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Ross Kemp has signed a two-year contract with Sky tv.The former ‘EastEnders’ star will now make another 12 of his award-winning documentaries for Sky One.The subject of the hour-long programmes has not been revealed, but Kemp has confirmed they will be “extreme”, like his past investigations into gangs and the war in Afghanistan. In a statement, Sk…

Coleen Nolan’s son is battling swine flu.The ‘Loose Women’ presenter has spoken of her fears over 16-year-old Jake - who suffers from asthma and hay fever - contracting the potentially fatal virus.She said: “It was terrifying and I’ve been desperately worried about him. I can’t help thinking about the terrible way sin which the disease can develop….

Vernon Kay wept as he was presented with an honorary degree from his hometown university yesterday (09.07.09).The presenter - who already has a degree in environmental sciences from Manchester Metropolitan University - said it was one of the proudest days of his life as he accepted the doctorate for services to entertainment from the University of…

John Torode refuses to be the Simon Cowell of the cooking world.The ‘Celebrity MasterChef’ star has no intention of following in the ‘X Factor’ judge’s footsteps by being rude to contestants and wants the show to focus on competitor’s cooking skills rather than their personal life.Talking about the programme - which sees athlete Iwan Thomas, actres…

Sophie wants her relationship with Kris to last outside ‘Big Brother’.The blonde beauty has revealed she would love to date the 24-year-old curly-haired hunk when they leave the show because they have become emotionally “involved”.She told him: “I think we could give it a go. I never get involved, because I get my feelings hurt before, but I have w…

Ex-’Coronation Street’ star Ian Reddington is to star in ‘Doctors’.The 50-year-old actor - who played Liz McDonald’s boyfriend Vernon Tomlin in the Itv soap - is making a one-off appearance in the BBC tv show.Ian will play entrepreneur Tim Clayden in the episode, which will be shown on Friday October 2 at 1.45pm.In the show, Tim and show regular Dr…

Samantha Janus hates getting dressed up.The ‘EastEnders’ actress - who plays Ronnie Mitchell in the BBC soap - feels at her best when she’s relaxing at home rather than piling on the make-up and putting on a designer outfit.She said: “Whenever I go to an awards ceremony I hate having my hair, nails and make-up done. I feel my most beautiful and rel…

Rebecca Miller is a filmmaker and screenwriter famous for her movies Personal Velocity: Three Portraits and The Ballad of Jack and Rose.She returns to the big screen this week with the release of The Private Lives of Pippa Lee, which stars Robin Wright Penn.Born in Connecticut Rebecca Miller is the daughter of playwright Arthur Miller, so it’s fair…

Mike Skinner says debuting his new songs online has given him more confidence.The Streets frontman is currently working on his fifth - and final - album, ‘Computer and Blues’, and says it has been much easier than previous efforts because of the response he has received when sharing the tracks through his Twitter page. He said: “I’ve done loads of …

Sugababes say working in America has energised themThe trio have been recording their seventh album in the US after signing with Jay-Z’s Roc-a-Fella label and say they loved the chance to work with singers and producers including Ne-Yo, Stargate and RedOne.Singer Keisha Buchanan said: “I think it’s given us a fresh energy again. I think the one thi…