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From Harry Styles to Sinatra: The pop stars who tried to make a name in the movies

Taylor Swift has hinted that she would like to act more, and perhaps even write and direct a feature, after making a short film for her song All Too Well. She has acted occasionally before, on TV shows, but now says she is “very curious” about movies, and would “love to” continue working in film.

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Upfront: Actress and filmmaker Livia De Paolis

Livia De Paolis is an actress, screenwriter and director. Her latest film The Lost Girls is based on a novel by Laurie Fox, a dark spin-off inspired by JM Barrie’s Peter Pan. She wrote the screenplay, directed it and also acts in it, opposite real-life mother and daughter Vanessa Redgrave and Joely Richardson. Born in Rome, Livia lived in New York for 17 years and is now based in London.

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Obituary: Paddy Murray, giant of Irish journalism who was as large as life in print as he was in person

A couple of years ago Shay Healy rang me after a mutual friend had died and finished the conversation by saying: “They’re picking from our bunch now.”

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Michael Parkinson: ‘I’d never have bothered with interviewing Kim Kardashian... I wouldn’t have seen the point’

It really doesn’t do to be star-struck in this line of work but I am quaking slightly as I prepare to speak to Michael Parkinson. Will my questions pass muster for the paragon of television interviewers?

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Madonna leads tributes to model and singer Nick Kamen, who has died aged 59

Madonna has led tributes to the “kind” and “sweet” model and singer Nick Kamen, who has died at the age of 59.

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Madonna: Gun control should be the new vaccination

Madonna has said gun control should be the “new vaccination” because it “saves lives”.

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Irish Madonna fans in a lather after tub of Sudocrem spotted in Pop Queen’s bathroom

Madonna’s Irish fans are all in a lather after the Queen of Pop posted a raunchy picture of herself – featuring an iconic Irish product in the background.

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Rita Ora recalls ‘very awkward’ moment with Madonna

Rita Ora has recalled the “very awkward” moment Madonna made her kneel on the floor.

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Madonna shares rare video featuring all six children at Thanksgiving

Madonna has shared a rare video featuring all six of her children together.

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Madonna to direct and co-write a movie about her life and music

Pop music superstar Madonna will direct and co-write a movie about her life for Comcast Corp's Universal Pictures, the studio said in a statement on Tuesday.

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When Madonna entered the chart record books

Here's a chunk of chart history from 35 years ago this week, when Madonna became the first female artist to hold the top two positions in the UK chart simultaneously.

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Madonna, Missy Elliott and Gwen Stefani to feature on Dua Lipa remix album

Dua Lipa has enlisted the help of Madonna, Missy Elliott and Gwen Stefani for a remix of her album Future Nostalgia.

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Dua Lipa: I want to emulate Madonna and peak in my 40s

Pop star Dua Lipa says she wants to emulate Madonna and peak in her 40s.