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Brian McFadden reveals there could be a Westlife reunion

BRIAN McFadden has revealed that a Westlife reunion isn’t completely off the cards. In an exclusive interview with OK! magazine, the singer spoke about his days spent performing alongside Shane Filan, Mark Feehily, Nicky Byrne and Kian Egan. He said: “The last time all five of us were in the same room was in 2010 when we went out for ...

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Wes Craven, US horror filmmaker, dies aged 76

American horror film director Wes Craven, creator of the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, has died aged 76. US media reported that Craven died at his Los Angeles home on Sunday from brain cancer. Craven wrote and directed A Nightmare on Elm Street in 1984. His Scream franchise was reported to have grossed more than $100m (£65m) in the US. ...

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Oliver Sacks dies in New York aged 82

British neurologist Oliver Sacks has died at the age of 82, it has been confirmed. The acclaimed author, whose book Awakenings inspired an Oscar nominated film of the same name, reportedly died of cancer at his home in New York. In February he wrote about his illness – and being “face to face with dying”. His publicist Jacqui Graham paid ...

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Frederick Forsyth reveals MI6 spying past

The Day of the Jackal author Frederick Forsyth has revealed he was working for MI6 for more than 20 years. The disclosure comes with the publication of the author’s autobiography The Outsider: My Life. Fans have long suspected that Forsyth, 77, acclaimed for his highly realistic spy novels, may have been involved with British Intelligence. He told the BBC it ...

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Justin Bieber finally releases What Do You Mean

JUSTIN Bieber has left fans in a stir after finally releasing his new single. What Do You Mean was released today by the Biebs, and his Beliebers already can’t get enough of it. Selena Gomez‘s ex teased his social media followers with a countdown ahead of sharing his brand new track, featuring some familiar faces. Justin finally posted the video out on ...

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Final Terry Pratchett novel The Shepherd’s Crown on sale

The final novel by author Sir Terry Pratchett has been released, almost six months after his death. The Shepherd’s Crown, the 41st novel in his Discworld series, went on sale in the UK and Commonwealth at midnight BST (23:00 GMT Wednesday). In the UK, fans gathered for midnight openings at stores in London, Oxford and Newcastle. More shops will open ...

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Benedict Cumberbatch ‘magnificent’ as Hamlet

Benedict Cumberbatch received an enthusiastic reception from a celebrity-packed audience on the official opening night of Hamlet in London. His Sherlock co-star Mark Gatiss described Cumberbatch as “magnificent”. “I always knew he had it in him,” he told the BBC. “We’re all very proud and impressed.” Cumberbatch’s mother, actress Wanda Ventham, described him as “a bloody good Hamlet”. Other famous ...

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