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Ruth Jones, known for roles in Gavin and Stacey, Stella, and Little Britain, has continued to reveal her slimmed-down figure over recent years. leaving her fans in awe.The star turned heads after she embraced a healthier lifestyle and dropped an astonishing four and a half stone, to a size 12.

Emma Barnes, who took a massive gamble when she said 'I do' to a complete stranger on Married At First Sight UK, has had a year full of firsts, including her debut relationship being aired on national TV. Despite not finding her fairytale ending with husband Caspar Todd, Emma's bubbly personality has won her a legion of fans. In an exclusive chat with OK!, the 32 year old dished the dirt on life post-Channel 4 show, reveals why she and Caspar aren't on speaking terms, and which of her co-stars made it onto her Christmas card list....

EastEnders actress Lacey Turner, who is expecting her third child next year, has shared a look at her new home, complete with a Christmas tree adorned with a large bow.The star, who is best known for her portrayal of Stacey Slater on the soap, posted a photo on Instagram of her decorated tree, featuring multicoloured decorations including a Rubik's cube, a glitterball, an ice cream cone and a butterfly.The tree is topped with a large bronze coloured bow, and features lots of lametta hanging from the branches. The tree is positioned by an archway in her living room, and a cream faux fur bean bag, a cosy fireplace and a brown sofa can also be seen.

When Emma Barnes first joined the cast of Married at First Sight UK, she had no idea how drastically her life was about to change.The 32 year old took a massive leap of faith by marrying a complete stranger and having her first-ever relationship aired on national television. Despite not ending up with her husband Caspar Todd, Emma quickly became a fan favourite due to her charming personality. Interestingly, she also turned out to be quite the rule-breaker behind the scenes.

Coleen Rooney allegedly had an ulterior motive for her unforgettable shower moment on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!.The wife of Wayne Rooney, who finished second in the show behind McFly's Danny Jones, won over fans with her composed nature and determination in challenging trials.

It’s Friday, and one star sign will make time for a loved one today, while another is brimming with ambitious thoughts. There are 12 zodiac signs - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces - and the horoscopes for each can give you the lowdown on what your future holds, be it in work, your love life, your friends and family or more. These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for over 50 years.

Nick Jonas is gushing about his Disney Channel peers!

I will always love you … but I won’t go on a red carpet with you.Dolly Parton revealed that her husband of 58 years Carl Dean has no interest in attending public industry events with her after he felt “so uncomfortable” before an award show.The pair made the decision way back in 1967 when the “Jolene” songwriter and Dean, 81, were newlyweds.The Tennessee native rented a tux and “begged him” to go to the BMI Awards when she was nominated for Song of the Year – which she won – but after that, Dean made it clear that the glitz and glam made him “so uncomfortable.”“He said, ‘Look, now I want you to do everything you want to do, and I wish you the best, but don’t ever ask me to go to another one of these damn things because I ain’t going,’” Parton quipped on the “Dumb Blonde” podcast, hosted by Jelly Roll’s wife Bunnie Xo.“And he never did.”Dean’s decision wasn’t a surprise to Parton because apparently the two-time Oscar nominee knew her husband was never interested in the spotlight.“He loves music, but he’s not the least bit interested in being in it,” the 78-year-old country music icon added.“And he told me that right up front.”The 11-time Grammy Award-winning singer told E! News in 2022 that it’s important for her to still dress up for him at home.“Every day, I put on some makeup and fix my hair because I think, ‘Well, the whole world, I’m out here and everybody else sees me all dressed up, and I’m not going to just kind of go home and just flop on him,’” the country superstar told the outlet.The couple met at a laundromat in Nashville way back in 1964. At the time, Parton was just 18 years old and he was running an asphalt-paving company in Tennessee.The pair got married in 1966 at a small church in Ringgole, Ga.

Prison Break reboot has received a substantial update at Hulu.According to a Deadline report, Hulu has ordered a pilot episode of the planned Prison Break reboot, which was first reported on in early November.At the time, it was reported that Hulu was early into the development stages for a reboot, though things weren’t firmed up just yet. Now, however, Hulu’s ordering of a pilot series suggests that development on the series is moving in a positive direction.Deadline reports that the casting for its pilot episode has not yet begun.

Mariah Carey is set to perform ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ to kick off the NFL’s Christmas-day games on Netflix – find out more below.The performance was announced by Netflix, who shared a new ‘NFL Christmas Gameday’ clip, in which Mariah confirms her attendance: “This Christmas we all get our wish. The NFL is live on Netflix, and I’ll be there too.”Per a Rolling Stone report, the performance will see Mariah Carey perform her Christmas hit ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ prior to the start of the two games on Christmas Day.Rolling Stone reports that Mariah Carey’s performance will be pre-recorded and will be broadcast before the 1pm ET match between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the 4:30pm ET match between the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens.After the second quarter of the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens game, Beyoncé will hit the field for the Christmas-day Halftime Show, where Netflix has previously confirmed she will perform songs off ‘Cowboy Carter’ live for the first time.

Ed Sheeran is spilling on new music!

Nicholas Hoult and Bryana Holly are finally walking the red carpet together after seven years as a couple!

A second season of When Hope Calls is currently in the works!

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are a jet-setting couple!

Naman Ramachandran Indian media veteran Ronnie Screwvala is saddling up for a diverse slate at his production company RSVP. Director Abhishek Kapoor’s equine drama “Aazad”; an untitled Punjab-set period piece from director Honey Trehan that was voluntarily withdrawn from Toronto last year amid sensitive Indo-Canadian relations; and new seasons of Netflix hits “Mismatched” and “Lust Stories” all galloping toward release in the next 90 days.

If you're looking to add a 'touch of sparkle' to your outfits this Christmas, you might want to check out Marks and Spencer. The high street retailer is offering a 'classy' and 'stylish' knit jumper that's equal parts cosy and glamourous.

Getting cosy on the sofa and watching a Christmas film is a tradition for many at this time of year. The Holiday, starring Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law and Jack Black is a firm favourite thanks to its heart-warming plot and gorgeous scenery which ranges from wintery English countryside to sunny California.

Strictly Come Dancing star JB Gill has shared what his former dance partner Amy Dowden thinks of him being in the final alongside her fellow pro dancer Lauren Oakley.

Manchester United could reportedly look to include Alejandro Garnacho in their list of potential transfers in the New Year.

Oldham Council approved the opening of a ‘controversial’ new children’s home in Shaw at a tense planning meeting on Wednesday (December 11). More than fifty neighbours attended the meeting to express their anger about the ‘unsuitable’ home, which objectors claimed would cause traffic issues and ‘lower house prices’ due to antisocial behaviour.

Hilary Duff had a mother-son date night her oldest child Luca at the Cult of Love opening night on Thursday (December 12) at Hayes Theater in New York City.

Madison LeCroy revealed some major news about her husband Brett Randle‘s health on the latest episode of Southern Charm.

The cast of Mufasa: The Lion King took over London this week and even turned the Tower Bridge into Pride Rock!

Yep, that was Carrie Preston‘s real-life husband Michael Emerson playing judge Milton Crawford on the latest episode of her CBS TV show Elsbeth.

The stars of the new horror film Nosferatu stepped out together for the L.A. premiere!

Dennis Harvey Film Critic Arguably one of the most insufferable protagonists in literature is the title figure in Johann Wolfgang Goethe’s “The Sorrows of Young Werther” — a martyr to unrequited love who ultimately commits suicide. The author soon distanced himself from this early work, despite the fame it brought him. No doubt that was largely because the fuel it provided for the subsequent Romantic movement (which he disdained) proved so flammable; there arose real-life cases of copycat self-annihilation amongst readers who fancied themselves as theatrically bereft as his hero.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Tunisia’s “Red Path,” directed by Lotfi Achour, was awarded the Golden Yusr for best feature film Thursday at the Red Sea Film Festival awards ceremony, where honorary awards were bestowed on Viola Davis and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Sarah Jessica Parker, Dev Patel, John Boyega and Nick Jonas were among the star guests. Johnny Depp’s “Modi, Three Days on the Wing of Madness” screened as the festival’s final gala screening, with Depp attending with star Riccardo Scamarcio.

Naman Ramachandran India’s Yash Raj Films (YRF) has tapped fresh talent to helm the third installment of its successful “Mardaani” franchise, with Bollywood star Rani Mukerji returning as police officer Shivani Shivaji Roy. “The Railway Men” scribe Aayush Gupta will pen the screenplay, while Abhiraj Minawala is set to direct.

Sarah Hadland has shared how she 'was so convinced' she'd miss out on a place in the Strictly Come Dancing final as she prepares to compete in the last week of the competition.

One of this year's Strictly Come Dancing stars already 'has one hand' on the Glitterball trophy as their win has been 'sealed'. Four couples will compete in the grand final this Saturday night (December 14).

Surprised he is actually facing consequences! Morgan Wallen…

Megan Fox’s friends do not want her to reconcile with Machine Gun Kelly ever again!

Something smells fishy here! LeBron James…

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Sarah Michelle Gellar as cops who work with Harry — and later Dexter, as the latter begins his internship at the Miami Metro Police Department. “Dexter: Original Sin” is entertaining enough if you’re a “Dexter” fan. It’s got great performances and delivers some stale thrills — but with an emphasis on stale.The original “Dexter” was Showtime’s biggest hit, airing for eight seasons from 2006 to 2013.

A man who was savaged by an XL bully while taking the bins out has shared his horror ordeal as cops continue to hunt for the beast.