Ronnie O'Sullivan shrugged off a shock Crucible defeat as his exit from the Betfred World Championship threw the title race open.

Thousands were duped by a pyramid scheme, writes Stephen Rogers

Police in Canada have claimed the masterminds of the Banners Broker advertising website, which netted 12,000 investors here, were operating a pyramid scheme which "evolved into a straight Ponzi scheme".

THERE are few wines more iconic than New Zealand’s Cloudy Bay which was founded in 1985 and whose intense pungent Sauvignon Blanc became a benchmark for the varietal in that country.

World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association chairman Jason Ferguson has defended the new UK Championship format after criticism from some of the world's leading players.

Seth Rogen developed a mean streak to make it in Hollywood.

Dennis Taylor claims there would be no tears shed among fellow players if Ronnie O'Sullivan carried out his latest threat to quit snooker.

Judd Trump looked the part as he reached the second round of the Betfair World Championship this morning.

Showman Judd Trump has come under fire from his oldest friend in snooker on the eve of his first match at this year’s Betfair World Championship.

Jennifer Lopez's ex-husband found it "very difficult" to be close to her.

Harry Judd has been diagnosed with a heart condition.

Actress Ashley Judd and Scottish racing driver Dario Franchitti are separating after 11 years of marriage.

Megan Fox wants more kids.

A horribly out-of-sorts Judd Trump bowed out of the Betfair Masters at the quarter-final stage today, losing 6-1 to Graeme Dott.

Tom Fletcher, guitarist in McFly, got married in May last to Giovanna Falcone, and on Sunday (January 6) posted his wedding speech on YouTube.

Ali Carter saw off Judd Trump’s conqueror Mark Joyce in a convincing performance to become the first man through to the quarter-finals of the williamhill.com UK Championship.

Judd Trump booked a semi-final against Peter Ebdon after edging out Mark Allen in a thrilling 6-5 victory at the International Championship in Chengdu today.

Christina Applegate is to return for the 'Anchorman' sequel.

Country singer Wynonna Judd has tied the knot.

Two 21-year-old American students have walked out of the New Zealand wilderness after being trapped for nine days by a snowstorm.

Judd Trump branded Ali Carter's behaviour "childish" after being dumped out of the Betfred.com World Championship last night.

Ali Carter has warned Judd Trump his Crucible form cannot last forever.

Judd Trump almost threw in the towel on his Crucible campaign before it even started.

Paul Rudd makes so many Judd Apatow movies because he often doesn't get the other parts he wants.

World champion John Higgins has urged snooker firebrands Mark Allen and Judd Trump to cut out the sniping.

Neil Robertson reached the final of the BGC Masters with a 6-3 win over an out-of-sorts Judd Trump at Alexandra Palace today.

McFly have kept to their word by posing naked for a photo after pledging to do so if bandmate Harry Judd won 'Strictly Come Dancing'.

McFly can expect sell-out performances at their tour next year after taking a second reality TV crown in a month.

Harry Judd thinks 'X Factor' was "less of a big deal" this year.

It was a night of doubles at tonight's 'Strictly Come Dancing' semi-final - two dances for each contestant, twice the effort, and two dancers who got full marks for the first time this series.

Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins both crashed out of the williamhill.com UK Championship on a high-class day of action in York.

Ronnie O’Sullivan bowed out of the williamhill.com UK Championship in York today and claimed he needs to end his career if he is to have a life away from snooker.

Chris O'Dowd loved fighting over Megan Fox in his new movie.

Another 'Strictly Come Dancing' celebrity contestant will waltz off the show tonight after the viewers’ votes are combined with the judges scores.

The McFly drummer - who has been dating Escala violinist Izzy Johnston on and off for five years - explained while he was trying to "show off" by perfecting his raunchy tango with Aliona Vilani at a recent rehearsal, Izzy refused to speak to him after seeing the saucy pair in action.

Portly astrologer Russell Grant will need public support to avoid becoming the latest contestant to leave 'Strictly Come Dancing'.

'Strictly Come Dancing's remaining debutants showed off their best moves in front of the judges tonight.

Former soccer bad boy Robbie Savage, Jason Donovan and 'One Show' host Alex Jones will be slipping into sequins for the new series of 'Strictly Come Dancing'.

Paul Rudd has revealed "not a lot of people care" about his forthcoming movie 'This is Forty'.

Kristen Wiig says it’s a compliment when ‘Bridesmaids’ is compared to ‘The Hangover’.

Kristen Wiig insists 'Bridesmaids' is a "unisex" movie.

Judd Trump has set his sights on being crowned world number one and returning to lift the Crucible trophy after coming up just short against John Higgins last night.

John Higgins kept his focus after being heckled by a Crucible spectator to set up a final showdown with Judd Trump at the Betfred.com World Championship.

Judd Trump shattered Chinese dreams as he became the youngest finalist this century at the Betfred.com World Championship.