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James Taylor has spoken about auditioning to join The Beatles‘ label Apple Records in the late 1960s.The singer-songwriter said in a new interview that he believes his youth – besides his musical talent – helped him have the confidence to sell himself.“I had some kind of competence and the arrogance of youth, without which nobody would ever do anything, because you’d hedge your bets,” Taylor recalled to GuitarWorld of auditioning in front of Paul McCartney and George Harrison.“There’s a stage in our development where you’re allowed to do impossible things, which is why the military looks to people about that age.

Strictly Come Dancing star Gorka Marquez has given a touching tribute to partner Katie McGlynn after they were voted off the show.

Paul Scholes thinks Manchester United have 'got to try and keep' Paul Pogba at the club beyond this season.

Emma Raducanu has issued a public appeal for a top coach to join her team after losing her first match since her US Open triumph to the world No 100 Aliaksandra Sasnovich. The British No 1 became the first qualifier in history to win a Grand Slam without even dropping a set.

BBC One show Best Home Cook is set to be axed after the production company who launched the show went bust.As loyal viewers prepared for a third instalment of the hit cookery show competition, the fate of the show now rests in the hands of the BBC after the production company KEO Films collapsed this summer.But it appears the TV producers were already torn as to whether they should recommission the show which was last on air back in January 2020.And viewers have been told not to hold their breaths for the return of the cookery show which saw humble cooks from across the country battle it out to see who would be crowned the best home cook in the UK.The competition gained 3 million viewers when it first dropped in 2018, and raked in 3.8

Rob Beckett has revealed that he has been battling a secret mental health battle and at one point even believed he was “better off dead”. The blonde I’m A Celebrity comic was filming in South Africa last year when he had the dark thoughts and also said he had been plagued with self-doubt throughout his career, thinking he was not good enough and would not be able to support his family.

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has said France's hunger for trophies helped secured the UEFA Nations League but was left disappointed with the way in which they went about.

A ski coach from Perth has been recognised for his efforts during lockdown to help combat isolation.

Scotland's First Minister will deliver a Ted Talk about the country's climate change ambitions in the run-up to Cop26.

It’s the hotly anticipated show that will have us on the edge of our seats as the nights draw in. RTÉ’s Last Singer Standing hits our screen next Saturday night with Westlife’s Nicky Byrne the host of the karaoke-themed show where contestants will face off against one another in a test of singing ability and nerve.

A relative has hit out after the evil woman who starved his loved one and kept a toddler in a cage was spared jail for the fifth time.

Tom Brady and his son Jack had a sweet moment following his victorious effort on the field Sunday.In a clip posted on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Instagram page, the quarterback, 44, was seen walking with Jack, 13, back to the locker room at Raymond James Stadium Sunday after the team's 47-15 win over the Miami Dolphins.The team captioned the picture 'Father Son moment' with an emotional emoji, while Brady reposted the shot on Instagram Stories with the caption, 'Best part of my day.' The latest:Tom Brady, 44, and his son Jack, 13, had a sweet moment following his victorious effort on the field Sunday, heading back to the locker room at Raymond James Stadium Sunday after the team's 47-15 win over the Miami DolphinsBrady shares Jack with ex

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Cindy Crawford is among a short list of ladies who truly help put the 'super' in the supermodel moniker.And over the weekend she harked back to covergirl days, when she lent her famous face and name to help drum up support and donations forThe American Family Children's Hospital.While making the rounds in Madison, Wisconsin, and then Chicago, the legendary supermodel struck a number of poses decked out in an eye-catching, sequin jumpsuit.

cancer after a routine check-up at an opticians.Grace Kelly from Leicestershire was excited to start secondary school, but plans quickly changed after the optician discovered a slight swelling behind her eye. One day before school started she went for an emergency MRI scan at Leicester Royal Infirmary, which her mum Vanessa expected to only take an hour, reports Leicestershire Live.

They managed to spend some time together despite jetting across North America in the past week.And Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck looked as loved-up as ever on Sunday as they check out of the Mandarin Hotel in New York City while holding hands.The 52-year-old Hustlers star looked chic in a brown leather ensemble, while Ben, 49, looked sleek in all black. Loved-up: Jennifer Lopez, 52, and Ben Affleck, 49, held hands sweetly as they checked out of the Mandarin Hotel in New York City on SundayJennifer's striking coordinated look was built around a chic brown leather cape coat with suede panels around her shoulders and a red satin liner.She had on a form-fitting black top underneath, and her arms slid out through the jacket's slits.

Video: Strictly: Tess and Claudia introduce show's 'movie night' theme (Mirror)Strictly: Sara Davies dances a Shrek themed sambaThe Welsh castle that will be used for 'I'm A Celeb' 2020Strictly: Craig makes naughty comment about GorkaSquid Game: Jung-jae Lee stars in trailer for Netflix seriesStrictly: John and Johannes score 10s for the PasodobleStrictly: Oti and Ugo theme their dance around MoanaStrictly: Tom and Amy perform the jive to Back to the FutureRose and Giovanni perform emotional Titanic-themed routineStrictly: AJ gets emotional after glowing reviews from judgesThe company, which also produced award-winning documentaries Once Upon a Time in Iraq and Exodus: Escape to Europe, came up with the Best Home Cook format after the BBC

Katie McGlynn has become the second celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing. The Hollyoaks star and her professional partner Gorka Marquez found themselves in the dance-off against comedian Judi Love and Graziano Di Prima during movie week.

Gabrielle Union had the perfect cure for the Sunday scaries.The 48-year-old actress shared an adorable video of she and two-year-old daughter Kaavia having a backyard dance party which she said was just a typical 'Weekend with The Wades.'With Union providing the beat, the duo busted out their best moves as they ended the weekend on a high note. Dance it out:The actress and her adorable two-year-old daughter Kaavia showed off their best dance moves during an impromptu backyard dance party as they ended the weekend on a high noteIn the video the Bring It On actress kept it comfortable in a grey sweatsuit.

Paul McCartney has revisited the breakup of The Beatles, flatly disputing the suggestion that he was responsible for the group’s demise. Speaking on an episode of BBC Radio 4’s "This Cultural Life" that is scheduled to air on Oct.

Jennifer Lopez holds hands with boyfriend Ben Affleck after checking out of their hotel in New York City on Sunday (October 10).