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Chris Taylor and Grime Gran hit the streets of London to find out what Brits call their Bits

Brits use comical names for different body parts - what's your go-to?

From Trent Reznor releasing a hip-hop album to Hanson covering a nu-metal act, here's some of the more memorable April Fools day jokes and pranks musicians have played on the public - and each other.

Music's Mischievous Moments: 13 epic pranks for April Fools Day 2025

Finding the perfect date is no longer about looking for a looker, according to a new study

Good looks are no longer a dating priority, according to a new study

Presenter John Wilson announces the winner for "Worst Picture", "Basic Instinct 2" announced as "Basically it Stinks Too" during the Razzie Awards in Hollywood, CA, 24 February 2007.

Explainer The Razzies: When did the awards begin and who is nominated in 2025?

'The Little Waster' Bobby Thompson who was a legendary comedian and entertainer

Bobby Thompson: Remembering The Little Waster who was a comic genius

British public vote to find new Christmas cracker jokes

Boost's Christmas Turkey dinner is one of a range of healthy dog foods

Watch what happened when I gave my dogs a special Christmas dinner

The Depp, the Magnum or the Cody? What moustache will you be cultivating for Movember 2024 - or will one of Google's most searched top-lip accompaniments be your go-to this year?

Get Movember inspiration with these most searched celebrity moustaches

Wicked has arrived with a bang at the Sunderland Empire.

Wicked review: Defying Gravity and Expectations at Sunderland Empire

Chris and Rosie Ramsey have a book out.

'Poonami' - Shields duo Chris and Rosie Ramsey release kids' book

Comedian, author and podcaster Ian Stone is set to tour the UK before the end of 2024 after his performances at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.

Author and comedian Ian Stone announces UK tour to end 2024

“I’ve got two kids, I’ve played hide and seek many times!” - police find WANTED man

Watch: Cop 'plays hide and seek' with wanted man

Tim Webb, 66, is trying to highlight the pothole issue - by photographing toys at some of the 'greatest' pothole sites in his local area.

Pothole tourist turns road defects into mini works of art

Ad Feature Speedo teams up with Dacre Montgomery for new campaign

Little Red Riding Hood Credit: Wycombe 89

The Customs House Easter show was the most fun I’ve ever had at panto

Documentary honours South Shields-born photographer Tish Murtha

A documentary about the life and work of Tish Murtha is set to air on BBC Four.

Evie Lake

Simon Palladino was given a unique send off after he died suddenly at the age of 69

Husband taken to funeral on a bus as part of unique send off

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Musical runs at the Sunderland Empire until Sunday, August 13.

Charlie & the Chocolate Factory The Musical review - Sunderland Empire

Wrestling legend The Iron Sheik has died

WWE Hall of Famer and wrestling legend Iron Sheik dies aged 81

Jerry Springer, legendary talk show host, dead at 79

Viewers were left ‘bawling’ after a tribute show for Paul O’Grady aired on Sunday night

Cause of death of much loved entertainer Paul O’Grady confirmed

Paul O’Grady with the Special Recognition award “For The Love of Dogs” during the National Television Awards 2018 at the O2 Arena on January 23, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images)

Paul O’Grady’s last heartbreaking Instagram post before death

Paul O'Grady with the award for Factual Entertainment Programme during the National Television Awards held at The O2 Arena on January 22, 2019

Paul O’Grady dies ‘unexpectedly’ aged 67

Top 10 etiquette tips to write the perfect card

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