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Robert Downey Jr pays tribute to film-maker father
Robert Downey Sr was "a true maverick" in the movie world, his Iron Man star son says.
Cannes rolls out red carpet again after year off
Stars and photographers cram the red carpet for the first major film festival since the pandemic.
Intruder removed from TV's Love Island villa
An uninvited guest found his way on to the ITV reality show's Majorca set, but was swiftly removed.
Actress 'gobsmacked' after on-stage proposal
Natalie Pilkington's boyfriend popped the question at the end of a performance of the musical Six.
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The star of the US sitcom was also known for the Netflix crime series When They See Us.
Britney Spears' long-time lawyer offers to resign
The lawyer, who has represented Spears since 2008, asks to be removed from her case.
Legendary Indian actor Dilip Kumar dies at 98
The veteran actor was admitted to hospital after he complained of breathlessness.
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Robert Downey Jr pays tribute to film-maker father
Robert Downey Sr was "a true maverick" in the movie world, his Iron Man star son says.
Cannes rolls out red carpet again after year off
Stars and photographers cram the red carpet for the first major film festival since the pandemic.
Intruder removed from TV's Love Island villa
An uninvited guest found his way on to the ITV reality show's Majorca set, but was swiftly removed.
Actress 'gobsmacked' after on-stage proposal
Natalie Pilkington's boyfriend popped the question at the end of a performance of the musical Six.
Parent 'Hood actress Suzzanne Douglas dies at 64
The star of the US sitcom was also known for the Netflix crime series When They See Us.
Britney Spears' long-time lawyer offers to resign
The lawyer, who has represented Spears since 2008, asks to be removed from her case.
Legendary Indian actor Dilip Kumar dies at 98
The veteran actor was admitted to hospital after he complained of breathlessness.
Cannes rolls out red carpet again after year off
Stars and photographers cram the red carpet for the first major film festival since the pandemic.
Intruder removed from TV's Love Island villa
An uninvited guest found his way on to the ITV reality show's Majorca set, but was swiftly removed.
Actress 'gobsmacked' after on-stage proposal
Natalie Pilkington's boyfriend popped the question at the end of a performance of the musical Six.
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Copyright: PA MediaImage caption: Hairspray, starring Michael Ball, has been forced to cancel performances for 10 days Theatres have called for the new rules about self-isolation to be brought forward from 16 August to 19 July, when shows are expected to be allowed to play to full houses indoors again.
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