Despite four years this month of the smoking ban in England, and a vigorous anti-smoking campaign paid for by the taxpayer, it has not lowered the number of smokers. Their number remains at about 20 per cent - the hardcore, of which I am one. It might kill me, although if it doesn't, something else will... more
In hushed tones, with a nervous look over the shoulder, New York bankers are asking themselves a question close to heresy: are there too many of us? ... more
Michael Douglas is now set to undergo eight weeks of radiotherapy and chemotherapy in the hope of ridding his body of the disease but remains positive... more
It's New York – but not as you've seen it before. Film director Sam O'Hare has turned the Big Apple into the Small Apple in his film The Sandpit... more
In a bid to be more urban lifestyle destination and less gambling mecca, Las Vegas has opened a glittering new complex of shops and hotels. Kate Simon is the first British journalist to review the project... more
Kelly Osbourne usually champions the deathly pale look. But she appeared to have turned a remarkable shade of orange when she stepped out in New York today.... more
Tim Burton has a good stab at musicals in Sweeney Todd, Seinfield fans will get a buzz out of Bee Movie and My Kid Could Paint That may start an argument.... more
Scarlett Johansson has become engaged to her actor boyfriend Ryan Reynolds after a one year courtship. The Lost In Translation actress looked delighted as she showed off her new diamond ring for the first time as she attended the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala in New York City last night. The 23-year-old and Canadian beau Reynolds, 31, started dating in March 2007 - a month after the Just Friends actor ended his three-year engagement to singer Alanis Morissette... more
Botched wants to mess with your head, but it mostly just makes you want to take a gun and shoot over-excitable thesps, says Charlotte O'Sullivan.... more
Robert McWhir delivers a sparky production of I Love You Because, but in a small space, the lack of microphones for the actors is sorely felt.
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Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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