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FLEETWOOD Mac legend Christine McVie has died following a short illness at the age of 79, her family have confirmed. British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac, founded in London in 1967, sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the most successful groups ever. A statement from songwriter and key member Christine McVie's family confirmed she "passed away peacefully at hospital" on Wednesday following a "short illness".

EMMERDALE fans were in tears after a beloved character left the village with an emotional final farewell. The ITV soap has seen a number of exits in recent weeks since it's big 50th anniversary. Tonight's episode saw Vanessa Woodfield (Michelle Hardwick) head off for a year's placement in Canada.

LOVE Island’s Indiyah Polack looked absolutely stunning as she arrived on the Mobos red carpet showing off a brand new hairdo.  The 23-year-old star had dyed her hair a deep red-brown and beamed as she turned up on a carpet in a black gown with diamanté detail showing off her hourglass figure.  The pure black gown had huge puffy shoulders to shield her from the warmth outside London’s Wembley Arena while still looking glam, with her floorlength dress given an extra special touch with a crystal stand out across her chest.  But it’s her hair and flawless matching make-up that truly saw the show, with Indiyah looking every inch a princess as she arrived to celebrate the must-watch annual music ceremony which celebrates music of Black origin.  She was joined by stars including Raye, Anthony Joshua, Judi Love, Jourdan Dunn, Oti Mabuse and MNEK.  Since leaving the Love Island villa three months ago, Indiyah has been enjoying playing with her style thanks to a number of stunning wigs and hair colour changes.  Over the past couple of months alone, she’s rocked a sharp blonde bob, a 24-inch deep wave weave, and a poker straight, hip length black hairpiece with blonde highlights.  But red is definitely giving off some warmth in the stunning up do.  After placing fourth in the Love Island finale with her boyfriend Dami Hope three months ago, the pair have been enjoying the benefits of their newfound fame ever since, heading out to parties together and jetting off on luxury romantic holidays.  They’ve now moved in together as they look forward to building a life away from the series, becoming one of the strongest couples to remain outside the villa.  Most read in TVKNOCKED DAN Horrific moment I'm A Celeb's Danny Miller is knocked to

LOVE Island star Rebecca Gormley looked sensational as she stripped off to a black bikini in Dubai. The reality star, who has relocated to Dubai after training to work in property investment, showed off her trim physique in the skimpy two-piece.

PETE Wicks had Celebs Go Dating fans in tears as he opened up about his relationship with his dad. It's Towie star Pete's third time in the Celebs Go Dating agency and he showed viewers a very different side to him during a session with dating agents Anna Williamson and Paul Brunson. The 34-year-old revealed his dad walked out on his mum when he was younger and they've had little contact since.

KATIE Price has teased her followers with some exciting news following a mystery trip to the hospital. The former glamour model, 44, made the cryptic announcement on Instagram as she hit the shops in London.

KERRY Katona took a savage swipe at ex-husband Brian McFadden during a cheeky chat about I'm a Celebrity. The 42-year-old was crowned queen of the jungle in 2004 and just like other stars of the show Kerry was tasked with chomping down on eyeballs and kangaroo testicles.

CHARLENE White shared an emotional reunion with her two children after a month apart as she arrived home. Newsreader Charlene, 42, touched down on British soil earlier today after the long flight back from Australia, having left the UK at the end of October.

LOVE Island beauty Tasha Ghouri has embraced a chill, make-up free day with a stunning series of snaps celebrating her natural beauty.  The 23-year-old reality star has been making waves of late thanks to a sizzling series of photoshoots including an Ann Summers Christmas shoot that saw her strip down to tiny lingerie and pose with reindeer.  Clearly needing some downtime after a bunch of work commitments including collaborations with eBay and attending a string of glitzy bashes, Tasha decided today was a lounge day.  Stepping out for a coffee in a comfy trackie set, Tasha threw her hair up in a pony tail and went make up free to run errands.  In one pic, she proudly displays her cochlear implant behind her ear as she casually gazes as the floor with a small smile.  She quoted the pic: “No makeup tracksuit kind of day”.  Naturally, she still looked stunning, with fellow Love Island stars Paige Thorne and Faye Winter both calling her a “beauty” and Abbie Quinnen writing: “You gorgeous girl” Fans were just as praising, with one saying: “You are Beautiful Tasha and Inspiring.

SHE’S lit up the Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard and been a bookies’ favourite from the off, but HELEN SKELTON is yet to be blessed with a full score of 40. This week’s Musicals theme could change all that, though, as the telly host has revealed that she has previous experience on the West End. Helen took part in two productions on the same night as part of a Red Nose Day challenge in 2013 while she was a presenter on Blue Peter.

OLIVIA Attwood has revealed a huge achievement following her I'm a Celebrity drama. The Love Island star, 31, was forced to pull out of I'm a Celebrity after 48 hours on medical grounds.

I'M A Celeb was rocked by a series of threats that viewers were never shown, Boy George has revealed. The star explained that he told ITV bosses he was leaving the show "a few times" when he didn't get what he wanted.

I'M A Celebrity star Babatunde Aleshe has been enjoying life after the jungle as he boarded a business class flight back to the UK. The comedian - who was evicted fifth on the ITV competition - looked chuffed to be returning home with his sister. Babatunde, 34, travelled in style as he got comfortable for his long-haul flight.

STRICTLY: It Takes Two viewers were seriously distracted by professional dancer Nancy Xu on the spin-off show. The 31 year old who is currently partnered with actor Will Mellor came onto the show to take part in the Strictly Pro Challenge.

THE Traitors got even more vicious tonight as contestant Nicky shared with the group she wanted the money for a new bionic hand.  The 45-year-old accounts supervisor from Croydon spent the afternoon talking with the group of the deceptive BBC series, during which they quizzed her about life outside the Scottish highlands castle.  Trying to decipher whether she was a “Traitor” or “Faithful”, a group of the fellow hopefuls asked her about her child.  Nicky said she had a 26-year-old son, which she had at 18, but life was tough for them after a car accident on a motorway resulted in her right hand being amputated.  “I had my son very young, then the accident happened. It’s just hard, losing your hand at 22 and you’ve got a four-year-old kid, you’re like ‘right, what do we do now?’” she told them.  However, she refused to let it get her down, and she added: “Do you know what, I sit there and when you’ve got someone staring up at you thinking that they’re reliant on you, you’re like, as much as what I’m going through, I’ve just lost my hand.

PACKED Lunch host Steph McGovern revealed that she was forced to turn down I’m A Celebrity due to a health reason. The TV presenter, 40, said she's been asked several times to take part in the ITV show, but has been reluctant to sign up as she has irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Channel 4 star Steph explained that she worries that the jungle diet would wreak havoc on her body.

DAVID Beckham joined wife Victoria on Tuesday evening for her fashion firm’s Christmas party – racing back from Qatar to be there. The couple were pictured leaving her store in Mayfair, London, hours after England’s emphatic win over Wales in the Middle East, where David has been working as an ambassador for the host nation.

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Neil Jones and Chyna Mills have taken the next step in their relationship by moving in together. The pro dancer, 40, – who started dating the Love Island beauty, 24, just two months ago – has relocated to Leeds to be with her.

MADE In Chelsea star Maeva D'Ascanio has given birth to a baby boy. The E4 reality star, 30, announced the news earlier today and revealed she and fiance James Taylor have called their son Beau.