‘touring is like a travelling circus’

A complex childhood and a difficult first marriage were mere stumbling blocks on the road to success for the singer-songwriter and global superstar. She talks to Frances Hedges about overcoming adversity, embracing her diva reputation and why she’s proud to be producing music that comes from the heart

The chart-topping musician’s bestselling memoir lit a new creative flame within her. She tells Shannon Mahanty what’s coming next

Jo Whiley on dealing with life’s ups and downs, why chatting with friends is like therapy and the celebrity who surprised her most

THIS AUTUMN LOOKS TO BE OLIVIA DEAN’S SEASON. AHEAD OF THE RELEASE OF HER ANTICIPATED SECOND ALBUM, FULL OF HEART-WRENCHING POWER BALLADS, SHE TELLS OLIVIA PETTER HOW SHE FOUND HER STRENGTH

Alexandra Burke, it would seem, is gearing up for a busy couple of years of marathons and babies. The singer and actress has a plan, and it involves two marathons – and then two more children. The X F

Coronation Street ’s Sally Dynevor on why she has no plans to call time on her acting career