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WATCH: Osbi-wan Makes First Star Wars Joke, Cracks Up

Huffington Post UK | Felicity Morse | Posted 11.05.2013 | UK Politics

George Osborne has cracked his first Star Wars joke in a toe-curling display of political punmanship. A slew of hilarity coursed across the interne...

Twitter Celebrates UK Star Wars Announcement With #britishstarwars

The Huffington Post UK | Paul Vale | Posted 11.05.2013 | UK Entertainment

Following the announcement by Chancellor George Osborne that the next Star Wars film, Episode VII, would be filmed in the UK in 2015, Twitter embarked...

Brad Pitt's 'World War Z': Biggest Flop Ever?

Mark Hodge | Posted 13.05.2013 | UK Entertainment
Mark Hodge

Brad Pitt could soon hold the ignominy of presiding over the biggest flop in film history. World War Z, which originally had a budget of $170million, but has now ballooned to a reported $400million. That is a huge $100million more than Pirates of The Caribbean: At World's End, which is currently the most expensive film ever made.

Helen Flanagan Top 10 Instagram Selfies (PICTURES)

Elliot Wagland | Posted 10.05.2013 | UK Entertainment

Helen Flanagan, as we know, isn't exactly the shy and retiring type, whether she's flashing the flesh in a bikini in the 'I'm A Celebrity' jungle or s...

'I Am Astounded And Deeply Horrified'

PA | Posted 02.05.2013 | UK Entertainment

Coronation Street actor Bill Roache has vowed to fight allegations that he raped a 15-year-old girl in 1967. In a statement he said: "I am astounde...

Coronation Street Star Charged With Rape, Police Confirm

PA | Posted 01.05.2013 | UK Entertainment

UPDATE 22:00 Police have now confirmed that the actor has been charged during the evening of Wednesday 1 May. Coronation Street actor Bill Roache ...

'I Fell Out Of Love With Louise Very Quickly'

The Huffington Post UK | Ashley Percival | Posted 24.04.2013 | UK Entertainment

After Monday's episode of 'Made In Chelsea' we almost don't want to hear anything Spencer Matthews has to say ever again after he told now ex-girlfrie...

Ellie Goulding Interviewed: "I Lost My Love Affair With Guitar Writing and Recording Halcyon"

Raj Bains | Posted 15.04.2013 | UK Entertainment
Raj Bains

  Ellie Goulding is a rarity in today's pop market; freely straddling the guises of earnest singer-songwriter and international pop sensation without breaking pitch or stride, her ability as a live musician, performer and vocalist has helped propel her career further than was ever anticipated.

Man Remanded On 'Casualty' Actor Attack Charge

PA | Posted 12.04.2013 | UK Entertainment

A 32-year-old man appeared in court today accused of biting off part of former Casualty actor Clive Mantle's ear. Philip McGilvray, of Arbroath Gro...

'The Witch Is Dead' Reaches Top 5 In The Charts

PA | Posted 12.04.2013 | UK Entertainment

The Wizard Of Oz track which has had a surge of popularity in the wake of Baroness Thatcher's death is on course for a place in the top five. An on...

'The Witch Is Dead' Song On Course For Chart Number One

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 10.04.2013 | UK Entertainment

Judy Garland's 'Wizard Of Oz' song 'Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead' has reached number two on the iTunes downloads charts and is on course for the top s...

Gone But Not Forgotten: 19th Anniversary Of Kurt Cobain's Death

Huffington Post UK | Sara C Nelson | Posted 05.04.2013 | UK Entertainment

Friday marks the 19th anniversary of the death of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. Cobain took his own life on April 5, 1994, leaving behind daughter...

Look Who's Coming Back!

PA/The Huffington Post UK | Posted 30.03.2013 | UK Entertainment

David Tennant and Billie Piper are to return to Doctor Who for the show's 50th anniversary, the BBC have confirmed. The current Doctor, played by M...

Justin Bieber: Fashion Icon Or Disaster? (PICTURES)

Posted 05.03.2013 | UK Entertainment

Justin Bieber has hit the headlines for many things, but he's been given a pretty easy ride for his outfits. It seems over the past few years Mr Biebe...

How To Hold An Oscar

Huffington Post UK | Felicity Morse | Posted 25.02.2013 | UK Comedy

Winning an Oscar is the pivotal moment in the career of an entertainer. That innocuous-looking statuette signals the start of fatter salaries, jui...

'He Was A National Treasure'

PA/The Huffington Post UK | Posted 18.02.2013 | UK Entertainment

Richard Briers, who died on Monday aged 79, will be best remembered for his performance as Tom Good in the 1970s BBC1 sitcom The Good Life. Briers ...

Richard Briers Dies Aged 79

Huffington Post UK | Sara C Nelson | Posted 20.04.2013 | UK Entertainment

Actor Richard Briers, known to millions for his role in TV's 'The Good Life', has died at the age of 79, his agent said. His death comes just a mon...

The Brooker Paradox and the Welcome Return of Black Mirror

Richard Berry | Posted 14.04.2013 | UK Entertainment
Richard Berry

Satire needs a standpoint, an alternative perspective, and Brooker does not really have one: just a keen sense of the ridiculous nature of the established order. He is not trying to bring down the system: with his dramas, panel and review shows, newspaper column and tweets, Charlie Brooker is the system.

PICTURES: The Best Of 'Celebrity Big Brother' 2013

The Huffington Post UK | Tahira Mirza | Posted 05.05.2013 | UK Entertainment

He may have lost 'X Factor' but Rylan Clark definitely came out on top when he won 'Celebrity Big Brother' 2013. There have been tears, jubilat...

'X Factor' Winner Scores Fastest-Selling Single Of 2012

The Huffington Post UK/PA | Posted 12.12.2012 | UK Entertainment

'X Factor' star James Arthur is heading for number one in the singles chart this weekend after shifting more than 255,000 copies of 'Impossible'. T...

Do You Want Emerging Icons Headliner Liz Lawrence to Perform Live In Your Living Room...?

Kat Jackman | Posted 06.02.2013 | UK Entertainment
Kat Jackman

Liz Lawrence is rounding off an amazing year with a final project... and this one is off-the-scale brilliant. The 'Emerging Icons In The Park' artist is releasing a new album on New Year's Day, and she needs YOU to help take it out on tour!

WATCH: 'Star Trek Into Darkness' Trailer

The Huffington Post UK | Sarah Dean | Posted 06.12.2012 | UK Entertainment

The first teaser trailer for 'Star Trek Into Darkness' has been released, featuring a voiceover by Benedict Cumberbatch's villainous character. The...

Knocked Out

PA | Posted 30.01.2013 | UK Entertainment

Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts and soap star Charlie Brooks are the last two contestants standing in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! after heavyw...

I'm A Celebrity... So I'll Pay For Your Wedding

WENN | Posted 25.11.2012 | UK Entertainment

Linda Robson had one key reason for deciding to go into the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! jungle - to cover the costs of her daughter's weddi...

Who's Called I'm A Celebrity Voters 'Bullies'?

WENN | Posted 18.11.2012 | UK Entertainment

Helen Flanagan's parents have called the I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! voters bullies and fear their daughter will walk out on the show. H...