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Reese Witherspoon has had a lengthy and storied career in acting, and in recent years she has become an absolute double threat thanks to her media company Hello Sunshine.MORE: Jennifer Garner is a 'proud friend' as she shows support for Reese WitherspoonShe is known across Hollywood and beyond for being an avid reader, and subsequently turning plenty of the books she reads into either television shows or hit movies.Though many of them, including Little Fires Everywhere, Wild, and Big Little Lies, have been massively popular, her latest adaptation has sparked quite the controversy.WATCH: Reese hilariously fails to keep up during home work-outMORE: Reese Witherspoon celebrates Legally Blonde's 21st anniversary with sensational throwbacksReese most recently produced a film titled Where the Crawdads Sing starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, based on a 2018 novel by Delia Owens. The story follows Kya, a young girl who raised herself in rural North Carolina and unexpectedly becomes the suspect of a murder.As it turns out, the plot happens to hit somewhat close to home for the author, who has come under fire after multiple outlets highlighted her own suspicious association with a 1996 murder case, prompting fans to question Reese's collaboration with her.It was first reported by Jeffrey Goldberg in a 2010 New Yorker article that both Delia and her husband have been wanted for questioning concerning the killing of an alleged poacher in the 1990s.

Ali Wentworth and George Stephanopoulos are one of the most solid showbiz couples, having tied the knot 20 years ago.MORE: Ali Wentworth stuns in leopard print swimsuit while at home in New YorkThe couple live in New York City's Upper East Side, and share two daughters, Elliott and Harper.While George is busy each morning with his Good Morning America commitments, Ali works on her various projects in the city - from her podcast to her book.VIDEO: Ali Wentworth jokes she's divorcing George StephanopoulosAnd most recently, the TV star has been spending time apart from her family - albeit for an exciting reason - as she revealed she's currently working in LA.MORE: George Stephanopoulos makes rare social media appearance alongside daughters for Father's DayMORE: Ali Wentworth details 'scariest' interruption she faced while on a hikeAli shared a photo of herself sitting on the steps outside of a trailer, tagging her location as Los Angeles, California.In the caption, she wrote: "Working girl." Fans were quick to comment on the post, with one writing: "Very exciting about this," while another wrote: "Excited for what's coming is an understatement." A third simply added: "Yes!!"A post shared by Ali Wentworth (@therealaliwentworth)Ali Wentworth is currently away from home while working in LAAli hasn't given any more details of her project so far but no doubt will do in the near future! She hasn't sat still for long this year and recently came back from New York City after spending time in Montauk on vacation with George.MORE: Inside Ali Wentworth and George Stephanopoulos' stunning $6.5m New York apartmentMORE: Ali Wentworth calls out husband George Stephanopoulos live on GMAThe couple enjoyed some quality time together, having

We almost didn't get a sixth record from Deaf Havana. In 2020, the Norfolk-formed pop-rock outfit very nearly went their separate ways after a decade, and three UK Top 10 albums, together.

Hoda Kotb has opened up about heartbreak in a passionate speech on the Fourth Hour of Today this week.MORE: Jenna Bush Hager is unimpressed as she's presented with an epic family throwback photoThe mother-of-two separated from her fiance Joel Sciffman at the beginning of the year, so the subject was no doubt close to her heart.The TV star was talking about the subject in the wake of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's surprise wedding, and was applauding J-Lo's approach when it came to falling back in love after heartbreak.VIDEO: Hoda Kotb's family life - all we knowShe said: "Some women, when they get their heart broken, curl up and say, 'That's it. The best part of my life has now passed.' Or 'My heart's broken, and I won't let that happen to me again.'MORE: Hoda Kotb pays tribute to rarely-seen colleague during family day outMORE: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager's reunion delights fans after time apart"They get that suit of armor and that's how they barrel through life." The Today star continued: "[Jennifer] does the opposite.

Christie Brinkley has graced many a magazine cover in her years as a model, and her latest proves she hasn't lost her touch. The stunning 68-year-old oozed confidence as the star of Social Life Magazine. Reclining in a sunlounger, Christie held a glass of wine and managed to look effortlessly chic sitting by the pool.MORE: Christie Brinkley's model daughter Sailor is the image of her mom in gorgeous beachside photosHer belted swimsuit looked spectacular and showed off her figure perfectly.

Coleen Nolan took to social media with a photo that had fans obsessed as she posed alongside a rarely-seen member of her family on Wednesday.MORE: Coleen Nolan speaks out amid split from boyfriend Michael JonesThe Loose Women star shared a fabulous photo on her Instagram feed standing beside her "big bro" Tommy.WATCH: Coleen Nolan welcomes adorable new family member to vast country homeCaptioning the sweet post, the mother-of-three penned: "To my big bro Tommy #michelin happy birthday. I love you so much."READ: Loose Women's Coleen Nolan breaks silence on heartbreaking deathSEE: Coleen Nolan divides fans with latest addition to her homeThe brother-sister duo looked so close in the snap.

Celine Dion's children are growing up so fast and her twin sons have changed significantly. The singer is a proud mom to Nelson and Eddy, 11, and René-Charles, 21, but she rarely shares photos of them. MORE: Celine Dion receives overwhelming news as she continues with her recoveryOn Mother's Day, however, Celine celebrated her children with a group snapshot posted on Instagram. WATCH: Celine Dion's health battle explained In the image, the star was flanked by her brood who all beamed for the camera. Her twins rocked longer, floppy locks, proving they've grown out their hair in recent months. The youngsters have gone from the little boys they once were to looking like pre-teens.MORE: Celine Dion's childhood throwback is too good to missMORE: Celine Dion on the verge of tears as she shares health updateThe My Heart Will Go On hitmaker has been going through a difficult time recently, as she's suffering from health issues that have resulted in her having to postpone her tour. But having her family by her side is, no doubt, a huge comfort to her.  Celine's children are growing up fastAlongside her most recent photo with her boys, she wrote: "This Mother’s Day, I feel very fortunate to be able to be with my children, and I think about mothers in Ukraine and around the world who have lost their children.MORE: Celine Dion shares emotional update - 'I can't believe it' RELATED: The reason behind Celine Dion's weight loss revealed"For those mothers who constantly worry about how to keep their children safe...

Goldie Hawn is the matriarch to one of the most loving and tight-knit families in Hollywood, with her decades-long relationship with Kurt Russell being envied by many, and her acting legacy being carried on through children Kate Hudson, Oliver Hudson, and Wyatt Russell.MORE: Goldie Hawn's granddaughter Rio turns nine! Proud dad Oliver Hudson shares rare photoThe famous brood are keen on giving fans a glimpse into their sweet family shenanigans, and Goldie is particularly fond of sharing adorable moments with all of her grandchildren.Thinking of the future of her grandchildren during a recent speech at CNN's Life Itself conference, the actress grew emotional as she spoke on behalf of her non-profit, MindUp, which focuses on providing mental health help for children.WATCH: Who are Goldie's grandchildren?MORE: Goldie Hawn's daughter-in-law shares heartfelt message to famous familyThe star had a somber conversation during the conference, saying: "If one more child commits suicide… I can't take it.

Abbey Clancy has taken to Instagram with a series of new photos – and left her fans in disbelief.MORE: Abbey Clancy stuns in wedding dress as she marks anniversaryAbbey, 36, treated her followers to a number of pictures showing her with her husband and children at the beach. WATCH: Abbey Clancy speaks to HELLO! on the set of her photo shootBut it was her incredible figure – and daring swimwear – that really stole the show.READ: Abbey Clancy looks phenomenal in gorgeous crop top during cleanoutLOOK: Inside Peter Crouch and Abbey Clancy's incredible £3million homeAbbey opted for a striking high-waisted one-piece that features a cutaway stomach and a one-shoulder design.

Strictly star Giovanni Pernice treated Anton Du Beke to a London lunch date on Wednesday to celebrate his 56th birthday.MORE: Exclusive: Giovanni Pernice on fitness, his BAFTA win, and learning BSL thanks to Rose Ayling-EllisBringing the birthday cheer, the professional dancer took Anton to an Italian restaurant in Covent Garden called '21' where the duo tucked into a celebratory meal.WATCH: Giovanni Pernice pays tribute to his 'leading lady'Taking to his Instagram Stories, the Sicilian-born star filmed snippets of their joyous outing. At one point, Giovanni made a hilarious tongue-in-cheek comment, poking fun at Anton's age.

A Scottish pizzeria has taken to social media after it was forced to close early to help clean a local beach after crowds descended on it during the recent heatwave.

We have all become quite well acquainted with the rising costs of everyday essentials when we are at the supermarket. With annual grocery bills set to rise by around £454 this year, there is no escaping the cost of living crisis.

Ange Postecoglou could have filled a problem position this summer with the addition of Aaron Mooy, but the arrival could be bad news for Parkhead misfit James McCarthy.

With the cost of living on the rise, the prospect of guaranteed income would come as great relief for many.

A Scots who boarded a sleeper train in Glasgow expecting to travel to London was left stunned when he woke to find the train didn't leave the station. Jim Metcalfe said he woke up in the wrong city after he and other Caledonian Sleeper passengers were left to snooze without knowing the train had been cancelled.

Naman Ramachandran The U.K.’s Pinewood Studios, home to the James Bond and Star Wars franchises and Disney and Marvel, has submitted a planning application for an expanded screen hub.After being granted planning permission in April for a screen industries growth hub known as Screen Hub U.K. and a film-inspired visitor attraction, Pinewood has submitted plans for an expanded Screen Hub scheme of 1.4 million sq ft and a nature reserve to Buckinghamshire Council.

Amanda posted the adorable family photo on her Instagram. In the caption she wrote: "Team photo," followed by a red love-heart. The 51-year-old's husband, Chris Hughes, doesn't usually appear on her social media.

an Instagram picture of herself and her partner, rapper Travis Scott, on the runway of an airport between two private jets with the caption “you wanna take mine or yours?”According to an automated Twitter account that tracks celebrity flights based on transponders and tail fin marking, Jenner’s flight on 12 July lasted just 17 minutes, taking her from Van Nuys in Los Angeles to the nearby town of Camarillo. The model had earlier taken a 27-minute trip in her jet, a $72m Bombardier BD 700, to Van Nuys from Thermal, California.

Jason Momoa negotiated his contract to double his Aquaman salary for the sequel. Momoa stars as the titular superhero of the DC Comics film, which was released in 2018. A forthcoming sequel – titled Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom – is scheduled for release in March next year.

Redcar on Thursday, July 21, and will see Mr Farage debate the tough subjects of the day, interview local guests and host a Q&A with the audience during the hour-long show titled 'Farage at Large'. His guests will include the local Conservative MP Jacob Young and dancer Wayne Sleep OBE.

Lorraine Kelly has revealed she and a ‘bunch’ of Dame Deborah James’ friends plan to get tattoos in her memory. The podcaster, who campaigned for bowel cancer awareness, died last month at the age of 40 after a five-year battle with the disease. She spent her final months and years raising awareness about bowel cancer symptoms, as well as fundraising for vital cancer research, raising millions of pounds.

Shania Twain has opened up about her ex-husband Robert “Mutt” Lange’s affair in a new documentary. In 2008, Twain found out that her husband was having an affair with her then-close friend and personal assistant Marie-Anne Thiebaud. Two years after that, the duo separated.

@ripps_," he captioned the post, referring to his friend and fellow musician Ripperman with whom he spent the night. Peter was pictured on a busy London Underground carriage as he cringed away from the crowds. He donned sunglasses and an uncomfortable expression as he attempted to fly under the radar.

Ramona and Beezus and then gained wider recognition for her lead role in The Kissing Booth, wore none other than Marc Jacobs for her foray down the red carpet.  She was joined by her co-stars Brad Pitt and Aaron Taylor-Johnson who star alongside her in the film.

bikini Instagram more than the Kardashians, and the sisters are out in force this summer. From Kendall Jenner's upside-down styles and Khloé's micro-bikinis to Kim's super futuristic sets, there's no shortage of swimwear inspo from the high-profile family.

Simon Cowell’s marriage. The singer, who previously dated Simon on and off for 20 years after they first met in 1980, is a trained minister and is willing to put her skills to the test as the Syco boss prepares to wed Lauren Silverman. ‘I am ordained so I could actually officiate if Simona and Lauren would like me to,’ Sinitta told Good Morning Britain presenters Charlotte Hawkins and Ben Shephard on Thursday’s programme.

ENHYPEN singer Jay has tested positive for COVID-19, and will be halting his activities with the group for the time being.On July 21, music label Belift Lab published a statement to South Korean outlet Mydaily announcing that the Korean-American idol has been diagnosed with COVID-19 after positive results on both a rapid antigen test and a PCR test on the same day.“He is currently showing symptoms like mild sore throat and body aches and is being treated at home away from the other members,” Belift Lab’s statement read, as translated by Soompi. The label then added that all remaining members of ENHYPEN tested negative on self-testing kits after Jay’s diagnosis.“As such, Jay will not be able to participate in ENHYPEN’s schedule for the time being.

Florence Welch has spoken out about her sobriety.The Florence + The Machine singer, who has been sober for eight years, reflected on her current life without alcohol in a new interview on the Spotify podcast The Way We Are With Munroe Bergdorf.“In terms of navigating being in the public eye, I think sobriety is the best thing I ever did,” she explained.“It took me a long time to come to terms with the fact that I had a problem with drinking because I was one of those drinkers where it was all or nothing. If I enjoy my drinking, I can’t control it and if I control my drinking, I don’t enjoy it.”Welch went on to say that around the time of the release of her 2011 album ‘Ceremonials’ was the point that her relationship with alcohol needed controlling.“It was like the glamour and the grandeur of ‘Ceremonials’ that created this shield of how chaotic it was behind the scenes which is why I think that record is so dark,” she said.Welch added: “Sobriety was really lonely.

Dave Chappelle stand-up gig in Minnesota has been cancelled by the venue hours before he was scheduled to perform.The comedian’s sold-out show at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Wednesday (July 20) was pulled due to backlash from “staff, artists and our community”.In a statement announcing the show would be moved to Varsity Theater, organisers wrote: “To staff, artists, and our community, we hear you and we are sorry. We know we must hold ourselves to the highest standards, and we know we let you down.“We are not just a black box with people in it, and we understand that First Ave is not just a room, but meaningful beyond our walls.A post shared by First Avenue (@firstavenue)“The First Avenue team and you have worked hard to make our venues the safest spaces in the country, and we will continue with that mission.”They added: “We believe in diverse voices and the freedom of artistic expression, but in honouring that, we lost sight of the impact this would have.

Elvis Presley‘s ex-wife Priscilla Presley has claimed that the late musician was “not racist in any way” while speaking about ‘cancel culture’.During a recent interview on TalkTV’s Piers Morgan Uncensored, Priscilla spoke about Baz Luhrmann’s new biopic Elvis, which sees Austin Butler portray the titular King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.Later, host Piers Morgan asked her whether she believed there would be “a campaign to try and cancel [Elvis] for inappropriate statements, inappropriate behaviour [or] inappropriate lyrics”.Elvis has been criticised by a number of Black artists in the past. Last year, Quincy Jones said that he wouldn’t have worked with the star, claiming he “was a racist”.“He was not a racist – he’s never been a racist,” Priscilla told Morgan. “Elvis had friends, Black friends, friends from all over.

Chester Bennington‘s widow Talinda has paid tribute to the late Linkin Park singer to mark the fifth anniversary of his death.Bennington died by suicide on July 20, 2017. He was 41 years old.On Tuesday (July 19), Talinda Bennington shared a video on TikTok. “Five years.

Fans saw the return of Gary Windass' bad boy ways as he came to Kelly Neelan's rescue in Coronation Street. The teen got herself into quite a bit of bother as she went out of her way to repay some of her late dad's former clients.

It might be the start of the summer holidays for most students, but those who have just sat their A-level exams will be facing an anxious wait for their results. With record numbers of students applying to university this year, many will have their hopes riding on getting the grades they need to get in.

Millie Mackintosh has been soaking up the sun in Corfu with her husband Hugo Taylor ahead of their close pal Binky Felstead's upcoming wedding to Max Darnton. Former Made In Chelsea star Millie, 32, has been documenting her lavish trip on Instagram with her 1.4 million followers, and has shared a series of snaps and videos from the getaway.

TOWIE’s Tom Pearce is engaged to his girlfriend Rebecca Walker after a super romantic proposal in Bali.Tom, 34, shared the exciting news on Instagram on Wednesday evening after he popped the question to Rebecca.The former TV star was seen getting down on one knee in one of the beautiful pics that he shared. Another snap saw the couple celebrating their engagement with some champagne at a table surrounded by candles and rose petals.