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Simon Cowell, who has criticised talent shows which are a 'bad copy' of The X Factor and said he was 'puzzled' by BBC show The Voice

Simon Cowell attacks The Voice UK, accuses rival talent shows of X Factor ‘rip-off’

X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent supremo Simon Cowell has taken his boot to rival show on the BBC, The Voice.

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Will Smith (left) does pad work with Anthony Joshua, GB Super Heavyweight boxer PIC: Ian West/PA Wire

Man in Black Will Smith shoots hoops with TeamGB stars

Hollywood star Will Smith shot hoops and threw punches with London Olympic hopefuls from TeamGB.

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Jessie J is one of the mentors on the BBC programme

The Voice future of Jessie J subject of talks amid ratings plunge

Jessie J does not face the axe from The Voice following frank discussions over the BBC show, it has been reported.

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Joelle Moses with her mentor will.i.am

The Voice loser Joelle on X Factor and working with will.i.am

The Voice UK loser Joelle Moses spoke of her hopes of working with Black Eyed Peas hitmaker, will.i.am

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One Direction

One Direction to star at iTunes festival

The iTunes Festival is set to be feature chart-toppers and teen heart-throbs One Direction.

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Fortnum & Mason to host artisan market

The famous Fortnum & Mason in Piccadilly will play host to an artisan market at the end of May.

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Lovable Rogues

Future of BGT losers Loveable Rogues confirmed by fan power

The future of London-based BGT losers Loveable Rogues in the music business has generated hot debate on Twitter.

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Tower of London

London 2012: First BT River of Music tickets to be released

The first batch of tickets for a festival celebrating the music of every country taking part in London 2012 will be released tomorrow.

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Simian Mobile Disco during an earlier Fabric set

Clubbing preview: Simian Mobile Disco to launch new album at Fabric this week

One of the most popular acts in recent electronic music history will play a special extended set at Fabric this week to mark the release of their new album.

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Last year at The Apple Cart Festival. Picture by Lauren Keogh

The Apple Cart Festival returns to Victoria Park over Jubilee weekend with big names in music and comedy

The Apple Cart, a family-friendly festival of music, comedy and cabaret, will return to Victoria Park for its second year on the Diamond Jubilee weekend – and children will get in for free.

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Simon Cowell undergoes regular colonic irrigation, it is claimed in a new biography of the X Factor star

BGT losers Jonathan and Charlotte are ‘new Susan Boyle’ under Simon Cowell

Pop opera duo Jonathon and Charlotte suffered BGT devastation last night after being pipped to victory by Pudsey the trick dog – but Simon Cowell reportedly has plans for the east London pair.

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Jonathan Antoine and Charlotte Jaconelli  in their first audition.

So near for Jonathan and Charlotte on BGT, but so far

East London pop-opera duo Jonathan and Charlotte were denied victory despite a “sensational” performance on Britain’s Got Talent.

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Jonathan Antoine and Charlotte Jaconelli  in their first audition.

Jonathan and Charlotte made BGT vow - (unless Simon Cowell demanded solo)

Pop-opera duo Jonathan and Charlotte admitted they were ready to split up and go it alone when they first appeared on Britain’s Got Talent.

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Alesha Dixon at the Britain's Got Talent pre-final party PIC: Max Nash/PA Wire

BGT judge hopes Simon Cowell doesn’t dump her after grand final

Britain’s Got Talent leaves our screens tonight – but judge Alesha Dixon already is poised to pester supremo Simon Cowell for a spot on the next series of the hit ITV talent show.

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Simon Cowell undergoes regular colonic irrigation, it is claimed in a new biography of the X Factor star

Simon Cowell’s secret side on BGT - by Amanda Holden

A hidden side of Britain’s Got Talent mogul Simon Cowell is coming out thanks to the presence of co-judge David Walliams on the TV talent show panel – according to Amanda Holden.

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Snow White at London's Sadler's Wells

Ballet: Snow White leads the Wicked Queen a fine dance at Sadler’s Wells

The most famous Snow White I know is the Disney cartoon version, writes Allis Moss.

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Zulu Winter - Language

Album review: Zulu Winter - Language

Multi-layered indie bedecked with synths and highfalutin ideas proves a tad over-ambitious

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The Heartbreaks - Funtimes

Album review: The Heartbreaks - Funtimes

The combo of jangly guitar and a joyful revelry in angst marks this out as a solid debut

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Jaiden Michael with TOWIE's Jessica Wright

Desperate Scousewives star dismisses TOWIE rivalry

A Desperate Scousewives star has dismissed rivalries with The Only Way is Essex stars, saying the cultures of Liverpool and Essex are “similar”.

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Crowds at last year's Camden Crawl. Picture: James Perou.

Music review: The Cribs and Glasvegas play KOKO in the Camden Crawl finale

Camden Town festival signs off in style with star-studded KOKO show

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First ever worldwide 'ipad film premiere' takes place on a Routemaster bus in London attended by cast and crew. Film is called The Silver Goat. 10.5.12 Photographer Sam Pearce/www.square-image.co.uk

The Silver Goat iPad film premiere on London Routemaster bus

London has played host to the premiere for the first ever UK movie released as an iPad app.

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Harry Potter author J K Rowling at Mansion House in London earlier this week, after she received the Freedom of the City of London. Photo: Lewis Whyld/PA Wire

JK Rowling’s first Harry Potter manuscript in British Library writing exhibition

The original manuscript of the first Harry Potter novel has gone on show in London for a new exhibition close to the station where the teenage wizard caught the Hogwart’s Express.

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Sacha Baron Cohen (right) and Mohamed Al-Fayed arriving at the Dictator UK film premiere held at the Royal Festival Hall, London. Photo: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Sacha Baron Cohen’s dictator Admiral General Aladeen claims he is Prince Harry’s father

Sacha Baron Cohen’s character Admiral General Aladeen got some shopping done at Harrods before the premiere of his film The Dictator in London, and then made some shocking revelations.

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Jessie J is one of the mentors on the BBC programme

Stars of BBC talent show The Voice to perform live in London

Stars of BBC talent show The Voice will be coming to London later this year as part of their nationwide tour.

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Johnny Depp at the Dark Shadows UK film premiere at the Empire Leicester Square, London. Photo: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Johnny Depp praises Michelle Pfeiffer and Eva Green at Dark Shadows premiere

Hollywood star Johnny Depp described working with Michelle Pfeiffer and Eva Green as “a dream come true” at the premiere of his new movie.

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