Celebrity News

CORONATION Street is to broadcast a live episode as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, soap bosses confirmed.

ACTOR Michael Douglas said today he had begun treatment for throat cancer and that his odds of recovery were high.

ADRIAN Chiles has attacked the BBC and said he and Christine Bleakley were portrayed as greedy.

SIMON Cowell has threatened to dock his X Factor contestants’ future pay following reports that they damaged his luxury rented villa in Spain.

MUSIC fans at the Wizard Festival were treated to a selection of everything from international names to up-and-coming talent from the Aberdeen area.

THE 169th Lonach Gathering was hailed a success as bad weather failed to dampen spirits.

APPEARING in Ultimate Big Brother may have cost Preston his American girlfriend, according to reports.

ACTRESS Archie Panjabi was left to fly the flag for British acting talent at this year’s Emmy Awards.

X FACTOR judges were to be confronted by the Parisian equivalent of Jedward on tonight’s show – twins who tackle Lady Gaga.

RACING pundit John McCririck was evicted from the Big Brother house, having made no secret of his wish to leave.

THE Big Brother big mouths were to go to battle today as rapper Coolio and racing pundit John McCririck faced eviction.

INDIE star Tim Booth today said performing at New Deer’s Wizard Festival would be like “meeting up with old friends”.

BIG Brother winner Josie Gibson quit the show this afternoon after moaning that she has had enough.

REUNITED Take That stars Gary Barlow and Robbie Williams revealed today that the band would definitely tour – but the team-up may not be permanent.

TIGER Woods’ ex-wife Elin Nordegren broke her silence on their marriage and said she had “been through hell” since learning of his affairs.

AXED X Factor hopeful Shirlena Johnson today begged TV bosses to take her back.

AXED X Factor hopeful Shirlena Johnson today begged TV bosses to take her back.

TIGER Woods’ ex-wife Elin Nordegren broke her silence on their marriage and said she had “been through hell” since learning of his affairs.

BIG Brother divorcees Chantelle Houghton and Preston were reunited as they joined the star line-up for the final series.

AXED X Factor contestant Shirlena Johnson has today hit out at the decision to drop her from the show amid concerns for her mental health.