It was the surprise hit of the summer, winning celebrity fans including Liam Gallagher and Stormzy and turning the lucky couples who found romance into instant stars.
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PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Jesy's boyfriend Harry gets into ruckus with his friend
The Little Mix singer, 26, looked downcast as she walked out of a London club while the fight between her beau and his pals kicked off.
The Little Mix singer, 26, looked downcast as she walked out of a London club while the fight between her beau and his pals kicked off.
Coronation Street star Bruno Langley breaks his silence on social media after being convicted of sexual assault
Bruno Langley, 34, most famous for playing Todd Grimshaw, broke his silence on social media on New Year's Eve with a positive message to his fans.
- PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Forlorn Jesy Nelson makes a low-key exit from club in tiny bralet as beau Harry James gets into a fight with pals on New Year's Eve
- Made In the Caribbean! Kimberley Garner shows off her peachy posterior in TINY yellow thong bikini as she gallops in the sea on festive break
- 'There's been ups and downs': Kate Wright gives an insight into life with Rio Ferdinand in heartfelt Instagram post as she says she has 'gained four of the most precious people'
- Fifty shades of greyscale: Rita Ora is the ultimate seductress in NAKED black and white portrait as she bids farewell to 2017 with her raciest snap of the year
- Singletons battle to find romance as 60,000 people apply for new series of Love Island in just 12 hours
- 'I wish you all the very best': Shamed Coronation Street star Bruno Langley breaks his silence on social media with positive New Year's message after being convicted of sexual assault
- Lady Victoria Hervey flaunts her toned physique in grey and yellow bikini as she enjoys a walk along the beach in Barbados
- They could be sisters! Made in Chelsea BFFs Frankie Gaff and Tiffany Watson flaunt sun-kissed legs in complementing playsuits as pair enjoy New Year's Day in Sydney
- Jet set style! Pregnant Chrissy Teigen and John Legend return to LA after celebrating singer's 39th birthday in Tokyo after THAT flight debacle
- Resolutions were made to be broken: Kim Kardashian films her New Year's kiss with husband Kanye West... after vowing to put down her phone in 2018
- 'Nerves and anxiety are an understatement': Pregnant Khloe Kardashian reveals her worries and delights over becoming a first-time mother as she posts reflective New Year's message
- 'It took my breath away': Cancer survivor Maria Menounos wears stunning lace dress for surprise New Year's Eve wedding during live telecast
- 'I was told there would be tea': Pop diva Mariah Carey calls her New Year's Eve show a 'disaster' as she breaks live broadcast to demand a hot drink... one year after shambolic Rockin' Eve performance in NYC
- Britney Spears performs for one last time in Las Vegas in sizzling style as she signs off on 'incredible' four-year residency with New Year show
- Kourtney Kardashian flaunts her taut stomach in crop top as she holds hands with daughter Penelope, 5, during sunny stroll with 'serious' beau Younes Bendjima
- 'Steve Harvey looks like a Batman villain': Twitter reacts to comedian's outrageous attire while hosting Fox's New Year's Eve telecast from Times Square
- 'Nerves and anxiety are an understatement': Pregnant Khloe Kardashian reveals her worries and delights over becoming a first-time mother as she posts reflective New Year's message
- Bagging some rays! Shirtless Justin Bieber relaxes in Mexico on New Year's Eve... as girlfriend Selena Gomez parties with galpals at same resort
- Wild Night! Madonna's daughter Lourdes throws her arms around her pop star mum in New Year's Eve Instagram post... and showcases a full armpit of HAIR
- Champagne and kisses! Rachel McCord sizzles in a black bikini as she and husband Rick Schirmer celebrate New Year's Eve on the beach in Malibu
- 'Best gift to ring in the new year!' Jessica Alba welcomes a son... and his name fits in perfectly with big sisters Honor and Haven
- 'New Year's Eve hero!' Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg thank store employee who let them warm up in closed store during ABC telecast
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THE BIG PICTURES
Lady Victoria Hervey flaunts her toned physique in grey and yellow bikini as she enjoys a walk along the beach
The 41-year-old paraded her model figure in a grey and neon yellow two-piece as she made sure all eyes were on her.
Real Housewives' Camille Grammer, 49, pulls off some seriously quirky dance moves in her bikini in Hawaii
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 49, flaunted her fabulous figure as she pulled off some Egyptian moves that would rival Cleopatra.
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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?
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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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ALL THE LATEST SHOWBUSINESS
- Alexandra Burke shows off her toned figure in scantily-clad holiday photos but STILL hides her ring finger... amid mounting engagement speculation
- No need to Count(down) back time! Carol Vorderman, 57, shows off VERY smooth complexion as she tweets she is 'very very happy' at Cheltenham
- Lauren Goodger poses in a bridal-inspired gown hinting at ANOTHER reunion with jailbird ex Joey Morrisson... after spending Christmas with his family
- Alex Bowen declares he's ready for kids as he and Olivia Buckland visit Love Island co-stars Cara de la Hoyde and Nathan Massey's newborn son
- 'Jungle is massive': Myleene Klass recreates THAT famous white bikini shower scene... 11 years after sexy two-piece re-launched her career
- Is that you, Elizabeth Hair-ley? Age-defying actress, 52, slips into Spanish-style flamenco outfit and wig as she dances the night away with handsome male
- PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Forlorn Jesy Nelson makes a low-key exit from club in tiny bralet as beau Harry James gets into a fight with pals on New Year's Eve
- Ex On The Beach star Jess Impiazzi enjoys a very sexy shower in strapless patterned bikini on Spanish holiday... amid rumours she is set to enter CBB
- Fifty shades of greyscale: Rita Ora is the ultimate seductress in NAKED black and white portrait as she bids farewell to 2017 with raciest snap yet
- 'There's been ups and downs': Kate Wright gives an insight into life with Rio Ferdinand in heartfelt Instagram post as she says she has 'gained four of the most precious people'
- Transgender model Hari Nef writhes about in ecstasy with hunky man in most X-rated LOVE Advent video yet... and Lena Dunham was the mastermind
NEWS AND GOSSIP AROUND THE
- Jet set style! Pregnant Chrissy Teigen and John Legend return to LA after celebrating singer's 39th birthday in Tokyo after THAT flight debacle
- Made In the Caribbean! Kimberley Garner shows off her peachy posterior in TINY yellow thong bikini as she gallops in the sea on festive break
- Singletons battle to find romance as 60,000 people apply for new series of Love Island in just 12 hours
- Resolutions were made to be broken: Kim Kardashian films her New Year's kiss with husband Kanye West... after vowing to put down her phone in 2018
- Keira Knightley wraps up warm against the London chill to enjoy an afternoon at the park with her husband James Righton and their daughter Edie, two
- They could be sisters! Made in Chelsea BFFs Frankie Gaff and Tiffany Watson flaunt sun-kissed legs in complementing playsuits
- 'Spending it with my soulmate': TOWIE's Danielle Armstrong confirms she is BACK together and in LOVE with Daniel Spiller with gushing Instagram post
- 'Self-destruction is not an option': Defiant Strictly dancer Karen Clifton hints at staying strong amid marital woes with husband Kevin
- Britney Spears performs for one last time in Las Vegas in sizzling style as she signs off on 'incredible' four-year residency with New Year show
- Walk like an Egyptian! Real Housewives' star Camille Grammer, 49, pulls off some seriously quirky dance moves in her bikini on Hawaiian beach break
- Perrie Edwards praises 'professional' footballer boyfriend Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as he leaves her to ring in NYE on her own to get an early night
WORLD TO BROWSE AT A GLANCE!
- 'Riddled with scars and still beautiful!' Katie Price shares poignant New Year Instagram post... after 2017 saw her face a series of woes
- Busty Ariel Winter battles with Ciara for raciest New Year's Eve neckline as Goodies singer hosts Dick Clark's Rockin' Eve for the first time
- 'Nerves and anxiety are an understatement': Pregnant Khloe Kardashian reveals her worries and delights over becoming a first-time mother
- The Beckhams dress in their Sunday best for family dinner as Victoria and sunburnt David bring all of their children together for NYE in Miami
- How Lo(vato) can you go? Braless Demi Lovato shows off gravity-defying cleavage in VERY plunging sequined jumpsuit as she puts on sizzling performance
- YouTube star Cameron Dallas goes shirtless to show off impressive physique as he parties up a storm with bevy of bikini-clad beauties on the beach in Miami
- Lady Victoria Hervey flaunts her toned physique in grey and yellow bikini as she enjoys a walk along the beach in Barbados
- Ed Sheeran serenades the start of 2018 and is joined by Beth Ditto and other music stars for Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny on New Year's Eve
- Shamed Coronation Street star Bruno Langley breaks his silence on social media with positive message after being convicted of sexual assault
- Wright where she wants him! Michelle Keegan and husband Mark ring in the New Year with a passionate kiss after sharing romantic cuddling snaps after eight months apart
- Kourtney Kardashian flaunts her taut stomach in crop top as she holds hands with daughter Penelope, 5, during sunny stroll with Younes
ALL THE HOTTEST
- 'Whole lot of new coming!' Rebecca Hall reveals pregnancy as she posts New Year's message cradling her bump
- Party you will! Scout Willis lifts up her skirt as she welcomes the New Year with pal dressed as Yoda Demi Moore and Bruce Willis' daughter, 26
- That's some VERY casual dining! Lisa Rinna wears bathrobe as she heads to breakfast with husband Harry Hamlin Married for 20 years
- 'Can't wait to meet you!' Behati Prinsloo bares her bump as she cradles Dusty Rose for fun picture Second baby on the way for model
- 'Giving this baby so much love!' Eva Longoria's family embrace her bump as she plans for 'new adventures' New year, new baby
- Cancer survivor Maria Menounos weds longtime love Keven Undergaro in surprise New Year's Eve ceremony with Steve Harvey officiating
- Model Izabel Goulart strips down to bikini for beach outing in her native Brazil with boyfriend Kevin Trapp Tropical new year
- Busting into the New Year! Emily Ratajkowski and Demi Lovato flaunt cleavage for their NYE Instagram posts Busting out
- 'Steve Harvey looks like a Batman villain': Twitter reacts to comedian's outrageous attire while hosting Fox's New Year's Eve telecast in NYC
- 'New Year's Eve hero!' Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg thank store employee who let them warm up in closed store during ABC telecast
- 'Mas besos': America Ferrera announces she's pregnant with first child with husband Ryan Piers Williams Baby on the way!
- Too cool to be cold! Hailee Steinfeld flashes bare tummy at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve despite sub-zero temperatures in NYC
UNITED STATES SHOWBIZ
- Champagne and kisses! Rachel McCord sizzles in a black bikini as she and husband Rick Schirmer celebrate New Year's Eve on the beach in Malibu
- 'Have a safe new year!' Moms Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Hudson join Lyft urging people not to drink and drive during celebrations Lyfting home
- Mariah Carey completes 'successful sound check' ahead of repeat live performance on New Year's Rockin' Eve in Times Square
- 'Happy Anniversary, My Queen!': Will Smith posts emotional tribute to Jada Pinkett on their 20th anniversary Going strong
- Bagging some rays! Shirtless Justin Bieber relaxes in Mexico on New Year's Eve... as girlfriend Selena Gomez parties with galpals at same resort
- 'I can not wait for 2018!' Pregnant Khloe Kardashian dreams of her baby as she glams up for NYE in cleavage-baring outfit
- Now that's love! Gisele Bundchen wraps up in a Patriots blanket to watch Tom Brady's team beat New York Jets Doting wife
- Enrique Iglesias pictured for first time since welcoming twins with Anna Kournikova as he walks his dogs on Christmas Day
- No dad bod here! Mark Wahlberg shows off his sculpted abs as he relaxes on the beach in Barbados Looking his best at 46
- 'Best year!' Madonna celebrates the adoption of her twin daughters while Hailey Baldwin flaunts her bikini bod as celebs ring in 2018 on social media
- Starting those resolutions early! Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez work it out together
- Star Wars: The Last Jedi is the U.S. box office's top earner of 2017... taking $517m in three weeks
GOSSIP - DIRECT FROM LA
- 'I couldn't choose just one!' Serena Williams shares intimate home videos of life with baby Olympia It's been a life changing year for the 36-year-old
- Alessandra Ambrosio shows off her gym-honed abs and perfect behind as she hits the beach with son Noah
- 'May your reputation shine bright!' Taylor Swift takes KimYe feud to the next level with SNAKE holiday cards Making her point clear
- 'Don't even try!' Tamar Braxton defends estranged husband against Dream's Melissa Schuman's claims he verbally abused her as a teen
- Bathing with Bella! Hadid strips to her bikini to hop in the hot tub and welcome the new year in Aspen Aspen isn't the usual bikini vacation spot
- Julianne Hough and Brooks Laich hold hands as they head for lunch with pals They tied the knot in July
- Cheeky! Demi Lovato flaunts her pert derriere in racy Instagram snap while sporting striped bathing suit She shared a snap of the front side of her striped
- Fabulous at 51: Salma Hayek shows off her enviable curves in purple bikini during day at sea If there is someone who knows how to break
- 'When you can't find the rest of the family': Kourtney Kardashian holds daughter for sweet holiday photo with her clan while Kylie Jenner is absent
- Bundled up! Sofia Richie dons a gray furry coat with leggings while holding hands with boyfriend Scott Disick in Colorado They jetted off to Aspen
- Legs for days! Kelly Bensimon, 49, flaunts her toned body in gingham bathing suit while in Miami Kelly Bensimon has an incredible body
- PICTURED: Notebook director Nick Cassavetes and 13-year-old daughter Barbie reunited after he won custody from ex he accused of kidnapping
SOAP BOX
- Coronation Street SPOILER: Bouncing back already? Billy Mayhew seen on set for first time since shocking cliff fall... as he films tense scenes with brother Lee
- EastEnders SPOILER: Cora Cross SLAPS Max Branning... after his daughters plummeted from the pub roof while trying to stop his suicide in dramatic Christmas episode
- Coronation Street spoiler: Billy tracks down tearful Summer at school and tries to convince her to return home... but homophobic Geraldine puts a stop to it in newly filmed scenes
THE BIG READS
REVIEWS
FILM
MUSIC REVIEWS AND FEATURES
Gigs to go Gaga for in 2018: The stadium superstars, pop queens and guitar gods hitting the road in the New Year
Lady Gaga shunned her usual gimmicks to put the onus on her musical talent with 2016's Joanne album and she will be aiming to emphasise her move away from machine-tooled music in Birmingham.
THEATRE
- Magical Narnia will banish the winter blues: PATRICK MARMION sees a warmly imaginative performance of the classic C.S. Lewis story
- Hail Cicero! He's all talk and no toga: PATRICK MARMION watches the triumph of an unlikely hero in parts I & II of Imperium
- What the Dickens! Windsor Castle dazzles as a theatrical backdrop but Scrooge & co are left in the shade, writes QUENTIN LETTS
- Marcus walks the Barnum tightrope - and comes a cropper: QUENTIN LETTS says actor is a weak link in new version of the musical
- Spooky Scrooge is a Christmas plum: QUENTIN LETTS watches olde worlde Dickens in the RSC's version of A Christmas Carol
- A very nice take on why Scrooge is Mr Mean... and a hammy Rhys Ifans will get everyone into the festive spirit writes QUENTIN LETTS
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
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THE ROLLING STONES
On Air (Polydor)
'Our policy is to produce an authentic Chicago R&B; sound, said the Stones to the BBC in 1963, and these early radio sessions are steeped in the blues. With Brian Jones on superb slide guitar, they tackle Bo Diddley and Muddy Waters, making On Air a distant cousin to last years Blue & Lonesome. The rough and ready originals also catch the ear, including Satisfaction and a forceful The Spider And The Fly. >★★★★
On Air (Polydor)
'Our policy is to produce an authentic Chicago R&B; sound, said the Stones to the BBC in 1963, and these early radio sessions are steeped in the blues. With Brian Jones on superb slide guitar, they tackle Bo Diddley and Muddy Waters, making On Air a distant cousin to last years Blue & Lonesome. The rough and ready originals also catch the ear, including Satisfaction and a forceful The Spider And The Fly. >★★★★
JEFF LYNNES ELO
Wembley Or Bust (Sony)
Recorded at Wembley Stadium in June, this CD/ DVD celebrates ELOs flawless blend of pop and classical. Rockaria has some suitably operatic flourishes, while the overblown 10538 Overture was the template for Oasiss Be Here Now. Lynne is more of a craftsman than he is a showman, but its hard to resist the melodic sweep of Mr Blue Sky, Xanadu and the Traveling Wilburys Handle With Care.
★★★
Wembley Or Bust (Sony)
Recorded at Wembley Stadium in June, this CD/ DVD celebrates ELOs flawless blend of pop and classical. Rockaria has some suitably operatic flourishes, while the overblown 10538 Overture was the template for Oasiss Be Here Now. Lynne is more of a craftsman than he is a showman, but its hard to resist the melodic sweep of Mr Blue Sky, Xanadu and the Traveling Wilburys Handle With Care.
★★★
FOY VANCE
Live In London (Gingerbread Man)
Mentored by Elton John and Ed Sheeran, the Irish singer-songwriter is in excellent voice on this solo show at Londons Union Chapel. He spends as much time talking as singing, but the simple setting suits his informal approach. He augments Van Morrison-like originals with piano and ukulele and adds rambling anecdotes to a cover of Tom Pettys Free Fallin>★★★
Live In London (Gingerbread Man)
Mentored by Elton John and Ed Sheeran, the Irish singer-songwriter is in excellent voice on this solo show at Londons Union Chapel. He spends as much time talking as singing, but the simple setting suits his informal approach. He augments Van Morrison-like originals with piano and ukulele and adds rambling anecdotes to a cover of Tom Pettys Free Fallin>★★★
CHARLI XCX
Pop2 (Asylum)
Fresh from making one of the pop singles of the summer in Boys, Charli XCX takes a sidestep on this mix tape, made on tour and released digitally. A stop-gap between official albums, it allows the prolific Cambridge singer to experiment with futuristic beats and fresh vocal partners over ten new songs: Carly Rae Jepsen guests on Backseat; Scandinavian electro-dance stars Tove Lo and Alma shine on Out Of My Head.
★★★
Pop2 (Asylum)
Fresh from making one of the pop singles of the summer in Boys, Charli XCX takes a sidestep on this mix tape, made on tour and released digitally. A stop-gap between official albums, it allows the prolific Cambridge singer to experiment with futuristic beats and fresh vocal partners over ten new songs: Carly Rae Jepsen guests on Backseat; Scandinavian electro-dance stars Tove Lo and Alma shine on Out Of My Head.
★★★
ROBERT FINLEY
Goin Platinum! (Easy Eye Sound)
Hailed by producer Dan Auerbach as the greatest living soul singer, Finley came to music after joining an American armed forces band. His second album is old-school blues and funk, with a voice that soars to an impressive falsetto on closing ballad Holy Wine.
★★★★
Goin Platinum! (Easy Eye Sound)
Hailed by producer Dan Auerbach as the greatest living soul singer, Finley came to music after joining an American armed forces band. His second album is old-school blues and funk, with a voice that soars to an impressive falsetto on closing ballad Holy Wine.
★★★★
MIGUEL
War & Leisure (Sony)
MiguelS fourth album strikes a deft balance between Michael Jacksons disco years and the fuzzy R&B; of Drake and The Weeknd. The production, drum machines to the fore, is uneven, but the creamy Californian crooner shines brightly on mellow ballads such as Wolf and Now.
★★★
War & Leisure (Sony)
MiguelS fourth album strikes a deft balance between Michael Jacksons disco years and the fuzzy R&B; of Drake and The Weeknd. The production, drum machines to the fore, is uneven, but the creamy Californian crooner shines brightly on mellow ballads such as Wolf and Now.
★★★