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Lily Allen to make cameo appearance on Neighbours this week

Britain’s very own Lilly Allen will be making a cameo appearance on Neighbours on Tuesday 10 November, following in the footsteps of Aussie talent such as Kylie and Jason and Bouncer the dog.

Searching for the next Wayne Rooney

Football fever is again gripping the nation as fans across the country go through the roller coaster of emotions with the Premier League and Football League – with building excitement towards next summer’s World Cup in South Africa following the Three Lions’ recent qualification.

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen searches for the picture of motherhood

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and Hallmark Cards are calling out to the UK public to get creative with the launch of a nationwide photography competition to capture the ‘picture of motherhood’.

Kate Thornton and Zoe Lucker to host charity rock concert

Hard Rock International have announced the celebrity presenters for its Hard Rock’s Pinktober Presents: Women of Rock charity gala event, which takes place Sunday 1 November at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

Stay safe this semester with Dr Karl Kennedy!

The start of the new academic year is upon us and hundreds of thousands of students are moving into their new private rented accommodation. Most student digs are not exactly luxurious – they’re often damp, leaking and have the seemingly obligatory ageing gas cooker and pile of dirty dishes.

Jeremy Clarkson crowned Plain Speaking Personality 2009

After years of calling a spade a spade, Jeremy Clarkson has finally been recognised for his efforts for saying it like it is, by being crowned the Plain Speaking Personality 2009.

Claire Sweeney sparkles in new TV ad

Actress Claire Sweeney adds showbiz sparkle to the new Park Christmas Savings tv ad that launched yesterday. She is joined by the familiar Park fairy Wanda who helps Claire explain to the confused Toons what saving with Park is all about.

Celebrities say ‘squeeze’!

Leading celebrities today launch a campaign asking parents help struggling families across the UK by simply hugging their own children.

Frank Lampard encourages talented young footballers

22 talented young footballers from across the country were given the opportunity of a lifetime this week, by joining England and Chelsea star Frank Lampard at Wembley Stadium to help celebrate the milestone of one million children taking part in The FA Tesco Skills Programme.

Michelle Ryan gives her voice for good cause

From Zoe Slater in Walford Square to the iconic American ‘Bionic Woman’, Michelle Ryan has a wide range of parts under her acting belt. But now she’s turned her attention to a unique acting challenge – to 'give her voice' to a young boy and tell his real life story of how he has been abused but is trying to be brave for his younger sister.

Kevin Spacey finds new local in Kennington

Two time Academy Award winning actor Kevin Spacey was spotted relaxing on the stunning roof terrace of his local pub, The Grand Union in Kennington last week.

Celebrities say it like it is

What do Sharon Osbourne, Jeremy Clarkson, Simon Cowell and Chris Moyles all have in common? They’re all known for saying it like it is and are just some of the nominees put forward for the first ever Three Barrels Plain Speaking Personality Awards.

Donovan to be named Icon at BMI London Awards

Donovan will be named a BMI Icon at the annual BMI London Awards, slated for Tuesday, October 6 at London’s Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane. The invitation-only gala will recognize the UK and European songwriters and publishers of the past year’s most-played BMI songs on American radio and television.

Fiona Philips launches campaign to save traditional playtime

As a child was there anything better then varnishing a conker in the hope of beating your pal, the rush and excitement of British Bulldog or the elation of skipping? Well if you remember the good old days look away now, as new research reveals the demise of these treasured childhood activities.

The Saturdays glam it up

Hot from their first UK tour The Saturdays show they aren’t all “work” and no play as this summer they launch new Tampax Pearl’s My Weekend My Way campaign. To mark the announcement The Saturdays revealed a stunning new look in a classy pearl inspired photo-shoot, with top photographer Rob Cable.

Hello - Is it Fry you're looking for?

Stephen Fry has Britain's most wanted celebrity mobile phone number according to a poll from leading price comparison site moneysupermarket.com.

Brian May and Roger Taylor crowned Ambassadors of Rock

Brian May and Roger Taylor of the legendary rock band Queen were honoured with Hard Rock International’s prestigious Ambassadors of Rock Award at last week’s Silver Clef Luncheon, which took place at London’s Park Lane Hilton Hotel on Friday. They picked up the award at the star-studded event, which benefitted Hard Rock’s charity partner Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy.

Apprentice Claire puts on her running shoes for Women's Aid

Claire Young, runner up on series five of the BBC business reality show 'The Apprentice', is currently preparing to take on her biggest challenge since facing Sir Alan Sugar in the boardroom; by taking part in the British 10K London Run to raise money for Women's Aid.

Happiest celebrity couples

As celebrity relationships continue to create widespread interest and speculation, following the recent news that one of the nation's most famous couples, Jordan and Peter have split, new research by smile, the internet bank from The Co-operative Bank, reveals who the nation believe are the ten happiest celebrity couples.

Corrie star Tina O’Brien supports the ‘Big Toddle’

Former Corrie star and mum Tina O’Brien is teaming up with children’s charity Barnardo’s and Fairy Non-Bio Gel, in encouraging parents to get involved in the Big Toddle. The Big Toddle is the UK's biggest charity event for children under the age of five, and a fun opportunity for parents to celebrate a special and worthwhile experience together with their little ones.

Cheryl Cole has ‘most wanted’ celeb hairstyle

Girls Aloud popstrel, ‘X factor’ über-judge and style icon Cheryl Cole has topped the charts for having the ‘most wanted’ celebrity hairstyle according to a new poll.

Coleen – A positive role model for aspiring models

TV presenter and businesswoman Coleen Rooney knows that, like it or not, she’s a role model to thousands of girls, teenagers, and young women across the UK. That knowledge is reflected in the concept behind her show Colleen’s Real Women, which gives normal women a chance to realise their dream of becoming a model.

Peter Kay UK's favourite comedian

As the festive pantomime season begins across the country, new research released today by smile the internet bank has revealed that funny man Peter Kay, star of Phoenix Nights and Max and Paddy is the UK's favourite comedian of all time.

The celebs we searched for in 2008

Despite her recent bid to get back in shape for 2009, Kerry Katona’s shambolic, slurred appearance on live television has been officially declared the ‘Most Cringe-worthy Moment’ of 2008 by users of MSN.co.uk, new research out today reveals. 5,000 people voted in MSN’s ‘Review of 2008’ poll and 41% chose Katona’s garbled interview on ITV’s This Morning as one of their most defining moments of last year.

Craig Revel Horwood waltzes into Westfield

Craig Revel Horwood shot to fame through the hit show Strictly Come Dancing and has also appeared on Celebrity Master Chef. His autobiography, All Balls and Glitter: My Life, includes some surprising stories - his time as a drag queen, his straight marriage and going to extreme lengths to realise his showbiz dream from small town Ballarat, Australia. He also reveals behind the scenes gossip about the stars on Strictly Come Dancing.

Jade Goody set to delight shoppers at Lakeside

Everyone’s favourite Big Brother contestant Jade Goody will be at Lakeside Shopping Centre on Sunday 7th December signing copies of her new book ‘Jade: Catch a Falling Star’. This is the second instalment of her life story which is both funny and moving and told with fierce honesty.

Cheryl Cole – The angel of the north

Liverpool artist Lee Jones has created a striking image of X Factor judge Cheryl Cole as the ‘Angel of the North’. Currently riding high in the charts with pop group Girls Aloud, and lighting up our TV screens every Saturday night as a mentor and judge to Wannabe singers, Cole is fast becoming a national heroine.

Geri pays homage to Mickey Mouse

Mickey Mouse has invited some of the biggest names in fashion and showbiz to celebrate Mickey’s Magical Party at Disneyland Resort Paris by creating bespoke My Mickey Ears.

Celebs nail it at London Fashion Week

Leading Edinburgh nail technician Claire McAndrew added a touch of Scottish talent to London Fashion Week as she tended to the nails of the new ‘it’ models, socialites and street models at fashion editor turned designer Luella Bartley’s A/W Ready to Wear show.

In bed with your favourite celeb

40 years ago this month, John Lennon and Yoko Ono caused a media sensation by spending their honeymoon tucked up in bed at the Amsterdam Hilton Hotel as a protest against war. Now, in light-hearted commemoration of their historic slumber party, a new survey has found out what the Brits of today would be most inclined to take to their beds in protest about - and which famous folk from past and present they’d most like to share the experience with.

Matt Smith is the new Doctor

The BBC announced that Matt Smith has been cast in the role of the Doctor in the iconic BBC series Doctor Who. Smith will be the 11th Time Lord and will take over from David Tennant who leaves the show at the end of 2009. He will be seen in the forthcoming fifth series that will be broadcast in 2010.