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Geri Halliwell has revealed the story behind how she made the now-synonymous Union Jack Spice Girls dress at the 1997 BRIT Awards.Speaking on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday this week, the singer, author and actress opened up about her time in the band, including the time she wore her iconic Union Jack dress and how it came about.“I always like making things [and] they gave us different clothes from different [eras],” she explained. “That was a Gucci dress; it was like a Marilyn Monroe ’50s-shape black swimming costume.”She continued: “Like Americans – you always celebrate your country, I was thinking, ‘It’s the BRITs, I should put a flag on it.’ And the only flag I found was a tea towel, so I cut out a tea towel and sewed it on the Gucci dress.”She also noted that her boots were painted with car spray, as her father was a mechanicHalliwell also spoke about how she missed the first audition for Spice Girls, with the group previously called Touch before Halliwell came up with the name Spice.“It wasn’t really the Spice Girls at that moment, just some people auditioning for a girl band, but I did miss it,” she explained.

A care at home service has been given the thumbs-up after receiving an unannounced inspection from the Care Inspectorate.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been warned that their desire to rub shoulders with Hollywood A-listers by using their royal status is becoming “untenable”.

A dad has been ridiculed for trying to sell a sofa on social media for £750, despite it being covered in permanent marker drawings by his children.

New figures have revealed 17,835 children in South Lanarkshire are being supported by the Best Start Foods and Best Start Grant benefits - with payments of over £7million made to families.

The Masked Singer is back for season 10!

HS2 will NOT be extended to Euston unless enough private investment is secured, it is understood. The PA news agency said it understands Rishi Sunak's commitment to extend the high-speed railway to the central London station is contingent on a substantial proportion of the cost being met by private funds.

EastEnders star Jessie Wallace might be a cast favourite in the BBC soap, but she has a 'deep regret' over an incident that saw her reprimanded at work. Jessie, 52, is known for her long-running role as Kat Slater, but while her feisty character never shies away from a confrontation and has made some questionable decisions over the years, it was her real life that sparked a rift with show bosses.

Amy Hart has revealed that her son's health issues were the cause of her first "breakdown" since becoming a mum seven months ago.The former Love Island star, who previously froze her eggs before falling pregnant naturally last year, took to Instagram Stories to share her distress over seemingly getting nowhere with baby Stanley's "painful" skin problems. "Stanley's skin around his neck is just so bad at the moment. His body is fine now, and his eyes are on and off OK.

Coronation Street actress Alison King, who plays Carla Connor, has broken her silence on her on-screen husband Peter Barlow, played by Chris Gascoyne, leaving the soap later this year.The actor is leaving Weatherfield behind for an "extended break" around 20 years after he first appeared on the famous cobbles.The storyline which will see Peter leave is "in the works," but Alison has claimed that it is not for "ages yet." Speaking to OK! and other members of the media, Alison explained: "We've got lots more of them [scenes] together." Speaking about Chris leaving, the 50 year old said: "I hate it when he leaves me. It's horrible, but luckily, I just hand him over to his normal wife, let her have him for a bit, and then he comes back, and he can have his on-screen wife for a bit." She continued: "It never feels like we're far away from each other because we know each other so well now.

My Mum, Your Dad’s Martin M has spoken about his upset after his antics on the show led to him being labelled a ‘bad father’ to son Luke. The Ibiza-based property millionaire, 53, found himself in a love triangle on ITV dating show - which was billed as Love Island for single parents. But despite having both Tollulah and Monique vying for his affections, Martin ultimately left the retreat single.

James Jordan has offered his view on Strictly Come Dancing's fix row, warning celebrities who want to give the show a go that they won't stand a chance if they are not already trained dancers.The BBC One contest is only just heading into the third week of live shows, but is already facing a familiar controversy with critics complaining that some of the celebrity contestants have a huge advantage as they have had professional training in the past. Coming under fire this year are actor Layton Williams, who has starred in the West End and worked as a dancer, and TV presenter Angela Scanlon who used to perform with the O'Shea Irish Dance Company.

Stacey Solomon shared adorable photos of her joint birthday celebrations with her daughter on Wednesday. The television personality and influencer was turning 34 and Rose was turning two. In a series of sweet pictures posted to her Instagram, Stacey has revealed how the family festivities unfolded.

Football pundit Alex Scott and pop sensation Jess Glynne have been photographed sharing a warm embrace amid reports the two are dating. The pair looked relaxed as they were seen leaving a café in North London before sharing a hug to part ways. It comes as The Sun reported that the ex-England and Arsenal star has been quietly seeing Jess for the last two months.

My Mum, Your Dad trio Tolullah, Georgia-Blu and Martin M have cleared the air via Instagram Live following a rather bitter ending to their time on the show. Hosted by design consultant Tolullah, 50, as a response to the endless direct messages she's been receiving about their story, the exchange was packed with honesty and poignant reflections, and then her daughter, 29, blended in some fan questions.

Christine McGuinness has left jaws on the floor once again as she dazzled in a light pink gown as she attended her latest charity event. The model was out in London on Wednesday night (October 4) as she attended the Pink London Gala dinner.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been losing their minds as they were given a massive clue about this weekend's group routine. It's Movie Week in the ballroom this Saturday night (October 7) as the remaining couples in the BBC One dance contest perform to different film tracks.

The first image thought to show an XL bully dog responsible for mauling a man to death has been revealed.

Major public bonfire nights and fireworks organised by Manchester Council will not take place for a second year running with bosses blaming "rising costs" and "pressure on budgets".

Gemma Atkinson has recalled the horrifying moment a former partner 'threw her over a coffee table' after he was unimpressed with the outfit she was wearing out with her friends. The Hits Radio host opened up in the latest episode of her new podcast, The Overshare with Gemma Atkinson.

Emmerdale fans think they have 'worked out' an upcoming murder twist after Craig Reed lied to Samson Dingle about his step-mum Lydia. As fans of the ITV soap know, Lydia was shockingly attacked by her former childhood friend.

A woman took around 6,500 calls on her dedicated drugs hotline that she named 'CLEO', police said.

Netflix subscribers watching the new David Beckham documentary have made the same unusual realisation about the footballer.

Aldi has announced plans to reduce the price of a wide range of products.

A photo has emerged of the 'killer' XL Bully dog that mauled a "kind and caring" dad to death while he was out walking his puppy.

A young boy died just days after he was discharged from hospital, a pre-inquest review has heard. Dylan Cope was just nine when he died on December 14, 2022.

Mick Kennedy says he is happy with where East Kilbride are at right now, after his injury-hit squad made it 10 games unbeaten at the top of the Lowland League.

People struggling to pay their Council Tax during the ongoing cost of living crisis could be eligible for money off their 2023/24 bill, even though payments started in April. The Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme is unique to Scotland and helps people on low incomes knock an average of £750 off their annual bill.

Anas Sarwar has accused Humza Yousaf of having his "head in the sand" after a woman was unable to report to two police stations that she was being followed.

his wife, Kylie McDevitt Kelce, 31, have emerged as celebs to know about.If you’re just catching up on the Kelce brothers, amid Travis’ rumored romance with the biggest pop star in the world, here’s what you need to know. The “Lavender Haze” singer and Travis, both 33, went public on Sept. 24, when Swift watched his team beat the Chicago Bears in Kansas City, Missouri, and went to an afterparty post-game where they were photographed cuddled up.On Oct.

told the Express.Quinn, who wrote “Gilded Youth: An Intimate History of Growing Up in the Royal Family,” said Harry has always played “second fiddle” to his older brother Prince William, who is first in line to the throne.“You can’t change the fact that William and Kate [Middleton] are number one,” Quinn said.And the feeling of being an afterthought within the monarchy may have contributed to his desire for a fresh take on a relationship, Quinn suggests.“All Harry’s complaining is really about the fact that he’s not number one, he doesn’t have a bigger role,” the expert shared.“It’s obvious when you think about it, but I think she thought she could come into the royal family and be the star.”“And of course, she [Meghan] couldn’t because the monarchial structures are medieval, they’re rigid,” he added.Quinn claims that the pair’s relationship may have kickstarted over Harry’s ongoing royal woes, and Markle’s lust for an “American dream.”Harry, who is currently fifth in line to the throne, left no stone unturned in his bombshell tell-all memoir “Spare,” released in January.In the protocol-shattering book, the exiled prince detailed his experience of feeling second best, and even claimed he was only bred to offer literal spare parts for his brother in case the heir apparent ever needed new organs. “Two years older than me, Willy was the Heir, whereas I was the Spare,” he wrote of his 41-year-old brother William.“I was the shadow, the support, the Plan B.

Us Weekly on Wednesday. The Mexican-American entertainer went on: “And they said, ‘We don’t have anyone, you have to do it.’ I was like, ‘Oh, God.’”Lopez quickly scribbled down questions to ask the “Argo” actor, however, the latter knew that the reporter wasn’t prepped.“He was looking at me [like], ‘You didn’t see this, you don’t know what you’re talking about,’” Lopez said.But Affleck was “cool” about the mishap, and Lopez admitted he “felt very awkward and uncomfortable” because he knew the “Gone Girl” star knew that he couldn’t handle the chat.Lopez added: “He could see through me! And I’ll never forget that.

Michael Jordan is one of the most successful and celebrated basketball stars of all time — and now he’s also one of the most successful people on the planet. When he was still playing in the NBA, he was one of the highest-paid athletes in the game. Howeve

Josh Duhamel is eyeing Hollywood as to why his marriage to Fergie didn’t last.

Carla Bruni is opening up about her experience with cancer.

The reality star revealed how little contact she has with her ex during a recent daytime talk show appearance.