NOTHING in Constance Briscoe’s extensive legal experience could prepare her for the day in court when she faced her own mother, who sued her for defamation over allegations of maternal abuse in her autobiography, Ugly.

Scottish actress Ashley Jensen is walking away from her regular role on 'Ugly Betty' to play Jenna Elfman's best friend in another US sitcom.

Hit TV shows 'Brothers and Sisters' and 'Ugly Betty' repeated their success at the 2008 Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Media Awards on Saturday by scooping the same top awards as last year.

X Factor winner Shayne Ward’s exceptional start to his music career continued today with his debut single topping the charts for a third week.