The actor Simon MacCorkindale has revealed he is suffering from terminal cancer. MacCorkindale, 57, who played Harry Harper in the BBC series Casualty, has been battling the disease for more than three years. He and his wife, the actress Susan George, have kept his illness a secret since he was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2006. * Simon MacCorkindale as Harry Harper. MacCorkindale was diagnosed with the disease after complaining of stomach cramps while filming in Bristol. Initially, docto... Read Full Story

With one of the most accomplished performances in British boxing annals, David Haye was crowned WBA world heavyweight champion here in Nuremberg after delivering his promise to slay the most gargantuan champion the sport has seen. Ultimately, the Londoner could not deliver on his signature boast that he would send Nikolai Valuev, all 22st 8lb and seven foot of him, crashing to the canvas in the Nuremberg Arena, but, my goodness, he came perilously close. And there is no question he did the v... Read Full Story

Bloc Party’s Kele Okereke is to focus on his solo career while the band takes a break, after completing their successful UK tour. Okereke is planning a solo album and is working with Glasgow-based producer Hudson Mohawke. Mohawke told BBC Radio 1xtra: ‘It hasn’t been finalised yet, but I’m doing a bit of stuff for Kele from Bloc Party’s solo album. He’s doing a record with one of the guys from Spank Rock. The producer, who is signed to the famed Warp labe... Read Full Story

Following Bob Dylan’s Christmas album comes another surprise festive platter from Pet Shop Boys. The synth maestros aren’t going all-out with a full album of holiday tunes, but are releasing an EP titled Christmas with some choice musical nuggets. The five-track EP includes a new version of All Over The World, a song from their most recent studio album, as well as an updated version of It Doesn’t Often Snow At Christmas, which was originally an exclusive Christmas single i... Read Full Story

Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle is to film the true story of an American climber who hacked off part of his arm with a knife after it became trapped under a rock, according to reports. The award-winning filmmaker is confirming plans to direct 127 Hours, based on Aron Ralston’s extraordinary ordeal in Utah’s Blue John Canyon in 2003, US entertainment magazine Variety reported. In a desperate bid for survival, Ralston used a blunt knife and pliers to amputate his right fo... Read Full Story

Critics hailed Jay-Z’s one-off show last night at London’s Alexandra Palace as a ‘triumph’. The rapper left fans waiting for two hours before he took to the stage, where he was backed by a ten-piece band and a DJ. Jay-Z used the ocassion to announce that he has now sold more records than Elvis. “I want to thank anyone who bought my ‘Blueprint 3′,” he told the crowd. * Jay-Z sent the audience wild last night at Alexandra Palace. “My 11t... Read Full Story

* Suspect: Hasan. The army major who went on a shooting rampage that left 13 people dead at Fort Hood military base shouted “Allahu Akbar!” before opening fire. Lt. Gen. Robert Cone said that suspected shooter, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, yelled out the Arabic for “God is great!” before the rampage that also left 30 people wounded. Military officials say they are still piecing together what may have pushed Hasan, an Army psychiatrist trained to help soldiers in distress,... Read Full Story

I headed over to a huge bash thrown by record company Universal in a hangar at an old airport. A thousand guests were treated to free booze and food and there were DJs and dancers. There were giant airfix planes suspended from the ceiling and huge projections of Berlin scenes. But the celebs stayed away. German band TOKIO HOTEL got the locals’ attention but the only people of any real interest were PIXIE LOTT and boxer WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO. The official MTV Party is usually the one to mis... Read Full Story

Natalie, who famously flashed her boobs at COLEEN ROONEY’s 21st birthday party, is expecting her first child with boyfriend LIAM MASON. Pals said the couple, both 20, were “over the moon”. Their good news comes just days after Man Utd ace Wayne, 24, and wife Coleen celebrated the birth of their first child, KAI. A pal of Liverpool girl Natalie said: “She had her first scan the day Coleen gave birth. Everyone is thrilled for her. “She hasn’t thought of any n... Read Full Story

POP star LADY GAGA shields her face but seems to have forgotten what’s on show below. The Poker Face singer appeared a little over-exposed in a saucy see-through lacy dress. The 23-year-old attempted a cover-up as she was snapped leaving a London restaurant. But as she walked away to a waiting car, the view from behind was just as cheeky. * Rear-ly nice to see you … Lady GaGa. Read Full Story