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Shane MacGowan, The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl's rousing and controversial Christmas classic

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By Nicholas BarberFeatures correspondent Brian Rasic / Getty ImagesShane Macgowan Of The Pogues With Kirsty Maccoll (Credit: Brian Rasic / Getty Images)Shane MacGowan's rambunctious festive classic Fairytale of New York stirred controversy for its contentious lyrics – but could be headed for the top of the UK charts this Christmas, writes Nicholas Barber. When the death of Shane MacGowan was announced on Thursday, fans everywhere discussed which of his songs were their favourites. Read More...

Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy dies aged 66

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Channel 5 Signs Gurvir Dhindsa

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Deposed Channel 9 anchor Gurvir Dhindsa, who was let go by the Gannett-owned CBS affiliate last month, has landed a temporary gig at rival Channel 5 that may well turn into a full-time job at the Fox-owned station. Beginning tomorrow and for at least the next three months, Dhindsa will anchor Channel 5's early morning newscast at 5 a.m., subbing for Shawn Yancy, who for the past few months has been anchoring the station's 5 and 10 p. Read More...