Lisa Nicole Carson was best known for playing Calista Flockhart's bubbly roommate on late Nineties sitcom Ally McBeal
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ALL THE HOTTEST
- Khloé Kardashian reveals she dropped 11 pounds just from quitting cheese and milk No dairy 'made the biggest difference'
- PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Leighton Meester shows off baby daughter Arlo Day for the first time on hike with Adam Brody
- 'I'm too skinny!': Coco Austin talks slender post-baby body while telling haters she has 'nothing to prove' after 13lb weight gain during pregnancy
- 'I didn't know if I was going to make it out': Ally McBeal star Lisa Nicole Carson, 46, shares her 'terrifying' struggle with bipolar disorder
- The Force is even stronger! Star Wars commands North America box office with record-shattering $247m debut... and a global intake of $528m
- Hands-on daddy! Adam Sandler takes daughters Sadie and Sunny out for a day of ice skating in Santa Monica
- Michael Lohan, 55, turns himself in for battery charge after fight with wife Kate Major, 33, that led to their two children being taken away
- The look of love! Lucy Hale enjoys a cuddly walk with boyfriend Anthony Kalabretta for coffee and treats Best known for Pretty Little Liars
- 'They're not rocky': Kim Kardashian insists Kendall and Kylie are fine after fight on KUWTK where the models said they 'hated' each other
- Kim Kardashian and Kanye West 'will revive the vineyard on their $20m Hidden Hills property so they can make their own wine'
- 'They will all be together to open presents': Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck reuniting for Christmas family vacation in Montana with their kids
- 'They've been such a gift in my life!' Newly engaged Eva Longoria gushes over her three future stepchildren with fiancé
UNITED STATES SHOWBIZ
- Letting go! Channing Tatum channels Frozen's Elsa for Lip Sync Battle against wife Jenna
- New girlfriend? John Stamos, 52, is spotted leaving LA boutique with much younger mystery brunette
- 'It touches something in the psyche': Twin Peaks reboot teaser sees Deputy Hawk make a return
- SPOILER ALERT! Carrie foils terror attack on railway station in Homeland season finale... but it seems Quinn doesn't make it
- 'Desire is for our marriage to be restored': Anna Duggar discusses husband Josh's cheating scandal on TLC miniseries
- Her mini me! Jessica Alba and four-year-old daughter Haven match in long blue coats as they carry presents to a holiday party
- 'So happy for you two!' Heidi Klum celebrates her stylists wedding alongside Germany's Next Top Model judge The 42-year-old has worked with Maryam
- Rosie Huntington-Whiteley pours her model figure into a very little black dress as she hits the shops with her beau Jason Statham British couple
- 'I'll gladly move!' Kim Kardashian says she will leave Kris Jenner's home after her mother threatens to boot her out during heated argument on KUWTK
- Cara Santana embraces winter chic wearing polar neck wool waistcoat as she finishes Christmas shopping She was beaming
- 'I hope I don't look like an idiot': Steve Carell is festive in green pastry hat and holiday apron as he and Ellen DeGeneres decorate gingerbread houses
- Dressed down! Make-up free Calista Flockhart dons jeans and glasses for a casual shopping trip in Los Angeles 51-year-old star
GOSSIP - DIRECT FROM LA
- Let It Be (me!) Paul McCartney cheers his image on the big screen at hockey game with children and grandchild in NYC The Beatle cheered
- 'It would have to come from her': Natalie Dormer says she would only sign on to Hunger Games prequel if Suzanne Collins penned it
- Sarah Paulson holds hands with rumoured girlfriend Holland Taylor as they hit up opening of Broadway play Ignited speculation they were more than pals
- Oh baby! Ashlee Simpson holds five-month-old daughter, Jagger, close while out to lunch with husband Evan Ross in LA Cute ensemble
- 'I feel cool right now!': Kendra Wilkinson lets off some steam with a paintball game with Seahawks star Doug Baldwin
- Madonna shares black and white throwback photo of herself with Sean Penn after coming to his defense in defamation lawsuit
- Modern generosity: Julie Bowen shows her charitable side as she volunteers to serve up Christmas meals Volunteering at women;s centre
- 'Tis the season! Britney Spears posts four snaps and two videos on Instagram in just four days as she celebrates Christmas Collage of two snaps
- Fresh-faced Kris Jenner is all smiles as she leaves skincare clinic with beau Corey Gamble... after celebrating 10 million Instagram followers
- 'The love of my life': Lance Bass shares his joy at celebrating first wedding anniversary with husband Michael Turchin Happy memories
- Emerald goddess! Olivia Culpo showcases her toned figure in a skin tight gown for the 2015 Miss Universe Pageant in Las Vegas
- Sofia Vergara displays fit physique in sporty leggings and hot pink track jacket as she films advert with son Manolo Recently tied the knot
ALL THE LATEST SHOWBUSINESS
- 'Life is finally good': Danniella Westbrook, 42, reveals she's 'smitten' with brand new toyboy George Arnold, 23 New romance
- 'Rowling loves black Hermione': Harry Potter author J.K. takes to Twitter to silence critics after Noma Dumezweni is cast as female lead in Cursed Child stage play
- Val Kilmer looks happy and healthy as he steps out in New York... just weeks after he was seen wearing a tracheostomy tube Back to health?
- Puppy love: Kate Upton shows off slim pins in skintight leggings as she takes her pet pooch out for a stroll Out and about with her canine companion
- Vicky Pattison puts on a busty display as she shows a hint of her toned tummy in a retro-inspired midi dress at book signing Flower power
- Katie Price and daughter Princess, eight, coordinate in leather jackets and grey leggings after signing mini-me up to modelling agency
- A tearful groom, moving speeches and an Ed Sheeran performance: Behind the scenes at Frank and Christine's enchanting winter wedding
- Helen Flanagan showcases her figure in understated all-black ensemble as she treats baby Matilda to day out in Manchester Six months old
- PICTURED: One Direction fans go into meltdown as Louis Tomlinson is seen cosying up to actress Danielle Campbell at ice cream parlour
- Ant and Dec display the signs of a good night as they stumble out of Frank Lampard and Christine Bleakley's wedding reception A good night, lads?
- Someone had a good night! Dancing queen Kelly Hoppen looks bleary-eyed as she makes a tipsy exit from Frank and Christine's wedding
NEWS AND GOSSIP AROUND THE
- The lady is a vamp! Kendall Jenner shows off her model figure in a plunging black vest and skintight leather trousers for festive night out
- Caroline Wozniacki spotted for first time since ex-fiance Rory McIlroy announced his engagement to new love Erica Stoll Moving on
- Taking it Yeezy: Kanye West and Corey Gamble enjoy some retail therapy on a boys' day out as they leave Kim and Kris at home Not much to talk about?
- 'We're traditional' David Beckham reflects on his 'very normal' family Christmas... and reveals Victoria likes simple gifts Famous family
- Bridge is a winner... for once! Renee Zellweger clutches a Daytime TV award as she joins Colin Firth on the set of Bridget Jones' Baby Her moment has come!
- Heidi Klum goes from low-key to lovely in a chic polka dot gown as she celebrates her stylist's wedding alongside Germany's Next Top Model judge
- He won't be lonely this Christmas! Gigi Hadid attempts to go incognito as she pays beau Zayn Malik a visit at his London home Hot new couple
- 'I genuinely will treasure it forever': Strictly winner Jay McGuiness speaks about his relationship with Aliona Vilani... after THOSE pictures
- Feeling festive: Mariah Carey embraces the Christmas spirit in red jacket and snow boots as she shops up a storm in Aspen Family fun
- Imogen Thomas shares moving tribute to dad Charles as he loses his battle with cancer... just days after meeting granddaughter Siera for the first time
- Gaz who? Leggy Charlotte Crosby 'tashes on' with a mystery man as she enjoys girls' night out on the Toon with Sophie Kasaei
WORLD TO BROWSE AT A GLANCE!
- 'I've never felt happier or more content': Geri Horner reflects on a 'landmark year' as she poses with husband Christian and her daughter Bluebell
- 'Don't try to silence the queen': Madonna slams concert bosses at Glasgow's Hydro after engineers cut her sound due to curfew Not impressed at all
- 'All I want for Christmas is not to have a broken foot': Kelly Osbourne laughs off a trip to the hospital as she reveals painful injury on Instagram
- That's hot! Paris Hilton puts on a busty display in a red cut-out swimsuit as she laps up the sunshine on a yacht in the Caribbean At sea in St Barts
- Kim Basinger, 62, shows off her impressive figure in skin-tight wetsuit as she surfs up a storm in Hawaii Fun in the sun
- Hailey Baldwin shows off her cleavage in a sexy black bustier as she pouts up a storm in LOVE magazine advent calendar Happy Christmas indeed
- Schofe's squad: Phillip is joined by glam wife Stephanie and pretty daughters Molly and Ruby for family evening out at Christine Bleakley's wedding
- Ripping up the rules: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley shows off her slim pins in torn skinny jeans as she steps out with male pal Keeping it casual
- All partied out? Toni Terry looks bleary-eyed as she and Carly Cole lead glamorous parade of WAGs at Frank Lampard and Christine Bleakley's wedding
- Chloe Madeley plays the sexy Santa as she flaunts her hard-earned figure in a satin bra and suspender belt Festive frolics for the gym bunny and rugby WAG
- 'I feel happy and popular': Strictly champ Jay McGuiness voices joy at triumphant win despite outrage over controversial victory
REVIEWS
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- He won't be lonely this Christmas! Gigi Hadid attempts to go incognito as she pays beau Zayn Malik a visit at his London home
- PICTURED: One Direction fans go into meltdown as Louis Tomlinson is seen cosying up to actress Danielle Campbell at ice cream parlour in Chicago
- Helen Flanagan showcases her figure in understated all-black ensemble as she treats baby Matilda to day out in Manchester
- Schofe's squad: Phillip is joined by glam wife Stephanie and pretty daughters Molly and Ruby for family evening out at Christine Bleakley's wedding
- 'I've never felt happier or more content': Geri Horner reflects on a 'landmark year' as she poses with husband Christian and her daughter Bluebell
- 'I genuinely will treasure it forever': Strictly winner Jay McGuiness speaks about his relationship with Aliona Vilani...after THOSE pictures emerged
- The lady is a vamp! Kendall Jenner shows off her model figure in a plunging black vest and skintight leather trousers for festive night out
- When a WAG's had to wait four years to tie the knot, only a £10,000 dress will do: Christine Bleakley wears showstopper to lavish wedding to Frank Lampard (although, it's a shame she got mud on the gown)
- Someone had a good night! Dancing queen Kelly Hoppen looks bleary-eyed as she makes a tipsy exit from Frank Lampard and Christine Bleakley's wedding
- Lord Sugar hands over £250,000 to a plumber. But it was a case of Vana losing rather than Joseph winning in the final of The Apprentice, by Jim Shelley
- Caroline Wozniacki spotted for first time since ex-fiance Rory McIlroy announced his engagement to new love Erica Stoll
- Russell Crowe's relationship with the Burgess brothers' mother Julie leaves his ex-wife Danielle Spencer 'in shock' after they were spotted 'canoodling' at an Ed Sheeran concert
- 'You feel the intimacy of both man and beast': Leonardo DiCaprio describes filming THAT 'bear rape' scene in graphic new movie The Revenant
- 'What a night!' Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton cuddle up for festive snaps at singer RaeLynn's engagement party
- 'I told her not to go through the crew like wildfire': Carrie Fisher's advice to single Star Wars co-star Daisy Ridley after making candid sex toy Christmas gift revelation
- A fairytale of new teeth: Pogues singer Shane MacGowan gets a full set of new gnashers including 'sexy' gold incisor
- Coco Austin cradles baby Chanel next to her incredibly flat stomach as she shares before and after pregnancy snap
- A dress too far? Lady Gaga attempts to retain her modesty in a revealing see-through sequined dress while out for dinner with fiancé Taylor Kinney
- Still magic in middle age... It's Harry Potter and a new-look Hermione: Cast set to star in highly-anticipated stage play is revealed
- A whale of a time! Miley Cyrus dresses up as a VERY racy unicorn and flashes a (fake) breast as she's joined onstage by Pamela Anderson for bizarre marine protest
- Kim Basinger, 62, shows off her impressive figure in skin-tight wetsuit as she surfs up a storm in Hawaii
- Golden girl! Kourtney Kardashian shows off fantastic physique in shimmering swimsuit in throwback photos from St. Barths holiday
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THEATRE
- Little Eyolf: Nordic noir will make you pine for the fjords If you like Nordic angst in lovely costumes with ethereal interior design, this could be for you
- Linda: Last-gasp Noma saves the show at the Royal Court Theatre Kim Cattrall was forced to pull out of Skinner's new play two weeks ago on medical grounds
- So sweet it needs an Elf warning! QUENTIN LETTS reviews Elf A Hollywood spin-off, which opened on the West End this week
- Posh enough to make the Queen feel declassé: Patrick Marmion reviews Penelope Keith in Mrs Pat The perfect cast
- This farce in a frenzy is OTT with knobs on! QUENTIN LETTS reviews A Wolf In Snakeskin Shoes Mr Gardley's rewrite of the Tartuffe story
- Wobbly bits and a rather dodgy bard: PATRICK MARMION reviews Measure for Measure Doesn't make much sense any more
LATEST ALBUM RELEASES
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JAMES MORRISON
Higher Than Here (Island)
Morrison became pops prince of pain after he was rejected by reality TV show Fame Academy, and he remains a tormented soul here. Building on the Motown sheen he added on 2011s The Awakening, he addresses his mothers depression on Too Late For Lullabies and sings Heaven To A Fool about his late father. Big ballads dominate, given authority by Morrisons commanding voice, but there are detours into funky, Eighties soul and pulsing house, too.
****
Higher Than Here (Island)
Morrison became pops prince of pain after he was rejected by reality TV show Fame Academy, and he remains a tormented soul here. Building on the Motown sheen he added on 2011s The Awakening, he addresses his mothers depression on Too Late For Lullabies and sings Heaven To A Fool about his late father. Big ballads dominate, given authority by Morrisons commanding voice, but there are detours into funky, Eighties soul and pulsing house, too.
****
VARIOUS
We Love Disney (Verve)
Some classic Disney songs are interpreted by a diverse cast of singers on an album made for the label that was once home to Ella Fitzgerald. R&B; crooner Ne-Yo adopts a suitably jazzy tone on Friend Like Me (from Aladdin) and Ariana Grande shows her Broadway chops on Zero To Hero (Hercules). Country singer Kacey Musgraves turns Spoonful Of Sugar (Mary Poppins) into a Nashville romp, but Jessie J overstates her case on the Little Mermaid song Part Of Your World.
***
We Love Disney (Verve)
Some classic Disney songs are interpreted by a diverse cast of singers on an album made for the label that was once home to Ella Fitzgerald. R&B; crooner Ne-Yo adopts a suitably jazzy tone on Friend Like Me (from Aladdin) and Ariana Grande shows her Broadway chops on Zero To Hero (Hercules). Country singer Kacey Musgraves turns Spoonful Of Sugar (Mary Poppins) into a Nashville romp, but Jessie J overstates her case on the Little Mermaid song Part Of Your World.
***
SKINDRED
Volume (Napalm)
Welsh rockers Skindred skip between genres without losing their edge. Volume is the Newport bands sixth effort, and it uses pile-driving guitars and powerful yet intricate drums to navigate a path through heavy metal, reggae and dance. Titles such as Hit The Ground and Sound The Siren tell their own bruising story, but there is plenty of finesse amid the fury. Bristling with energy and intent, these rousing choruses sound tailor-made for next summers festivals.
****
Volume (Napalm)
Welsh rockers Skindred skip between genres without losing their edge. Volume is the Newport bands sixth effort, and it uses pile-driving guitars and powerful yet intricate drums to navigate a path through heavy metal, reggae and dance. Titles such as Hit The Ground and Sound The Siren tell their own bruising story, but there is plenty of finesse amid the fury. Bristling with energy and intent, these rousing choruses sound tailor-made for next summers festivals.
****
SHAWN MENDES
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.
***
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.
***
MARTIN GORE
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.
****
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.
****
IMAGINE DRAGONS
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.
★★★★
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.
★★★★
KATHRYN ROBERTS & SEAN LAKEMAN
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.
★★★
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.
★★★