Rock legend Eddie Van Halen dies following battle with cancer
Revered rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen has died at the age of 65 following a battle with cancer, his son has said.
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Richard Leonard says he would resign if there was someone he thought would make a better Scottish Labour leader
Richard Leonard has said he does not believe there is anyone in Scottish Labour who would make a better leader of the party than him.
Jason Donovan is coming to Aberdeen
Jason Donovan’s north-east fans have even more good reasons to celebrate after the star announced he is heading for Aberdeen.
Swedish DJ Avicii dies aged 28
Swedish DJ Avicii has died aged 28, his representative has confirmed.
The first reviews are in: Channel 4’s Great British Bake Off rises to occasion
It could have been a very expensive mistake but Channel 4’s Great British Bake Off has received a wealth of warm reviews, based on advanced screenings.
Is Bradley Walsh lined up for sidekick role in Doctor Who?
Doctor Who fans have expressed surprise after it emerged that Bradley Walsh could be the new assistant on the show.
Sir Bruce Forsyth dies aged 89
TV veteran Sir Bruce Forsyth has died at the age of 89, his manager has said.
George and Amal Clooney welcome twins
George Clooney’s wife Amal has given birth to twins. Ella and Alexander Clooney were born yesterday morning, according to the couple’s publicist Stan Rosenfield. He said both newborns are “happy, healthy and doing fine”. He joked: “George is sedated and should recover in a few days.”
Sorry, but Car Share definitely isn’t coming back, says Peter Kay after public outcry
Peter Kay has apologised to fans left devastated by the end of his show Car Share.
Official announcement reveals next Star Wars film will be called The Last Jedi
The next episode in the Star Wars saga will be called The Last Jedi, it was revealed today.
UB40 have announced an Aberdeen concert – and singer Ali Campbell is not happy at all
UB40 singer Ali Campbell has revealed tensions are still running high with his brother, Duncan, as both halves of the split band launch new projects.
R.E.M stars hit out at Trump during Out of Time 25th anniversary event
The election of Donald Trump as US president might convince people that inaction can be the “cause of true evil”, R.E.M’s Mike Mills has said.
Michael Buble ‘devastated’ after three-year-old son diagnosed with cancer
Singer Michael Buble’s three-year-old son Noah has been diagnosed with cancer.
Brooks Way leave X Factor over ‘threatening messages’ claim
Brooks Way have dropped out of The X Factor after one of the duo was accused of sending threatening messages to an ex-girlfriend.
‘Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt to divorce’
Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce from Brad Pitt, it has been reported.
Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc quit Great British Bake Off
Presenting duo Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc will not return to host the Great British Bake Off when it moves to Channel 4, a spokeswoman confirmed.
Daisy Lowe joins Strictly Come Dancing line-up
Model Daisy Lowe is the eighth celebrity contestant to sign up for Strictly Come Dancing.
Tributes paid after Mrs Mangel actress dies aged 92
Vivean Gray - the British-born actress who played meddlesome Neighbours character Nell Mangel - has died at the age of 92.
Here is a first glimpse at the Blade Runner sequel starring Harrison Ford
Details of the Blade Runner sequel are hard to come by, but we finally have a sneak peek at what the film is going to look like.
Watch: Big Show challenges Shaquille O’Neal to fight at Wrestlemania 33 – and he accepts
It’s only been a few months since Wrestlemania 32 but we’re already licking our lips at the prospect of a Shaquille O’Neal v Big Show fight next April.
Filming starts on new series of Still Game
Scotland's favourite pensioner pals are back.
Celebrities pay tribute to Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin
Celebrities have been expressing their condolences after Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin died at the age of 27.
Snoop Dogg shares old photo to mark 19th wedding anniversary
Snoop Dogg has shared a sweet throwback snap to mark his 19th wedding anniversary.
Watch: The Red Hot Chili Peppers get topless and wrestle with James Corden in new Carpool Karaoke
Let’s hope everyone was wearing deodorant as James Corden got topless with the Red Hot Chili Peppers in the latest edition of Carpool Karaoke.
Daisy Ridley has shared a very personal story about her health and it has lit up social media
Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley took to Facebook on Thursday and opened up about a medical condition which afflicts millions of women around the world – and many are applauding her for it.
Here are the first pictures of the Big Brother house…as two houses are confirmed for this year
Big Brother dropped a game-changer for the new series as it confirmed there would be two houses for the first time ever.
Corrie star Curly set to appear in Aberdeen musical
Coronation Street legend Curly Watts is heading to Aberdeen to star in a West End smash musical.
Watch: Gary Barlow stuns shoppers with impromptu performance – wearing a mask of his own face
Gary Barlow stunned Bank Holiday shoppers when he gave a surprise performance in Bristol – disguised as himself.
Get your first glimpse at Harry Potter’s family as cast are revealed for Cursed Child play
Harry Potter fans get their first look at the grown-up wizard’s family as wife Ginny and son Albus are finally cast for JK Rowling’s upcoming Cursed Child play.
Viewers switch off as revamped Top Gear fails to impress
Top Gear has finally returned to our screens with a brand new team of presenters – but so far, fans aren’t impressed.