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Tom Sandoval is defending the dig he made at ex Ariana Madix during the Vanderpump Rules reunion.

Charley Webb has told her fans that it 'keeps hitting her' that her days will be freer than usual as her youngest child goes to school. The former Emmerdale star shares three sons - Buster, Bowie and Ace, with her soap star husband Matthew Wolfeden.

A woman has died after being hit by a train at a station in Wigan.

Emiliano Granada As Annecy rounds the final bend on its biggest edition to date, with a tantalizing promise of a brighter future for animation in much of Europe, Marjolaine Perreten’s 29-minute film “Pebble Hill” (“La Colline aux cailloux”), part of its TV Films competition,  has been one of the multiple gems to come out of it.  Minimalist in design, a trademark of the young Swiss filmmaker’s unique style, the animation, which has already won an award at Hamburg’s Mo & Friese Kinder Kurzfilm Festival, is charming and tender, the 29-minute film, produced by renowned Swiss production company Nadasdy Film in Geneva, a producer on “No Dogs or Italians Allowed,” and France’s Les Films du Nord, tells the story of a family of shrews that after loosing their home due to the breaking of an upstream dam embark on a journey alongside an old shrew to find the Pebble Hill. 

Apple Martin is channeling one of her mom's most famous looks! The 19-year-old daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin rocked her mom's iconic Alexander McQueen dress from the 2002 Oscars in a new snapshot shared by the actress. While participating in a Q&A session via her Instagram Story on Thursday, Paltrow responded to one fan's query regarding whether her daughter ever wears items from her personal fashion archive. The Goop founder and actress responded by sharing a photo of Apple striking a pose in the gothic-inspired gown, smiling with one hand under her chin and the other on her hip. «Everybody really hated this, by the way, but I think it’s kind of dope, Like, I'm into it,» Paltrow said of the head-turning look in a 2021 fashion retrospective interview with.

A pub boasting some of the best views of Greater Manchester has reopened its doors after a major refurbishment. The Hare & Hounds, in Hyde, was closed for several weeks for a six-figure makeover which has modernised the entire site.

Naman Ramachandran Charlie Brooker, creator of hit Netflix series “Black Mirror,” has weighed in again on the debate around AI. Earlier this month, Brooker had revealed to Empire magazine that he went full “Black Mirror” by asking the artificial intelligence chatbot known as ChatGPT to write an episode of his beloved anthology series. The final results were “shit,” according to Brooker. On Friday, Brooker was asked by Sky News if U.K. politicians were doing enough about AI. In response, Brooker joked: “If Rishi Sunak had been replaced by AI, I probably wouldn’t have noticed. Actually, he’d be a good character to pop up like, you know the paper clip that used to pop up in Microsoft Word? I’d like a little Rishi Sunak that pops up and goes, ‘It looks like you’re writing about how depressing the government is – would you like some help with that’?'”

Arnold Schwarzenegger has said that he would run for president now if he could, saying that he could “see so clearly” how he would win.The action star – who was born in Austria and moved to the US in 1968 before becoming a US citizen in 1983 – is not eligible to run, but said it would be “a no brainer” if he could.“The Constitution says that the President has to be a natural born US citizen. If not for that, would you have run for president?” Schwarzenegger was asked in an episode of Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace? which goes live today (June 16).“Well, yes, of course,” the actor responded (via People).

Friends fans have noticed an episode that “replaced” Jennifer Aniston, more than two decades after it first aired.The hit series ran from 1994 to 2004, and followed six friends — played by Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry and Matt LeBlanc — navigating life, dating, work and friendships in New York City.However, this week, eagle-eyed fans of the show spotted that in episode 15 of season nine, ‘The One With The Mugging’, Aniston’s character appears to have been replaced in one scene.In the episode, Rachel runs into Monica’s (Cox) apartment to tell Joey (LeBlanc) that he’s landed an audition with the fictional famous actor Leonard Hayes, who is played by guest star Jeff Goldblum.When the camera pans to Joey, a different actor is standing in Aniston’s place, leading fans to think the unknown character was an understudy or stand-in.The scene was first written written about in 2015 on Recently Heard, which pointed out the continuity error.A similar swap was also noticed in episode four of season nine — ‘The One with the Sharks’ — in which Aniston is once again replaced by a stand-in mid-scene.At around the 13-minute mark, Rachel, who is wearing a yellow top, is sitting at the table in Monica’s apartment before Joey joins them. When the camera moves onto Monica, in the bottom left of the screen a different woman can be seen next to her, who has straight hair and is wearing a blue top.Elsewhere, back in 2021, Aniston has said she had to walk out of Friends: The Reunion “at certain points” because she felt too emotional.

Morrissey has accused Capitol Records of “fascism” after the label shelved his latest album ‘Bonfire Of Teenagers’.The controversy around the album stems back to 2022, when the singer-songwriter and former Smiths frontman revealed that he had “voluntarily withdrawn from any association with Capitol Records” — despite announcing that he would be releasing the LP with them just two months earlier.He also revealed that Miley Cyrus — who recorded backing vocals for ‘Bonfire’ track ‘I Am Veronica’ in 2020 — had asked to have her vocals removed from the song.Both severed partnerships came in relation to the musician’s political stance and his support for controversial far-right anti-Islam political party For Britain, which he previously wore a badge for during a 2019 television appearance.Upon announcing his departure from Capitol, the label seemingly shelved ‘Bonfire Of Teenagers’ in February, and the album remains unreleased. Now, in a new statement released on his website, Morrissey has accused the brand of “fascism” and having a “creeping culture of censorship”.“It’s a clear display of how censorian the music industry has become.

Spotify's decision to cut their losses and scrap their deal with Meghan and Harry could cost the couple $10million and does not bode well for their fading hope of becoming a $1billion brand, experts told MailOnline today. Meghan Markle's podcast Archetypes will not be renewed for a second season in what has been described as a mutual decision between the Sussexes and the streaming behemoth. PR guru Mark Borkowski told MailOnline that it is very bad news for Meghan and Harry’s brand and a sign ‘their star is really falling’.

Spotify has confirmed that it will not be renewing Meghan Markle’s podcast Archetypes for a second series. The Spotify deal, which was estimated to be worth £18 million, was just one of many commercial partnerships that Meghan and Prince Harry entered into upon their exit of the royal family in 2020. When Archetypes was announced in late 2020, Prince Harry said it would 'bring forward different perspectives and voices that perhaps you haven't heard before.

Coronation Street star Rob Mallard has teased Daniel and Daisy could break up after she shared a kiss with Ryan. Daisy Midgely, played by Charlotte Jordan, was set to marry Rob’s character Daniel. But their plans were ruined following an acid attack by stalker Justin.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge plays a "complicated character" in 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny'. The 37-year-old star features in the new movie as Indy's (Harrison Ford) goddaughter Helena Shaw and believes that her alter ego will be a divisive figure for audiences. Phoebe told The Hollywood Reporter at the movie's Los Angeles premiere on Wednesday (14.

Cathy Dennis wrote some of the biggest pop songs ever including hits by Katy Perry and Kylie MinogueBritney Spears’ 2003 hit ‘Toxic’ is a pop classic and still the perfect song that will get everyone up on the dance floor even after 20 years.  The catchy tune features lyrics like ‘the taste of your lips, I’m on a ride’ and 'I'm addicted to you, don’t you know that you're toxic’. Singing along to this pop ballad you may have imagined a certain type of person who the song is about.

making a name for herself in the modelling world, starring in campaigns for Marc Jacobs, YSL and Versace, but alongside her day job, the 20-year-old makes time to raise awareness of her health condition. Lila has type 1 diabetes, and can often be seen wearing her insulin pump and monitor, both on the runway and at events.

Jasmine Stefanovic and chicken heiress Tamie Ingham have been best friends for a long time, and even own shoe business Mara & Mine together. The wife of Today presenter Karl Stefanovic also introduced Tamie to her new husband, celebrity chef Guillaume Brahimi.  So, it's very fitting that Jasmine was a bridesmaid at their luxurious Paris wedding, and they appeared to have a blast in the city of love.

Why charter a big-ass boat for just four people? Wouldn’t a smaller ship be easier to manage? I think the answer is pretty simple: Because it's fun! And Leonardo DiCaprio has yacht money! I’d do the same. Wouldn’t you?Page Six obtained pictures from the affair, showing DiCaprio lounging around his floating estate and jumping in the choppy water. .

Michael Caine filming their last movie together and chatting to locals on the Sussex seafront - just a short time before the actress died.  The Oscar-winning British actors had not filmed together for 47 years.  Sir Michael paid tribute to the actress and former Labour MP after her death at the age of 87 yesterday, calling her 'one of the greatest movie actresses'.

Hilary Swank has been on cloud nine ever since she announced the arrival of her twins on April 10.  The 48-year-old actress surprised fans when she took to Instagram to share a photo of her standing before a gorgeous sunset holding her two newborn babies, a boy and a girl, in both of her arms while wearing a bathrobe.  Sharing her delight over their arrival, she wrote in the caption: "It wasn't easy. But boy (and girl!) was it worth it. Happy Easter! Posting from pure Heaven. " The photo did not reveal her babies' faces, just the tops of their heads and it is the only image she has shared of her twins to date.

Beyoncé is no stranger to onstage baby reveals having announced her pregnancy with Blue Ivy during her performance at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. Now, she's done it again, only this time it wasn't her baby bump that was front and center.

Al Pacino revealed he was having a baby at age 83 just weeks after fellow actor Robert De Niro announced he’d become a dad again at age 79The Godfather actor Al Pacino has become a dad for the fourth time as his girlfriend has just given birth to their child. The 83-year-old actor has welcomed a baby boy with his girlfriend Noor Alfallah, who is over five decades his junior. It was on 30 May that multiple sources first told American tabloid website TMZ that Alfallah, who has reportedly been dating the Scarface actor for around three years, was pregnant.

Rachel Riley has opened up about she made one life-changing decision to help overcome a health battle which spanned over ten years.  During an interview with MailOnline, the Countdown presenter - who is married to former Strictly dancer Pasha Kovalev - revealed that both she and her husband became vegan to alleviate some of her symptoms. "We are all vegan in the house, and you just try and do small things," she shared.

Love Island alum Maxwell Samuda is the latest Islander who has returned to his regular day job, choosing not to pursue a career in the limelight after his time in the villa.The 24-year-old, who is a finance student and restaurant host, will reportedly be venturing into a profession aligned with his studies and, speaking on the Secure The Insecure with Johnny Seifert podcast, Maxwell revealed he's already lined up a job. However, he did add that he is happy to have his following from his time on the show as a back up if he ever tries his hand at influencing.

Alexandra Burke has admitted her second pregnancy has been "tough". During an appearance on The One Show on Thursday night, the former X Factor winner was asked how she was doing amid her second pregnancy. "This is my second pregnancy, it's tough but it's such a blessing.

Eva Longoria has stated that Desperate Housewives would be 'cancelled' if the dark-comedy were to be on screens in the modern day. The star, 48, played conniving but loveable supermodel Gabrielle Solis on the ABC television series which ran from 2004 to 2012, and for which she received Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations.  Storylines and behind-the-scenes snippets left jaws dropping, including Gabrielle's statutory rape of her 17-year-old gardener John Rowland (played by Jesse Metcalfe), a lack of diversity and showrunner Marc Cherry's spat with cast members.

Love Island viewers are set to be left shocked after two fan favourite Islanders are sent packing from the villa. Fans learned on Thursday night that one boy and one girl would be at risk during Friday night’s double eviction.

King Charles III,Princess Grace of Monaco, Audrey Hepburn, Kate Moss, Marilyn Monroe, Cary Grant, Elizabeth Taylor and Carly Simon have all stayed beneath the pale pink walls of the sprawling space, and for good reason. Hotel Bel-Air is considered to be the introverted sister of The Beverly Hills Hotel. While the latter is where visitors supposedly go to be seen, the Bel-Air is where you go for a private hideaway.

TikTok.  US lipreader Nina Dellinger, who told the New York Times she discovered her lipreading skills at school after understanding what a classmate said across a room despite not hearing a word, has seen her version of Taylor Swift's conversation with Phoebe Bridgers at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in March viewed thousands of times. The clip shows Swift deep in conversation with Bridgers, who had presented the Shake it Off star with an award, as they were seated in the front row at the high profile event.

Gemma Atkinson shared an honest two-word verdict on how she has been feeling during the current heatwave as she nears the end of her second pregnancy. The Hits Radio host is preparing to welcome her second child any day now after announcing she was expecting earlier this year.

Pregnant Love Island star Laura Anderson is eagerly anticipating the birth of her first child, after announcing she was expecting a baby in February. The 34 year old's life has changed a lot over the past year, having moved back to the UK from Dubai, before starting filming for E4's Celebs Go Dating, where she struck up a relationship with fellow celeb, ex-EastEnders star, Gary Lucy, 41. She announced that she was pregnant with her first child in February, however, the same day it emerged that she and Gary had broken up.

Kady McDermott, 27, is set to make a comeback to Love Island, returning to the show after seven years since her initial appearance, according to reports. During her previous stint on the reality dating series in 2016, Kady, along with her then-boyfriend Scott Thomas, 34, secured third runners up position, while the ultimate victory went to now-happily married couple Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde, who took home the £50,000 prize.

Tom Sandoval is responding to backlash and clarifying a comment he made about his ex-girlfriend, Ariana Madix, during the season 10 “Vanderpump Rules” reunion.

EXCLUSIVE: Another one bites the dust at Channel 4. The UK broadcaster has canceled The Big Narstie Show.

A royal expert claims Prince Andrew is well within his rights to refuse to budge from Royal Lodge - despite the effects that could be felt throughout his family. As we've reported this week, rumours have recently been circulating that King Charles is trying to get his younger brother to leave the 30-room mansion he shares with ex wife Sarah Ferguson in an attempt to downsize the number of properties that make up the royal portfolio.