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Ed Sheeran suffered a guitar fail live on stage in front of 60,000 fans as the 'battery pack died' preventing him to performing during his Manchester show on Monday.  The singer, 31, was performing at the Etihad Stadium in front of 60,000 fans when his guitar suddenly malfunctioned and stopped working.

Celebrity Gogglebox returned for a new series tonight (June 10) along with a whole host of hilarious celebrity interactions. While familiar faces such as Joanna Lumley, Sam Ryder, Denise Van Outen and Guz Khan sat down to watch the latest TV highlights, viewers were treated to a rewatch of the Platinum Jubilee special. Joining the team of armchair critics were Rylan Clark and his mum Linda, who watched the Queen meet Paddington in Buckingham Palace as hilarity ensued.

Celebrity Gogglebox viewers were loving Dame Joanna Lumley's appearance on the hit Channel 4 show - and her constant eating habit. The Absolutely Fabulous legend joined Gyles Brandreth for the first time on Friday night (June 10) to discuss the best TV programmes including Stranger Things, Hunted and the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. And the actress and activist proved she was much like the rest of us as she settled down with various snacks in front of the telly.

Dame Joanna Lumley has only just finished enchanting the nation with her “brilliant” coverage of the Platinum Jubilee, and now she is set to appear on Celebrity Gogglebox. For the royal celebrations, she joined Kay Burley and Alistair Bruce to discuss the historic events, including the Queen’s appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. The Ab Fab star is loved by the nation, through both her hilarious comedy work and her more serious shows and activism.

Celebtrity Gogglebox is back this Friday - and we can't wait. Yes, we know, the regular series is always great fun, with its whole host of stars. But even better is the celebrity version.

Gogglebox has replaced another one of its celebrity line up with a new famous face. Gyles Brandreth will be joined by Joanna Lumley this series, rather than Dame Maureen Lipman.

Maureen Lipman has officially been replaced on Celebrity Gogglebox. The acting icon and Coronation Street star appeared on the show alongside friend and This Morning regular Gyles Brandreth during series two in 2020.

The One Show presenter Alex Jones has encouraged people to buy the Dame Deborah James rose, which is currently on display at the Royal Chelsea Flower Show. Many other celebs have been lining up to throw their support behind the bloom too, which also raises funds for author and podcast host Dame Deborah’s new cancer charity, Bowelbabe Fund. BBC star Alex took to Instagram to share a photo of the potted rose at its stand with the attached information, calling the white and pink flower ‘beautiful’.

Eurovision success stories include the likes of Céline Dion, ABBA and Lulu, but life in the spotlight isn't always guaranteed. Despite performing live in front of millions of viewers at home, contestants often fade into the background once their time on the show is over. Fifty-two countries have participated in the song contest since it started in 1956, and whilst this has led to global stardom for some, others fell short after their 15 minutes of fame.

British Comedy Legend Billy Connolly To Be Given BAFTA Fellowship

Naman Ramachandran Comedian, actor, artist, writer, musician and presenter, Billy Connolly (“Mrs. Brown”), will be honored with the BAFTA Fellowship at this year’s Virgin Media BAFTA TV Awards.The fellowship is the highest accolade bestowed by BAFTA in recognition of an individual’s contribution to film, television or games across their career. Previous TV honorees include Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, Jon Snow, Bruce Forsyth, Joanna Lumley, Melvyn Bragg, Michael Palin, Trevor MacDonald, David Attenborough, Julie Walters, Ray Galton, Alan Simpson, Katie Adie and Joan Bakewell.In 1995, Connolly won the BAFTA Scotland entertainment category for “Billy Connolly’s World Tour of Scotland.” He has since received five BAFTA nominations, and has been presented with a BAFTA special award in 2002 and the BAFTA Scotland outstanding contribution to television and film in 2012.

Coronation Street fans were left making the same demand after watching one of the show's biggest star's life and career celebrated. Happy Birthday Bill aired on ITV on Tuesday night and paid homage to William Roache ahead of his 90th birthday.

EXCLUSIVE: Dan Goldsack, who was previously head of factual entertainment at British producer Burning Bright, is relocating to the U.S. to head up development for Nailed It! producer Magical Elves.

JUST IN: Elizabeth Taylor: Furious husband almost shot star over torrid affair"I remember knocking on the door and this lady came and I said 'Hello, can I have Richard Burton's autograph?' 'Oh, you're Dick Hopkins son aren't you?'"So I went down the passageway and heard this 'bzz' and there was Richard Burton, shaving with an electric razor, and he had a T-shirt on and blazing blue eyes. "Hopkins recalled Burton asking him if he spoke Welsh, to which he replied no, leaving the legend to declare: "Then you're not a true Welshman.

Hugh Grant might be taking over the iconic role of Doctor Who, according to some new reports.

Comic Relief as Red Nose Day 2022 is just around the corner. Red Nose Day is an event designed to help put an end to child poverty around the world through fundraising events and TV specials, raising money to keep children safe, healthy, and educated. Celebs such as Jamie Laing, Hugh Bonneville, Joanna Lumley – and even Mr Blobby – have already come together to bring laughter and encourage the public to raise some funds, while Tom Daley recently completed an epic endurance test all in the name of Comic Relief.

When we sit down for our video call with Joanna Lumley, the topic is travel as the 75 year old globetrotter has just completed her latest show, Joanna Lumley’s Great Cities Of The World. As well as chatting about her recent visits to the European hotspots of Rome, Paris and Berlin, she also lets us in on the moment she found out about becoming a dame and admits she’s not at all as glamorous as she might seem, dubbing £16 a “fortune” to spend on face cream. “I love slogging and slugging about a bit,” she says before admitting that she’s lazy with her wardrobe and hair – which she cut herself during lockdown.

Joanna Lumley has spoken out about her refusal to watch Netflix hit show The Crown after getting to know the Royal Family over the years.The 75 year old received an OBE from the Queen in 1995 and has since met the Monarch and several of her other relatives many times, becoming closer and closer to the Windsors. Joanna’s loyalty has grown so much so that the actress has said in a new interview that she cannot watch The Crown, which is based on events from the Royal family’s early to very recent history, although she admitted to having watched earlier episodes. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

America’s Got Talent judges have paid tribute to series star Jane Marczewski, who died on Sunday 19 February after being diagnosed with cancer. She was 31.

Leigh Francis’s deliberately repulsive alter ego Keith Lemon is one of the silliest, most tedious people on television. So he is an entirely appropriate host on E4’s very silly, and rather tedious, new show, The Real Dirty Dancing.

Arnold Schwarzenegger has opened up about his family life, detailing how being a grandfather is one of the “easiest things” he’s had to do. While appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on February 10, Schwarzenegger discussed how he has another grandchild on the way, as his daughter, Katherine Schwarzenegger is currently pregnant.

Sheffield to star in the critically-acclaimed show The Play What I Wrote. The play, which sold out every show during its West End run, will be showing at the Lyceum Theatre from Monday, February 28 – Saturday, March 5. Famed for delighting critics and audiences alike, the show has a special twist: every performance features a mystery guest star.

Dumfries’ Moat Brae has closed its loss-making commercial arm in response to a 70 per cent drop in visitors last year.

Liam Gallagher was left raging after once again not making it to the Queen's New Year Honours List.

Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson, the producer/caretakers of the James Bond movie franchise including this year’s No Time to Die, and its star Daniel Craig were among the entertainment and media figures recognized Friday on the UK’s New Year’s Honours List.

She’s already small screen royalty in her own right, but now Absolutely Fabulous actress and documentary maker Joanna Lumley has received the Queen’s seal of approval. Joanna, who is friends with Prince Charles, has revealed that she was sent a personal message from Her Majesty after she wrote a book about her amazing life and reign, called A Queen for All Seasons.

Tom Hiddleston made a surprise guest appearance in a U.K. stage play on Monday night.

Holly Willoughby has returned to the This Morning stage after taking a 4 day break last week due to a sickness bug. The star who presents the hit ITV show with fellow presenter Phillip Schofield certainly came back with a bang as she stunned in yet another gorgeous outfit for the show.

Eagle-eyed Glaswegians can see their own city featured in a new Netflix rom-com starring Joanna Lumley.