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• What Happened to Leelee Sobieski? Actress was the toast of Hollywood before burning out on fame, changing her identity and starting a new career
  
• Andrew BOOTED out of Royal Lodge 'under the cover of darkness' after latest release of Epstein files - as police probe 'victim being jetted to UK to have sex with then-Prince' 
  
• Dog the Bounty Hunter's stepson arrested for allegedly shooting teenage son dead
  
• Uncomfortable truth about Cher's Grammys meltdown: CAROLINE BULLOCK says what no one else will dare to admit
  
• Brooklyn Beckham cooks up a feast for Nicola Peltz and her best friend as her billionaire father brands him 'great' 
  
• Meet the woman who invented the innovative, game-changing 'shower-in-a-bottle', who's viral range is already selling millions at Sephora and Ulta Ad Feature
  
• EXCLUSIVEFBI profiler claims Nancy Guthrie was 'selected' for abduction in ADVANCE and offers terrifying new details about the man behind the attack
  
• Naomi Watts dazzles alongside Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Kelly at Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette premiere in NY
  
• Hailey Bieber flashes her taut tummy in a crop top and goes bra-free after standing by husband Justin's side amid Grammy losses
  
• Ciara supports husband Russell Wilson at first public event since NFL star appeared in the Epstein files
  
• EXCLUSIVENancy Guthrie investigators turn attention to crazed fans of Today show host daughter... as details emerge of 'delusional' letters and gifts that 'crossed a line'
  
• Movie stars, directors and now tourists are flocking to Saudi's mesmerizing wilderness and cityscapes - here are six awe-inspiring movie locations you can visit now Ad Feature
  
• Nicola Peltz's billionaire father Nelson breaks his silence on the Beckham feud after son-in-law Brooklyn's scathing statement
  
• Jennifer Lawrence braves the snow for sidewalk stroll with her baby son in New York City
  
• Milla Jovovich and her look-alike daughter Ever Anderson attend Dracula premiere in LA
  
• Chilling photos of Nancy Guthrie crime scene as cops investigate series of 'ransom notes' sent to reporters
  
• Ellen DeGeneres 'buys $27m mansion' in Montecito to spend more time in US... a year after moving to England
  
• OPINIONMAUREEN CALLAHAN uncovers an unspeakably evil open secret in Hollywood... Justin Bieber's cry for help is just the start
  
• Golden Bachelor Mel Owens, 67, flaunts love with Peg Munson, 62... after ruling out dating women over 60
  
• Khloe Kardashian puts on a leggy display in bold orange miniskirt after admitting she's 'so afraid' to date again
  
• EXCLUSIVEFBI agents arrive at Savannah Guthrie's sister's $650k home as desperate search for mom Nancy continues
  
• The home cleaning revolution: Smart ways to keep your house in order, without spending all weekend doing it Ad Feature
  
• RHOSLC star Brownyn Newport dating model eight years younger than her just months after shock split from husband
  
• Influencer Remi Bader fires back at harsh comments about her body after revealing weight loss surgery
  
• EXCLUSIVEKim Kardashian's friends reveal VERY cheeky secret nickname for Lewis Hamilton... and intimate details of their 'friends with benefits' arrangement
  
• Ricky Martin cheers on his Puerto Rican 'brother' Bad Bunny ahead of Super Bowl LX halftime show
  
• 'Work maintained my sense of self': How one woman's cancer journey inspired her company to give back Ad Feature
  
• Chappell Roan fires back at outrage over shockingly revealing Grammys gown that hung from her nipple rings
  
• Shannon Elizabeth, 52, was the pinup from American Pie who posed for Maxim, see her now in rare photo
  
• Timothy Busfield's role on Law & Order: SVU is recast amid child sex abuse charges
  
• We're shopping experts, and these are the 36 best Valentine's Day gifts to give her this year
  
• Simpsons' shadowy reference to powerful men controlling the world from an island resurfaces
  
• Miranda Kerr, 42, shares a rare insight into her 'harmonious' co-parenting with ex Orlando Bloom, 49, for their teenage son
  
• EXCLUSIVEThe Nancy Guthrie crime scene clue that's most chilling of all... and the horrifying question her family must now ask themselves: FBI Special Agent JASON PACK
  
• The delicious, metabolism-boosting collagen shake that helps you shed pounds in just 28 days - and the before and after pictures are stunning
  
• Anya Taylor-Joy brushes off her terrifying robbery ordeal as she attends Apple TV event hours after man who broke into her London mansion was jailed
  
• Cardi B is plotting wild $1.2M Super Bowl splurge to cheer on boyfriend Stefon Diggs and the Patriots
  
• Kim Kardashian's romance with Lewis Hamilton 'sparks concern from pals of his ex Nicole Scherzinger amid fears of his nasty streak'
  
• Ali Larter on the 'toughest' and most 'painful' scene she shot for Landman season two
  
• The energy-boosting lozenge that reduces your biological age by 12 years - now reduced with our code
  
• Joy Behar reveals her REAL name as she returns to The View after mysterious week-long absence from show
  
• I was a seat filler at the Grammys and it was chaos when the cameras stopped rolling - here's what really happened on music's biggest night
  
• Will Arnett terminated podcast interview with 'very famous' comedian after just 10 minutes
  
• Lorde takes aim at ICE as she donates $200k to Minnesota immigrant rights group
  
• Bring the spa home with the 'luxurious' exfoliating and hydrating duo that smells like a dream and leaves skin 'silky and baby soft'
  
• Carrie Underwood is slammed for making fun of American Idol contestant's body during the show
  
• Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo reveals conversation with Eric Dane after actor announced ALS battle
  
• Beatlemania hits London as fans recreate New York hysteria 62 years later for upcoming biopic
  
• Inside Margot Robbie cosmetic tweakments ahead of Wuthering Heights premiere
  
• The peptide-packed serum that obliterates wrinkles and sagging overnight to visibly firm and lift skin
  
• Madonna, 67, shows off her age-defying figure in a racy bustier and fishnets as she dances to her 1992 hit Thief Of Hearts after it goes viral
  
• EXCLUSIVETom Hanks' nepo baby son Chet rescued STOLEN dog from side of the road... and Oscar winner has fallen in love with new addition
  
• Lorde fans go wild as she's set to co-headline All Things Go music festival in Toronto with another major pop star
  
• EXCLUSIVETV doctor who then did real surgery on guerrilla fighter wears 'Make America Normal Again' hat... who is he?
  
• EXCLUSIVEREVEALED: The disturbing secret evidence found home of Savannah Guthrie's missing mom, as cops fear she did not leave home of her own accord
  
• Revealed: How much Bad Bunny will be getting paid for 2026 Super Bowl halftime show
  
• Claire Foy, 41, reveals she gave up caffeine after discovering she had a parasite in her body for FIVE years
  
• EXCLUSIVEInside Catherine O'Hara's reclusive final days: Heartbroken husband breaks cover... as friends reveal how couple 'kept them in the dark' about 'mystery' illness
  
• Hollywood greats Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Garner and Michelle Pfeiffer rule the Apple TV event in LA
  
• Ken Peplowski dead at 66: Jazz icon's body found on cruise ship after he missed performance
  
• NFL's choice of A-list stars for major Super Bowl role infuriates Patriots and Seahawks fans
  
• EXCLUSIVEUnbelievable moment Founding Father John Adams finds his son in bed with a naked MAN in wild White House series
  
• Nicki Minaj draws line on transgender surgery for minors after calling herself President Trump's 'number one fan'
  
• Sickening horror film starring Charli XCX pulled from social media over 'violent and graphic content'
  
• A.N. WILSON: How can we all believe in magic of monarchy when faced with such greed and sleaze
  
• Jacob Elordi reveals he was rushed to hospital after suffering second-degree burns in filming accident
  
• WNBA superstar Cameron Brink reveals she WOULD pose for steamy Playboy shoot... on one condition
  
• Jonah Hill shows thinnest-ever frame as he makes rare red carpet appearance amid return to spotlight
  
• EXCLUSIVERHOC's Tamra Judge and Shannon Beador pulled from RHUGT finale after 'explosive' fight
  
• Meet the glamorous WAGs behind the star athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics... and their very surprising careers
  
• Amanda Bynes shows off Ozempic weight loss in crop top and Kim Kardashian's SKIMS
  
• Serena Williams displays her body transformation in underwear and a tank top after sparking backlash for using weight loss drugs
  
• Chest Performance, Meanest Girl, Dumbest Rant... and the wardrobe malfunction everyone missed: KENNEDY's Grammys review that'll leave music's biggest stars in tears
  
• Timothee Chalamet looks as stylish as ever at screening of Marty Supreme in Paris after flustered reaction to wedding question about Kylie Jenner
  
• Margot Robbie accused of 'white washing' after wearing a 'stolen' diamond to the premiere of controversial Wuthering Heights
  
• Jennifer Aniston does hilariously awful job styling Jason Bateman's hair as Reese Witherspoon makes a clever comment
  
• Former '80s pop star unrecognizable as he returns to the spotlight decades after he left the music industry
  
• Meghan Markle's Suits costar targeted by burglars who stole $200k in cash and jewelry from LA home
  
• 'Meghan's mouthpiece' Omid Scobie, 44, unveils his Palace-set young adult fiction novel - but bungles publicity video
  
• Halle Berry shares relatable reason she has NOT accepted her boyfriend's marriage proposal... after 3 divorces
  
• Justin Baldoni gushes over 'beautiful' Blake Lively in leaked voice note: 'Legit got the chills'
  
• Armed robbers fled London mansion of terrified Anya Taylor-Joy when her brave husband shouted 'I have a gun!'
  
• Inside the lavish $19k-a-night hotel where Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton had secret rendezvous
  
• Charli XCX stuns in tiny leather shorts for Super Bowl commercial with Rachel Sennott as she brushes off Jason Bateman controversy
  
• Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton hinted at close bond three YEARS before 'secret romance' emerged as footage shows pair chatting at Louis Vuitton's Paris show
  
• All My Children legend Susan Lucci reveals if she ever had a 'meltdown' over 18 crushing Emmy losses in a row
  
• Bradley Cooper and Matthew McConaughey clash over wild conspiracy theories in Super Bowl ad with White Lotus star cameo
  
• Jelly Roll pictured cozying up to Kristi Noem in resurfaced snaps... just days after singer avoided talking about ICE
  
• EXCLUSIVESavannah Guthrie's mother Nancy was dragged from her home and ABDUCTED: Terrifying new crime scene details emerge...
  
• Zendaya and Robert Pattinson share a passionate kiss before one shameful secret threatens to derail their wedding in first trailer for The Drama
  
• Tom Hiddleston and Camila Morrone mark the 'end of an era' as they share cosy pics from The Night Manager season two
  
• Jason Bateman is branded 'gross and tone deaf' for grilling Charli XCX over not wanting kids and awkwardly assuring married star 'she might find someone'
  
• Penelope Cruz, Stevie Wonder, Emma Thompson and One Direction's Zayn Malik are named in Epstein emails about 'anti-Israel celebrities'
  
• Catherine Zeta-Jones reveals why she doesn't 'schmooze' Hollywood types but rather hangs with 'finance, art people' in NYC
  
• Alicia Silverstone saves life of pregnant dog and her 12 puppies hours before scheduled euthanasia
  
• Amanda Seyfried says she 'values herself differently' now she's 40 and insists she has 'nothing to prove to Hollywood' as she poses for striking new shoot
  
• Sacha Baron Cohen praises ex-wife Isla Fisher as 'the funniest person, a brilliant talent and a fantastic mum' in a gushing post as she turns 50
  
• Nikki Bella, 42, seemingly confirms Cooper DeJean, 22, romance as she gets heckled by WWE fans
  
• Disgraced Kathy Griffin boasts about scolding female driver who didn't know anything about ICE raids because she finds news too depressing
  
• Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson shows off her incredible abs in a black bralet as she mingles with Kim Kardashian at her NikeSKIMS Paris launch
  
• Beatlemania hits London as Fab Four Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Joseph Quinn and Harris Dickinson recreate New York street scenes from their first visit in 1964
  
• Cher was 'briefed' with clear instructions before Grammys presenting gaffe - but made the most of viral moment, producer says
  
• Selena Gomez poses braless in a crop top with bunny ears after declaring she's 'feeling flirty' and 'a little sexy' four months after marrying Benny Blanco
  
• 'You feel marginalised and devalued': Halle Berry, 59, hits back at ageism in Hollywood and vows 'I am not going to allow myself to be erased'
  
• Three Dog Night co-founder Chuck Negron dead at 83 
  
• Savannah Guthrie's deep faith in God revealed as Today host calls for prayers amid mom Nancy's disappearance
  
• The making of a power couple: How Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian compare with their bank balances, A-list connections and enviable wardrobes
  
• Kim Kardashian steps out in black lace catsuit in Paris amid rumored romance with Lewis Hamilton 
  
• Sabrina Carpenter is left horrified as she realises a bird pooped on her during Grammys performance - as she is branded 'stupid and cruel' by PETA
  
• Eddie Murphy's son and Martin Lawrence's daughter are expecting their first child together after secret wedding
  
• Kelly Clarkson QUITS her daytime talk show after seven seasons to 'prioritize' her children following the death of their father Brandon Blackstock
  
• Kristen Stewart reveals she was told to hide her relationships with women and chose to come out because she didn't want to live a 'partial life'
  
• Steven Spielberg, 79, celebrates his new EGOT status after long-awaited Grammy win to add to his Emmy, Oscar and Tony
  
• Billie Eilish faces calls to return her $3m mansion to native tribe or house migrants after Grammys declaration that 'No one is illegal on stolen land'
  
• 'Ozzy was in the building!' Sharon Osbourne thanks Post Malone and his rock supergroup for 'carving a moment into musical history'
  
• Zendaya and Robert Pattinson send fans wild as they pose as bride and groom in official poster for The Drama
  
• Netflix HQ is overrun with unsold jars of Meghan's jam - and it's being 'given away' to employees for free, new report claims
  
• Matt LeBlanc looks worlds away from glossy Super Bowl ad as reclusive Friends star is seen on rare public outing
  
• Heartache for Savannah Guthrie's sister who had seen their mom for dinner before she vanished from $1m Tucson home
  
• Neighbor of Savannah Guthrie's missing mother reveals eerie first sign something was terribly wrong after she vanished during 'criminal act'
  
• Alex Warren reveals what caused his Grammys performance glitch... as he's hailed for 'greatest recovery' ever
  
• Turning Point USA announces star-studded lineup for its rival Super Bowl halftime show after Bad Bunny backlash
  
• NFL chief addresses Bad Bunny's scathing ICE criticism at the Grammys days before his Super Bowl show 
  
• Red Hot Chili Peppers claim they had 'nothing to do' creatively with new Netflix documentary about the band as they distance themselves from project
  
• Ben Affleck issued stern warning by Jennifer Aniston over 'cringe' TV project in new Dunkin Donuts Super Bowl commercial
  
• Bad Bunny left 'devastated' over VERY awkward exchange with Lady Gaga at the Grammys
  
• Matlock star David Del Rio demands CBS reveal findings of reopened sexual assault investigation
  
• Mother-of-four Miranda Kerr shows off her incredible figure in a designer outfit worth $16k as she steps out in snowy New York
  
• Savannah Guthrie's family tree: Inside Today star's inner circle amid mom Nancy's suspected abduction
  
• EXCLUSIVECardi B's NFL star boyfriend Stefon Diggs makes his feelings clear about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show 
  
• NFL star says he's got a date with Sydney Sweeney after publicly flirting with actress
  
• Julia Roberts celebrates husband Danny Moder's birthday with rare PDA photo
  
• Selena Gomez admits she's still 'feeling flirty' and 'a little sexy' four months after marrying Benny Blanco
  
• Taylor Swift makes surprise appearance at Grammys 2026 afterparty after skipping the awards ceremony
  
• Megyn Kelly takes brutal swipe at Heidi Klum's skintight nude Grammys dress as the internet weighs in
  
• Sydney Sweeney must have used CGI for bra stunt insists Hollywood Sign boss as he considers whether to press charges
  
• Timothee Chalamet arrives at London screening of Marty Supreme as Kylie Jenner's ex Travis Scott includes wild rap about her on new track
  
• Princess Diana's brother is divorced... again! Earl Spencer finalizes his third separation
  
• Nicki Minaj reveals why she supports 'bullied' Donald Trump amid worldwide backlash
  
• Savannah Guthrie set to pull out of Winter Olympics coverage as mom Nancy remains missing
  
• Margot Robbie continues her fashion parade in a red velvet Chanel gown before slipping into a black lace corset minidress at the Wuthering Heights premiere in Paris
  
• Madelyn Cline plays coy on rumored romance with Lukas Gage despite him identifying as 'queer'
  
• Paul Mescal spends his 30th birthday promoting his movie Hamnet - after girlfriend Gracie Abrams and mother Dearbhla posted sweet tributes
  
• The truth behind Bad Bunny's 'engagement ring' at the Grammys is revealed after it sparked a fan frenzy
  
• Sarah Ferguson's charity has announced it is CLOSING just days after the release of more Epstein files - and revelations about the former Duchess 
  
• Kim Kardashian beams as she arrives in Paris with Lewis Hamilton for NikeSKIMS event after their weekend away amid 'secret romance'
  
• Reba McEntire gives update on stepson Brandon Blackstock's kids with Kelly Clarkson amid emotional Grammys tribute
  
• EXCLUSIVELove Island star behind Justin Bieber's favorite meme reveals how he drives pregnant women crazy
  
• Everyone is saying the same thing about Jacob Elordi's romantic move towards Margot Robbie at Wuthering Heights Paris premiere
  
• Kiefer Sutherland case involving allegations he attacked Uber driver sent back to police for further investigation
  
• Lily Allen praises school moms for their support during marriage collapse as she addresses ex David Harbour's 'infidelity' and open relationships in  ELLE UK
  
• Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton enjoy three dates in three days as secret romance takes them from Cotswolds to cozy night in London and five-star stay in Paris
  
• Iconic '80s actress who starred with Blake Lively and Brad Pitt battles NYC snowstorm on rare outing. Do you know who she is?
  
• 'Nightmare' health battle behind Cher's chaotic Grammy's appearance... Daily Mail's test can reveal if YOU have the condition
  
• Kylie Jenner's ex Travis Scott raps about her plastic surgery in wild quip amid Timothee Chalamet romance
  
• Furious fans cry racism as Bruno Mars' Grammy winning streak ends amid collab with K-pop star Rosé
  
• Craziest moments from Grammy night you didn't see like Bieber partying and Lady Gaga kissing a legend
  
• Ricky Gervais torches Grammy winners using acceptance speeches to blast ICE: 'They're still not listening!'
  
• Sarah Ferguson 'took Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie' to see Epstein five days after he was released from prison for child sex crimes, newly released emails claim
  
• How Jelly Roll lost 300lbs without Ozempic... simple swaps made him 'feel like a teenager' again
  
• Gracie Abrams shares rare intimate snaps to celebrate boyfriend Paul Mescal's 30th birthday
  
• Narcos: Mexico actor dies at age 55 after playing a drug smuggler on the hit Netflix series
  
• Somber Hailey Bieber exits Grammys celebration solo while Justin parties... after star was snubbed in every category
  
• Gisele Bundchen leaves ex Tom Brady OUT of her 2016 throwback post even though they were wed at the time
  
• The Housemaid's Secret will be more twisted than the first film as Sydney Sweeney sequel gets release date
  
• Snoop Dogg's daughter Cori Broadus shares heartbreaking posts after devastating death of 11-month-old baby girl
  
• SZA reacts to Cher's Record of the Year snafu at 2026 Grammys
  
• Michael Jackson's fractious relationship with father Joe laid bare in controversial biopic trailer starring King of Pop's nephew Jaafar
  
• Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton are pictured together for the first time as they arrive in English countryside for a steamy weekend
  
• The Traitors stars Stephen Libby and Harriet Tyce swap the round table for the red carpet at the star-studded TV Choice Awards
  
• Jenna Bush Hager breaks down in tears as she reads heartbreaking statement about Savannah Guthrie's mom amid her disappearance
  
• Fears grow for Savannah Guthrie's missing mother Nancy, 84, as Today reveals she does not have meds she needs to survive
  
• Hoda Kotb shares heartfelt message to Savannah Guthrie as Today hosts rally round amid her mom's disappearance
  
• Bella Thorne goes bra-free in sheer red top as she steps out with fiancé Mark Emms at Grammys after-party
  
• Harry Styles slammed for 'shameless' outfit on stage at the Grammys: 'Are you kidding me?'
  
• Dad was a rock star, mom was on The Talk and her sister is a reality TV queen... she made a VERY rare appearance at the Grammys, who is she?
  
• Well-dressed Cynthia Nixon lookalike filmed defacing Melania movie poster with Hitler mustache at LA bus stop
  
• CNN host Kaitlan Collins sparks new romance rumors after appearing to debut new boyfriend at Grammys
  
• Meryl Streep is set to play Joni Mitchell in a new biopic says music mogul Clive Davis
  
• Sydney Sweeney stuns in angelic white lingerie for new Syrn commercial set in a 'romantic world'
  
• 'Furious' Caitlin Clark's reaction to basketball icon goes viral after he makes unflattering comparison between her and NBA player
  
• EXCLUSIVEBeatrice and Eugenie 'aghast' at new Epstein revelations, their mother's cozy relationship with pedophile financier and her emails about them
  
• Inside Lewis Hamilton's 12-year plan to woo Kim Kardashian: F1 driver cemented himself into the family fold by befriending Kanye West and the Jenners
  
• EXCLUSIVELewis Hamilton in major SPLIT from his closest professional partner - just as his 'secret romance' with Kim Kardashian emerges
  
• George Clooney makes his long-awaited Super Bowl ad debut as he vows to end food service fees
  
• British rock icon shares childhood throwback after winning a Grammy Award - but can YOU guess who it is?
  
• Cher leaves the Grammys in chaos as she  names the late Luther Vandross as a winner and walks offstage mid-speech
  
• Cara Delevingne shows off her new brunette locks as she joins Kaia Gerber, Winnie Harlow and Sofia Vergara at Grammys afterparty
  
• Iris Law puts on a sizzling display in a white mini dress as she models six stylish looks in new Casablanca Campaign
  
• Savannah Guthrie's family tragedies... from missing mom Nancy to death of her father when she was 16
  
• Billie Eilish flashes ring on wedding finger at Grammys forcing fans to ask if she's engaged to Nat Wolff
  
• Sharon Osbourne is supported by Jack and Kelly as they attend star-studded Universal bash after breaking down in tears over tribute to Ozzy at Grammys
  
• Gavin Newsom's sister savaged his cringeworthy photoshoot when he was 'overpowered' by Kimberly Guilfoyle
  
• Savannah Guthrie's mom made rare appearance on Today show just weeks before being reported missing
  
• EXCLUSIVEHollywood golden family tried to expose disgraced West Wing actor for making graphic sexual demands decades before arrest
  
• Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton are pictured after spending New Year's Eve partying together - as it's revealed how they kept their relationship secret
  
• Newly-single Olivia Rodrigo flashes her underwear in a sheer lace mini-dress at Grammys afterparty following her split from Louis Partridge
  
• Harry Potter star Jessie Cave reveals her 'deep sadness' after suffering a miscarriage following weeks of agonising over whether to terminate her fifth pregnancy
  
• EXCLUSIVEChris Pratt's 'midlife crisis': Younger A-list rival has left him feeling inadequate... as friends tell all on his humiliating spiral
  
• Grammy Awards 2026 viral moments: From Sabrina Carpenter backlash to shirtless Justin Bieber to Chappell Roan's WILD nipple-piercing look
  
• Jay Leno, 75, plays mechanic as he looks under the hood of his broken down vintage car in Los Angeles
  
• Lady Gaga's Grammys performance blocked by smoke and massive cameras leaving viewers unable to see ANYTHING: Live updates
  
• How Kim Kardashian's new love Lewis Hamilton already has family approval
  
• Jelly Roll slammed for 'religious psychosis' by angry liberals for daring to thank Jesus in Grammy acceptance speech
  
• EXCLUSIVETruth about those Blake Lively and Ben Affleck rumors... why he seemingly ghosted her begging email... and Jennifer Garner's heartbreak
  
• Social media goes crazy as Spike Lee, 68, watches Knicks-Lakers game next to porn star
  
• Son of Norway's future queen is arrested over assault on the eve of his rape trial