A troubled teenage past helped Annie Lederman weather the cut-throat NY stand-up circuit where she honed her craft, writes Ed Power

Vicki Notaro chats to comedian and writer Chelsea Handler, as she prepares to launch the world’s first global streaming chat show.

Perrie Edwards said she is “heartbroken” after splitting from her former One Direction fiance Zayn Malik.

The mother, and manager, of reality TV’s most famous clan has created a strange new form of family business — and has changed the nature of celebrity, says Taffy Brodesser-Akner

It’s a plotline even Hollywood executives would have struggled to write: Glamourpuss Alexis Carrington arrested in a dramatic plot twist involving an anti-water charges protest in Dublin.

The Kardashian family have signed a $100 million deal with E!.

Kourtney Kardashian is expecting a baby boy.

The Kardashians put Dave Grohl off smoking marijuana.

Jennifer Lawrence has splashed out $7m on a new house.

Joan Rivers died from low blood oxygen during a routine medical procedure to check out voice changes and reflux, the medical examiner’s office has ruled.

Joan Rivers died from low blood oxygen during a routine medical procedure to check out voice changes and reflux, the medical examiner’s office has ruled.

Is that your man from the Hangover?

Tributes have poured in for American comedian Joan Rivers following her death at the age of 81.

Joan Rivers was the raucous, acid-tongued comedian who crashed the male-dominated realm of late-night talk shows and turned Hollywood red carpets into danger zones for badly dressed celebrities.

Joan Rivers has been moved out of intensive care.

Joan Rivers’ loved ones said that they remain hopeful about her recovery after she went into cardiac arrest at a doctor’s office.

And you'll never guess who officiated the cermony.

Joan Rivers has been rushed to hospital from a doctor’s office after reportedly suffering a heart attack.

Ashton Kutcher has held onto his crown as TV’s richest actor for the third year in a row.

Miley Cyrus is going to be making another visit to the MTV Video Music Awards, one year on from her shock performance with Robin Thicke.

Kim Kardashian will not sell her wedding pictures, despite receiving offers of up to $1m.

Kim Kardashian plans to join her sisters in The Hamptons after her honeymoon.

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Actress Jodie Foster has married her girlfriend Alexandra Hedison.

Russell Crowe was "mean" to Giuliana Rancic when she interviewed him.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's wedding guests will reportedly be forced to sign a confidentiality agreement.

Jay Z has turned down the chance to be Kanye West's best man.

The major honours at the Golden Globes ended up with the favourites as American Hustle won three awards, but 12 Years A Slave concluded the night as best film drama.

Justin Bieber "only had eyes for" British reality TV star Lauren Pope at his wild party this weekend.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are suing YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley over their proposal video.

Lauren Silverman appeared to describe Simon Cowell as her "soulmate" in January.

Henry Cavill and Kaley Cuoco have reportedly split after less than two weeks together.

But the footage will be kept private

Kim Kardashian is thrilled to have a new baby girl, her mother has said.

Kim Kardashian had to beg Kanye West to attend her baby shower because it is being filmed for an E! special.

Ryan Seacrest is being sued over copyright infringement on Khloe Kardashian's reality show.

Clint Eastwood's wife has entered rehab.

Kelly Osbourne has thanked fans for their support after confirming she suffered a seizure yesterday .

Boy band The Wanted are following in the footsteps of fellow British act The Saturdays, with their own reality show for US TV which programme bosses say will be full of “music, bromance and superstardom”.

Jennifer Lawrence and Marion Cotillard were Dior Haute Couture twins on the Golden Globe red carpet.

Kim Kardashian plans to keep her baby hidden for six months.

Kanye West could propose to Kim Kardashian this weekend, according to Ryan Seacrest.

Nicki Minaj is to star in her own reality TV show.

Kim Kardashian loves clothes, models clothes, designs clothes, and has become, with her boyfriend, Kanye West, half of the world’s most enthusiastic fashion couple. Benjamin Wallace wonders if fashion will return the fervour