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Jimmy Nail was seen in a rare public appearance when he stepped out for a night on the town.The 70 year old actor, known for his TV shows including Auf Wiedersehen, Pet and Crocodile Shoes went to see Death Of England: The Plays in London on Tuesday, 30 July. He wore a pink shirt with a blue jacket and black trousers, along with brown shoes and black sunglasses.

Legendary rock band Aerosmith is hanging up their touring boots due to a persistent vocal injury affecting their iconic frontman, Steven Tyler. Following a larynx fracture Steven, 76, sustained during a concert in September 2023, the band has made the tough decision to retire from touring, nearly a year after the incident. In an emotional statement, Aerosmith explained: "We've always wanted to blow your mind when performing.

Hollywood's child stars have sometimes come to a very sad and untimely end. Actors like Stand By Me's River Phoenix, Descandants' Cameron Boyce, Poltergeist's Heather O'Rourke and Diff'rent Strokes' Dana Plato all left the world too soon, leaving fans devastated.

It's more than four years since Roxette singer Marie Fredriksson passed away at the age of 61, after a long 17-year battle with ill health.The Swedish songstress – known for huge 1980s hits with Roxette including Joyride, It Must Have Been Love, Run To You and The Look – sadly died on Monday, 9 December 2019 leaving fans devastated. Her ordeal began on September 11, 2002, when she came back from a jog with her husband and fellow musician Mikael 'Micke' Bolyos, feeling unwell and suddenly losing sight in her right eye. Feeling nauseous, she attempted to lie down but instead collapsed in the bathroom, hitting her head against the sink so hard that it triggered an epileptic seizure.

A huge 1980s star was killed when their rented car was involved in a catastrophic collision with a bus. Falco, best known for his huge hit Rock Me Amadeus, was just 40 years old when his flame was extinguished forever, an incredible 36 years ago.The Austrian-born singer and musician, whose original name was Johann Holzel, was leaving an entertainment complex back in February 1998 and pulling onto the highway near Puerto Plata, a popular Caribbean holiday spot, when his Mitsubishi sport-utility vehicle was hit by a small bus.

It's been more than 30 years since audiences were introduced to the Banks family in Father of the Bride, where we saw Annie Banks (played by Kimberly Williams-Paisley) transition from a young college graduate to a radiant bride.The romantic comedy, directed by Nancy Meyers, was released in 1991 and gave viewers an insight into the emotional journey of a father coming to terms with his daughter's wedding day - or in the case of George Banks (Steve Martin), losing his sanity while dealing with the wedding preparations.The unforgettable movie also featured Diane Keaton as Nina Banks, Annie's mother, Kieran Culkin as her younger brother Matty Banks, and George Newbern as Bryan MacKenzie, the groom.The success of the film led to a sequel in 1995, titled Father of the Bride Part II. However, the original film wouldn't have been complete without the eccentric wedding planner, Frank Eggelhoffer (Martin Short), and his assistant Howard Weinstein (BD Wong).Their extravagant ideas for the wedding, including having swans, replanting the family's garden, and removing all the furniture, drove George to the brink of madness.

It's been 35 years since George 'Lofty' Holloway exited EastEnders for good, with actor Tom Watt going on to pursue a very different career away from soapland.The iconic character was introduced as part of the show's original cast in 1985, but after three years on Albert Square he made the decision to leave. Tom, 68, opted to abandon acting to pursue a career as a sports journalist. He has worked for the likes of talkSPORT, Channel 4 and the BBC, having established himself as a sports pundit.

Katy Hill shot to fame on hit kids TV show Blue Peter in the late 1990s, before going on to carve out a career in TV and radio.The presenter has since turned her back on fame, and is now in a very different career. Katy, 53, fronted the CBBC show from 1995 until 2000, before then going on to join BBC One's Live & Kicking until 2001. During her time on Blue Peter, she became known for her daredevil stunts – even becoming the first civilian to fly with the Red Arrows.The show opened several doors for Katy, and she went on to host Top of the Pops, Football Fever, BBC's Holiday and her own weekend show on Capital FM.

Kim Wilde describes her relationship with pop music as an “enduring love affair” she can’t imagine living without. It’s in large part, she says, thanks to her musician father Marty, who has instilled in her the firm belief that age isn’t a reason to stop doing what you love.

Another Level were one of the biggest boy bands of the late Nineties and had huge chart success with hits including Freak Me, but since their split many would struggle to remember who Dane Bowers performed alongside. Dane shared a stage with Wayne Williams, Mark Baron and Bobak Kianoush from their early success in 1997 through to the band's break up in 2000.

Fawlty Towers, the brainchild of comedy legend John Cleese and his former wife Connie Booth, first graced our TV screens back in 1975. Despite running for just 12 episodes, the sitcom, set in a chaotic hotel, propelled its cast to international fame, becoming a firm favourite among viewers. John's portrayal of the irritable hotelier Basil Fawlty, famed for his outbursts directed at the hapless Spanish waiter Manuel, solidified his place as a giant of British comedy, adding to his already stellar reputation from his Monty Python days and The Frost Report.

US singer and rapper Nate Dogg was a huge star on the 90s music scene, racking up hip hop and R&B hits including Regulate, now 30 years old. Nate Dogg and his lifelong friend Warren G collaborated on the track which was the biggest success of his career and fans have been marking 30 years since its release - while paying tribute to the influential singer, who died aged just 41.

Toni Basil's peppy pop hit Mickey is known for its energy-packed, cheerleader chant chorus - and even at 80 years old, the singer still looks as sensational as she did in her MTV star days. Back in 1982, Toni released a remake of a single called Kitty from British glam-pop group Racey, changing the name to Mickey and slapping on an incredibly catchy cheerleader-inspired chant of "Hey Mickey!" She even wore her own former high school cheerleading outfit for the iconic video, one of the first to be shown on the then newly-launched music video channel MTV, and it proved an instant pop classic that endures decades on.

Jennifer Paige burst onto the music scene when she released her hit track Crush in 1998.The 90s pop star found fame overnight and just months later her self-titled debut album was released. The singer, now 50, has released four albums in total, but it's still her first single that she's famous for.The hit track, penned by Andy Goldmark, Mark Mueller and Cosgrove & Clark, had its first raido play by KIIS-FM in Los Angeles when it was released, and it soon became the station's most-requested song. Crush went on to become a Top 3 Billboard chart hit in America.The song also topped the charts in countries such as Australia, Canada and New Zealand, as well as the UK.

Whigfield barely seems to have aged a day, nearly three decades after her chart-topping hit Saturday Night made waves in 1994, marking the first UK number one by a Danish artist. Fast forward to now, and Whigfield – known offstage as Sannie Charlotte Carlson – is still turning heads with her age-defying looks. She recently delighted her 54,500 Instagram followers with a stunning au naturel selfie, flaunting her flowing blonde locks styled effortlessly over her shoulder.

Phoebe Bright was the Neighbours school swot with a fondness for reptiles, particularly her pet snake. Played by 15 year old actress Simone Robertson, Phoebe arrived on Ramsay Street in 1991 and swiftly earned herself the nickname Creepy Phoebe from the kids at Erinsborough High. However, little did they know what was to come next for the figure of fun.

Dani Harmer looked happy, healthy and toned as she posed for photos at a Girls Aloud concert last week.The former Tracy Beaker star appeared to be in her best shape ever, smiling at the cameras and wearing a figure-hugging grey patterned dress that showed off her body transformation. With her trademark dark curly hair, Dani, 35, is still instantly recognisable as the star of the CBBC adaptation of Jacqueline Wilson's books, which she starred in during the early Noughties.

A massive 90s girl group are busy in rehearsals ahead of a jaw-dropping revival this summer. Sisters Easther and Vernie Bennett are lighting up the stage again with group Eternal, accompanied by new recruit Christel Lakhdar, who has previously gushed about it being a "dream come true" to join the squad.The band will not include Louise Redknapp, who was known for being a part of its original line-up alongside the Bennett sisters. Meanwhile former band member Kéllé Bryan will also not feature in the new look line-up, reports the Mirror.

It's been 34 years since Groove Is In The Heart soared up the charts, but Deee-Lite singer Kierin Magneta Kirby has barely aged a day since her 90s pop stardom.The singer and DJ, who goes by the name Lady Miss Kier, is 60 now but fans can't believe how youthful she still looks and have been clamouring for her to make a music comeback. Although she rarely posts on her Instagram account, the photos she has shared show she has remained a glamorous fashion icon since her first brush with fame and each post prompts an outpouring of support from her followers.

Over the years, many Neighbours stars have left Ramsay Street and gone on to achieve incredible things. Margot Robbie, who portrayed Donna Freedman from 2008 to 2011, and Guy Pearce known for his role as Mike Young from 1986 to 1989 have become big names in Hollywood. Margot lit up the big screen with her lead role in Barbie, while Guy is recognised for his roles in films like LA Confidential and Memento.

Here's a seemingly simple question pub quiz question: who played Scott Robinson in the Australian soap Neighbours? You might immediately answer 'Jason Donovan', but you'd be mistaken. When Neighbours first aired in March 1985, the character was actually portrayed by a different actor named Darius Perkins. He was one of the original cast members alongside stars like Paul Keane (Des) and Elaine Smith (Daphne).