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All publicity is good publicity, except where GQ and One Direction fans are concerned

Despite a negative fan reaction, they can't be trumped on publicity

Rowan Atkinson in his Comic Relief sketch as Archbishop of Canterbury

That's a Comic Relief! Rowan Atkinson's Archbishop of Canterbury sketch cleared by Ofcom

A Comic Relief sketch starring Rowan Atkinson as a fictional Archbishop of Canterbury did not breach the broadcasting code, according to watchdog Ofcom.

Members of the Westboro Baptist Church protesting outside the Supreme Court

Westboro Baptist Church to picket 'evil, perverted boy band' One Direction at upcoming Kansas gig

A US Baptist Church is to picket a One Direction concert because they believe the British boy band are “crotch-grabbing little perverts”.

Laura Robson volleys a return during her 6-4, 6-1 victory over Mariana Duque-Marino

James Lawton: It is too early to anoint Laura Robson the new queen of Centre Court

There are good reasons to believe in the 19-year-old

In brief: Mark Fisher

Further to your obituary of Mark Fisher (28 June), he will be remembered for breaking new ground with rock shows, and moving on from the ghastly video screen with a picture of the performer into things that added so much more to the experience, writes Nick Mason, Pink Floyd drummer.

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The Risk wax lyrical about rivals One Direction

Boyband The Risk waxed lyrical about their heroes One Direction after a visit to Madame Tussauds to see their figures.

Taylor Swift performing with Ed Sheeran at the Capital FM Summertime Ball 2013

Never ever getting together? Ed Sheeran joins Taylor Swift for surprise duet at Wembley

Taylor Swift, it seems, has something of a soft spot for British men.

David Cameron posing with teen heart-throbs One Direction, as David Cameron will make his latest Comic Relief appearance by starring in a music video with One Direction.

David Cameron backs One Direction as UK music enjoys record global success

David Cameron has hailed One Direction as a great British success story, as new figures showed that UK music is enjoying record global success.

The News Matrix: Friday 31 May 2013

Record admissions for alcohol problems

One Direction performing at The Brit Awards, Show, O2 Arena, London

Nick Grimshaw: There's no place for One Direction at Glastonbury

Nick Grimshaw said there is no place on the Glastonbury stage for his One Direction pal Harry Styles and his bandmates.

Visitors to the Great British Tattoo Show included Courtney Lloyd

Written on the body: Tattooists at pains to point out their artistic credentials

Welcome to the modern art museum, where hundreds of illustrators, graffiti taggers and fine artists offer up their services – with only one rule: you must take their work home on your skin.

Brits global success (for international sales in 2012): One Direction

#onebigdisppointment ? One Direction announce new album and 2014 stadium tour Where We Are

Teen pop sensation One Direction have announced another world stadium tour and album

Louis Walsh plans new boy band to rival One Direction

X Factor judge Louis Walsh has announced plans to form a new boy band to rival One Direction.

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