sweatpants as she heads out to tattoo parlor in New York Not one to shy away from making a statement
- If you've lost it, flaunt it! EJ Johnson makes sure everyone can see his weight loss in a sheer shirt and shorts Reality star showed off his not-so-subtle style
- All she wants is everything! Victoria Justice looks ready to conquer the streets of NYC as she reveals her toned tum in cut-out dress
- She's got fringe appeal! Christina Hendricks sports leggings with funky tassels as she turns heads running errands in NYC
SOAP BOX
- EastEnders sees a new war of the Brannings erupt as Stacey confronts Abi while Max festers in prison
- 'Sayonara EastEnders': Declan Bennett reveals he is leaving Albert Square as show bosses axe Charlie Cotton character
- EastEnders' 11 year-old killer Bobby Beale wields a golf club in dramatic attack on hard-man Phil Mitchell
- Stephanie Davis dropped from Hollyoaks 'with immediate effect' just four months after signing new contract
THE BIG READS
REVIEWS
FILM
MUSIC REVIEWS AND FEATURES
THEATRE
- The Gondoliers: This visually and musically exhilarating version of Gilbert and Sullivan Opera really pushes the boat out Very well sung
- The Heresy Of Love: How Sister Juana struck a blow for the sisterhood This is an impressive revival of a highly intelligent play
- Dear Lupin: This love letter to our squiffy, silly past is a nostalgic elegy The play whisks us through Charlie's truncated career at Eton
- For all its quirkiness, it's a drag: QUENTIN LETTS' first night review of The Mentalists Comedy has a few moments of distinctly English mirth
- David Suchet in drag makes a delightfully camp battleaxe: QUENTIN LETTS reviews The Importance Of Being Earnest Camp role
- A giant helping of bawd from the Bard, PATRICK MARMION reviews Shakespeare's Measure For Measure Good old bawdy romp is a must see
Celebrity travel stories
- Making a big impression on Rory Bremner
- Lucy Verasamy on a girls break to Burma
- Ben Fogle falls for the Azores
- Rochelle and Marvin head for the Maldives
- Sian Lloyd on Kangaroo Island
- Stoke plans Robbie Williams tourist route
- From Corrie to Canada: A whirlwind Ontario tour
- Simon Reeve: 'Guidebooks aren't bibles'
- Checking In with Nadia Sawalha
- Piers Morgan takes his boys Down Under
- Sesame treat! Michelle Heaton goes to Jamaica
- Strictly Kos: James and Ola in Greece
- Paint me! Lisa Snowdon safaris in Kenya
LATEST ALBUM RELEASES
Scroll through for the latest new album releases
Handwritten (Island)
Aged just 16, this week Mendes became the youngest singer since Justin Bieber to top the U.S. album chart, and comparisons between the two Canadians are inevitable. This debut relies heavily on romantic teen ballads, while recent single Life Of The Party embraces the thwack and boom of modern pop. There is more to Mendes, though, with the pounding acoustics of Something Big and Strings closer to Ed Sheeran.
***
MG (Mute)
As the main songwriter in Depeche Mode, Martin Gore can write catchy pop songs in his sleep. But this solo album offers an intriguing detour, comprising 16 electronic instrumentals recorded in his LA home. With its gently pulsing rhythms and subtle hooks, MG sounds like the soundtrack to a sci-fi film, while there are nods to Kraftwerk and David Bowies 1977 album Low. It may not be essential, but MG is an enterprising reminder of Gores talent.
****
Smoke + Mirrors (Interscope)
Finding their niche between the meaty pop of OneRepublic and Coldplays shiny rock, Las Vegas band Imagine Dragons had a major hit with Radioactive, a single that sold nine million. This second album charts a similarly glossy path. New single I Bet My Life chimes perfectly with a machine-tooled pop landscape where sparkling hooks are everything, but there is greater individuality in the jittery electronics of Gold and the beats that power Hopeless Opus.
★★★★
Tomorrow Will Follow Today (Iscream)
Crowned best duo at last years BBC Folk Awards, guitarist Lakeman and singer Roberts mix traditional fare with ear-catching originals. The Devon husband-and-wife team deliver a blood-soaked preface on murder ballad Child Owlet. Another ancient tune, The Robber Bridegroom, is similarly sinister. Self-penned numbers bring light relief: Song To Live By offers advice to the couples twin daughters; The Banishing Book is a racy gem.
★★★
Power (Fiction)
FROM the same London circles as Bombay Bicycle Club, Benjamin Garrett aka Fryars wrote two tracks for Lily Allens Sheezus album, but is more at home as a solo artist. This second album arrives five years after his debut and sees his talent maturing. His crooned vocals, augmented by skewed electronics and stunning harmonies, can sound mannered, but tracks such as On Your Own pack a hefty emotional punch.
***
Between The Shadow And The Soul (The Orchard)
A BAREFOOT violin virtuoso with her heart in the prog-rock era, Phoebe toured with Roxy Music and Jon Lord, and she leads some superb ensemble playing on this mainly instrumental affair. She combines European folk and classical influences with verve. Ian Anderson adds trademark flute on A Moments Deception.
***
Home Part 1 (San Remo)
THIS singer-songwriter has slipped under the radar since scooping an Ivor Novello award eight years ago. But his fifth album is a gem. Made in his West Midlands home studio, its observant songs are sung with a sweetness that recalls Elliott Smith.
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