The movie star is dead: that's the recurring lament currently gaining credence once more this summer following a string of flops from supposed A-listers such as Will Smith, Johnny Depp and Channing Tatum. Flying in the face of such a prognosis, however, comes The Heat, a hit blockbuster in the US whose appeal derives from nothing so much as its lead duo's scorching screen presence.

She shone in ‘The Sting’ as a weather-beaten brothel-keeper and confidante to Paul Newman

A tribute episode of Glee will “deal directly” with the circumstances surrounding Cory Monteith’s death, a Fox executive has confirmed.

I’d always worried that perhaps I was a terrible person to find fidelity such a compromise to my natural instincts

'Mixing cultures appeals to me – I love Asian fusion'

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An estimated 290 people were killed in drink-drive accidents in Britain in 2012

Seven people have died of poisoning after drinking black-market methyl alcohol and 41 others remain in hospital.

Samantha Kidd pleaded guilty to four counts of assault

Shocking admission by former Arsenal player is down to his on-going issues with alcohol and gambling causing his family to fear for his life

Britons are splashing out on upmarket spirits like Ciroc vodka — a favoured tipple of Prince Harry — even as Guinness sales struggle, the world’s biggest drinks company said today.

Advertising regulator also reprimanded broadcasters Paramount and Entertainment Networks for screening adverts as early as 3.30pm

Analysis of mummy's hair by UK team shows teenage girl was given coca and alcohol before ritualistic death

Psy’s YouTube channel might have hit its three billionth view earlier this month, but the king of Korean pop is not immune to the pressures of fame despite his success. He has admitted in a candid interview that vodka is his “best friend”.