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Alexandra Burke 'desperate' to have a third child with fiancé Darren Randolph

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The X Factor winner welcomed her first child with the footballer in June 2022 and their second in September 2023

OPINION - Ed Sheeran, don't talk about London like that — stay in your lane

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Ed Sheeran was asked, during an interview this week with the American podcaster Theo Von, about what he considers to be the “most dangerous” places in London.

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Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F review – Eddie Murphy's star power can't save cheap-looking retread

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Murphy returns to Beverly Hills for the first time in 30 years in this expensive but lacklustre legacy sequel

Barbie at the Design Museum review: are we really still bothered about Barbie after last summer's blitz?

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For fanatics there are 180 dolls, including the mechanical inside of 1968’s ‘talking Barbie’ and 1975’s ‘growing up Skipper’ whose boobs grew by rotating her arm

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Louise Redknapp proves she has finally moved on from Jamie with loved-up snaps with new boyfriend

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The singer shared pictures of her with defence firm boss Drew Michael at Glastonbury

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Dave Grohl and Sir Cliff Richard among stars at Wimbledon

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Foo Fighters frontman, Grohl, was spotted in the royal box with his wife Jordyn Blum.

Megan Thee Stallion’s Megan: from filthy brags to Nickj Minaj beef – the best one-liners from her new album

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The rapper’s new self-titled album continues established feuds, but also takes a moment or two to be vulnerable.

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What’s coming to Disney+ in July? The new series and films to watch from Brats to Abbott Elementary

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From a nostalgic documentary to an award-winning comedy series, we round up this month’s best new releases

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Douglas is Cancelled star Karen Gillan: 'Being cancelled? We should find space for second chances'

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Roles in Doctor Who, Marvel superhero films and Jumanji made Karen Gillan’s name, now she’s leading a new comedy drama on ITV. She talks about elitism, redemption and meeting her husband on Instagram

'I feel like a little kid again': Lindsay Lohan talks reuniting with Jamie Lee Curtis on Freaky Friday 2

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The former child star discusses reprising her role 21 years after the beloved original film was released

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Wimbledon 2024 best dressed celebrities: Dave Grohl shakes off his Taylor Swift haters on day two

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Rain couldn’t dampen Dave Grohl, The Spencer Twins or Rebel Wilson’s SW19 spirit on day two

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Simon Cowell received surprise call from Harry Styles after One Direction members 'unfollowed music mogul'

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Styles reportedly reminisced about ‘the great time’ the band had

Rylan Clark shuts down Strictly Come Dancing rumours with four word response

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The X Factor alum, 35, previously fronted the BBC ballroom’s spin-off series It Takes Two

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Why are tennis balls yellow? How colour changed thanks to Sir David Attenborough

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Here’s how Sir David Attenborough played a part in turning tennis balls yellow

Holly Willoughby kidnap plot was not real and 'ramblings of sad and lonely fantasist', court told

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Gavin Plumb was too overweight to carry out a plan to kidnap Holly Willoughby, his lawyer has argued

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Louise Thompson: Ex-Made In Chelsea star reflects on stoma surgery recovery as she wins race at son's sports day

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The former Made In Chelsea star was cheered on by her son Leo, partner Ryan Libbey, brother Sam Thompson, and mum Karen

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Ed Sheeran brands 'all areas' of London 'sketchy' and 'dangerous'

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The singer-songwriter reportedly owns 22 properties in London, most of which he rents out, but according to him, the city if a no go if you don’t want to get robbed

A man has declared Taylor Swift a bad role model. Why? Because she's unmarried and childless

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A misogynistic Newsweek piece about Taylor Swift’s unwholesomeness has been doing the rounds on social media. It’s dangerous, offensive and outdated, says Claire Cohen

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Jamie Foxx reveals he was 'gone for 20 days' as star opens up about his illness

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Oscar winner provided fans with further details about his illness

Monday, Jul 1

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Dua Lipa announces Wembley Stadium show following Glastonbury triumph

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The announcement came after the British-Kosovan pop star headlined the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury on Friday.

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Patrick Kielty on his arts doctorate: ‘Cat couldn’t believe I got this honour’

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Kielty replaced Ryan Tubridy as host of the popular Irish chat show The Late Late Show.

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Holly Willoughby kidnap plot accused gained sexual arousal from his ‘real’ plans, court told

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Gavin Plumb denies masterminding the plot to kidnap, rape and murder TV star Holly Willoughby.

Things to do in London this weekend (July 5 – 7)

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From the latest tables in town to old boozers and the latest must-see theatre, this is everything to eat, see and do in London this weekend

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Shirley Ballas vows to stand by Giovanni Pernice 'forever' amid Strictly Come Dancing probe

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Pernice has strongly denied all allegations against him, describing them as ‘simply false’

World premiere of Sir Steve McQueen’s film Blitz to open London Film Festival

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The 68th BFI London Film Festival will begin on October 9, at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall.

Sir Ian McKellen withdraws from national theatre tour after West End fall

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The actor will not play Sir John Falstaff on the national tour of Player Kings

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Sir Ian McKellen withdraws from national tour of Player Kings after West End stage fall

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Sir Ian McKellen said it is with “the greatest reluctance” he is taking medical advice to “protect my recovery” and withdraw from the national tour of Player Kings, following his fall from a West End stage.

Sir David Attenborough and David Beckham among stars in royal box at first day of Wimbledon

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They were joined by Katherine Jenkins and Jamie Cullum on the first day of the tennis championships

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Noel and Liam Gallagher's family feud continues at Glastonbury with 'tense' encounter at VIP bar

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Liam's son Gene ‘snubbed his uncle’ while at a backstage bar at Glastonbury

Steve McQueen's Blitz to open the 68th BFI London Film Festival with world premiere

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Blitz’s world premiere marks a return to the LFF by McQueen, who has opened the festival twice before with Widows in 2018 and Mangrove in 2020