As the self-shot snap jumps species from teens and pop moppets to world-leaders-in-waiting, Matthew Bell salutes its unstoppable rise
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Tom Daley, by Chas Newkey-Burden
Sunday 15 January 2012
Few sportsmen have books written about them when they are 17. But then few sportsmen become world champions at the age of 15, as Tom Daley did when he unexpectedly won the individual platform gold at the 2009 World Diving Championships.
My Secret Life: James Corden, actor, 33
Saturday 10 December 2011
My parents are... lovely, and very good at being parents.
Harriet Walker: You can keep your sanitised poppets – give us some real pop stars
Saturday 05 November 2011
We'd all have been deafened by the sound of a billion preteen hearts breaking this week, were it not at a pitch heard only by dogs and the demographic in question.
Justin Bieber involved in minor car accident
Wednesday 31 August 2011
Justin Bieber is unhurt after being involved in a "minor" car crash.
Justin Bieber wants to raise kids in Canada
Thursday 25 August 2011
Justin Bieber wants his children to grow up Canada.
Justin Bieber joins Taylor Swift on stage
Thursday 25 August 2011
Justin Bieber made a surprise appearance at Taylor Swift's concert last night.
Justin Bieber is Hollywood's richest teenager
Monday 15 August 2011
Justin Bieber is Hollywood's richest teenager.
Selena Gomez outshines boyfriend Justin Bieber at Teen Choice Awards
Monday 08 August 2011
Selena Gomez conjured five wins at the Teen Choice Awards - one more than her boyfriend Justin Bieber.
Letter from the editor: Continuous improvement
Tuesday 02 August 2011
OK, I was wrong. Again! You have been quick to point out that the real sign of growing old is not sharing our parents’ clothes, but their musical taste.
Rhodri Marsden: Crazy to empower people just for joining a Facebook group
Saturday 30 July 2011
The number 100,000 sounds like a lot, and in some situations it undoubtedly is: 100,000 quid in the bank or 100,000 ants in the kitchen would be cause for considerable celebration and consternation respectively.
Justin Bieber's family tattoo
Wednesday 27 July 2011
Justin Bieber and his dad have had matching tattoos.
Justin Bieber is thinking about college
Wednesday 20 July 2011
Justin Bieber is thinking about going to college.
Justin Bieber to sing for Beckhams
Tuesday 19 July 2011
Justin Bieber is to perform a private concert for David and Victoria Beckham's children.
Video: Planking: A celebrity guide
Friday 15 July 2011
Justin Bieber, Katy Perry and Kings of Leon hold your hand and support your stomach as you master the art of being a planker.
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- 2 Disability campaigners celebrate 'victory' after government rethink over plans to make it more difficult to claim disability benefits
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- 4 Breaking the Silence: In the reality of occupation, there are no Palestinian civilians – only potential terrorists
- 5 We never knew Nigella Lawson - and we still don’t
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