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John Frieda, celebrity hairstylist, dies aged 75
John Frieda, the British hairstylist who created the Purdey cut, styled Princess Diana's famous pixie crop and built the Frizz Ease empire, has died aged 75, his salon has announced.
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Celebrity Traitors Comes to a Climax in Nail-Biting Final
The Celebrity Traitors series two ended with a Faithful victory, as comedian Romesh Ranganathan and actor Sebastian Croft outlasted the Traitors to share an £83,000 charity prize pot.
George Michael Faith Guitar Sells for 180,000 Pounds After Auction Row
The guitar George Michael played in his 1987 Faith music video has sold for £180,000 at Sworders, well above its £60,000 to £120,000 estimate, despite a family row over whether the collection should have been sold at all.
Sir Patrick Stewart Dies Aged 86 as McKellen Leads Tributes
Sir Patrick Stewart, the Shakespearean actor who became Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and Professor Charles Xavier in X-Men, has died aged 86 at his Los Angeles home, his family announced on 29 October 2026.
Why Stunning Assisted Dying Novel Switzy Caused a Booker Prize Controversy
Emma Cline's Switzy was one of the most praised novels of the Booker Prize longlist, a portrait of a retired executive with dementia travelling to a Swiss clinic for an assisted death. Its exclusion from the shortlist sparked a controversy that has divided critics and readers.
Death of US Actress Hayden Panettiere Ruled Accidental as Local Police Close Probe
Police in South Carolina have concluded their investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, ruling her death accidental. The Heroes and Nashville star was found dead aged 36 at an apartment in Greenville on 16 August, and the coroner found she died from the toxic effects of a combination of drugs including fentanyl.
Neil Young sues Trump campaign again for playing Rockin in the Free World at rally
Neil Young has filed a $10 million copyright lawsuit alleging his song was played at a Youngstown rally without permission, despite a 2020 settlement promise.
