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Love Island’s Casa Amor segment has already caused quite a stir and even tested some of the boy's friendships. The first days of the boys' interaction with the bombshells involves a flirty staring challenge that’s going to leave a question mark over a few relationships. And while the boys in the main villa have been getting to know the six new bombshells, eagle-eyed fans think two are already acquainted with each other.

Proud dad Ronan Keating has playfully admitted how his son Jack’s appearance in the Love Island villa has left him feeling “worried” after the 23 year old made his entrance to Casa Amor last week. Prior to his debut, Ronan had been filled with excitement for his son as he entered the villa in the hopes of finding the love of his life, and even made comments on social media that were filled with unwavering support for his eldest child. However, after two days in the villa, that initial excitement has been tinged with parental concern, after Jack appeared to be “quiet and nervous” during his initial meetings with his fellow Islanders.

It's been a slow start to the transfer window for Rangers and fans are desperate to see some new faces to help them build on last season's Scottish Cup success.

Love Island 's Dami Hope accused Luca Bish of encouraging the other boys to cheat in a heated on-screen argument tonight.

EastEnders have paid a special tribute to June Brown's iconic Dot Cotton on the anniversary of her character's first appearance on the BBC One soap. In a touching scene, Natalie Cassidy's Sonia Fowler and Gillian Taylforth's Kathy Beale recreated the scene as a nod to Dot, who made her first appearance on the show on July 4, 1985 – 37 years ago.

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Coronation Street was full of drama on Monday as Phill Whittaker's glamorous ex-wife Camilla arrived unexpectedly on the cobbles. The surprise appearance left bride-to-be Fiz Stape clearly uncomfortable and Phill was left equally baffled as to why she had turned up.

Emmerdale fans think they have figured out one of Nicola King's attackers' identity after she was mugged, beaten and left bloodied in harrowing scenes last month. Only recently, Laurel Thomas, Nicola and Bernice Blackstock headed out to a bar in an attempt to find romantic suitors for Laurel and Bernice. After leaving early, Nicola headed to the car park to drive home where she was accosted by a group of teenage girls on the way to her car where she was mugged, beaten and left bloodied and unmoving.

It has been reported that Rylan Clark has been dating Ex On The Beach star Declan Doyle. The television presenter, 33, who was spotted at Wimbledon last week, has apparently been dating Declan since April and has been trying to keep their relationship a secret. However, the pair have said to have been spotted kissing on a night out in Marylebone on Saturday (2 July).

Grime artist Skepta has announced he’s currently in hospital with a mystery illness. The 39 year old rapper, who has previously been linked with singer Adele, has worried fans after sharing a snap from a hospital bed. Posting to his Instagram story of him lying on a bed wearing a hospital gown, he wrote: “Say a little prayer for me.” Skepta, whose real name is Joseph Olaitan Adenuga Jr, hasn’t posted since, with the reason for his hospital stay currently unknown.The musician is currently on tour and due to perform in Portugal on Thursday 7 July at the Rolling Loud Festival.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that half a million people have been supported into work in less than six months thanks to ‘Way to Work’, a UK Government drive to get jobseekers into employment.

Casa Amor is back for another year and with it comes the drama and tension as the Islander’s relationships are put to the ultimate test – and it has even tested some of the boys' friendships. This year, in a twist from previous series', the Love Island girls were whisked away to Casa Amor to meet the new boys and the boys stayed in the villa to meet the six new girls.The villa has only split in two for a few days and already it's given so much drama, including Andrew Le Page's head turning and Dami Hope getting very close to a bombshell.

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EastEnders ’ newest addition Aaron Thiara is set to shake things up in Albert Square over the summer. Aaron's character Ravi Gulati is set to be released from prison on the BBC One soap in the coming months, after making his debut on the show on Monday night. Ravi will meet fellow inmate Phil Mitchell – played by Steve McFadden – as Phil turned to him for help after making an enemy in jail.

There is no worse feeling than holding onto a banner or reaching onto a cupboard in your home and finding your hand caked in dust. While dust build-up is inevitable, and the best way to get rid of it is to clean regularly, there are some hacks that will keep dust away for longer.

Julia Roberts shared a mere glimpse into her decades-long marriage to Danny Moder with an Instagram snap honoring their 20-year wedding anniversary on the Fourth of July. The 54-year-old Academy Award-winning actress posted a charming photo of the couple wrapped up in a sweet embrace with the caption, "TWENTY." She added a few hashtags to the shot where Moder’s hand lovingly wrapped around her neck and showed off his wedding ring, including "can’t stop smiling" and "can’t stop kissing." Julia’s bright red hair was tied back with loose tendrils cascading down her back as she leaned in for the intimate moment with her partner.  Julia Roberts and Danny Moder celebrated 20 years of wedded bliss on Independence Day.The couple attended CORE Gala to Benefit 10 Years of Life-Saving Work Across Haiti Around the World in 2020 in Los Angeles, California.  (Kevin Mazur) Her niece, Emma Roberts, the daughter of acting legend Eric Roberts, couldn’t help but throw a few heart-eyed emojis on the post, which received dozens of likes from adoring fans.

EasyJet’s chief operating officer Peter Bellew has resigned amid growing anger over flight disruption. The airline said Bellew had left "to pursue other business opportunities" and wished him well.

Chelsea are reportedly considering a move for Cristiano Ronaldo after the Manchester United forward was said to have asked to leave this summer.

Rolling Stones show in 1969, has died.According to a post on Facebook, which includes a message from Barger himself intended to be posted straight after his death, the Hells Angel “passed peacefully after a brief battle with cancer” aged 83.Born Ralph Hubert Barger, Jr. in 1938, Barger founded the Oakland, California branch of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club in 1957, the most influential and arguably the original iteration of the legendary crew.“If you are reading this message, you’ll know that I’m gone.

Avatar films.Following the original film in 2009, four sequels have been announced to continue the story of Pandora. The first, Avatar: The Way Of Water, is set to be released in December, while the untitled third film, shot back-to-back with the sequel, is set to follow in 2024.The fourth and fifth installments are yet to enter production, although they might not be helmed by original director Cameron.Speaking to Empire, Cameron said: “The Avatar films themselves are kind of all-consuming. I’ve got some other things I’m developing as well that are super exciting.“I think eventually over time – I don’t know if that’s after three or after four – I’ll want to pass the baton to a director that I trust to take over, so I can go do some other stuff that I’m also interested in.

J. Kim Murphy Although James Cameron has been deeply entrenched in the development of sequels to his 2009 blockbuster “Avatar” for more than a decade, the director has shared that he’s considering leaving the world of Pandora behind for other projects down the line.The first “Avatar” sequel, subtitled “The Way of Water,” is set to hit theaters on Dec. 16.

tiny Chicago suburb where at least six people were fatally shot at a Fourth of July parade Monday was previously best known as a backdrop for some of most iconic movies of the 1980s.From “Risky Business to “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” the sprawling homes and tree-lined streets of Highland Park, Ill., gave movie fans a sense of the affluence and comfort in which wealthy kids courted trouble outside the Windy City.The suburb also was the place where teen misfits conjured up their ideal woman in “Weird Science” and heartthrob high-school senior Jake Ryan’s wild party took place in “Sixteen Candles.”Late director John Hughes set most of his movies in and around Chicago, with Highland Park among his go-to locations.Ferris Bueller’s best friend, Cameron Frye, lived in a stunning local glass-sided house overlooking the wooded ravine where he destroyed his dad’s prized 1961 Ferrari 250 GT Spyder convertible in one of the movie’s most memorable scenes.Known as the Ben Rose House after its first owner, the landmark home was designed by the late Chicago architect A.

With the “Obi-Wan Kenobi” series in the rearview, Lucasfilm is gearing up for its next “Star Wars” show, “Andor,” a prequel series to “Rogue One A Star Wars Story” starring Diego Luna again as the title character. Spearheaded by Tony Gilroy (“Michael Clayton”) — who wrote, directed, and oversaw the reshoots and editing of ‘Rogue One’— the “Andor” series follows Cassian Andor’s early rise within the Rebellion as one of its key spies during the tyrannical reign of The Empire.

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ongoing mobility issues. But now her job has officially been scaled back amid those health concerns.The monarchy’s annual report, which was released last week, revealed that Queen Elizabeth II’s role as head of state has been tweaked from 13 bulleted points to a less specific description.

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killed in a shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, and around two dozen people were taken to area hospitals with injuries, police said. Some of the victims were in critical condition.Law enforcement agencies are still searching for the suspect, Highland Park Police Commander Chris O'Neill said during a press conference. Police said the suspect hasn't been identified but described him as a White male, approximately 18-20 years old, with longer black hair, a small build and wearing a white or blue T-shirt.

Singer Ronan Keating covered his face as he made an appearance on his own chat show to discuss his son Jack being on Love Island. The Life is a Rollercoaster hitmaker, who is currently on tour, appeared via video link ahead of his show in York to chat with co-stars Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas.

THE years of secrecy were too hard to handle for Mary Goskirk as she finally opened up about her sexuality last night. However, history-savvy Emmerdale viewers were baffled when the character mentioned lesbianism was illegal and corrected her.

Holding hands in public – it’s such a simple human gesture, capable of telegraphing so much and yet this elementary gesture of friendship, love, affection, support and so many other basic human needs is off-limits, in public at least, to the majority of queer people in Australia and especially for gay men.A study conducted by ANZ in honour of their 11-year association with Mardi Gras back in 2017 showed that “members of Australia’s LGBTQI community are three times more likely to feel uncomfortable holding hands in public than other Australians” and that while 94% of respondents agreed that everyone should feel comfortable holding hands in public, only 43% of the LGBTQI community actually felt comfortable and confident enough to do so.And let’s face it, we’re not talking about the horrors of seeing two people eating each other’s faces on a train platform or dry humping in a library, this is two people engaging in the most innocuous forms of Public Displays of Affection possible and yet the sight of two men holding hands is enough to make this 42-year-old gay man blush with the romanticism and braveness of it all, having never walked down the street holding another man’s hand.Will this ever change? Will this simple gesture of love and affection ever truly be an accepted declaration between two men on the streets of rural or suburban Australia? Hopefully one day, Australians of all persuasions will feel safe to perform that most simple act of human connection – basic skin-on-skin contact with another human being of our choosing.© Star Observer 2022 | For the latest in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTIQ) news in Australia, be sure to visit

sued in court, arguing that the insurance exclusion in the county’s employee health plan is discriminatory and unconstitutional. Specifically, she argued that the policy discriminates against her (and other transgender individuals) on the basis of sex, violates the Americans with Disabilities Act, and violates her right to equal protection under the law, as guaranteed by both the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and the Georgia Constitution.Chief Judge Marc Treadwell, of the U.S.

Lisa Rinna deleted her claim that Kathy Hilton allegedly paid a marketing manager to start a feud between the two "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" stars. Rinna then deleted the post from Instagram, according to Page Six. The "Days of our Lives" star shared screenshots shared by the Bravo fan account "Your Moms Are Watching."  The messages included in the screenshots were reportedly between the fan account and marketing manager Patrick Somers.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorFinding LGBTQ actors to cast in the new history docuseries “The Book of Queer” wasn’t that difficult.No, producers didn’t ask the actors about their sexuality.“If you’re casting for a show called ‘Book of Queer,’ and you’re saying in the audition process, ‘Is there any particular reason you want to be on this show?,’ they’re going to tell us,” series creator Eric Cervini tells me. “Of course, we weren’t discriminating, but it was kind of self-selecting.’”The five-episode “Book of Queer,” which premieres Thursday on Discovery+, features multiple stories about queer history and queer individuals, including Greek poet Sappho, Alexander the Great, King James, Joan of Arc, Akhenaten, Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Alan Turning, Josephine Baker, Stormé DeLarverie, Sylvia Rivera, Eleanor Roosevelt, Gilbert Baker, Harvey Milk, Marsha P.