Sam Smith has been unveiled as the winner of the Brit Awards' Critics' Choice prize for 2014. The singer was named last week on the shortlist, alongside Ella Eyre and Chloe Howl. He has already scored a couple of smash hits, having been the guest vocalist on Disclosure's 'Latch' and the chart-topper 'La La La' from Naughty Boy. The star is 21-years-old. [caption...

Kim Kardashian has defended herself after she drew criticism for advertising a "charity auction" and then only donating 10% of profits to a cause. The star's latest auction was billed to be in support of the relief effort following the Philippines typhoon disaster. Hitting back, she wrote on her blog: "I feel compelled to speak about something that is in my...

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Former X Factor winner James Arthur has been lambasted by Louis Walsh for his behaviour since leaving the talent show. James has publicly slated a number of high-profile artists including One Direction, and also been accused of being homophobic when he called a rap rival a "f**king queer". Speaking to The Mirror, Louis raged: "He's a competition winner that...

Demi Lovato has finally opened up on the cocaine addiction that contributed to her well-documented meltdown. The star has told Access Hollywood that, even when she was staying in a sober living house with a sober companion, she had found a way to smuggle the dangerous drug around with her - as well as alcohol. She said: “I’m very, very good at manipulating...

The Only Way Is Essex star Joey Essex has been voted out of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here in a shock elimination. The reality TV star had been expected to win the latest series of the jungle-based competition, however he has finished instead in fourth place; knocked out moments after Amy Willerton was informed she had finished fifth. [caption id="attachment_2557"...

A rumour suggesting that Britney Spears has been banned from reading negative reviews about her new album has been denied. The former X Factor judge was reported by a US gossip site to have been shielded from less-than-glowing feedback about her latest LP Britney Jean, which hit stores in the US earlier this week. Radar Online's so-called insider had claimed:...

Noel Gallagher has claimed that Miley Cyrus has set other female artists back by about half a decade. The former Disney star has courted controversy throughout 2013 for her live performances and music videos, in which she is regularly seen very little and acting provocatively. Asked about her by Rolling Stone, the former Oasis rocker said: "I think there's...

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Lacey Turner is set to return to EastEnders in the New Year to reprise her role as Stacey Branning. The actress was last seen on Albert Square back in 2010, but will be seen making a sensational return in what bosses have promised will be a hugely exciting comeback. She said in a statement: "I may have left EastEnders over three years ago, but the show has...

Tributes have been pouring in for the great Nelson Mandela, who has passed away at the age of 95. The inspirational legend had been struggling with his health for many months, but his final passing earlier today has provoked a phenomenal number of touching messages on social media. Writing on Twitter, some of the most famous faces on the planet took the time...

Gal Godot has won the part of iconic superhero Wonder Woman. The actress will appear as the legendary and much-loved character in the upcoming Batman vs Superman blockbuster, it has been confirmed. Godot's previous credits include the Fast & Furious franchise, and she joins an impressive line-up which already boasts Henry Cavill as Superman and, controversially,...