Surrounded by his partner Rachel and his children at the time of the devastating news, he decided to get married in his hospital bedroom.
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Rufus Hound QUIT Celeb Juice following explosive row with CBB's Kim Woodburn
In a podcast with Richard Herring which was broadcast in 2013, Hound said they had a 'personal' row which spiralled out of control.
In a podcast with Richard Herring which was broadcast in 2013, Hound said they had a 'personal' row which spiralled out of control.
7 questions that need answering after the very dramatic finale of Apple Tree Yard, by Jim Shelley
Its fatal flaw was it transpired that not one but both of the protagonists were not just pathological, polished, liars but inveterate fantasists.
- 'It really f***ing spiralled out of control': Rufus Hound QUIT Celebrity Juice following explosive row with CBB's Kim Woodburn
- Ageless Christie Brinkley, 63, poses with daughters Sailor and Alexa for steamy Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue...28 years after first covering the mag
- 'I'm an emotional wreck, always ready to blow': Braless Nicola McLean bares all in JUST a slashed jumper... as she admits to having 'a lot of issues' following tumultuous CBB stint
- 'Tell David it's time we see what he is': Twitter mob turns on Victoria Beckham as she ignores David's email scandal... but pushes her own brand
- Radio 4 presenter Steve Hewlett marries his partner in hospital after being told he has 'just weeks to live' in cancer battle
- 7 questions that need answering after the finale of Apple Tree Yard, by Jim Shelley
- Blooming lovely! Pregnant Natalie Portman shows off her blossoming baby bump in chic black dress as she attends Oscar Nominees luncheon
- Now THAT's a statement necklace Single Kourtney hits the town after ex Scott's poolside gallivanting... and makes sure he knows where he stands
- 'I'm bored of telling the story': Supermodel Twiggy sighs when Susanna Reid asks how she was discovered... but defends presenter as co-workers slam her 'frumpy' outfit
- Lauren Goodger flaunts her hourglass curves in a figure-hugging black jumpsuit... after defending her jailbird beau Joey Morrison and his family
- Naomie Harris is picture perfect in beige dress at Nominees' Night ahead of the Academy Awards
- Revealed: How Lady Gaga FAKED her Super Bowl stadium roof jump and tricked TV audience into thinking she plummeted 260ft
- 'Pot bellies are sexy!' Lady Gaga's fans hit back at Super Bowl bodyshamers as they celebrate her for flaunting natural figure during epic set
- PICTURED: Lady Gaga breaks down in tears as she hugs her family backstage after triumphant Super Bowl show
- Ageless Christie Brinkley, 63, poses with daughters Sailor and Alexa for steamy Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue...28 years after first covering the mag
- CBB star Heidi Montag looks buxom in a white and pink bikini as she relaxes by the pool in her London hotel... while husband Spencer Pratt jokes about returning to LA 20lbs heavier
- PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Alicia Vikander springs into action with a series of slick stunts as she's seen for the first time as lithe heroine Lara Croft on the set of Tomb Raider reboot
- Flip or Flop star Tarek El Moussa leaves dinner date with mystery blonde in his Lamborghini... just days after ex Christina steps out with new boyfriend
- PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Victoria Beckham takes full advantage of the spotlight from email hacking scandal to showcase her latest fashions – while David resurfaces in London
- PICTURED: Nicolas Cage's son Weston, 26, arrested for DUI after crashing car into tree following police chase
- 'It's genetics': Kim Zolciak tells fans how she stays 'fit' while sharing more bikini snaps from luxury trip
- 'Our sweet second son!' Jessa Duggar gives birth to baby boy 15 months after welcoming first child Spurgeon with husband Ben Seewald
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THE BIG PICTURES
Pregnant Natalie Portman shows off her blossoming baby bump in chic black dress at Oscar Nominees luncheon
She is expecting her second child with husband Benjamin Millepied while having to navigate the demands of awards season.
Naomie Harris is picture perfect in beige dress at Nominees' Night ahead of the Academy Awards
The 40-year-old actor looked absolutely radiant, as she shined among Tinseltown's most recognizable faces at the star-studded event.
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Taylor Swift Love Story: Is her private life public property?
Taylor Swift has spoken of feeling shamed in to staying away from romance after having her relationship history publicly mocked but as a celebrity, does she have a right to a private life?
Sarah Cuda
Taylor Swift has spoken of feeling shamed in to staying away from romance after having her relationship history publicly mocked but as a celebrity, does she have a right to a private life?
Sarah Cuda
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- 'It makes me feel magical': FKA Twigs showcases her incredible flexibility in thigh-skimming grey shorts while sharing her 'pole fitness journey'
- Jorgie Porter beams while filming Celebs Go Dating with a hunky sales exec... after revealing she makes men wait SEVEN dates for sex
- Now THAT's a statement necklace Single Kourtney hits the town after ex Scott's poolside gallivanting... and makes sure he knows where he stands
- Lauren Goodger flaunts her hourglass curves in a figure-hugging black jumpsuit... after defending her jailbird beau Joey Morrison and his family
- Kian Egan shows off well-honed surfing skills before packing on PDA with make-up free wife Jodi Albert on sun-drenched Barbados break
- They're on the piste! Geordie Shore's Chloe Ferry takes a tumble on the slopes as she joins co-stars Marnie Simpson and Sophie Kasaei in Tignes
- 'I'm bored of telling the story': Twiggy sighs when Susanna Reid asks how she was discovered... but defends presenter's 'frumpy' outfit
- Michael Bublé's actress wife Luisana Lopilato 'returning to work in Argentina'... as 'brave' son Noah, 3, is 'progresses well' during treatment for cancer
- 'He's plummier than the royals!' Twitter goes wild for Robson Green's posh new accent as he reveals plans to reunite with Jerome Flynn after 20 years
- The heiress and the princess: Tamara Ecclestone's daughter Sophia sports sweet Cinderella dress as she's swung in the air by her adoring parents
- 'It's easy and comes in lots of flavours': First Dates Hotel's christian virgin Jordan drives Twitter wild as he compares premarital sex to SOUP
NEWS AND GOSSIP AROUND THE
- He's got Company! Justin Bieber and former rumoured love interest Rita Ora tease a collaboration as they perform together in Snapchat clip
- Poppy Delevingne oozes glamour in a sequinned black gown at LA fashion show... following her wild night out with David Beckham Party girl!
- Britney Spears' niece Maddie, 8, 'should not have been in ill-fated ATV as minimum age to ride one is 10'... as it's manufacturer 'has faced lawsuits for accidents'
- Radio 4 presenter Steve Hewlett marries his partner in hospital after being told he has 'just weeks to live' in cancer battle Tough time for star
- 'Have you seen the size of her tips?' Twitter goes wild after viewers mishear love rat Peter Barlow on Coronation Street Cheeky fans!
- 'I'm an emotional wreck': Braless Nicola McLean bares all in JUST a slashed jumper... as she admits to having 'a lot of issues' following CBB stint
- Blooming lovely! Pregnant Natalie Portman shows off her blossoming baby bump in chic black dress as she attends Oscar Nominees luncheon
- Charlotte McKinney shares a hug with comedian pal Jeff Ross as they join a host of stars cheering on the LA Lakers at basketball game
- 'Tell David it's time we see what he is': Twitter mob turns on Victoria Beckham as she ignores David's email scandal... but pushes her own brand
- 'I don't know if I'll be back next week': Sir Bradley Wiggins may be forced to quit The Jump after tearing his calf muscle during his first race
- Jessica Chastain cuddles up to hunky boyfriend Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo as they sit courtside at a basketball game Come on, Lakers!
WORLD TO BROWSE AT A GLANCE!
- Luke who? Newly-single Scarlett Moffatt enjoys a dinner date with showbiz pals Ant and Dec days after confirming split from long-term love
- 'Early night!' Michelle Heaton brushes off THAT bender by sharing a bevy of wholesome snaps... as she swaps cocktails for juice after boozy vomit incident
- 'It really f***ing spiralled out of control': Rufus Hound QUIT Celebrity Juice following explosive row with CBB's Kim Woodburn Comes after TV row
- Newly-engaged Pixie Lott looks chic in a white fringed coat and sexy slashed leather trousers as she steps out for dinner in London Fashion credentials
- Emmerdale actress Amy Walsh announces engagement to boyfriend Bradley Jaden... five years after her popstar sister Kimberley set them up
- SPOILER ALERT: Ex On The Beach's Zaralena and Zahida come to blows over Aaron... as a cheating ex arrives to shake things up in the villa
- Perrie Edwards vamps up in a racy black corset for smouldering snap... after confirming relationship with Alex Oxlade Chamberlain with romantic kiss photo
- Helen Flanagan reveals she had to defeat 'mum guilt' for her Corrie return as she looks to have more children with boyfriend Scott Sinclair
- 'He can afford the hit': Tom Hardy's 'firm loses £2million in 12 months... as the actor's finances take another hit after his BBC series Taboo fails to break even'
- 'People will never understand': Lauren Goodger shows off her lighter locks as she slams those criticising her relationship with jailbird Joey Morrison
- 'I'm just trying to get sex on a regular basis': Former Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton reveals her racy reason behind joining Celebs Go Dating
ALL THE HOTTEST
- Naomie Harris is picture perfect in beige dress at Nominees' Night ahead of the Academy Awards Naomie Harris stunned in a frilly number
- Kiss, kiss! Helen Mirren plants a smacker on Morgan Freeman as she presents her Red co-star with Career Achievement Award Cradled the actor's head
- 'We are not missing out': Jinger Duggar and Jeremy Vuolo enjoy pre-wedding parties on Counting On On Monday's episode of TLC reality show
- Flapper girl! Nicole Richie showcases model thin figure in silver tasseled dress as she supports pal Rachel Zoe at fashion show Added silver heels
- Heidi Klum looks gorgeous in a puffy winter jacket as she touches down in LA Heidi Klum looked like she had just got off the runway
- Going hell for leather! Amber Rose rocks chic motorcycle jacket while chilling with boyfriend Val Chmerkovskiy and a pal Knockout curves
- Eva Longoria and Olivia Culpo go braless beneath their Rachel Zoe pantsuits at FW/17 presentation Actress and pageant princess
- She's going to Roar! Katy Perry confirms she'll perform at Grammys... joining Adele and Beyonce for music's biggest night Next Sunday
- She's a big teaser! Fergie flaunts flamboyantly floppy fringe as she turns heads in all-leather outfit at airport Clearly loves to tease
- Sweethearts Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik share candid snap as they cuddle in bed together Like any other couple in sweet Instagram shot
- 'I feel terrified': Nick Viall worries about finding love on The Bachelor after sending six more women home 36-year-old reality show veteran
- Say cheese! This year's Oscar nominees pose together for class photo after gathering for annual luncheon celebrating their achievements
UNITED STATES SHOWBIZ
- Girls night! Kim Kardashian rocks all black outfit and beige trench coat as she takes Kourtney to dinner in LA Always makes statement
- Ruth Negga stuns in heart patterned gown as she accepts best picture award for Loving at AARP Movies for Grownups event In Beverly Hills
- 'She was being a big f***ing diva!' Kate Upton's 'extravagant demands may have cost her a Sports Illustrated cover this year' According to Page Six
- Kristen Stewart takes 'girlfriend' Stella Maxwell on a shopping spree in New York Kristen looked in good spirits on retail outing on Monday
- Elisabeth Moss sports painful-looking forehead gash on the Toronto set of The Handmaid's Tale But the 34-year-old's scratch was likely all for the cameras
- 'She's Dreamy!' Blac Chyna posts cute video of her little girl laughing on Snapchat The reality star shared video of baby smiling as she kissed her cheek
- Just popping out! Amanda Seyfried displays pregnancy bump in hooded top as she walks the dog with fiance Thomas Sadoski Her first child
- Joe Giudice lands job in prison gym earning $100 a month while serving 41-month sentence on fraud charges In prison in New Jersey
- PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: And relax! Lady Gaga dons bra-free tiny tee as she jets out of Houston after scoring second most watched Super Bowl halftime show ever
- Her little helper! Makeup-free Jennifer Garner gets a hand from son Samuel while fetching groceries in LA Jennifer Garner was happy to be with her boy
- Ageless Christie Brinkley, 63, poses with daughters Sailor and Alexa for steamy Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue...28 years after first covering the mag
- Red-y to go! Bella Thorne models bright leather motorcycle jacket as she strolls in Santa Monica with a female friend Rainy day in LA
GOSSIP - DIRECT FROM LA
- Jessica Simpson's dad Joe has cameo on Vanderpump Rules... and the 'Two Toms' freak out about it Teaser for Monday's episode
- Lady Gaga fans sent into a spin after picture emerges on Twitter of Taylor Kinney in Super Bowl crowd... but the image turns out to be two years old
- 'It was completely random!': Texas teen hugged by Lady Gaga during Super Bowl halftime show says she had 'no idea' it would happen
- Mila Kunis braves the LA rain in turtleneck sweatshirt... as her husband Ashton Kutcher praises Audi for its feminist Super Bowl spot
- Pretty in pink! Kate Bosworth looks simply lovely in winter sweater and top knot as she visits a trendy vegan eatery in West Hollywood
- Balancing act! Kim Kardashian works out with Kourtney... as she details book club with Chrissy Teigen and plugs her products on social media
- 'Getting clarity': Shannon Beador, 52, goes makeup-free as she checks into 'fat farm' ahead of new Real Housewives Of Orange County season
- Following her supermodel kids! Former RHOBH star Yolanda Hadid is 'listing LA bachelorette pad for $5m to move to NYC for Bella and Gigi'
- The Help reunion! Emma Stone poses with castmates from 2011 film Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer at Oscars nominees luncheon
- 'I haven't lost any weight yet!': Pink reveals six weeks after welcoming son she's still the same size so she's hitting the gym with a trainer
- Flip or Flop star Tarek El Moussa leaves dinner date with mystery blonde... just days after ex Christina steps out with new boyfriend Moving on quickly...
- Natalie Portman, Michelle Williams Emma Stone and Nicole Kidman lead the pack as Oscars nominees gather for annual luncheon
SOAP BOX
- SPOILER ALERT: Coronation Street's Peter Barlow is shocked when love rival Toby resurfaces... but will Chapman recognise his estranged wife Toyah's new flame?
- Denise Fox takes a stand for women bettering themselves by putting sister Kim in her place. Meanwhile the Mitchells were debating having a bath in EastEnders, by Jim Shelley
- 'I didn't see that coming!': Emmerdale fans are left in shock as Joanie Wright suddenly dies minutes after being released from prison
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Upbeat Elbow go out on a limb: Little Fictions is a slow-burning blockbuster, writes ADRIAN THRILLS
ADRIAN THRILLS says Little Fictions is Elbow's first record as a four-piece rather than a quintet, and the resulting refinements - drum loops, a greater reliance on dance beats - are refreshing.
THEATRE
- What fun seeing lentil chewing Lefties squirm: QUENTIN LETTS sees middle-class anxieties skewered in What's In A Name?
- Something wicked this way comes: The White Devil is deliciously depraved, writes PATRICK MARMION
- A gloomy affair is saved by the belle: The Glass Menagerie is glum but Cherry Jones gives a fine turn, writes QUENTIN LETTS
- Death's jolly nice, but his rhymes could kill you: Death Takes a Holiday is a poor man's Lloyd Webber, writes QUENTIN LETTS
- A fun, saucy charmer to win your heart: Dirty Great Love Story is a rhyming romance patter, says QUENTIN LETTS
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- Making a big impression on Rory Bremner
- Lucy Verasamy on a girls break to Burma
- Ben Fogle falls for the Azores
- Rochelle and Marvin head for the Maldives
- Sian Lloyd on Kangaroo Island
- Stoke plans Robbie Williams tourist route
- From Corrie to Canada: A whirlwind Ontario tour
- Simon Reeve: 'Guidebooks aren't bibles'
- Checking In with Nadia Sawalha
- Piers Morgan takes his boys Down Under
- Sesame treat! Michelle Heaton goes to Jamaica
- Strictly Kos: James and Ola in Greece
- Paint me! Lisa Snowdon safaris in Kenya
LATEST ALBUM RELEASES
Scroll through for the latest new album releases
TRAIN
A Girl, A Bottle, A Boat (Columbia)
Train began as rootsy, heartland rockers, with frontman Pat Monahan tapping into his inner Bruce Springsteen on 2001s Drops Of Jupiter. The San Francisco quintet now look more to OneRepublic and Maroon 5 for inspiration, and this tenth album is a poppy affair. Play That Song recycles American standard Heart And Soul. The lively Drink Up is about seizing the moment. Latin beats and cod reggae are embraced, but the prevailing sense of fun feels forced..
★★
A Girl, A Bottle, A Boat (Columbia)
Train began as rootsy, heartland rockers, with frontman Pat Monahan tapping into his inner Bruce Springsteen on 2001s Drops Of Jupiter. The San Francisco quintet now look more to OneRepublic and Maroon 5 for inspiration, and this tenth album is a poppy affair. Play That Song recycles American standard Heart And Soul. The lively Drink Up is about seizing the moment. Latin beats and cod reggae are embraced, but the prevailing sense of fun feels forced..
★★
SweetSexySavage (Atlantic)
Kehlani Parrish was a member of teenage girl group PopLyfe, but the Californian uses this debut to consolidate her switch to soul-baring solo act. The singer, 21, turns the insecurities of a troubled upbringing into fierce, and occasionally coarse, pop. The candid R&B; of Erykah Badu and Jill Scott are obvious touchstones. Just dont expect her to help with the domestic chores. I dont care to do the dishes, I aint no wifey, she sings on Do U Dirty.
★★★
NELL BRYDEN
Bloom (157)
British-based New Yorker Bryden was planning a career in opera until she heard Janis Joplin, but the singer and radio presenters fifth album, out on her own label, owes more to the phrasing of Joni Mitchell and the soft, smart songs of Carly Simon. In The Morning could be a Coldplay piano ballad, but Brydens best tunes reveal a more personal touch: Lie To You offers sisterly advice to a friend; The Olive Tree is a sentimental paean to motherhood.
★★★
Bloom (157)
British-based New Yorker Bryden was planning a career in opera until she heard Janis Joplin, but the singer and radio presenters fifth album, out on her own label, owes more to the phrasing of Joni Mitchell and the soft, smart songs of Carly Simon. In The Morning could be a Coldplay piano ballad, but Brydens best tunes reveal a more personal touch: Lie To You offers sisterly advice to a friend; The Olive Tree is a sentimental paean to motherhood.
★★★
TOOTHLESS
The Pace Of The Passing (Island)
It would be hard to think of a more niche indie-pop record than this the first solo effort by Ed Nash, bassist with London quartet Bombay Bicycle Club. From his self-deprecating alter-ego to his whimsical lyrics, it is the archetypal side-project. Many of Nashs songs embrace the buoyant arrangements of his day-to-day band, and female guest vocalists, including Liz Lawrence and Watford siblings The Staves, add shimmering harmonies.
★★★
The Pace Of The Passing (Island)
It would be hard to think of a more niche indie-pop record than this the first solo effort by Ed Nash, bassist with London quartet Bombay Bicycle Club. From his self-deprecating alter-ego to his whimsical lyrics, it is the archetypal side-project. Many of Nashs songs embrace the buoyant arrangements of his day-to-day band, and female guest vocalists, including Liz Lawrence and Watford siblings The Staves, add shimmering harmonies.
★★★
ROSE ELINOR DOUGALL
Stellular (Vermilion)
Rose Dougall was once the polka dot queen of retro Sixties kitsch in pop band The Pipettes. The Brighton singer has come of age since fronting Mark Ronsons touring band, though, and this hazy, but confident, solo debut reiterates her growth. Chiming guitars and swirling electronics dominate, with power ballad Answer Me written with Miike Snows Andrew Wyatt. The folky pop of Take Yourself With You evokes Dido. The disco sheen of All At Once recalls Blondie.
★★★
Stellular (Vermilion)
Rose Dougall was once the polka dot queen of retro Sixties kitsch in pop band The Pipettes. The Brighton singer has come of age since fronting Mark Ronsons touring band, though, and this hazy, but confident, solo debut reiterates her growth. Chiming guitars and swirling electronics dominate, with power ballad Answer Me written with Miike Snows Andrew Wyatt. The folky pop of Take Yourself With You evokes Dido. The disco sheen of All At Once recalls Blondie.
★★★
THE FLAMING LIPS
Oczy Mlody (Bella Union)
The Flaming Lips rein in recent excesses with their most mainstream move since frontman Wayne Coyne got Justin Timberlake to don a dolphin suit and guest on Top Of The Pops. Bizarre titles and experimental arrangements remain, but Oczy Mlody is tuneful and accessible, with Galaxy I Sink driven by cinematic guitars.
★★★★
Oczy Mlody (Bella Union)
The Flaming Lips rein in recent excesses with their most mainstream move since frontman Wayne Coyne got Justin Timberlake to don a dolphin suit and guest on Top Of The Pops. Bizarre titles and experimental arrangements remain, but Oczy Mlody is tuneful and accessible, with Galaxy I Sink driven by cinematic guitars.
★★★★