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Love Is Blind UK has had Netflix viewers gripped since it began airing, with fans rooting for the contestants to find long-lasting love in the pods.The first ever UK edition of the hit dating show, hosted by Emma and Matt Willis, has proven to so far be popular. Among the singletons looking for love is dental nurse Catherine, 30, who is eager to find the man of her dreams.The reality TV star, who goes by the nickname Cat, has definitely caught viewers' attention - and not only because of her potential romance with fellow contestant Freddie. Some Love Is Blind fans have questioned Cat's personality, branding her "inauthentic".Taking to Reddit to discuss the Netflix show, fans shared their true thoughts on the contestants.

Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis have promised fans that they will hear new material from Pink Slip in the ‘Freaky Friday’ sequel.Curtis and Lohan starred in the 2003 Disney remake of Jodie Foster’s 1976 film by the same name, and took to the stage at Disney’s D23 fan event in Anaheim on Friday (August 9), to tease details of the follow-up film, including it’s new title, ‘Freakier Friday’.One of the most memorable scenes from the teen comedy sees Lohan’s character perform the song ‘Take Me Away’ with her fictional band Pink Slip in a battle of the bands, shot at House of Blues in Hollywood — which earned the film a fan in director Quentin Tarantino.Now, the duo have told People the film’s iconic band will reform in the 2025 sequel.Jamie Lee Curtis confirmed Pink Slip will be in 'FREAKIER FRIDAY' #FreakyFriday2 #D23Expo pic.twitter.com/snvgDsgjZ2— CriticalOverlord (@CriticalOverlo3) August 10, 2024Jamie Lee Curtis tells ET she's obsessed with the song Lindsay Lohan recorded for the FREAKIER FRIDAY soundtrack. pic.twitter.com/rHaaRcVHxu— Lindsay Lohan Fan Updates (@lavitalohan) August 10, 2024“Pink Slip is back, let’s put it that way,” Curtis said, with Lohan adding that fans can expect to see even more of the band in the film.When we were [filming the songs, audience members] were like, ‘Encore!’” she said.

Disney+ teamed up with an Austrian broadcaster to show Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour film for free on Saturday (August 10) following the cancellation of the pop star’s Vienna shows.All three of Swift’s planned shows in Vienna were cancelled earlier this week after it was revealed that two people had been arrested for allegedly plotting a terror attack during the gigs.Yesterday, Disney+ DE announced they’d joined forces with ORF, a national broadcaster in Austria, to show Swift’s concert movie. The film was broadcast at 9:45pm local time last night on the public channel ORF 1.In an announcement shared on Instagram, the streaming platform also announced they are offering a free 7-day trial subscription for anyone who missed the broadcast in Austria and Germany.

Roman Kemp was left, quite literally, red faced this week as he forgot to top up on SPF during his holiday to Montenegro - taking to Instagram to share his severe sunburn with his 1.4 million followers.The presenter - who left his job at Capital FM earlier this year - uploaded a beaming snap of himself enjoying a boat trip from the beginning of the trip, but as fans swiped through the post; Roman's face got increasingly red. "A slideshow of why you should wear SPF in Montenegro," warned Roman.

The family of a British doctor who vanished while walking in bad weather conditions on holiday, believe his Apple account may hold the clues to finding him.Tom Doherty was last in contact with his family five days ago, on Tuesday, August 8, after going hiking near Col d'Escots in the French Pyrenees.The 67-year-old, from St Albans, sent worrying messages to his family WhatsApp chat, at around 7.07pm, asking for help and saying that he had fallen and could not move. His daughter, Rachel Doherty, told the PA new agency he was in a mountainous area, she said: "He was sending us a few pictures of the scenery and then on Tuesday afternoon sent us one of clouds coming over the top of a mountain.

A woman who married a millionaire from Dubai says she often gets labelled as a "gold digger" due to her choice of spouse. Soudi Al Nadak, known on TikTok as @soudiofarabia, frequently shares content about her relationship and recently revealed her upcoming summer plans with her husband. She informed her followers about the exciting summer break her "millionaire husband" has planned for them.

Marina has teased new music after sharing a snippet of new material on social media.On X/Twitter yesterday (August 10), the singer shared a three-second clip of an electronic track, along with a bullseye emoji.

‘My only symptom was a watery eye… eventually I found out that I had a tumour as big as an egg… it was the alien, I felt invaded’.

Olympic boxing gold medallist Imane Khelif has made a legal complaint against social media platform X for “moral harassment” following her appearance at the Paris Games.

The actress whose complaints against her dance partner ignited the wave of bad press around the BBC’s entertainment show Strictly Come Dancing “fears the BBC will bury its own findings,” according to the UK press this weekend.

Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and Red Hot Chilli Peppers will be performing at tonight’s (August 11) Olympic closing ceremony.The events kicked off on July 26 with an epic opening ceremony along the river Seine, featuring Lady Gaga performing French cabaret song ‘Mon truc en plumes’ and Gojira performing French Revolution song ‘Ah Ça Ira!’ with opera singer Marina Viotti.Celine Dion also performed for the first time in four years, taking on Edith Piaf’s ‘L’Hymne A L’Amour’ in her first show since she revealed in 2022 that she had been diagnosed with stiff person syndrome (SPS).Now, with the Paris games set to come to an end tonight (August 11), it’s been announced that Eilish, Snoop and Red Hot Chilli Peppers are among the acts performing at the event, which symbolises the handing over of the Olympic torch to Los Angeles. All three come from the city, where the games will be held in 2028.Fellow LA.

Preliminary assessments are underway with a view to building a major housing development on the site of Cumbernauld’s former tax offices.

Budget airline easyJet has announced it has scrapped free hold luggage allowances on particular flights.

Next is turning heads with their £28 sandals that shoppers can't get enough of. Thanks to their winning mix of comfort and style, the Forever Comfort Leather Double Strap Footbed Sandals are drawing comparisons to a popular designer brand and are available in a variety of colours including neutral, black flood, gold textured, red, white, and zebra.

Homeowners might be surprised to discover the number of devices they have plugged in around their house that don't need to be, especially when considering the cost of living crisis.

Black Midi’s Geordie Greep and Cameron Picton have confirmed the “indefinite” end to the band.On an Instagram live last night (August 10), Greep responded to fans asking when the band would be releasing a new album by typing “no more black midi” and “it’s over” into the chat.He continued, writing: “Black Midi was an interesting band that’s now indefinitely over”.Initially, fans couldn’t tell if Greep was serious, however, Black Midi’s bassist Cameron Picton confirmed the news this morning (August 11) on Twitter/X, and it appears the announcement came as a surprise to the rest of the band.“We’d agreed not to say anything about ‘breaking up’ so I was as blindsided as everyone else last night but maybe in a different way,” Picton wrote. “I guess sometimes all you can say is lol.”Picton then confirmed he’d be working on his own music, saying: “Anyway! Starting sessions for my own record soon, looking forward — should be good, hopefully great!”We’d agreed not to say anything about ‘breaking up’ so I was as blindsided as everyone else last night but maybe in a different way.

Rylan Clark has heartbreakingly confessed that he "cried all the way home" following a heart-wrenching discovery from his past.The much-loved television presenter, shot to fame on The X Factor and went on to marry Big Brother's Dan Neal in 2015 before they sadly split six years later. And now, at 35, Rylan has now opened up about the deep impact his first serious boyfriend, a professional dancer, had on him.The couple were getting pretty serious back when Rylan was just 17 - known then by his real name Ross - even introducing each other to their families.

When The Night Manager’s second season arrives, probably around the middle of next year, its previous award-winning director will not have her name on the credits.

The creators of Moana 2 said they are “blowing the doors off” the hit original film, promising a wealth of new characters and an “incredible new tapestry of songs”.

Coleen Rooney has reportedly decided to stay put in Cheshire with her sons, despite her husband Wayne's new role as head coach of Plymouth Argyle.

Sabrina Carpenter brought out Kacey Musgraves as her special guest at Outside Lands Festival.

Next shoppers are flocking to snap up a pair of £28 summer sandals that are said to be the 'most comfortable' they've worn. As well as being stylish in design, the Next sandals have been crafted with comfort in mind, and have a footbed that moulds to the sole so they can be worn for hours on end.

Fans of Matty Healy are buzzing with speculation that The 1975 frontman has secretly wed his fiancee Gabbriette Bechtel.The musician, son of TV personality Denise Welch and actor Tim Healy, got down on one knee for model and influencer Gabbriette earlier this year, with the couple announcing their engagement in June. While they're still officially planning their big day, some eagle-eyed fans believe the pair have already said 'I do' in private.

Travis Scott has been released from French police custody without a charge after his arrest.On Friday (August 9), it was reported that Scott had been arrested following a fight with a security guard at a hotel in Paris. Scott was in the French capital to attend the Olympic Games, where he was seen at the U.S.

Fearing her children would find her dead on the bedroom floor, an obese mum of four has shared how she shed and incredible 15.7 stone and became a bodybuilding champion and fitness coach. Weighing over 30 stone, Alicia Briggs, was trapped in her own body, unable to stand for more than five minutes without excruciating pain. "I was bedbound and in the worst physical health of my life," the 36-year-old recalled.

Alan Titchmarsh has shared a poignant memory on James O'Brien's Full Disclosure podcast, recalling the "heartbreaking" moments with his daughter when he had to leave for work.

Helen Flanagan was quickly backed by her fans as she responded to comments over her youngest daughter's appearance. The actress took to social media earlier this week as she kicked off her 34th birthday celebrations.

John Legend has announced an unlikely collaboration with Sufjan Stevens for his new children’s album. Check it out below.Legend will release ‘My Favourite Dream’, an album he said is full of “sing-alongs and lullabies for children and families,” on August 30. The record was inspired by his experience as a father to four with his wife Chrissie Tiegan.“My parents loved to sing around the house, making up bedtime songs for us and songs to motivate and inspire us,” Legend said.

Taylor Swift's fanbase has come together in an incredible show of support, setting up a JustGiving page to aid the families devastated by a tragic incident in Southport - where three children tragically lost their lives and many others were injured. The tragedy unfolded on 29 July at the Hart Space, a pregnancy centre, where numerous kids were enjoying a Taylor Swift-themed dance class.

Lady Violet Crawley has remained a firm favourite among Downton Abbey fans over the years, so many will be thrilled to hear rumours of a prequel series focusing on the character. It's been claimed that Downton Abbey bosses are looking at creating a spin-off series focusing on Lady Violet's backstory and romantic past. Dame Maggie Smith, 89, has portrayed Lady Violet until now, but the proposed series will focus on her younger years - and the actresses who are being eyed up for the role have already been revealed.

'Disturbing' photos have been released that gives people a clear insight into what migraine sufferers may often see during an episode. Migraines affect between 15 and 23 percent of the UK population and can cause a number of side affects that can stop a person in their tracks.

English ivy, with its capacity to harm fences and walls, becomes a real nuisance when growing into cracks or joints, potentially leading to structural damage.

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has shared how his encounter with US rapper Snoop Dogg changed his view of the drama he had created as a love letter to his native Birmingham, a city in the middle of the UK.

Bananas are a beloved and nutritious snack, but their rapid ripening can be a nuisance, leading to unwanted food wastage.

It was a gig listing that made you do a double-take when news of it was first released. And even stood next to him in the tiny room that doubled as his dressing room, it was still hard to believe it was about to happen.

Guy Lodge Film Critic The opening frame of “The Sparrow in the Chimney” evokes a kind of art-directed ideal of country living: In a spacious, rustically textured farmhouse kitchen, mid-afternoon sunlight pours in through open windows so large they double as French doors, looking out onto rolling, summer-kissed lawns and hazy woods beyond. A regal ginger cat slinks in over the sill, as amplified birdsong and insect chatter also seem to blur the indoor-outdoor boundary.