David Tennant's Time Lord in Doctor Who and Anna Friel's Chuck in Pushing Daisies have been named TV's sexiest male and female characters in a survey.

TV presenter Esther Rantzen has backed a former ME sufferer in his bid to cycle the Tour de France for charity.

Ashley became the seventh contestant to be eliminated from BBC One's talent show I'd Do Anything.

Twenty-five years after the release of her eponymous debut album, Madonna proved she has still got what it takes to wow audiences with an energetic set at Radio 1's Big Weekend.

James Bond star Daniel Craig is the celebrity British women would most like to sleep with.

The heatwave appeared to get the better of RnB star Usher when opened Radio 1's Big Weekend in Maidstone, Kent - he told fans of his delight at being in Manchester.

The Bee Gees are to be honoured for their contribution to pop music with the unveiling of a special plaque in London.

An exhibition of art by Bob Dylan is going on display for the first time in the UK.

The former home of comic legend Frankie Howerd is on the market with more than 4,000 items of memorabilia including his toupee, false teeth and photographs offered as an optional extra, the current owners said.

A judge has ruled that jury selection can begin in singer R Kelly's long-delayed child pornography trial.

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