Things got off to a rocky start for judge Amanda Holden, who was left furious after being insulted by aspiring comic Ned Woodman.
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Pregnant Tamsin Egerton enjoys a day out with Josh Hartnett and their little girl
The couple were already preparing for the arrival of a second child as they enjoyed a family day out in London this week.
The couple were already preparing for the arrival of a second child as they enjoyed a family day out in London this week.
Coachella crisis! Radiohead walk off stage TWICE as sound problems plague headliners at annual event
They were the much anticipated headliners for the first night of this year's Coachella, but technical issues plagued Radiohead's set.
- Pregnant Tamsin Egerton displays her blossoming baby bump as she enjoys a park day in London with boyfriend Josh Hartnett and their little girl
- Sixties sirens! Megan McKenna sports teased bouffant and tiny skirt as Amber Turner wows in plunging top for TOWIE filming ... after THAT explosive row with ex Pete Wicks
- Made In Chelsea's Georgia Toffolo looks smitten as she enjoys date night with pal Lottie Moss' ex-boyfriend Sam Prince in London
- No drama here! TOWIE newcomer Yazmin Oukhellou steps out with boyfriend James Lock... after blazing row with his ex Danielle Armstrong
- Ruff day! Amanda Holden 'left furious' with the parents of a cheeky 8-year-old comedian who called her a DOG during Britain's Got Talent audition
- Coachella crisis! Radiohead walk off stage TWICE as sound problems plague headliners
- Frankie Bridge puts on a stylish display in a floral kimono-inspired jacket as she enjoys a night out in London
- Just don’t mention Pepsi! Kendall Jenner flaunts her curvy behind in just a thong at Coachella
- Janet Jackson's estranged husband Wissam Al Mana takes their newborn son Eissa for a stroll through the park and feeds him after posting note thanking the singer for her 'divine love' before their split
- Whole Lottie love for Coachella! Ms. Moss flaunts her cleavage and tiny waist as she leads the festival glamour at star-studded Palm Springs event
- Blushing beauty! Lucy Mecklenburgh looks stylish in an off-shoulder dress at Coachella party... after cosying up to rugby hunk Thom Evans
- PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Bikini boss! Rihanna parades around in tiny two-piece and sips wine after treating her staff to lavish work retreat in Mexico
- Ruff day! Amanda Holden 'left furious' with the parents of a cheeky 8-year-old comedian who called her a DOG during Britain's Got Talent audition
- 'My baby and me after nap time': Janet Jackson shares adorable first photo of newborn son Eissa... after estranged husband shares amorous note
- Highlighter-haired Kylie Jenner flashes Spanx in $39 PrettyLittleThing mini-dress at Palm Springs bash
- 'They should be ashamed of themselves!' Viewers left outraged at Gogglebox sisters Ellie and Izzi and Channel 4 for saying United Airlines incident 'would make a good Snapchat story'
- Victoria Beckham ups the glamour in incredibly plunging black dress as she escorts sweet daughter Harper, 5, to family dinner in LA
- Made In Chelsea's Georgia Toffolo looks smitten as she enjoys date night with pal Lottie Moss' ex-boyfriend Sam Prince in London
- Loose Women presenter Stacey Solomon's 'lingerie and nude snaps leaked online' in latest hacking scandal... just one day after Alex Jones furore over fake topless pictures
- SPOILER ALERT: Megan McKenna confronts nemesis Chloe Sims at the Easter Ball... after THAT explosive row with Pete Wicks on The Only Way Is Essex
- Just don’t mention Pepsi! Kendall Jenner flaunts her curvy behind in just a thong at Coachella
- Patsy Palmer looks chic in peach jumper and cropped jeans as she returns to London for Easter break after relocating to LA with her family
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Frankie Bridge puts on a stylish display in a floral kimono-inspired jacket as she enjoys a night out in London
The Saturdays singer, 28, put on a stylish display Frankie took a break from mummy duties, enjoying a night out in London on Friday.
Blushing beauty! Lucy Mecklenburgh catches the eye in off-shoulder pink minidress at Palm Spings party
Lucy made an appearance at the Pretty Little Thing x Paper magazine Coachella Party in Palm Springs on Friday.
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Taylor Swift Love Story: Is her private life public property?
Taylor Swift has spoken of feeling shamed in to staying away from romance after having her relationship history publicly mocked but as a celebrity, does she have a right to a private life?
Sarah Cuda
Taylor Swift has spoken of feeling shamed in to staying away from romance after having her relationship history publicly mocked but as a celebrity, does she have a right to a private life?
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- White hot! Victoria Silvstedt, 42, exhibits her eye-popping assets and toned midriff in TINY bikini as she frolics in the ocean in St Barts Striking
- Patsy Palmer looks chic in peach jumper and cropped jeans as she returns to London for Easter break after relocating to LA with her family
- Karlie Kloss is effortlessly chic in wide-leg trousers and a white T-shirt as she does a spot of shopping in New York Looking good
- Is that her secret? Make-up free Nigella Lawson, 57, looks stunning as she heads to beauty salon for some pampering with a female friend
- Pregnant Tamsin Egerton displays her blossoming baby bump as she enjoys a park day in London with boyfriend Josh Hartnett and their little girl
- Plane perfection! Make-up free Emilia Clarke looks in high spirits as she jets out of London in statement pink jacket Sartorial statement
- Love is in the air! TOWIE's James Lock and Yazmin Oukhellou share a steamy smooch while Jamie Reed and Jade Lewis locks lips during filming
- TOWIE's Chloe Sims puts on a demure display in patterned tea-dress while Georgia Kousoulou flaunts her slender waist in coordinated ensemble
- Lydia Bright oozes retro elegance in 60s style ensemble as she celebrates mother Debbie Douglas' birthday with her TOWIE co-stars
- Megan McKenna sports teased bouffant and tiny skirt as Amber Turner wows in plunging top for TOWIE filming ... after THAT explosive row with ex Pete Wicks
- No drama here! TOWIE newcomer Yazmin Oukhellou steps out with boyfriend James Lock... after blazing row with his ex Danielle Armstrong Party time
NEWS AND GOSSIP AROUND THE
- TOWIE's Frankie Essex shows off her svelte figure in a leather mini dress as she enjoys a night out in London Colorful
- Cheerful Josie Gibson steps out for coffee in chic blouse and skirt... as she vows to stand by her ex despite claiming 'he had a SECRET girlfriend'
- Geordie Shore star Sophie Kasaei puts her eye-popping cleavage on display as she steps out in form-fitting dress Went to meet pals in Newcastle
- He's Lion if he says he's not smitten! Dev Patel looks loved-up as he cosies up to sartorially savvy girlfriend Tilda Cobham-Hervey in LA
- Made In Chelsea's Georgia Toffolo looks smitten as she enjoys date night with pal Lottie Moss' ex-boyfriend Sam Prince in London Hand in hand
- Sweating up a storm! David Beckham shows off his toned arms following heavy workout in LA... after posting sweet Easter tribute to daughter Harper
- Amanda Holden dresses down after treading the boards in musical Stepping Out... following outrage over eight-year-old's dog joke during BGT auditions
- A table for two! Coronation Street star Kym Marsh is hand in hand with boyfriend Matt Baker as they step out for dinner date in Manchester
- She's got a bright fuchsia! Pixie Lott puts on a leggy display in funky pink bodice and thigh-high boots as she prepares for secret London gig
- Frankie Bridge puts on a stylish display in a floral kimono-inspired jacket as she enjoys a night out in London Took a break from mummy duties
- No star treatment? Mila Kunis heads through security at LAX as she flies to Chicago to throw the first pitch at the baseball game She's off
WORLD TO BROWSE AT A GLANCE!
- Amber Rose showcases her sizzling hourglass figure in a glitzy leotard, fishnets and a Versace bomber as she attends star-studded bash
- Thigh's the limit! Hailee Steinfeld flashes a hint of leg in tiny tropical T-shirt and coordinating over-the-knee boots as she attends glitzy Coachella bash
- She got an Ora about her! Rita blows kisses as she channels her inner cowboy in fringed jacket while letting loose at star-studded Coachella party
- Sofia Richie showcases her festival style in a khaki boiler suit as she parties with Rita Ora at star-studded Coachella bash Commanded attention
- Green with envy! Charli XCX flaunts her eye-popping assets and pert derriere in skimpy neon bikini as she enjoys Coachella pool party
- Just heavenly! Martha Hunt looks sensational in sheer white T-shirt and sequin hotpants as she parties at Victoria's Secret 'oasis' at Coachella
- Lady Victoria Hervey flashes her abs as she makes an appearance at Coachella... after admitting to threesome with Mel B and Stephen Belafonte
- Yee-haw cowboy! Wild West inspired Ashley James ties a bandana around her neck as she bares her decolletage in flirty floral dress for Coachella
- Alessandra Ambrosio displays her washboard abs in lace crop top and cropped denim shorts as she parties up a storm at Coachella Good times
- Blushing beauty! Lucy Mecklenburgh looks stylish in an off-shoulder dress at Coachella party... after cosying up to rugby hunk Thom Evans
- Whole Lottie love for Coachella! Ms. Moss flaunts her cleavage and tiny waist as she leads the festival glamour at star-studded Palm Springs event
ALL THE HOTTEST
- Taking the Mickey! Braless Courtney Stodden suffers a nipslip as she goes on a rollercoaster at DisneyLand Teen bride turned reality star
- So that's how she does it! Goldie Hawn keeps fit at 71 as she works up a sweat on her daily jog About to release her first film in 15 years
- Ringing in the weekend! Kirsten Dunst shows of her diamond engagement band over brunch with friends Set to wed Jesse Plemons
- Festival fun! Cara Santana embraces hippie chic while Devon Windsor looks leggy in polka dots at Coachella Famous friends looked cool and chic
- Coachella crisis! Radiohead walk off stage TWICE as sound problems plague headliners Glitch-plagued opening
- Just don't mention Pepsi! Kendall Jenner flaunts her curvy behind in just a thong at Coachella Her sisters are known for their bountiful derrieres
- His number one fan! Selena Gomez keeps a tight hold on The Weeknd at Coachella ahead of his 'surprise' slot Added to the line-up
- Highlighter-haired Kylie Jenner flashes Spanx in $39 PrettyLittleThing mini-dress at Palm Springs bash
- Wigging out! Ariel Winter rocks magenta hairpiece and flashes lacy lingerie at H&M's Coachella tent
- Their first Coachella! Paris Hilton flashes cleavage in multicolored maxi dress as she walks hand-in-hand with boyfriend Chris Zylka
- 'Thank you Luna!' Kim Kardashian gushes over 'cutest' Easter baskets given to her children from Chrissy Teigen and John Legend's daughter
- Table for five! Kourtney Kardashian and ex Scott Disick take kids out for relaxed dinner in Malibu
UNITED STATES SHOWBIZ
- They've got great jeans! Rumer, Scout and Tallulah Willis coordinate denim ensembles as they step out for lunch together in LA
- 'You stupid b***h!' Sugar Bear gets heated as he threatens Mama June with legal action to enforce visitation with their daughter Honey Boo Boo
- Family night out! Ashlee Simpson and dad Joe cut trendy figures as they celebrate day one of Coachella
- 'My daughter can't stand to be around her f***ing father!': Mama June has a showdown with Sugar Bear and his new wife
- His Wonderwall! Proud dad David Beckham shares video of son Cruz playing guitar... before downing uni shots together
- Turned Up! Christina Milian flaunts toned legs in Daisy Dukes at PrettyLittleThing x PAPER magazine gala in Palm Springs
- 'Sculpting': Katy Perry shows off ultra trim figure during gym workout session in Instagram clip
- She's just a girl! Gwen Stefani keeps it low-key in track jacket and jeans on shopping trip with son Apollo
- 'My baby and me after nap time': Janet Jackson shares adorable first photo of newborn son Eissa... after estranged husband shares amorous note
- 'I love you so much': Janet Jackson's estranged husband Wissam Al Mana posts amorous note after recent birth of their son and failed marriage
- 'My super chic mom': Kelly Ripa shares adorable Easter throwback photo as she and mother coordinate in white and yellow
- FIRST LOOK: Carrie Fisher as General Leia in The Last Jedi revealed... as Disney confirms she will NOT be in Episode IX despite brother's claims
GOSSIP - DIRECT FROM LA
- 'Happy Easter': Candice Swanepoel shares adorable snaps of six-month-old son wearing knit bunny hat
- Protesters who chased Ryan Lochte on Dancing With The Stars 'agree to pay $20K to stay out of jail'
- Retail therapy! Kate Upton shops in eye-catching leopard print leggings in LA... after claiming 'this week just kicked my a**'
- Can't mesh with her! Hailee Steinfeld rocks Coachella bash in thigh-high boots and daring see-through top
- 'You are pure love and joy!' Shannen Doherty pays birthday tribute to Sarah Michelle Gellar with sweet snap
- Bikini babe! Shay Mitchell poses topless on pink swan as she gets ready for Coachella fun
- Juggling act! Zoe Saldana carries newborn son Zen before taking a call on LA outing with husband Marco Perego
- 'It can be difficult meeting your heroes': Daisy Ridley offers plot clues for The Last Jedi after trailer debuts at Star Wars Celebration
- Top of the crops! Emily Ratajkowski flashes svelte torso in skimpy ensemble as she parties at Coachella
- 'It's gettin real!': Chrissy Teigen and John Legend share a smooch while posing proudly with pink cake they made for daughter Luna's 1st birthday
- Karrueche Tran flaunts her bodacious behind in nude-colored thong bikini for fun-filled beach day in Miami
- Oops she did it again! Britney Spears shows off toned torso in hot pink bikini as she hits beach on Hawaiian vacation
SOAP BOX
- SPOILER ALERT: Coronation Street takes a dramatic turn as Nick Tilsley gets stuck in QUICK SAND during trip to the beach
- SPOILER ALERT: Charlie Cotton returns to EastEnders and plots to 'steal back his baby' with the help of a suspicious looking Max Branning
- PICTURED: Emmerdale's Ashley Thomas is surrounded by family for his heartbreaking final moments... as his last words to wife Laurel are revealed
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Broken-hearted rocker who's now a soul siren: Imelda May's startling reinvention on new album Life Love Flesh Blood, writes ADRIAN THRILLS
Chastened by a painful divorce and the collapse of her old band, Imelda May has changed her outlook, and her new album is an open-hearted foray into rock, blues and soul.
THEATRE
- These legal eagles are guilty as charged: PATRICK MARMION sees Consent's promising first half turn into just another relationship drama
- Show that's jammin' in the hits: QUENTIN LETTS says One Love - The Bob Marley Musical is smokin!
- It's sex, chicanery and sandals at the RSC: PATRICK MARMION sees a lavish double bill of Julius Caesar and Antony & Cleopatra in Stratford
- Laughs don't get lost in translation: Smart new comedy Chinglish is on the money, says PATRICK MARMION
- This nostalgia ain't what it used to be! Love In Idleness is not quite the ticket, writes QUENTIN LETTS
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- 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
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MIKE + THE MECHANICS
Let Me Fly (BMG)
With eight previous albums and three decades of touring behind them, Mike + The Mechanics have become more than a hobby project for Genesis stalwart Mike Rutherford. This polished affair, with Rutherford on guitar and bass, moves with the times by adding a choir and R&B; loops. The Mechanics also benefit from having two lead vocalists: Canadian Tim Howar contributes the radio-friendly rock; Londoner Andrew Roachford supplies soul power.
★★★
Let Me Fly (BMG)
With eight previous albums and three decades of touring behind them, Mike + The Mechanics have become more than a hobby project for Genesis stalwart Mike Rutherford. This polished affair, with Rutherford on guitar and bass, moves with the times by adding a choir and R&B; loops. The Mechanics also benefit from having two lead vocalists: Canadian Tim Howar contributes the radio-friendly rock; Londoner Andrew Roachford supplies soul power.
★★★
MICHELLE BRANCH
Hopeless Romantic (Verve)
A callow Madonna protegee when she made her name in the Noughties, Branch cuts a more mature figure on her first solo album in 14 years. The fresh start eschews punky guitars for hazy synths and is underpinned by songs addressing a divorce and her new relationship with Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney. The latter produces with an engaging, lo-fi spirit, stressing Branchs pop leanings on Fault Line and echoing Lana Del Rey on the moody title track.
★★★
Hopeless Romantic (Verve)
A callow Madonna protegee when she made her name in the Noughties, Branch cuts a more mature figure on her first solo album in 14 years. The fresh start eschews punky guitars for hazy synths and is underpinned by songs addressing a divorce and her new relationship with Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney. The latter produces with an engaging, lo-fi spirit, stressing Branchs pop leanings on Fault Line and echoing Lana Del Rey on the moody title track.
★★★
GOLDFRAPP
Silver Eye (Mute)
Goldfrapps first album in four years leans heavily on the same pulsating electronics that powered 2005s Supernature, with the mid-tempo synths of Systemagic and Anymore setting a beats-driven tone. There is variety, too. Silver Eyes more dreamlike, atmospheric pieces recall the pastoral folk of 2008s Seventh Tree, although the duo are prone to silliness including a song about a man who sprouts fur and changes into a tiger.
★★★
Silver Eye (Mute)
Goldfrapps first album in four years leans heavily on the same pulsating electronics that powered 2005s Supernature, with the mid-tempo synths of Systemagic and Anymore setting a beats-driven tone. There is variety, too. Silver Eyes more dreamlike, atmospheric pieces recall the pastoral folk of 2008s Seventh Tree, although the duo are prone to silliness including a song about a man who sprouts fur and changes into a tiger.
★★★
JAMIROQUAI
Automaton (Virgin EMI)
Seven years since his last album and the Space Cowboys appetite for sci-fi funk and disco is undiminished. Jay Kay has added Daft Punk robotics to the mix, but otherwise sticks to the retro rhythms that have served him so well. Its hard not to be swayed by the smooth, Latin soul of Summer Girl despite a line that rhymes Limoncello with special fellow.
★★★
Automaton (Virgin EMI)
Seven years since his last album and the Space Cowboys appetite for sci-fi funk and disco is undiminished. Jay Kay has added Daft Punk robotics to the mix, but otherwise sticks to the retro rhythms that have served him so well. Its hard not to be swayed by the smooth, Latin soul of Summer Girl despite a line that rhymes Limoncello with special fellow.
★★★
CHARLOTTE OC
Careless People (Polydor)
Blackburns Charlotte OConnor strikes a balance between confessional fare and dusky dance beats on her second album. With her towering voice pitched between Emeli Sandé and Lana Del Rey, opening track Blackout is a sultry statement of intent and she reveals a strong romantic streak on Medicine Man.
★★★★
Careless People (Polydor)
Blackburns Charlotte OConnor strikes a balance between confessional fare and dusky dance beats on her second album. With her towering voice pitched between Emeli Sandé and Lana Del Rey, opening track Blackout is a sultry statement of intent and she reveals a strong romantic streak on Medicine Man.
★★★★
NELLY FURTADO
The Ride (Nelstar)
Nelly studied sewing, ceramics and drama and worked in a record shop before writing The Ride. The change has done her good. She voices her distaste for fame on Carnival Games, but her poppy instincts are intact on Sticks And Stones and the electro ballad Tap Dancing. Producer John Congletons punky poise and heavy beats lend her songs an edge that was once missing.
★★★
The Ride (Nelstar)
Nelly studied sewing, ceramics and drama and worked in a record shop before writing The Ride. The change has done her good. She voices her distaste for fame on Carnival Games, but her poppy instincts are intact on Sticks And Stones and the electro ballad Tap Dancing. Producer John Congletons punky poise and heavy beats lend her songs an edge that was once missing.
★★★