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British teens 'think Delia Smith, Jerry Hall and Camilla were Henry VIII's wives'

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Simon Cowell has confirmed there will be format changes to this year’s X Factor.

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Chart stars One Direction are to launch Simon Cowell's latest worldwide talent hunt with a live online interview.

Jessie J defends The Voice as credible - and takes subtle swipe at 'bullying' X Factor

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Comic Relief drums up record £75m on 25th anniversary

Singer Jessie J shaved off her long locks, comedian Peter Kay travelled the length of the country and the great British public took part in outrageous fund-raising stunts to help raise a record £75m for Comic Relief.

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