Merry Christmas: Celebs Rumors

Shakin' Stevens has confirmed that the writer of the festive classic Merry Christmas Everyone, has died aged 76. 

Christine McGuinness has told fans how she's going to get what she's 'ever wanted' since welcoming her children into the world as she shared a sweet update after her ex-husband Paddy spoke out on something he'd been up to at home.

Kerry Katona excitedly showed off her Christmas makeover at her £2million Cheshire home, as she got into the festive spirit.The 43 year old former Atomic Kitten star took to Instagram to share a video of her house as she drove down the drive in her £200k green Lamborghini. As the house came into sight, it looked like Santa's grotto, with twinkling lights adorning it.

Merry Christmas to all. Netflix announced it will release all 20 episodes of Star Trek: Prodigy Season 1 on Christmas Day, December 25, 2023. The streamer made the announcement during its annual Geeked Week.

Three months on since welcoming their adorable baby girl Lyra into the world, Strictly Come Dancing stars Janette Manrara and Aljaž Škorjanec have opened up about their desire to have more children in the future, as they reflected on their tough journey to welcome their first born safely into the world. Janette, 39, gave birth to her precious little one in July 2023, but in a new interview with Prima magazine, the loved up couple have revealed how their journey to parenthood hadn’t been completely smooth sailing. Reflecting on her journey to motherhood, Janette told the publication: “I still can’t believe I’m a mum.

Todd Gilchrist editor To capture the breadth and depth of the musical career of Japanese composer and recording artist Ryuichi Sakamoto seems impossible, but somehow “Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus” almost accomplishes this herculean challenge. A document of Sakamoto’s final performance before his death from cancer last march, the film provides no commentary or context for the enormity of his body of work, yet somehow encompasses it all as he performs a curated set list in a Japanese recording studio for an audience of one — himself.

YouTuber Zoe Sugg has been getting into the Christmas spirit a little early this year as she turned her living room into a magical Christmas grotto, complete with a huge Christmas Tree.The vlogger, best known on the video platform as Zoella, shared the unexpected snap to her Instagram where she was seen cosied up on the sofa with her friend Mark Ferris.The duo looked the picture of comfort as they donned festive red and white pyjamas, with Christmas trees on them, and clinked their delicious-looking hot chocolates together.Their festive drinks had overflowing marshmallows on them, and the movie Christmas with the Kranks was seen playing in the background. The living room had multicoloured lights draping from the ceiling and a stunning Christmas tree in the corner of the room.

Despite calling it quits more than a decade ago, Alex Rodriguez still shares a strong bond with his ex-wife Cynthia Scurtis.

Piers Morgan Uncensored, he said, “So now we’re not only using CGI and spending extra money and funding for these movies when we could just cast dwarves in that role.”“Now you’re taking at least one role away, or multipole roles away, for Oompa Loompa characters,” Postl continued. “That’s what they were in the past.”He emphasized how those in the dwarf community aren’t granted as many opportunities as they should be.“These roles — roles in Hollywood in general — are very hard for people of my community to get, besides the elf and the leprechaun,” Postl said.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director The official trailer for Warner Bros.’ “Wonka” gave moviegoers a first look at Timothée Chalamet’s singing and dancing chocolatier. It also dropped a surprise at the very end: Hugh Grant sporting green hair and orange skin as an Oompa Loompa. How did such casting come about? Thank “Wonka” director Paul King, who previously cast Grant as the villainous Phoenix Buchanan in “Paddington 2.” “Going back to the book, and reading all those poems, and hearing [the Oompa Loompas’] voice as a very sort of cynical, sarcastic, cruel, funny, but wicked voice, I went, ‘Oh… That’s sort of a bit like Hugh!’,” King told Empire magazine. “It was a real light bulb moment – you go, ‘Hugh Grant’s an Oompa-Loompa! Yes please! Merry Christmas, with a bow on it.’”

Michael Landon passed down his stellar television acting genes to his daughter. Jennifer Landon first made her appearance as quick-witted, ranch hand Teeter on the hit Paramount+ series "Yellowstone" on season three. Now, she has become a beloved cast regular, sporting her pink hair and chomping away on dipping tobacco on John Dutton's Montana ranch.

Ryuichi Sakamoto is standing next to a melting Arctic glacier, tapping finger cymbals together. His face is transformed; the wrinkles of old age become a child’s laugh lines as he absorbs the majesty of the sound, transformed by its environment. Now he’s in a destroyed auditorium in Fukushima, drawn to what he calls “the corpse of a piano” nearly destroyed by the tidal wave disaster but still dutifully creaking out notes from underneath Sakamoto’s fingers.

Ryuichi Sakamoto have been shared online.The death of the pioneering electronic musician, composer and actor was announced yesterday (April 2) following a battle with cancer.Following the announcement of his death, tributes were paid by the likes of Johnny Marr, Questlove, Massive Attack and David Bowie’s estate.Now, a collection of ringtones and alerts which he created for the Nokia 8800 in 2005, have been shared in a video, which you can view below.In honor of Ryuichi Sakamoto who passed away today, I have created a video compilation of all the ringtones and alerts on the Nokia 8800, most of which are his work. Please take a listen, some lovely sounds here.https://t.co/J9w8AyA8Jc— Tech Product Bangers (@techprodbangers) April 2, 2023The soothing ringtones including compositions entitled ‘Asian-chant’, ‘Duel’ and ‘N-choral’.During his 50 year career, Sakamoto won numerous awards [including an Oscar, a Grammy, a Bafta and two Golden Globes] for his work as a film composer, scoring the likes of The Last Emperor, The Sheltering Sky, Little Buddha, and The Revenant.

Ryuichi Sakamoto, a world-renowned Japanese musician and actor who composed for Hollywood hits such as “The Last Emperor” and “The Revenant”, has died. He was 71.

Japanese composer and producer Ryuichi Sakamoto, a pioneer in electronic music and winner of an Oscar, Grammy and BAFTA awards, has died at 71. He died of cancer on March 28, the BBC reported, attributing the confirmation to his office.

Ryuichi Sakamoto has sadly passed away.

After months of speculation, this week saw Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg pull the trigger by indicting twice-impeached ex-president Donald Trump on what’s reported to be more than 30 charges of financial fraud, including the hush-money payoff to porn star Stormy Daniels.

Focusing on their family. Reese Witherspoon offered a glimpse at how she rang in the holidays with husband Jim Toth and her kids two months before they announced their split.

This weekend, the 2023 BRIT Awards take place (for the first time ever in the ceremony's history - on a Saturday!) and one of the night's most anticipated moments will be seeing who will win the coveted Song of the Year award. 

A Super Bowl baby! Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. and his girlfriend, Chariah Gordon, are celebrating Super Bowl Sunday with a new addition to the family.

Suns out, buns out! Lenny Kravitz took to social media to bare it all while ringing in the new year — and channeled pal Jason Momoa in a cheeky NSFW photo. 

Oscar-winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto and Sakura Ando have boarded Monster, the new film from Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-Eda.

BENIDORM star Adam Gillen is well known for playing fresh-faced holidaymaker Liam Conroy - with his ginger locks and clean-shaven face. Now, the actor - who played the hapless character in the ITV hit series - has been spotted looking drastically different to Liam eleven years on, sporting a huge bushy beard.

POP legends the Vengaboys look unrecognisable as they shared a message to their fans. The Dutch Eurodance music group, who were a major hit in the 90s and 2000s, posted to their fans on TikTok.

Craig Gordon has broken his injury silence with a defiant message that will be music to the ears of Hearts and Scotland supporters.

Putting herself first! Kelsea Ballerini gave fans a glimpse at her at-home beauty routine just days before saying goodbye to a rough year.

A total knockout! Sofia Vergara showed off her hot body while celebrating the holidays on an island.

Jean Johansson is best known for standing in much warmer climates - and sometimes blistering heat - but she's decided to swap that for something a little bit colder.

NEW EastEnders actress Patsy Kensit has been spotted stripping down naked for a bath snap ahead of her debut. The TV star - who The Sun confirmed had joined the BBC One soap last month - posed nude in the saucy photo.

PETER Andre has revealed a major lifestyle change as part of his New Year's resolution. The singer, 49, shared his plans on Instagram, telling followers he's going meat free for the month of January.

LITTLE Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock has been defended by fans after she was mum-shamed. The singer, 31, posted adorable family snaps on her Instagram she celebrated Christmas.

Children and young people across the Stirling Observer’s circulation area were greeted with toys and gifts from Santa on Christmas morning thanks to our annual Give A Gift Appeal.

Still feeling festive! Tori Spelling spent some time in the hospital this holiday season — but that didn’t stop her from enjoying Christmas with her family.

A stylish Christmas! Pamela Anderson is the star of a new Jacquemus holiday campaign.

Returning to her roots. Gisele Bündchen kicked off the holiday season with a trip to Brazil with son Benjamin, 13, and daughter Vivian, 10, by her side.

season three , posed for a kiss in front of the Christmas tree with her husband Charlie McDowell while wearing matching pajamas. would be horrified by the fashion choices here, which might be the point.On Christmas Day, shared two snaps on her Instagram grid. In the first, Collins (still rocking Emily's season three ), McDowell, and their dog are sitting outside in their matching long-sleeve white crewneck pajamas with red reindeer, trees, and snowflakes.