Jake Bugg performed his biggest headline show to date in London on Tuesday (21.10.14).
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Miranda Hart has announced the two Christmas specials she is doing will mark the end of her eponymous BBC sitcom.
The 41-year-old comedian confirmed that 'Miranda' - which also stars the likes of Sarah Hadland, Tom Ellis and Patricia Hodge, and first aired on the BBC in November 2009 - will conclude over the festive season.
Miranda - who's produced a book that gives fans of the show an insight to the sitcom - explained to BBC Radio 2: "I'm actually coming to the end of the whole sitcom. This is the first time I'm saying it out loud, so it's a bit weird!
"I'm doing two Christmas specials but they are going to be the finale of the show, full stop."
Miranda, who's earned four BAFTA nominations, three Royal Television Society awards and four British Comedy Awards for her appearances on the show, said the new book was her way of thanking the fans.
She explained: "I wanted to do a book to celebrate the series and celebrate all the people who have supported it and watched it. So they get to see the scripts and some backstage gossip and all that sort of thing."
Tina O'Brien is returning to 'Coronation Street'.
The 31-year-old actress is reprising her role as Sarah-Louise Platt, the daughter of Weatherfield stalwart Gail Platt (Helen Worth), and will make her comeback in early 2015.
In a statement, Tina said: "I am delighted to be returning. Sarah has a lot of history and unfinished business on the street and I'm looking forward to finding out what she's been up to and why she's returned home."
The star joined the series in 1999 and was immediately involved in a major storyline which saw her character get pregnant at the age of just 13.
Tina eventually left the show in 2007 and was written out when Sarah moved to Milan, Italy, to start a new life with her daughter Bethany working for her uncle Stephen.
Sarah will return to the Street with Bethany - who has become a rebellious teenager - and her comeback on the cobbles with cause a commotion for brothers Jason and Todd Grimshaw, whom she both dated, and her own siblings David Platt and Nick Tilsley.
The casting news comes just a few days after Tina and her boyfriend Adam Crofts welcomed their first child, a son, into the world.
Matthew McConaughey "needs" to go to church every week.
The 'Interstellar' actor - who has children Levi, six, Vida, four, and Livingston, two,with wife Camila Alves - says the "ritual" is important for him to take stock of his life and understand what he needs to work on.
Asked if he goes to church weekly, he said: "Yeah. In Texas. It's non-denominational. It's based in the faith that Jesus is the son of God, that he died for our sins, but many different denominations come in.
"As soon as we had children, I was like, 'You know what? That was important to my childhood.' Even if it was just for the ritual of giving an hour and a half on Sunday to yourself, to pray and to think about others, even if you're tired or whatever.
"I noticed how much I missed it and needed it. It's a time for me to take inventory of my last week, to look at what's in the future and say my thank-you's and think about what I can work on to do better."
The 44-year-old actor turns to God to help him figure out answers but though he believes in "miracles", he also thinks the world has its roots in science.
Asked who he thinks God is, he told the new issue of America's GQ magazine: "[God is] somebody who can help answer my questions. Someone who has a hand in all of this miracle we call life, which I believe is a miracle. But, see, at the same time, I completely believe in evolution.
Keira Knightley went to prom with a girl.
The 29-year-old actress - who is married to The Klaxons rocker James Righton - claims none of her male classmates asked her to their school dance, so she was accompanied by a female pal who also didn't have a date for the evening.
Asked who her prom date was, she said: "It was a she. Neither of us got invited by anybody else. No guys came anywhere near us. But she had black tie because it was black tie."
And the 'Laggies' star is still friends with her unnamed date.
She added: "She actually texted me at lunch. She is over from New York visiting her mum in England and wondered if I was there to have dinner with her."
During the interview, Keira also admitted she still doesn't feel like an adult - until she has to pay her bills.
In a game of 20 questions with her 'Laggies' co-star Sam Rockwell for E! Online, she said: "I mean, when the tax bills comes in that sorts of does it really and trying to figure that stuff out. Paying bills, that does it."
While Keira may not feel like an adult, she has reached many of the criteria which a new Generators Z report from Lucozade Energy says make people feel like they have finally become a grown-up.
According to the study, things such as moving out of parents' home, getting married, making financial decisions and having a job after university are all signs of adulthood, as well as things like enjoying cooking and gardening, favouring pubs over clubs, watching the news and enjoying sight-seeing on holiday.
To read more, including how 24 is the average age in which young people feel grown up, and to see the accompanying filmed content featuring a selection of young people across the UK discussing the issue, please visit www.generatorsz.tumblr.com.
Zach Galifianakis told Brad Pitt he looks like "Hitler's dream" in the latest installment of his spoof chat show.
The 'Hangover' star sat down with the 'Fury' actor for an episode of his Funny or Die programme Between Two Ferns and their hilarious five-minute exchange saw Brad maintain a straight face while repeatedly insulted by the host.
Introducing him as 'Bradley Pitts', Zach opened the interview by saying: how old were you when you lost your virginity? Zero? I can tell you about when I lost my virginity."
Brad replied: "I'd really not like to hear that."
After then asking the hunky star why he "doesn't take showers", Zach then said: "You play a lot of people that are Nazi haters, which is weird to me - because you look like Hitler's dream."
Brad said: "Yes I understand the conundrum of it all."
The 42-year-old actor then asked his guest - who raises six children with wife Angelina Jolie - about his new movie 'Furry' and when it "comes out on DVD", before giving him a gift.
Picking up the colourfully-wrapped present, which was clearly a bong, a device for smoking marijuana, Brad asked what it was, and Zach said it was "a bassoon".
The 'Burn After Reading' star replied: "Oh I thought it was a bowling ball. You know I'm a dad now? I don't bassoon at my house anymore."
Midway through the interview Brad, 50, began to answer a question in detail for the first time when quizzed about his charity work with the Make It Right foundation, but was promptly cut short when Zach invited comic Louis C.K. onto the set for a brief stand-up set.
The chat then turned to Brad's personal life, with Zach asking: "Is it hard for you to maintain a sun tan? Because you live in your wife's shadow."
Brad choked on his gum and spat it onto the table, prompting the host to pick it up and put it in his mouth - but then returned it when his famous guest complained it was his "last piece".
The 'Birdman' star made his most daring joke in the interview when he asked if seeing Angelina for the first time was similar to the scene in 'Friends' "when Ross saw Rachel", referring to the character played by Brad's first wife Jennifer Aniston.
Brad simply rolled his eyes, then when Zach played the show's theme tune, replied: "I like that song."
The interview closed with the question: "Do you think people focus too much on your looks and don't realise you're just a s***ty actor?"
The 'Moneyball' star spat his gum into Zach's eye and barked, "Next question" before the credits rolled.
Emma Bunton says motherhood has "completely" changed her.
The 38-year-old singer-turned-radio presenter admits her priorities changed the minute she fell pregnant with her sons Beau,now seven, and Tate, three.
Speaking to BANG Showbiz about motherhood, Emma said: "100 per cent your priorities change completely. For me as soon as I fell pregnant, you know, my boys are everything to me.
She also squashed rumours that she and fiance Jade Jones are planning to add a third child to their brood.
Emma said: "Not at the moment, no. I've got two wonderful boys who are growing up far too fast for my liking but my youngest is still only three and is like my baby. I'm definitely not thinking about that yet."
The former Spice Girl has teamed up with Pampers UNICEF's '1 pack = 1 vaccine' campaign to help eliminate maternal and newborn tetanus.
After visiting families in Madagascar as part of the cause, Emma admitted that seeing the mothers in the African country made her re-evaluate her approach.
She said: "I came home and spoke to my children about it - even though one of them is far too young! Things like that change your whole outlook. We take things for granted we really do . We moan about we didn't get the right ice cream when we are pregnant and all those things but it really puts things into perspective. It was life changing and something that I'm so glad I've experienced."
Emma is proud to be part of the '1 pack = 1 vaccine' campaign where for every pack of Pampers sold, Pampers donates the cost of one maternal and newborn tetanus vaccine to UNICEF.
Britain's Prince George saved a school with just 19 pupils in from being closed down.
Despite never setting foot inside a classroom before, the 15-month-old son of Prince William and Duchess Catherine has been praised for saving Chirton Primary in Wiltshire, west England, after 11 of its 19 students sent a letter to the little one's parents trying to persuade them to enroll George as a pupil.
Each of the 11 writers received personalised replies to their notes and while the Duke and Duchess Cambridge politely declined their offer, they praised them for their efforts which created a lot of publicity in the surrounding area leading the student numbers to be boosted from 19 to 45.
Headteacher Amy Mrs Bekker Wrench told the Wiltshire Gazette and Herald newspaper: "The story got a lot of publicity and certainly got people talking about us which is a good thing."
Following its boost in numbers, governors at the school - which was threatened with closure in 2012 - are now discussing with the local council about ways in which it can be expanded.
Amy added: "We are very lucky as we have a big school field so there would be room for a new school to be built while the old one is still in existence. It would really be a dream come true."
Amy Childs is scared to drive following her car crash.
The former 'The Only Way Is Essex' star was the victim of a terrifying car accident earlier this month (15.10.14) after her £140,000 Range Rover rolled over at a set of traffic lights, leaving her scared about getting behind the wheel again.
Talking to BANG Showbiz at last night's (22.10.14) MOBO Awards, Amy said: "I'm lucky to be alive. It's quite scary because I don't want to get in the car at the minute, but this week I've got to get in the car and start driving because otherwise I won't be driving."
However, the 24-year-old reality star - who looked happy and healthy as she posed on the red carpet ahead of the award ceremony at London's SSE Wembley Arena - has been getting plenty of support from her friends and family.
She said: "It was tragic. I've had amazing support from my friends and family. Obviously it's really hard talking about it. You don't want to keep bringing it up but I've been everywhere and everyone's like 'How're you doing?' and everything, but I'm here tonight!"
Kym Marsh mistakenly had the word 'communist' tattooed on her lower back.
The 'Coronation Street' actress admitted to having an incorrect Chinese symbol permanently inked on her lower back after she failed to double check the translation.
Chatting to the ladies on 'Loose Women' today (23.10.14), Kym explained how her tattoo tribute to her first husband Jack Ryder had resulted in an embarrassing incident during dinner one night.
She said: "I got a Chinese symbol tattoo when they were popular. It was meant to say Jack, the name of my first husband, a few years later we went to a Chinese restaurant and I was wearing a low back dress and the waiter went, 'Ahh, communist!'"
Fellow 'LW' co-host Andrea McLean then quipped: "At least he didn't say, 'Ahh chicken chow mein!'"
The 38-year-old star - who is currently dating personal trainer Dan Hooper - has since covered up the incorrect tattoo with a host of inked butterflies.
Kym showed off her new body art shortly after her split from her second husband Jamie Lomas in January 2014.
At the time a source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "She wanted to mark the end of her marriage and the fresh start she has to look forward to.
"Butterflies seemed fitting because they emerge beautiful and new from the cocoon and symbolise new beginnings."
Alison Hammond wants to set Simon Webbe and Kristina Rihanoff up on a date.
The 39-year-old television personality has revealed that she's happy to play cupid whilst competing on 'Strictly Come Dancing' and she even has her sights set on fellow competitor Simon and professional dancer Kristina.
Chatting on 'This Morning' today (23.10.14), Alison shared: "Well, there are two single people - Simon Webbe and Kristina Rihanoff - and I wish there was a bit of romance between them two, but I don't think there is ... but wouldn't they be a great couple together?
"I'd love that to happen. I'm going to make that happen!"
One part of the process that the former 'Big Brother' star isn't loving are the uncomfortable dance shoes that she's forced to wear during rehearsals and the weekend live shows.
She said: "Literally walking around now, my feet are killing because the dance shoes are so thin, but I didn't realise and I spoke to Lisa Riley yesterday and she said, 'Ask for bigger soles.' So I'm going to make them a little bit bigger. And a bit more cushion!"
Although foot ache might not matter much if Alison survives this weekend, after she revealed that her Halloween routine will include flying.
She said: "I'd love to stay in for Halloween because apparently I might fly! I don't know if I was supposed to say that but if I'm in, I could fly ... oh no, I'm going to be in a lot of trouble!"
Sam Smith wants to collaborate with Adele.
The 22-year-old singer/songwriter has admitted he'd love to team up with the 'Someone Like You' songstress, but Adele has yet to get in contact with him about a possible collaboration.
Talking to BANG Showbiz at the MOBO Awards at London's SSE Wembley Arena on Wednesday night (22.10.14), Sam said: "Of course I'd like to work with Adele! I think everyone would. She hasn't [asked]. I've met her though, she's lovely."
The 'Money on My Mind' hitmaker also revealed that he had been chatting to Rihanna recently but appeared to squash any talk of a musical collaboration.
He said: "I met Rihanna, I got to know her a little bit. She's an incredible woman. My collaborations always happen organically that's what I'm trying to do with everything. I don't like things to be forced together."
Sam - who took home an incredible four prizes from the MOBOs including the Best Album award for 'In the Lonely Hour' - explained that he is relying on his mother to stay grounded.
He said: "I'm still getting used to everything. I think when I think about it too much my head will just get gigantic so I need to not think about it and just let my mum carry on parenting me."