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The forthcoming Michael Jackson biopic has been slammed by the maker of the documentary Leaving Neverland, with Dan Reed calling the movie’s script “a complete whitewash.”

A pair of runaway porcupines were found roaming around a Scots housing estate after escaping from their farm home two miles away.

Outlander fans reckon that Jamie Fraser actor Sam Heughan might be joining the Harry Potter movies after hinting at a move to the film franchise.

Princess Kate is stealing the limelight in America and leaving Meghan Markle and Prince Harry out of the public eye - according to one showbiz expert.

Rock star Steve Harley has sadly passed away at his home in Suffolk on Sunday morning after a short fight with cancer at aged 73.

Comedian and actress Helen Lederer, known for her role in Absolutely Fabulous, is about to appear on Coronation Street. Helen joins the cast as Elspeth who catches the eye of Ken Barlow, played by William Roache. In the episode to air on Wednesday 27 March, Ken spots Elspeth during a singles cocktail night at the Chariot Square Hotel.

Rock star Steve Harley has died after a short battle with cancer.The 73-year-old is believed to have died at his Suffolk home on Sunday morning, March 17. His tragic passing comes one month after he was forced to halt his tour to have treatment.

Stacey Dooley is always popping up on our TV screens, and she's back tonight (Sunday, 17 March) for series two of Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over USA.The series sees the presenter and journalist, 37, meet extraordinary people as she stays in their homes to lift the lid on their unconventional lifestyles. The TV star first shot to fame for her documentaries on important issues for the BBC, reports Birmingham Live. Back in 2008, Stacey fronted a documentary called 'Blood, Sweat and T-shirts' where she and others went to India to see how clothes are made.Ten years later in 2018, her following grew even further when she took part in Strictly Come Dancing.

Callum McLennan “House of Gods,” a Matchbox Pictures six-part series, boasting an entirely Arab Australian cast, presents a perspective seldom seen on screen, a Muslim community in Fairfield, Australia. “You can’t manufacture authenticity. Audiences are so intuitive and adept, they can smell if something is off a mile away.

Paul Simon has shared some positive news about his hearing loss in a new documentary.Last year, the veteran singer-songwriter suffered a near-total loss of hearing in his left ear which has left him struggling to perform live. In September, he admitted he hadn’t “accepted” his hearing loss but was in the process of finding a new solution which will help him return to the stage.He previously explained that his previous attempts to rehearse with his touring band didn’t go quite to plan.“I haven’t figured out how to perform with the hearing loss,” he said to the outlet back in July.

Bruno Mars reportedly owes MGM Grand Casino $50million (£39million) in gambling debt.Mars is set to enter his ninth year performing a residency in Las Vegas, but according to News Nation, the singer is paying off his debts to MGM.A “well-placed Vegas insider” has reported that Mars “owes millions” to them from gambling, alleging the total comes close to $50milion. “(MGM) basically own him,” they added.They went on to say that Mars apparently makes $90million off the deal he makes with the casino, but after paying off his debts and taxes, takes home $1.5million per night.Representatives for MGM and Mars did not respond to News Nations‘ requests for comment.Mars last released music with with Anderson .Paak as Silk Sonic, whose debut album NME rated five stars: “On ‘An Evening With Silk Sonic’, the magic is in the way that the music moves: the songs are radiant and full of joy, formed from the synergy of two relentlessly creative minds.“The album glows with appreciation for the simple but irreplaceable power of working alongside someone you trust and respect like no other — and it sounds as effortless and rewarding as an old friendship.”In other news, Mars has teamed up with Fender to create his own signature Stratocaster.

Ryan Thomas, the Corrie star who won the most recent series of Dancing On Ice, is thinking about going back to acting after getting lots of job offers. Ryan appeared on Coronation Street as Jason Grimshaw from 2000-2016 and had a recurring role in Australian soap Neighbours in 2018 as Rafael Humphreys.

Actor Joe Locke is one of the 20 celebrities swapping showbiz for the kitchen to compete in this year's Great Celebrity Bake Off in support of a charity for cancer.The seventh series is set to kick off on Sunday 17 March on Channel 4 at 7.40pm, where the 20 year old will be joined by some other big names, including Paloma Faith, Mel B, Danny Dyer, Greg James, Dermot O'Leary and Oti Mabuse. While fans will be watching Joe flex his baking skills, they're used to him starring as Charlie Spring in the hit Netflix series Heartstopper.The show burst onto our screens in 2022 and follows Joe's character Charlie and Kit Connor as Nick Nelson, two British teenage schoolboys, who meet and fall in love at the fictional Truham Grammar School.

Kate Middleton might open up about her health issues at her next public appearance, according to reports. The Princess of Wales had surgery at the London Clinic on January 16, but the details of her condition have been kept under wraps. Because of the procedure, the Palace confirmed the mum is not expected to be back on Royal duty until after Easter.

Soap stars are some of the highest paid names on television with famous characters from EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale raking in millions. While having a job on the telly may seem like more than enough, some actors bring in even more cash thanks to sponsorship deals on social media and side hustles selling video messages to their biggest fans.

Actress Jacqueline Jossa said she has been "so much happier" after making some lifestyle changes.The mum-of-two, who frequently shares her daily routine with fans, took part in a Q&A on Instagram, saying: "Let's have a catch up , ask away." One fan took the opportunity to ask the mum if she had changed her lifestyle recently because she looks "different." The 31-year-old replied: "I really have, I will have a talk at some point but nothing drastic or too huge, just been moving so much more, trying to train three times a week, sometimes more and sometimes less and eat well. "Honestly, my mind set had just changed in the last 8 or so months and just got so into it.

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Rangers' trip to Dundee is OFF after TWO Dens Park pitch inspections 0 the FOURTH time this season.

EXCLUSIVE: More citizens will head to the polls this year for elections than any other in history, and the political fever has reached Series Mania.

Danny Dyer has revealed he’s lost more than a stone after changing his eating habits. The former EastEnders star returns to screens tonight for Celebrity Bake Off and viewers will see him looking trimmer than ever following his dramatic exit from Albert Square last Christmas.

A teenager has been slapped with a huge fine after buying a rail ticket on the Trainline app.