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Lianne La Havas claims it was "like a storm had hit" when Prince played an impromptu gig at her house on Tuesday (04.02.14).
The 24-year-old star saw her east London home turned into a concert venue when the 'Purple Rain' singer and his new band 3RDEYEGIRL bombarded her pad for his Hit & Run tour.
She explained: "It's been a weird few hours but a lot of fun.
"They put amplified equipment in my lounge, Prince came, conquered and left. It was like a storm had hit."
The 55-year-old star - who is playing a series of secret guerilla gigs at small venues across London throughout the month of February - performed two acoustic tracks in Lianne's front room, including new single 'PretzelBodyLogic'.
Lianne explained: "His plan is music and music alone. He just wants to play and promote his new band and make a name for them."
However, Prince's turn-up at Lianne's house wasn't completely out of the blue as the pair have met before.
She told the Daily Star newspaper: "Prince and I had hung out before in my old house, he enjoyed my music.
"I had always had music jams at my house, it's a way of having a conversation with musicians.
"So this was a way of Prince doing something he had never done - he just thought let's go back to basics."
Lianne La Havas: Prince playing at my house ‘like a storm’
Lianne La Havas claims it was "like a storm had hit" when Prince played an impromptu gig at her house on Tuesday (04.02.14).
The 24-year-old star saw her east London home turned into a concert venue when the 'Purple Rain' singer and his new band 3RDEYEGIRL bombarded her pad for his Hit & Run tour.
She explained: "It's been a weird few hours but a lot of fun.
"They put amplified equipment in my lounge, Prince came, conquered and left. It was like a storm had hit."
The 55-year-old star - who is playing a series of secret guerilla gigs at small venues across London throughout the month of February - performed two acoustic tracks in Lianne's front room, including new single 'PretzelBodyLogic'.
Lianne explained: "His plan is music and music alone. He just wants to play and promote his new band and make a name for them."
However, Prince's turn-up at Lianne's house wasn't completely out of the blue as the pair have met before.
She told the Daily Star newspaper: "Prince and I had hung out before in my old house, he enjoyed my music.
"I had always had music jams at my house, it's a way of having a conversation with musicians.
"So this was a way of Prince doing something he had never done - he just thought let's go back to basics."
TV
Jade Jones thinks fans will be "shocked" by Damage's drug revelations on 'The Big Reunion'.
The clean-cut singer - who is engaged to Spice Girl Emma Bunton - has confessed he took ecstasy and smoked marijuana during his heyday with the R&B band, who are reuniting for the first time in 13 years as part of the ITV2 programme.
He admitted: "Maybe just being the youngest, I knew I was in safe hands if it ever got a bit out of hand. I do like a good drink. I like to party.
"We were known as clean-cut, really nice boys so I think everyone's going to be quite shocked.
"We were fortunate enough to keep everything under the carpet. What happened in the band has stayed between us."
The band are further set to shatter fans' expectations in the show's first episode by revealing they used to booze in the morning and live a "rock 'n' roll" lifestyle.
Andrez Harriott said: "You had riders, you'd be doing 9am TV shows and there's tables of wine."
Jade added: "It was totally sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll. We'd go out and buy bottles of champagne, live like we're rich but in actuality we weren't."
Damage - also formed of Noel Simpson and Rahsaan J Bromfield, with fifth member Coree Richard declining to return - are also set to spill the beans on Jade's high profile relationship with Emma.
Rahsaan explained: "The press really came around then. Prior to that it was just about the music -- no controversy."
'The Big Reunion' returns tonight (06.02.14) at 9pm on ITV2.
Jade Jones’ shocking drug revelations
Jade Jones thinks fans will be "shocked" by Damage's drug revelations on 'The Big Reunion'.
The clean-cut singer - who is engaged to Spice Girl Emma Bunton - has confessed he took ecstasy and smoked marijuana during his heyday with the R&B band, who are reuniting for the first time in 13 years as part of the ITV2 programme.
He admitted: "Maybe just being the youngest, I knew I was in safe hands if it ever got a bit out of hand. I do like a good drink. I like to party.
"We were known as clean-cut, really nice boys so I think everyone's going to be quite shocked.
"We were fortunate enough to keep everything under the carpet. What happened in the band has stayed between us."
The band are further set to shatter fans' expectations in the show's first episode by revealing they used to booze in the morning and live a "rock 'n' roll" lifestyle.
Andrez Harriott said: "You had riders, you'd be doing 9am TV shows and there's tables of wine."
Jade added: "It was totally sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll. We'd go out and buy bottles of champagne, live like we're rich but in actuality we weren't."
Damage - also formed of Noel Simpson and Rahsaan J Bromfield, with fifth member Coree Richard declining to return - are also set to spill the beans on Jade's high profile relationship with Emma.
Rahsaan explained: "The press really came around then. Prior to that it was just about the music -- no controversy."
'The Big Reunion' returns tonight (06.02.14) at 9pm on ITV2.
TV
Benedict Cumberbatch has no plans to quit 'Sherlock'.
The actor credits the BBC One crime drama with launching his career internationally, but has no intentions of leaving his role as the titular socially-awkward detective until he feels the loveable character has stopped "developing".
He told USA Today: "I'll keep doing it as long as [Sherlock grows], as long as I feel he's developing and there's stuff we're all being challenged by and that it's being loyal to the original stories as well.
"[The show has] done a lot. Won't say it's changed my life, because I had a huge break at the same time as this role first came to fruition.
"It was a sort of perfect storm of all mediums coming together at the same time - television, film and theatre, even some radio."
Meanwhile, 'Sherlock' producer Sue Vertue has hinted fans could be treated to longer series in future, although episodes will stay true to their original 90-minute format.
She told Collider.com: "You might not always have three episodes. The [unaired] pilot was 60 minutes. But... we shot it again and made the pilot 90 minutes. Since then, it's always been 90 minutes.
"You might not always have three, possibly ... but they'll stay that length. It's a good length, I think."
Two more series of 'Sherlock' - which also stars Martin Freeman as Watson - have currently been commissioned.
Benedict Cumberbatch won’t quit Sherlock
Benedict Cumberbatch has no plans to quit 'Sherlock'.
The actor credits the BBC One crime drama with launching his career internationally, but has no intentions of leaving his role as the titular socially-awkward detective until he feels the loveable character has stopped "developing".
He told USA Today: "I'll keep doing it as long as [Sherlock grows], as long as I feel he's developing and there's stuff we're all being challenged by and that it's being loyal to the original stories as well.
"[The show has] done a lot. Won't say it's changed my life, because I had a huge break at the same time as this role first came to fruition.
"It was a sort of perfect storm of all mediums coming together at the same time - television, film and theatre, even some radio."
Meanwhile, 'Sherlock' producer Sue Vertue has hinted fans could be treated to longer series in future, although episodes will stay true to their original 90-minute format.
She told Collider.com: "You might not always have three episodes. The [unaired] pilot was 60 minutes. But... we shot it again and made the pilot 90 minutes. Since then, it's always been 90 minutes.
"You might not always have three, possibly ... but they'll stay that length. It's a good length, I think."
Two more series of 'Sherlock' - which also stars Martin Freeman as Watson - have currently been commissioned.
TV
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean are planning to retire.
The figure skating legends became British heroes at the 1984 Olympics when they won the gold medal for their bolero, and the 'Dancing on Ice' mentors are now gearing up to return to Sarajevo, in Bosnia, to recreate the performance for the final time before they split up later this year.
Torvill revealed: "We're not going to perform the bolero after this year ever again - and we're taking a break from each other. We tried to retire in 1998 but then 'Dancing On Ice' sprung up."
Dean - who will move to the United States permanently when the pair part ways - agreed with her saying: "It will be like a death really."
Although they have been skating partners for nearly 30 years, it was only last year that the pair admitted to having had a brief romantic relationship when they were teenagers and they have now opened up about the fling.
Dean, 55, told The Sun newspaper: "We were very involved. We were really close - we spent so many hours together training week in week out."
Addressing people's assumptions that the pair had always been a couple, 56-year-old Torvill added: "We weren't dating anyone else. We were so boring - skating, eating and sleeping."
Torvill and Dean will travel to Sarajevo next week to perform the routine for the last time.
'Dancing on Ice', which is currently airing an all-stars series on ITV, will end this year after the skating duo decided to leave the show.
Torvill and Dean preparing for split
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean are planning to retire.
The figure skating legends became British heroes at the 1984 Olympics when they won the gold medal for their bolero, and the 'Dancing on Ice' mentors are now gearing up to return to Sarajevo, in Bosnia, to recreate the performance for the final time before they split up later this year.
Torvill revealed: "We're not going to perform the bolero after this year ever again - and we're taking a break from each other. We tried to retire in 1998 but then 'Dancing On Ice' sprung up."
Dean - who will move to the United States permanently when the pair part ways - agreed with her saying: "It will be like a death really."
Although they have been skating partners for nearly 30 years, it was only last year that the pair admitted to having had a brief romantic relationship when they were teenagers and they have now opened up about the fling.
Dean, 55, told The Sun newspaper: "We were very involved. We were really close - we spent so many hours together training week in week out."
Addressing people's assumptions that the pair had always been a couple, 56-year-old Torvill added: "We weren't dating anyone else. We were so boring - skating, eating and sleeping."
Torvill and Dean will travel to Sarajevo next week to perform the routine for the last time.
'Dancing on Ice', which is currently airing an all-stars series on ITV, will end this year after the skating duo decided to leave the show.
TV
'Broadchurch' and 'Coronation Street' triumphed at the Broadcast Awards last night (05.02.14).
The hit ITV shows picked up Best Drama and Best Soap respectively at the annual television awards in London's Grosvenor Hotel.
'Broadchurch' won the prestigious drama prize over the likes of 'The Fall' and 'Top of the Lake', which both aired on BBC Two, and BBC One's 'Last Tango in Halifax'.
Other winners - which were decided by Broadcast magazine - included Channel 4's hit documentary series 'Gogglebox', which won Best Original Programme and Best Factual Programme. Channel 4's hit show 'Educating Yorkshire', meanwhile, won Best Documentary Series.
Broadcast editor Chris Curtis: "'Broadchurch' breathed new life into the whodunit, 'Educating Yorkshire' was funny and moving, and 'Gogglebox' was a genuine word-of-mouth smash. All three have the potential to be big international successes, and prove the power of British TV."
ITV had more reason to celebrate as it also won the Channel of the Year prize following the success of 'Broadchurch', 'Corrie', 'Downton Abbey' and 'Mr. Selfridge'.
Elsewhere, Sky 1's 'A Touch of Cloth II: Undercover Cloth' picked up Best Comedy Series and David Walliams' one-off show 'Mr. Stink' won Best Children's Programme.
Broadchurch, Coronation Street win at Broadcast Awards
'Broadchurch' and 'Coronation Street' triumphed at the Broadcast Awards last night (05.02.14).
The hit ITV shows picked up Best Drama and Best Soap respectively at the annual television awards in London's Grosvenor Hotel.
'Broadchurch' won the prestigious drama prize over the likes of 'The Fall' and 'Top of the Lake', which both aired on BBC Two, and BBC One's 'Last Tango in Halifax'.
Other winners - which were decided by Broadcast magazine - included Channel 4's hit documentary series 'Gogglebox', which won Best Original Programme and Best Factual Programme. Channel 4's hit show 'Educating Yorkshire', meanwhile, won Best Documentary Series.
Broadcast editor Chris Curtis: "'Broadchurch' breathed new life into the whodunit, 'Educating Yorkshire' was funny and moving, and 'Gogglebox' was a genuine word-of-mouth smash. All three have the potential to be big international successes, and prove the power of British TV."
ITV had more reason to celebrate as it also won the Channel of the Year prize following the success of 'Broadchurch', 'Corrie', 'Downton Abbey' and 'Mr. Selfridge'.
Elsewhere, Sky 1's 'A Touch of Cloth II: Undercover Cloth' picked up Best Comedy Series and David Walliams' one-off show 'Mr. Stink' won Best Children's Programme.
Showbiz
Calvin Harris has joined Robbie Williams' soccer team.
The Scottish DJ - who currently resides in Beverly Hills - has signed up to the 'Candy' hitmaker's Los Angeles' squad, which sees him and a number of other stars meet up on a weekly basis for a friendly kick-about and a gossip.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "After daughter Teddy, his missus Ayda and music - football is one of the biggest loves of Robbie's life.
"He is not a big party guy, so hosting friendly matches with some of his pals is the main socialising that he does.
"Calvin is the latest guy to be signed up.
"He'll fit right in because he's quite a guy's guy and very down to earth.
"This is all just about having a kick-about with friends, nothing showbiz."
Robbie, 39, used to have his own official squad LA Vale - named after his favourite British team Port Vale - and a kit until 2007, when he realised he had been allegedly conned out of $400,000 by two teammates, who asked him to fund their fashion label but blew the money on partying instead.
However, Robbie - who has 17-month-old daughter Teddy with his wife Ayda Field - still regularly arranges fixtures so that he can continue with his passion for the sport.
Calvin Harris joins Robbie Williams’ soccer team
Calvin Harris has joined Robbie Williams' soccer team.
The Scottish DJ - who currently resides in Beverly Hills - has signed up to the 'Candy' hitmaker's Los Angeles' squad, which sees him and a number of other stars meet up on a weekly basis for a friendly kick-about and a gossip.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "After daughter Teddy, his missus Ayda and music - football is one of the biggest loves of Robbie's life.
"He is not a big party guy, so hosting friendly matches with some of his pals is the main socialising that he does.
"Calvin is the latest guy to be signed up.
"He'll fit right in because he's quite a guy's guy and very down to earth.
"This is all just about having a kick-about with friends, nothing showbiz."
Robbie, 39, used to have his own official squad LA Vale - named after his favourite British team Port Vale - and a kit until 2007, when he realised he had been allegedly conned out of $400,000 by two teammates, who asked him to fund their fashion label but blew the money on partying instead.
However, Robbie - who has 17-month-old daughter Teddy with his wife Ayda Field - still regularly arranges fixtures so that he can continue with his passion for the sport.
Showbiz
Demi Lovato has tweeted her support to her best friend Selena Gomez.
The 'Neon Lights' singer posted a heartfelt message on Twitter yesterday (05.02.14) after news broke that Selena spent two weeks in rehab this January, with TMZ claiming she was treated for alcohol, marijuana and prescription drug Ambien dependencies.
The 21-year-old star wrote: "Weakness is living in denial. Only the strongest people ask for help."
Demi famously checked into a treatment facility in December 2010 for help with an eating disorder, self-harm and depression, only revealing last winter that she also had serious drug and alcohol dependency issues at the time.
Selena is said to have sought help to work on her "emotional life" because of her on/off relationship with wild child Justin Bieber.
A source told E! News: "The last straw was seeing them on the Segways. She needed to work on her emotional life. She needed to learn tools on how to deal with Justin and letting go of that relationship.
"This is the first time she's ever taken the time to deal with issues, to deal with herself, with a therapist."
A representative for the 'Come & Get It' hitmaker confirmed Selena had spent a fortnight at Arizona's Dawn at the Meadows last month, but denied she had "substance abuse" problems.
Selena and Demi - who first met as children on the set of 'Barney & Friends' - recently rekindled their friendship, with Selena admitting she felt guilty for not supporting Demi during her darkest hour because she didn't understand what she was going through.
Demi Lovato shares support for Selena Gomez
Demi Lovato has tweeted her support to her best friend Selena Gomez.
The 'Neon Lights' singer posted a heartfelt message on Twitter yesterday (05.02.14) after news broke that Selena spent two weeks in rehab this January, with TMZ claiming she was treated for alcohol, marijuana and prescription drug Ambien dependencies.
The 21-year-old star wrote: "Weakness is living in denial. Only the strongest people ask for help."
Demi famously checked into a treatment facility in December 2010 for help with an eating disorder, self-harm and depression, only revealing last winter that she also had serious drug and alcohol dependency issues at the time.
Selena is said to have sought help to work on her "emotional life" because of her on/off relationship with wild child Justin Bieber.
A source told E! News: "The last straw was seeing them on the Segways. She needed to work on her emotional life. She needed to learn tools on how to deal with Justin and letting go of that relationship.
"This is the first time she's ever taken the time to deal with issues, to deal with herself, with a therapist."
A representative for the 'Come & Get It' hitmaker confirmed Selena had spent a fortnight at Arizona's Dawn at the Meadows last month, but denied she had "substance abuse" problems.
Selena and Demi - who first met as children on the set of 'Barney & Friends' - recently rekindled their friendship, with Selena admitting she felt guilty for not supporting Demi during her darkest hour because she didn't understand what she was going through.
Showbiz
Madonna received death threats for defending Pussy Riot.
The 'Hung Up' hitmaker gave an impassioned speech at the Amnesty International Concert in New York last night (05.02.14), in which she described herself as a "freedom fighter" as she introduced the Russian group - who were jailed on charges of hooliganism motivated by religious hatred after performing a protest song in a Moscow cathedral - to the stage to address the audience at the Barclays Center.
She said: "The right to be free, to speak our minds, to have an opinion, to love who we want to love, to be who we are -- do we have to fight for that?
"I've always considered myself a freedom fighter since the early '80s when I realised I had a voice and I could sing more than songs about being a material girl or feeling like a virgin. And I have definitely paid for and have been punished for speaking my mind and for sticking my neck out for this kind of discrimination. But that's OK."
Madonna also admitted she was threatened with arrest for her performances in Russia in 2012 because they promoted "gay behaviour".
She added: "Needless to say, I did not change one moment of my show. 87 of my fans were arrested for gay behaviour - whatever that is."
And the 55-year-old singer - who raises children Lourdes, 17, Rocco, 13, David, and Mercy, both eight - also joked about the group's name.
She said: "I'd like to thank Pussy Riot for making pussy a 'sayable' word in my household. Now, my eight year olds say it all the time."
While Madonna and Pussy Riot didn't perform at the concert, stars including Cold War Kids, Lauryn Hill and Blondie performed a selection of their hits.
Madonna reveals death threats
Madonna received death threats for defending Pussy Riot.
The 'Hung Up' hitmaker gave an impassioned speech at the Amnesty International Concert in New York last night (05.02.14), in which she described herself as a "freedom fighter" as she introduced the Russian group - who were jailed on charges of hooliganism motivated by religious hatred after performing a protest song in a Moscow cathedral - to the stage to address the audience at the Barclays Center.
She said: "The right to be free, to speak our minds, to have an opinion, to love who we want to love, to be who we are -- do we have to fight for that?
"I've always considered myself a freedom fighter since the early '80s when I realised I had a voice and I could sing more than songs about being a material girl or feeling like a virgin. And I have definitely paid for and have been punished for speaking my mind and for sticking my neck out for this kind of discrimination. But that's OK."
Madonna also admitted she was threatened with arrest for her performances in Russia in 2012 because they promoted "gay behaviour".
She added: "Needless to say, I did not change one moment of my show. 87 of my fans were arrested for gay behaviour - whatever that is."
And the 55-year-old singer - who raises children Lourdes, 17, Rocco, 13, David, and Mercy, both eight - also joked about the group's name.
She said: "I'd like to thank Pussy Riot for making pussy a 'sayable' word in my household. Now, my eight year olds say it all the time."
While Madonna and Pussy Riot didn't perform at the concert, stars including Cold War Kids, Lauryn Hill and Blondie performed a selection of their hits.
Showbiz
Alyssa Milano is "actively trying" for another baby.
The 41-year-old actress gave birth to son Milo in August 2011, but she and husband David Bugliari are keen to give the tot a little brother or sister sooner rather than later.
Speaking to Access Hollywood Live, she said: "We are actively trying."
She added jokingly: "[David's] just chugging down ginseng [a herbal remedy believed to increase sex drive and improve erectile function in men]."
However, the 'Mistresses' star recently admitted she was finding it hard shedding the baby weight from her first pregnancy and still wanted to lose another 10 pounds.
She said earlier this week: "I gained 55 pounds when I was pregnant, I still have 10 more to lose."
Meanwhile, the brunette beauty - who shot to fame on 'Who's the Boss' when she was 11 years old - was forced to defend her figure last month after being insulted by 'Suburgatory' star Jay Mohr during a radio interview.
He said: "It seems like she had a baby and said, 'I don't really give a s**t'.... I read it on her gut."
Alyssa challenged him on Twitter after hearing the rude remarks on Christmas Day (25.12.13), before accepting his apology last week.
Alyssa Milano trying for another baby
Alyssa Milano is "actively trying" for another baby.
The 41-year-old actress gave birth to son Milo in August 2011, but she and husband David Bugliari are keen to give the tot a little brother or sister sooner rather than later.
Speaking to Access Hollywood Live, she said: "We are actively trying."
She added jokingly: "[David's] just chugging down ginseng [a herbal remedy believed to increase sex drive and improve erectile function in men]."
However, the 'Mistresses' star recently admitted she was finding it hard shedding the baby weight from her first pregnancy and still wanted to lose another 10 pounds.
She said earlier this week: "I gained 55 pounds when I was pregnant, I still have 10 more to lose."
Meanwhile, the brunette beauty - who shot to fame on 'Who's the Boss' when she was 11 years old - was forced to defend her figure last month after being insulted by 'Suburgatory' star Jay Mohr during a radio interview.
He said: "It seems like she had a baby and said, 'I don't really give a s**t'.... I read it on her gut."
Alyssa challenged him on Twitter after hearing the rude remarks on Christmas Day (25.12.13), before accepting his apology last week.
Showbiz
Jamie Chung wants her wedding guests to go on a hike.
The 'Hangover' star got engaged to Bryan Greenberg at the end of last year, and is already considering ways she can incorporate her active lifestyle and passion for sport into her big day.
She said: "We love working out. We love the outdoors. So we want to incorporate that - maybe make it a weekend and have all the guests go on a hike. Or there's a crazy obstacle course at this one location. We literally have to do something every day in terms of something physical."
The brunette beauty - who started dating her beau in 2012 - has been eyeing up venues for the nuptials and, although she's yet to finalise a location, she's keen to tie the knot in a woodland.
She explained to People magazine: "We want to do it somewhere in the woods. We're looking at some locations in California - we just don't know where it's going to be yet. It's going to be a fun wedding."
Meanwhile, Jamie, 30, and Bryan, 35, are yet to set a date for their wedding, but have their hearts set on becoming husband and wife next year and are already considering preparations in order to reduce the stress load nearer the time.
When asked if she's set a date for the nuptials, she said: "Oh, I don't know ... maybe fall 2015.
"I think it really is stress-induced in terms of planning a wedding, but we've kind of initiated the conversation. I think the sooner you start, the less stressed out you're going to be."
Jamie Chung wants hiking wedding
Jamie Chung wants her wedding guests to go on a hike.
The 'Hangover' star got engaged to Bryan Greenberg at the end of last year, and is already considering ways she can incorporate her active lifestyle and passion for sport into her big day.
She said: "We love working out. We love the outdoors. So we want to incorporate that - maybe make it a weekend and have all the guests go on a hike. Or there's a crazy obstacle course at this one location. We literally have to do something every day in terms of something physical."
The brunette beauty - who started dating her beau in 2012 - has been eyeing up venues for the nuptials and, although she's yet to finalise a location, she's keen to tie the knot in a woodland.
She explained to People magazine: "We want to do it somewhere in the woods. We're looking at some locations in California - we just don't know where it's going to be yet. It's going to be a fun wedding."
Meanwhile, Jamie, 30, and Bryan, 35, are yet to set a date for their wedding, but have their hearts set on becoming husband and wife next year and are already considering preparations in order to reduce the stress load nearer the time.
When asked if she's set a date for the nuptials, she said: "Oh, I don't know ... maybe fall 2015.
"I think it really is stress-induced in terms of planning a wedding, but we've kind of initiated the conversation. I think the sooner you start, the less stressed out you're going to be."
Showbiz
'The Michael J. Fox Show' has been cancelled after just 15 episodes.
The 'Back to the Future' actor's self-titled sitcom has lost its prime time Thursday night slot in favour of 'Hollywood Game Night' - a game show presented by Jane Lynch - after network NBC decided to pull the plug because of poor ratings.
Entertainment Weekly confirmed the news on Wednesday night (05.02.14) and with only 15 out the 22 episodes of the show having been aired so far, it's still unclear whether the remaining instalments will be broadcast at all.
The reports come after NBC chairman Robert Greenblatt described 'The Michael J. Fox Show' as a "uphill battle" at the Television Critics Association press tour last month, admitting he wasn't happy with its dismal ratings.
Despite the show's failure to pull in audiences, the series was honoured, along with five others, with the Critics' Choice Television Award for Most Exciting New Series in June last year.
The series marked a highly anticipated return to television for Fox, who hadn't had a leading role in a sitcom since his five-year stint in 'Spin City' came to an end in 2000 as his battle with Parkinson's disease - which he was diagnosed with in 1991 - worsened.
The actor - who set up the Michael J. Fox Foundation to help find a cure for the degenerative condition - had only made several minor guest appearances on TV shows, including 'Rescue Me', 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and 'The Good Wife', before 'The Michael J. Fox Show' was commissioned.
The Michael J. Fox Show axed after 15 episodes
'The Michael J. Fox Show' has been cancelled after just 15 episodes.
The 'Back to the Future' actor's self-titled sitcom has lost its prime time Thursday night slot in favour of 'Hollywood Game Night' - a game show presented by Jane Lynch - after network NBC decided to pull the plug because of poor ratings.
Entertainment Weekly confirmed the news on Wednesday night (05.02.14) and with only 15 out the 22 episodes of the show having been aired so far, it's still unclear whether the remaining instalments will be broadcast at all.
The reports come after NBC chairman Robert Greenblatt described 'The Michael J. Fox Show' as a "uphill battle" at the Television Critics Association press tour last month, admitting he wasn't happy with its dismal ratings.
Despite the show's failure to pull in audiences, the series was honoured, along with five others, with the Critics' Choice Television Award for Most Exciting New Series in June last year.
The series marked a highly anticipated return to television for Fox, who hadn't had a leading role in a sitcom since his five-year stint in 'Spin City' came to an end in 2000 as his battle with Parkinson's disease - which he was diagnosed with in 1991 - worsened.
The actor - who set up the Michael J. Fox Foundation to help find a cure for the degenerative condition - had only made several minor guest appearances on TV shows, including 'Rescue Me', 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and 'The Good Wife', before 'The Michael J. Fox Show' was commissioned.