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Never before available in the UK, Outrageous! is a gay cult classic. It tells the funny and touching story of Robin (Craig Russell) a gay hairdresser with dreams of becoming a female impersonator, and his pregnant, schizophrenic roommate, Liza. 

Time Out have called Outrageous! “Consistently very funny in its off-the-wall humour”, while The LA Times declared it “Original, alive and funny”.

Robin’s breathtakingly realistic visual and vocal impressions of legendary divas such as Mae West, Bette Davis, Judy Garland and Barbara Streisand prove an instant hit and as his star rapidly ascends and he moves to New York to realise his dreams. But as Liza falls further into despair and insanity, they find love and support in each other and gradually learn that despite their unconventional lives they are no less sane than those around them.

Directed by Richard Benner, based on a story from "Butterfly Ward" by Margaret Gibson, the critically acclaimed movie was one of the first gay-themed films ever to receive widespread theatrical release in North America. Craig Russell’s fabulous performance as the flamboyant Robin, earned him the award for Best Actor, at the prestigious Berlin Film Festival and his character is responsible for such memorable quotes as “There are three important things in life: sex, movies, and my career. You should think almost entirely about them and never about yourself.” And the famous line “Life isn’t a can of Coke!”.

Louis Walsh will not appear on the live X Factor final following the death of band member Stephen Gately.

Police are investigating the 33 year old pop star's death. They have commented, " there are no signs of suspicious circumstances".

Gately died at 1.45pm yesterday in his house in Port Andratx, Majorca. The circumstances of Gately's death remained unclear but the News of the World has reported he died after a night out.

A spokeswoman for Walsh said he would not be appearing on tonight's show but also would not be travelling to Spain with the four band members.

The remaining members of the band paid tribute to their "friend and brother" and said they would be flying out to the Spanish island today, according to the band's tour website. Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham and Shane Lynch commented, "We are completely devastated by the loss of our friend and brother, Stephen. We have shared such wonderful times together over the years and were all looking forward to sharing many more. Stephen was a beautiful person in both body and spirit. He lit up our lives and those of the many friends he had all over the world. Our love and sympathy go out to Andrew and Stephen's family. We love you and will miss you forever 'Steo'."

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Cat Deeley is coming to BBC One to host So You Think You Can Dance this January. Now presenting her fifth season of the hugely successful series in the US, she returns with Nigel Lythgoe to present the award-winning format for the first time in Britain. 

Originally known as the host of SMTV: live, double-BAFTA award-winning Cat has since carved out an enviable transatlantic career including being Jay Leno's first regular entertainment correspondent on the Tonight Show and subsequently performing the same role for Good Morning America. 

Along with Nigel and Arlene Phillips, a rotating third panellist will complete the lineup each week to find Britain's Favourite Dancer while Cat keeps the proceedings moving along. She will be getting to work immediately, with national auditions kicking off in London this week. At each venue she'll be on hand to meet the talent vying to impress the judges for a place first in the top 100 and then the live, Saturday night shows. 

Cat says: "So You Think You Can Dance has been a phenomenon in the US and I have been incredibly proud to be a part of it. I cannot wait to bring this show to the UK as I know the audiences will be as wild about it as they are in the States. Part of the appeal has always been discovering new talent and giving gifted dancers a platform to show off their extraordinary skills – being on that journey with them makes this the best job in the world. The fact that I'm now coming home to present So You Think You Can Dance in the UK is about as good as it gets."

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Reports George Michael has split from his partner of 13 years are 'a complete fabrication', the singer has confirmed.

It was reported that Kenny Goss had finished the relationship last Christmas as a result of George's constant substance abuse problems.

'There is no truth in the matter at all', the 46-year-old musician's spokesperson reveals. 

'Kenny has been away in Dallas where he owns a gallery but is scheduled to return home this Friday. They are planning a lovely weekend together.'

The couple own homes together in London and Dallas. They announced their plans to register the relationship as a civil partnership in 2005. This was postponed to later date that never happened.

Matt Lucas has pulled out his role in a West End play "until further notice," after his divorced civil partner was found hanged in his Edinburgh flat.

Police broke into the residence of Kevin McGee, 32, three hours after he posted a message saying: "Kevin McGee thinks that death is much better than life," on social networking site Facebook.

The couple met in 2002 and became civil partners in 2006, which they celebrated with a pantomime-themed reception attended by guests including Elton John and Charlotte Church.

In a bizarre twist Lucas recently started performing in London play "Prick Up Your Ears," playing Kenneth Halliwell, who committed suicide after murdering the playwright and his lover. 

The partnership was dissolved 18 months later after the pair grew apart with former Shooting Stars man Lucas spending long periods away from home recording "Little Britain in America. We have an agreement we both honour that we won't discuss the circumstances surrounding it," Lucas told the Evening Standard last month. "But I'm OK, time is a great healer."