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Will Young

Will Young: Grace and favour continues

When Will Young was crowned Pop Idol in 2002, no one looked more surprised than the Berkshire boy himself. Read

Ben Stiller

Ben Stiller gets the last laugh

People always expect Ben Stiller to be funny. It's not surprising, given that he's made a career out of a string of hilarious characters; from the over-the-top vanity of male model Derek in Zoolander to his recent turn as an actor desperate to be taken seriously in Tropic Thunder. Read

Kenneth Branagh turns detective

Kenneth Branagh, having already performed in and directed many a Shakespeare play and taken on a key role in the film adaptation of J.K. Rowling's second Harry Potter book, is now turning his attention to another famed writer; Henning Mankell. Read

Cliff and The Shadows to reunite at Echo Arena Liverpool

CLIFF Richard and The Shadows are reuniting for the final time for a unique arena tour during the autumn of 2009, coming to the Echo Arena in Liverpool on October 7. Read

Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie: the mother of all roles

Angelina Jolie is one of the most distinguished actresses of her generation. She embodies the grace and beauty of the old-style Hollywood belles as well as being an earth mother to her six children and devoted partner of actor Brad Pitt. Read

Guy Burnet: what a guy!

Hollyoaks fans should prepare for a white-knuckle ride as Guy Burnet reprises his role as Craig Dean one last time in a new series of Hollyoaks Later. Read

Alesha Dixon: This time it's strictly her show

Most people don't look forward to turning 30. It's the age when a sense of responsibility kicks in, when life gets serious. Read

Jason Donovan gears up for UK tour

Australian actor/ singer Jason Donovan is heading to the North Wales coast next week. Here LOIS YORK talks jungles, tours and albums with him. Read

Frankie Boyle at Hanley

Scottish stand-up star Frankie Boyle arrives at the Victoria Hall in Hanley on Friday. Read

Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio crafts another masterpiece

Leonardo DiCaprio is back on the big screen in terrorist thriller Body Of Lies, released on Friday November 21. The Oscar-nominated actor explains what appealed to him about the role of the Middle East-based CIA agent and his thoughts on the new US president. Read

Doddy is back to delight

LYCEUM favourite Ken Dodd returns yet again to the Crewe theatre for another dose of rib-tickling mayhem next week. Read

Edward Norton

Edward Norton has Pride and Glory

Edward Norton is back on the big screen in Pride And Glory, released in cinemas on Friday November 7. The actor reveals why he wanted to take on the role in the cop drama and how it is a comment on the world today. Read

Tony Christie shows the way to Sheffield

Veteran singer Tony Christie releases new album Made In Sheffield, a collaboration with Richard Hawley, on Monday November 10. He discusses his love for his hometown and tells us why he believes this is his finest album yet. Read

Martin Shaw interview - It's a Shaw thing

Martin Shaw is likely to be biting his nails in apprehension when his new show, Apparitions, debuts on BBC One. Read

Film review - Oliver Stone's W.

OLIVER Stone directing a film about the early years of George W Bush’s presidency? Read

Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig's word is his bond

Daniel Craig returns to the silver screen as 007 in the latest James Bond adventure Quantum Of Solace, released on Friday October 31. The actor reveals why he loves playing the secret agent and how he deals with the pressure of playing the iconic action hero. Read

Hail to the Kaiser Chiefs

Leeds band Kaiser Chiefs have a new album, Off With Their Heads, out now and a tour scheduled for the New Year. Frontman Ricky Wilson chats about life in the band, recording with producer Mark Ronson and what it's like performing to thousands of people. Read

Nothing fishy about Matt Dawson

Rugby star Matt Dawson teams up with chef Mitch Tonks in Mitch And Matt's Big Fish, on UKTV Food from Monday November 3. The Celebrity Masterchef winner explains how he overcame seasickness to go fishing on a trawler and shares his favourite fish supper. Read

Daniel Craig as James Bond in Quantum of Solace

Film review - James Bond, Quantum of Solace

Agent James Bond, 007, returns all guns blazing in Quantum of Solace, the action-packed follow-up to Casino Royale, set in the immediate aftermath of the blockbusting 2006 film. Read

Highways chief is to take environment role

KEY MAN: Work on setting up the new Cheshire West Council – which will incorporate Vale Royal – has taken another key step with the appointment of the director of environment. Steve Kent, left, the county’s current highways chief, will lead on waste management and street scene, highways and transportation and development control. Cllr Neil Ritchie said “Steve’s got an impressive portfolio and will play a key strategic role in taking the new authority forward.” Read

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