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Hot Chocolate co‑founder and You Sexy Thing co‑writer dead at 78

Tony Wilson, the bassist, songwriter and co‑founder of Hot Chocolate, has died at the age of 78. His...
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Elton John, Stevie Wonder and Ed Sheeran wanted for Platinum Jubilee gig

Sir Elton John, Ed Sheeran and Stevie Wonder are being lined up for a star-studded concert in honour of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum...

Elton John, Stevie Wonder and Ed Sheeran wanted for Platinum Jubilee gig

Sir Elton John, Ed Sheeran and Stevie Wonder are being lined up for a star-studded concert in honour of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum...

Ziggy Marley leads tributes to Toots Hibbert: ‘He was a father figure to me’

Bob Marley's son Ziggy Marley has led tributes to the late Toots Hibbert. The reggae pioneer - who fronted...

Amanda Holden and Lenny Henry to celebrate NHS workers in new show

Amanda Holden, Sir Lenny Henry and Beverley Knight are among the stars who will celebrate NHS workers in a new show.

Sir Lenny Henry: ‘Some girls wouldn’t dance with me because I was black’

Sir Lenny Henry says women rejected him because of his skin colour. The comedian revealed he faced racism when growing up in the West Midlands...

Catherine Tate to reprise Lauren Cooper role

Catherine Tate is to reprise her role of Lauren Cooper for a new sketch with David Tennant. The former 'Doctor Who' stars will join...

Davina McCall, Paddy McGuinness and more to present The Big Night In

Davina McCall, Paddy McGuinness, Sir Lenny Henry, Zoe Ball and Matt Baker will present BBC One's charity show 'The Big Night In'. On April 23,...

Lenny Henry slams lack of diversity in Doctor Who

Sir Lenny Henry has claimed a dog is more likely to be cast as the lead in 'Doctor Who' than a black person. The 61-year-old...

Lenny Henry’s strict mother used to beat him

Sir Lenny Henry's mother used to beat him with a frying pan. The 61-year-old comic has revealed how his strict late parent, Winnie - who...

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