Leading characters in TV soaps are promoting unhealthy lifestyles with too much drinking, a poor diet and an almost total lack of exercise, according to an academic study.
Dan Brown's description of Manila as "the gates of hell" in his new novel Inferno has provoked anger in the Philippines.
Mick McManus, one of the top stars of wrestling in the 1960s and 1970s, has died aged 93.
Uriah Heep and Spiders From Mars bassist Trevor Bolder has died from cancer, aged 62.
Dracula will be the next big-budget Hollywood movie to be filmed in Northern Ireland.
The Saturdays singer Rochelle Humes and her JLS husband Marvin have become parents for the first time after she gave birth to a baby girl.
Entertainer Rolf Harris has performed his first live show since his arrest over historical sexual assault claims, and thanked fans for their ongoing support.
James Bond's geiger counter wristwatch from hit movie Thunderball has turned up following years of mystery about its whereabouts after it was found at a car boot sale.
American pop artist Miguel accidentally kicked two women in the head when he tried to jump over a catwalk at the Billboard Awards.
Rod Stewart says he is "over the moon" as he celebrates his 15th number one record.
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