entertainment
Barry Manilow to undergo surgery for 'cancerous spot' on lung
Manilow said it was “pure luck” that doctors found the spot early when he had an MRI scan following weeks of bronchitis. Source link
Driving Home for Christmas singer Chris Rea dies at 74
The singer has died in hospital on Monday following a short illness, his family said. Source link
Chris Rea: The car enthusiast whose love of driving inspired his songs
The rock and blues singer’s love of cars and driving was the inspiration for many of his songs. Source link
Zendaya and Tom Holland in surprise curry house stop
Pradip Karanjit says Tom Holland and Zendaya visited the restaurant on Saturday. Source link
Jimmy Kimmel to say 'fascism has had a great year' in Channel 4 Christmas message
Channel 4 said Kimmel would deliver a “deeply personal and characteristically jovial address” Source link
Stone Roses' Mani's star-studded Manchester send-off
Mani’s coffin was carried out of Manchester Cathedral by Liam Gallagher and his Stone Roses bandmates. Source link
Strictly winner thanks fans for 'making dream come true'
Karen Carney, from Solihull, becomes the first footballer to win Strictly Come Dancing Source link
Avatar: Fire and Ash tops US box office despite middling reviews
The film is the third in the sci-fi fantasy franchise from Hollywood director, James Cameron. Source link
The Wire actor James Ransone dies aged 46
Ransone played Ziggy, the clumsy and chaotic petty criminal in the second season of the crime drama. Source link
TV presenter used to dread Christmas Day with her abusive ex
Weather presenter Ruth Dodsworth says the festive season can be a misery for domestic abuse victims. Source link