Inside Vanessa Feltz's 61st birthday celebrations as she pops bubbly after heartbreak

“Top Gun: Maverick” actor was noticeably absent from the 2023 Academy Awards on Sunday, despite the blockbuster film being nominated for six awards.But as the celebrities got suited and booted for Hollywood’s biggest night, Cruise headed across the pond to attend Caine’s birthday celebration in the UK.Joining the likes of comedian David Walliams and Caine’s wife, Shakira, 75, Cruise was snapped grinning at an intimate dinner for the big day.“Happy 90th Birthday to the legendary Sir Michael Caine,” Walliams wrote on Instagram alongside a series of pictures from the dinner.Caine appeared to be healthy and in good spirits as he continues to recover from major spinal surgery to treat spinal stenosis — a condition caused by the narrowing of the spinal canal, resulting in back and neck pain.The two-time Oscar winner, who relies on the help of a walking frame, previously spoke out about his back issues in 2021 — sparking speculation that he was set to retire.Other snaps from his birthday showed Cruise wrapping his arm around the veteran actor as Walliams joined them for a snap.The scaled-back affair featured a handful of A-listers including celebrity chef Ruth Rogers and an appetizing chocolate cake and a lot of red wine.Cruise was MIA at Sunday’s ceremony because he reportedly wanted to avoid an “awkward run-in” with his ex-wife Nicole Kidman, 55, whom he divorced more than 20 years ago.“Tom was not there because she was there, and he did not want a run-in,” a source told the Daily Mail on Monday.But insiders close to Cruise told the outlet that his absence was “not personal” and instead the result of scheduling issues.The Post has contacted representatives for Cruise and Kidman for comment.The prolific duo married on Dec.

Every time Montana Brown catches sight of her blossoming bump, she’s in awe of what her body is doing. “I find it incredible that women’s bodies can do this,” she says. “It blows my mind there’s an actual human being grown in my tummy.” The Love Island beauty, 27, is due to give birth to her first child in June, but reveals she and ex-rugby player Mark O’Connor, 28, spent so much time struggling to conceive that they’d decided to stop trying.

The chancellor is set to extend the energy price guarantee for a further three months today in a dramatic policy u-turn.

Manchester Airport has warned holidaymakers that they could face “longer immigration queues” today (Wednesday, March 15) as Border Force staff walk out. Workers with the Public and Commercial Service (PCS) union are on strike until around 7am on March 16.

Callum McLennan Few feature debuts at Malaga are more awaited than “Unicorns,” which world premieres on March 15, sold by Filmax. It is directed by multi award winning Àlex Lora best known for his work in documentary having won Gaudis, Emmys, and a nomination for a Goya with 2017’s “The Fourth Kingdom,”.  His feature debut gives us Isa played by Greta Fernandez. She is a hedonist, full of touch and feeling, lust and cool. She brings up Simone De Beavoir’s Second Sex in argument, but seems afflicted more by Sartre’s assertion of us being ‘condemned to be free.’ Skimming the surface of freedom from experience to experience fosters an inability to decide for herself what to focus on. Meanwhile, her mother is focussed on her novel writing, her boyfriend his wine shop, and her boss his marketing agency’s success. 

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent MALAGA, Spain — It’s not over yet. In March 2021, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the government would plow €1.6 billion ($1.9 billion) into a Spain AVS Hub plan designed to turn Spain into one of the foremost film and TV hubs in Europe. Supported by Spain’s E.U-backed Recuperation, Transformation and Resilience push for post COVID-19 recovery, the Spain AVS Hub plan has been co-financed by part of a €806.9 billion ($866.5 billion) NextGenerationEU stimulus package for the whole of the European Union, which is a temporary instrument.  As that package ends, Spain’s government will look to negotiate funding from alternative sources to ensure that Spain AVS Hub initiatives are more than a flash in the pan, a broad cross-section of governmental authorities told an audience Tuesday at a Malaga Spanish Screening Content conference.

Naman Ramachandran Emile Hirsch (“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”) and Inbar Levi (“Fauda”) lead the cast of WWII-set drama “Bau, Artist at War,” which is now in production. The film is based on the true story of Joseph and Rebecca Bau whose wedding in the Plaszow concentration camp was depicted in Steven Spielberg’s “Schindler’s List.” It follows Joseph’s journey as an artist and prisoner in the Plaszow camp and his fight for justice years later. Using his skills to forge IDs, Joseph manages to stay alive while helping hundreds of prisoners escape from the camp, with his creativity and humor providing hope in a place of hopelessness. Rebecca, also a Resistance worker, serves as a spy in Kommandant Goeth’s (Josh Blacker) office. After the liquidation of the Plaszow camp, Rebecca is sent to Auschwitz, while Joseph is sent to Oskar Schindler’s (Edward Foy) factory in Brunnlitz.

Daring dresses were all the rage at the 2023 Oscars with stars competing for "best in sheer" at the 95th Academy Awards. Nearly naked ensembles seemed to be a staple at the Dolby Theatre, where Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Mindy Kaling showed some skin in see-through dresses at Hollywood's biggest night of the year.

BBC employees will stage their biggest strike in 13 years today as they walk out in protest over job losses and changes to local content.

The Chase's Anne Hegerty has explained that she is still living in a Housing Association flat despite her high earnings from a number of TV shows.The 64-year old made her fortune from her appearances on the brain-testing ITV show, as well as stint on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! in 2018.The "Governess" has a long history in British television, having appeared on BBC's Mastermind back in 1988. But despite her high salary, Anne confessed that she still lives in a Housing Association flat, and has all of her money saved. Speaking on the How To Be 60 with Kaye Adams and Karen MacKenzie podcast, Anne explained her situation.

Ed Balls was left red-faced on Wednesday's episode of Good Morning Britain after he accidentally swore live-on air. During the latest episode, the presenters spoke about Danny Dyer reportedly landing a new major documentary series after his EastEnders exit.To which Susanna Reid discussed the time Danny, 45, appeared on ITV's Good Evening Britain in 2018.

Childish Gambino features in the teaser trailers for new series Swarm, co-created by Donald Glover – listen below.Back in January, Glover spoke about whether or not his musical alter ego Childish Gambino was retired during an interview at the Golden Globes 2023.“I’m making music right now,” he told Laverne Cox. “I love it.

Members of a Brucehill gymnastics club who have seen their base threatened with closure say they feel let down by West Dunbartonshire Council.

Martin Lewis has issued a stark warning to millions of people across the country who are paying into a workplace or private pension scheme. According to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), in April 2021 some 22.6 million employees across the UK were saving for their retirement through a workplace pension.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Giovanni Pernice and Jowita Przystal have reportedly called it quits on their relationship just a matter of months from sparking up romance together on the BBC show.

Instagram posts by cleaning influencer Mrs Hinch have been banned after she failed to make clear to her followers that she was advertising her own products. Sophie Hinchliffe, whose Mrs Hinch Instagram account filled with cleaning tips has amassed 4.6 million followers, posted a story on 7 January last year featuring a notebook filled with writing and the text: “If you’re a little mad like me tap here for yours.” Clicking the link on the story took users to the relevant product page on the Amazon website and the video ended with the front cover of the notebook which stated “Mrs Hinch Life in Lists” as the mum-of-two added: “In my own notebook of course.” The post attracted 34 complaints that it was not obviously identifiable as an ad for Mrs Hinch's own notebook.

Song Yuqi, a member of the K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE, has released her cover of Miley Cyrus’ chart-topping hit ‘Flowers’.For her cover of ‘Flowers’, Yuqi stays largely true to Cyrus’ original, albeit with a slightly more muted bassline. “I can buy myself flowers / Write my name in the sand / Talk to myself for hours / Say things you don’t understand,” she croons on the chorus.Yuqi’s dropped alongside a stylistic music video that follows her as she sings the song to herself while exploring Seoul on foot and by bus.

When you’re juggling everything from work to family and friends, it’s easy to put your own wellbeing way down the priority list. While we can’t promise a magical fix to the endless to-do list, we can at least deliver a slice of me-time direct to your door in the form of the latest OK! Beauty Box. This month, we’ve put together the All About You Edit, with six products to serve up a fabulous feel-good ritual.

SW3 is about to land a brand new bachelor in the form of 19-year-old model Freddy Knatchbull, who has vowed to cause some chaos when he premiers in the upcoming series of Made In Chelsea. But there's something special about the hit E4's latest addition - and no, it's not his immaculately chiselled cheekbones! The youngster, who was introduced producers by his model pal and current star Joel Mignott, actually has some intimate connections to the British monarchy.

Ellie Goulding has such an iconic beauty look that anytime she changes the tiniest detail fans immediately notice.Take her brunette hair transformation last year, for example. A long-time blonde, Ellie's darker hair caused a frenzy on her social media – and it still does every time she posts a new snap. Now, Ellie is back with a new beauty makeover that's prompting plenty of discussion in the comment section of an Instagram post.

On Monday, Khloe Kardashian debuted a brand new soft balayage hair colour as she celebrated the 40th birthday party of her best friends, twin sisters Khadijah Haqq McCray and Malika Haqq.The 38 year old reality star is known for changing up hair colour, length and style pretty often, and just last week was seen with waist-length honey blonde hair. However now, it seems Khloe has decided to make another change, and go for something a little lighter as she celebrated with her friends.

Prince Harry 'will return for King Charles' coronation alone' as his wife Meghan Markle won't be 'brave enough', according to Princess Diana's former Butler, Paul Burrell. It is not yet known whether The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will attend the historic Coronation on 6 May, although their spokesperson has confirmed that they've been invited.

Emmerdale's Manpreet Sharma star Rebecca Sarker sent fans wild on Tuesday night as she enjoyed a sweet reunion with Meena Jutla star Paige Sandhu. Viewers will recall that the hit ITV soap concluded murderer Meena's dramatic storyline in April 2022 as she was finally sentenced in court with actress Paige, 26, bidding farewell.

Georgia Harrison has said she 'nearly died' as she broke her silence in her first big interview since ex-boyfriend Stephen Bear was jailed for sharing a private sex video of them on his OnlyFans website. The former Love Island star gave evidence at the Celebrity Big Brother winner's trial before he was put behind bars for 21 months.

Vanessa Feltz has jokingly asked her daughter Saskia to move in with her following her split from fiancé Ben Ofoedu.The TV star, 61, split from her long-term partner Ben, 50, last month after he was revealed to have cheated on her. Vanessa has been open about the split with fans and in her latest TV appearance, admitted she's "on my own now" and suggested that her daughter Saskia, 34, could move back in with her to boost her mood following the split. Vanessa had her daughter, who works as a child therapist, appear on her TalkTV show, where the pair discussed the rise in young people moving back in with their parents.

Vanessa Feltz appeared to tear up when asked on video about how she was "really feeling" in the wake of her split from ex-fiance Ben Ofoedu.

Vanessa Feltz has opened up on how “life isn’t easy” following her split from fiancé Ben Ofoedu. The TV star, 61, split from her long-term partner Ben, 50, earlier this month after he publicly admitted to cheating on her. Opening up to her fans on how her life has been since the split, Vanessa took to Instagram for a candid conversation with a friend about the break-up.

Vanessa Feltz's ex Ben Ofoedu has been seen meeting up with OnlyFans boxer Elle Brooke outside a pub in Essex, with the pair being pictured deep in conversation. Ben, who was dumped by This Morning star Vanessa after she discovered he had been having an affair, was spotted chatting to the OnlyFans star, 25, outside The Merchant in Brentwood over the weekend. It is the first time the Phats and Small singer, 50, has been spotted on a night out since the split from Vanessa - who recently celebrated her 61st birthday single and said how she is "healing" after her heartbreak.

Vanessa Feltz looked glamorous over the weekend as she headed on a night out after her heartbreaking split from her fiancé Ben Ofoedu.The TV legend, 61, looked incredible in a floor-length black sparkly figure-hugging dress, adorned with gold sequins, as she stood at the party venue and beamed at the camera. Vanessa let her long blonde hair down for the night and styled it into chic loose curls, pairing the whole look with some evening make-up and a soft pink lip. She took to Instagram on Saturday night to reveal her sensational look to her 340,000 followers.

Ben Ofoedu stepped out to attend an event newly single after earlier claiming he was left homeless by his split with Vanessa Feltz.The Phats & Small singer and This Morning agony aunt Vanessa split up earlier this month over allegations of cheating and sexting fans. After Vanessa celebrated her 61st birthday earlier in the week, which Ben also paid tribute to on Instagram, the 50 year old musical artist was pictured on the way to a London event.

Vanessa Feltz's ex-fiancé Ben Ofoedu has been cast in a new London show as he begins to move on with his life after their unexpected split.The former couple, who were together for nearly 17 years, announced their split earlier this month.This Morning star Vanessa, 61, revealed she and Ben, 50, had called it quits after she allegedly discovered he'd been unfaithful during a tour of UK holiday parks with his music act Phats & Small. Now the dance music DJ is set to be putting the drama behind him as he's been cast in a brand new theatre production of Tony n' Tina's Wedding, which is based on the hit Broadway show.The opening night will take place on March 30, and Ben is said to be gearing up for rehearsals starting from next week.

Vanessa Feltz’s ex Ben Ofoedu has reached out to his former fiancé in a post to celebrate her 61st birthday. It comes days after This Morning agony aunt Vanessa revealed that she’d split from Ben following a 16-year relationship. It was later revealed that the Phats and Small singer had cheated and 'sexted fans', with Vanessa subsequently spending Valentine’s Day with her family.

The daughter of an alleged serial child abuser has said she cannot bear the fact his “blood is inside me” after hearing claims brought by BBC presenter Nicky Campbell. Hamish Dawson worked at the Edinburgh Academy in the 1970s and was accused of multiple instances of both emotional and physical abuse on young boys. Last year the Long Lost Family host, 61, who attended the Scottish private school during that time, alleged he had both witnessed and been the victim of abuse that had “profoundly changed my life”.

Vanessa Feltz admitted she was feeling "battered and bruised" ahead of her 61st birthday, following her heartbreaking split from her fiance of 16 years Ben Ofoedu. The TalkTV host and This Morning agony aunt reflected over the past 12 months, and becoming unexpectedly single after Phats & Small singer Ben cheated on her.

Vanessa Feltz's cheating ex-fiancé Ben Ofoedu has publicly reached out to her on her birthday in a bid to win her back.

Vanessa Feltz is feeling the love on her 61st birthday. Amidst the devastation of her split from fiancé Ben Ofoedu, who is now allegedly homeless, the daytime TV regular posted a video onto Instagram today which sees her joyfully receiving a handful of balloons from her family. "I am the birthday girl! #grateful #family #healing #birthday," she wrote, alluding to her mental recovery following her ex's infidelity.