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Driving Home For Christmas singer Chris Rea has died at the age of 74. (AP PHOTO)

British singer-songwriter Chris Rea dies aged 74

The musician behind festive hit Driving Home for Christmas died peacefully in hospital after a short illness, according to a statement from his family.

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Liam Gallagher helped carry the coffin of Stone Roses and Primal Scream bass player Gary Mounfield. (AP PHOTO)

Stars pay tribute to Stone Roses' 'beautiful soul' Mani

Bandmates from the Stone Roses and Primal Scream, as well as Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher, carried bass player Gary "Mani" Mounfield's coffin into his funeral.

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Chris Rea, britischer Sänger, Komponist und Gitarrist, bei einem Auftritt, Deutschland 1983. (Photo by kpa/United Archives via Getty Images)

‘Immense sadness’: Rock legend dead at 74

The British singer behind a 1986 Christmas classic has died just days before December 25.

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Tammy Hembrow and Bailey Smith have confirmed they are just friends as the pair teams up with Tinder ahead of Dating Sunday.

‘Just friends’: AFL star & influencer shock dating update

Tammy Hembrow and Bailey Smith have confirmed they work better as ‘just friends’.

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The Housemaid.

When the impossibly beautiful becomes the underdog

The Housemaid might feature gorgeous actors in a lush setting, but the appeal of the story is that they’re scrappy losers, according to director Paul Feig.

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A new twist has developed just days after Jules Neale revealed she had been ‘betrayed in the most unimaginable way’.

New twist as Neale’s explosive comment to friend surfaces

A new twist has developed just days after Jules Neale revealed she had been ‘betrayed in the most unimaginable way’.

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Amadeus

Mozart and Salieri’s mythic rivalry is bigger than truth

A new version of Amadeus further entrenches the myth that a jealous rival was responsible for the death of Mozart.

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US actor James Ransone, best known for his roles in The Wire and It: Chapter Two, has died at 46.

The Wire and It: Chapter Two actor dies aged 46

US actor James Ransone, best known for his roles in The Wire and It: Chapter Two, has died at 46.

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The woman behind the Astronomer Coldplay concert scandal speaks out about the ritual shaming and death threats she endured.

The woman behind the Coldplay Concert scandal speaks out

The woman behind the Astronomer Coldplay concert scandal speaks out about the ritual shaming and death threats she endured.

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Comic Dave Chappelle faced backlash for performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia. (AP PHOTO)

Dave Chappelle doesn't regret Saudi Arabia comedy gig

Dave Chappelle does not feel any guilt over his controversial decision to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia.

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David and Victoria Beckham have been dealt another emotional blow.

Beckham feud: Victoria and David unfollow son Brooklyn

After months of speculation, Victoria and David Beckham appear to have confirmed they are not on good terms with their eldest son.

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Heated Rivalry is streaming on HBO Max.

The whole world is obsessed with this gay ice hockey drama

This week our Screen Queen Clare Rigden is acquainting herself with Heated Rivalry, the HBO series that has the whole world talking. Here’s what else she’s watching in the run-up to Christmas.

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David Walliams, who has sold more than 60 million books, has been dropped by his publishers. (AP PHOTO)

Publisher ditches David Walliams after harassment claim

British comic and children's author David Walliams has been dropped by his publishers after allegations of harassment of its female employees.

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National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation is a festive classic.

All the best Christmas TV to get you in the spirit

This week we’re getting festive with Jamie Oliver, rewatching an 80s classic, enjoying a Christmas singalong with Delta Goodrem and watching Shaun Micallef bring his unique brand of comedy to Christmas Eve.

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Sunny Nights.

How American comedic stars found themselves on Aussie show

Will Forte and D’Arcy Carden had never even been down under before, and now they’re leading a local comedy series that even has an exploding crocodile.

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