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Gemma Collins is on a weight loss journey and appears to be off to a flying start, as she has admitted to losing almost a stone in just one week after beginning a new diet plan.The former TOWIE star, 43, who recently got engaged, has changed her diet by working with bodybuilder Eddie Abbew, focusing on a high-protein diet which includes whole foods and less carbs. Explaining how she has already transformed during week one, Gemma posted to Instagram: "I'm in shock, I came to see Eddie a week ago and I've just got back on the scales and I've dropped 13.8 pounds, nearly a stone. Just under a stone in a week.

Love Island star Hannah Elizabeth has shared a look inside her welcome home party after returning home from South Africa where she filmed for the All Stars series. Hannah got glammed up after checking into an apartment suite at the Philharmonic Hotel in Liverpool, where she was joined by Luis Morrison, another original cast member of Love Island and fellow All Star. Showing her Instagram followers around the luxury ‘party pad’, Hannah was welcomed with foil balloons that spelled out 'Love Island', with six beds and a huge jacuzzi bath.

Marcel Somerville has reportedly moved out of his family home amid allegations that his wife, Rebecca Vieira, with whom he shares son Roman, has cheated on him. However, this isn't the only nightmare to strike the former Love Island star in recent years. The TV star and rapper, 38, is reported to have been left "absolutely devastated" after allegations his wife Rebecca Vieira, whom he married in a lavish ceremony in 2022, has been sexting hip-hop artist Slim Jxmmi.The claims emerged after Kiara Danielson, the mother of rapper Slim's baby, took to her Instagram Story to share some screenshots of messages between Slim and Rebecca.

It would go down in history as one of the most famous royal interviews of all time… for all the wrong reasons. When the future King Charles announced his engagement to Lady Diana Spencer 43 years ago on 24 February 1981, the public hung on to every word as he uttered the immortal phrase “whatever ‘in love’ means” when told they looked “very much in love” during a joint interview.

K.J. Yossman The U.K.’s Film and TV Charity has been liaising with Muslim, Arab and Jewish screen industry workers following the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel and the subsequent war against Hamas.

Annika Pham One of Banijay’s scripted centrepieces at the London TV Screenings, the Swedish crime drama “Fallen” (“Sanningen”), sees the first reunion of star actor Sofia Helin, writer Camilla Ahlgren, and Stockholm-based Filmlance International since the multi-season hit crime show “The Bridge” (2011-2018). Their collaboration has paid off again as “Fallen” has wooed a first batch of global sellers – including MHz Choice for the U.S.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Japan will next month open the first round of film and TV production funding under its previously-teased location incentive scheme. The scheme offers reimbursement of up to 50% of qualifying expenditure in Japan, with an upper limit of JPY1 billion ($6.66 million) on each disbursement. Targeting larger-scale productions, the scheme is open to: film, TV or streaming projects that have minimum direct production spending in Japan of $3.3 million; or have budgets greater than $6.66 million and spend a fifth of that (JPY200 million or $1.33 million) in Japan; or, in the case of other projects distributed in ten or more countries, have Japanese production spend higher than $1.33 million.

Naman Ramachandran “Slave Play” writer Jeremy O. Harris feels confident that casting “Game of Thrones” star Kit Harington in the production’s West End run won’t be a “distraction.” In a new interview with The Guardian, Harris said Harington was recommended to him by “Game of Thrones” star Gwendoline Christie and he would not have agreed to his casting if Harington had wanted to “make it the Jon Snow experience.” “Kit was saying ‘I don’t want this to be Kit Harington in ‘Slave Play,” this is an ensemble play and I’m not even the lead,’” Harris said.

Rafa Sales Ross Guest Contributor Germany’s Beta Film is introducing at the London TV Screenings the first episode of “Maxima,” a six-part drama about the love story between future Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and the then Dutch Crown Prince Willem-Alexander. The series is produced by Millstreet Films “The Neighbors”), with Videoland (RTL Netherlands) holding Dutch broadcasting rights.

K.J. Yossman The BBC has acquired a new K-pop reality series tentatively titled “Made in Korea.” The show follows a British boyband as they head to a K-pop boot camp in Korea, where the bandmembers will learn from experts behind some of the country’s biggest music exports. “Featuring incredible performances, television gold and a band set to entertain the world, will these young artists have what it takes to learn from the best and make the jump from ordinary life to new pop sensations?” reads the logline.

Naman Ramachandran Acclaimed filmmaker John Sayles has revealed exactly what he thinks of former U.S. President Donald Trump‘s wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. Sayles wrote and directed the Oscar-nominated 1996 film “Lone Star,” a Western set in a Texas border town where Sheriff Sam Deeds (Chris Cooper) unearths long-buried secrets amid racial strife.

Martha Kearney, a host on BBC Radio 4, has shared news that she'll be leaving her presenting role on the Today programme after six years of service. She will continue to run the show up until the next General Election, then with a heartfelt goodbye, she'll leave the high-profile broadcast.Talking about her choice to step down, Martha only had wonderful things to say about the popular radio show. She expressed: "I have loved working on Today with its incredible reach and influence but now it's time to move on to pastures new - literally." Martha continued: “I am really looking forward to sharing my passion for nature in an exciting new series as well as a much-loved favourite programme.

Brie Larson has refused point blank to answer a question about the future of her involvement in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).READ MORE: ‘The Marvels’ review: a quirky cosmic caper that lacks punchLarson plays Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel, in the franchise. The all-powerful character inspired Samuel L.

The BRIT Awards 2024 have announced details of a partnership with No Music On A Dead Planet to further their commitment to environmental sustainability, NME can exclusively announce.The move is part of the BRITs “long-term vision” to “constantly review, innovate and adapt to deliver the awards’ sustainability goals”. As a result, the awards will be teaming up the climate action group Music Declares Emergency to launch the first public call to action for their global No Music On A Dead Planet campaign.

Madonna has removed an image of Luther Vandross from the AIDS tribute section of her ongoing ‘Celebration’ tour.The moment came during a recent show as part of her world tour, which includes a section paying tribute to those who have died of AIDS-related illnesses. For the segment, pictures of famous faces such as Herb Ritts, Freddie Mercury and artist Keith Haring are shown, as the singer performs her 1986 song ‘Live To Tell’.However, during her show in Sacramento on Saturday (February 24), a photograph of Luther Vandross was also included in the tribute, despite his cause of death not being related to AIDS.In response, the estate of the late singer – who was famed for tracks including ‘Never Too Much’ and ‘Endless Love’ – have reached out to the pop star and requested to have his image taken down from the tribute.“Luther Vandross passed away in 2005 due to complications from a stroke suffered two years earlier,” a spokesperson from Luther’s estate told Page Six.

Mean Girls has been removed from a new digital streaming version of the movie.As reported by Variety, an updated version of the new film on Amazon Prime Video has edited out a line referring to the phrase “fire crotch”, after Lindsay Lohan publicly said that she had been “hurt” by its inclusion.Directed by Arturo Perez Jr. and Samantha Jayne, and written by Tina Fey, the revamped musical version of Mean Girls was released in cinemas last month.It is an adaptation of the 2018 Broadway musical, which itself is based on the original 2004 movie, also written by Fey.

Fish has added a series of UK shows to his upcoming farewell tour. Find ticket details below.News that the ex-frontman of Marillion would be embarking on his final-ever run of live shows arrived earlier this month, when he announced ‘Road To The Isles’ tour dates across Europe.Now, bidding a final goodbye to the music industry after four decades of hits, memories and touring, Fish has added a run of UK shows to the schedule.

Diddy’ Combs has been sued by a male producer who worked on his most recent album, with accusations of sexual assault and harassment.The suit was filed in federal court in New York on Monday (February 26), and accuses Combs of forcing him to have sex with prostitutes, in addition to claims that the hip-hop mogul drugged and threatened him for over a year.The producer, named as Rodney ‘Lil Rod’ Jones, says in the lawsuit that he lived and travelled with Combs from September 2022 to November 2023, and produced nine songs on Combs’ recent record ‘The Love Album: Off The Grid’.Among the claims is that Combs made him solicit prostitutes and pressured him to engage in sex acts with them. He also claimed that Combs gave laced alcoholic drinks to people at his house.The lawsuit includes claims of screenshots from gatherings at Combs’ homes where underage girls and sex workers were present, some of whom he said were provided with laced drinks.

Hoobastank have announced a special show in London to celebrate the 20th anniversary of ‘The Reason’.The US rock band will perform on June 17 at the O2 Academy Islington to celebrate their seminal second studio album, first released in 2003.The band will perform the album in its entirety at the one-off show.General sale tickets will be available from 10am GMT on March 1, and you can purchase yours here.A post shared by Hoobastank ♾ (@hoobastank)This year, the band are also due to play Download festival at Donington Park in Derby.The anniversary show announcement comes after the band dropped their 20th anniversary version of ‘The Reason’, which includes a previously unreleased cover of Rod Stewart‘s ‘Do Ya Think I’m Sexy?’.“Back when we made the record, we started recording the song, but never fully completed it, so we shelved it for 20 years,” they shared on social media.

X/Twitter has been hacked by a cryptocurrency group attempting to commit fraud.The late Friends actor’s profile on the social media platform includes a link to a foundation set up in his name, but it appears that the link has been compromised, and is instead re-directing potential donors to a copycat site.In a statement from the Matthew Perry Foundation on Instagram, they have said: “We have received reports that Matthew’s official X page has been hacked and is directing users to a fraudulent site soliciting donations via cryptocurrency.A post shared by Matthew Perry Foundation (@matthewperryfoundation)“Please do not donate to this site or share the fraudulent posts on social media. MatthewPerryFoundation.org is the only website associated with the Foundation, and we are only accepting donations through this site.”The organisation also urged the public to report any imposter accounts, and clarified that the only official account for the Foundation is their Instagram account.Perry passed away at the age of 54 in October last year, having been found unresponsive in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home.

Taylor Swift’s father assaulted a member of the paparazzi in Sydney, following the conclusion of the ‘Eras’ tour in Australia.Per a report from Australia’s Sydney Morning Herald on the morning of Tuesday (February 27), police are investigating Taylor’s father Scott Kingsley Swift after a complaint was made by paparazzo Ben McDonald regarding an alleged assault.McDonald told the Sydney Morning Herald that he was “just out on the job chasing Taylor” as she “got off a super-yacht at Neutral Bay and walked up the wharf with an umbrella over her head”. He added that she had “a couple of security [guards] around her,” and that they “sort of pushed us around with the umbrellas.”The paparazzo alleges that “her dad decided to add to the mix and throw a punch in”, leaving him sore but uninjured.

Liam Gallagher has once again taken aim at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and this year’s nominees, telling those behind the honour to “fuck off”.The comments about the Hall of Fame come after Oasis, for the first time ever, were listed as one of the acts revealed as this year’s nominees earlier this month.Others up for induction to the Cleveland hall for 2024 include Foreigner, Ozzy Osbourne, Jane’s Addiction, Dave Matthews Band, Mary J. Blige, Eric B.

ANOHNI has announced her first shows with The Johnsons in 14 years – find all the details below.Following the release of 2023 album ‘My Back Was A Bridge For You To Cross’ – her first in seven years – the artist will be reuniting with The Johnsons for a concert series in the UK and Europe which will include two nights in London.The first show will take place on June 13 at Epidaurus Festival Herodion in Athens, followed by dates in Madrid, Paris, Berlin and more.On July 1 and 2, she’ll stop at the Barbican for consecutive shows and finish up with another two at DR Koncerthaus in Copenhagen on July 12 and 13.General sale tickets will be available from 10am GMT on Friday (March 1). Alternatively, fans can sign up to pre-sale via ANOHNI’s website to purchase tickets from 9am GMT Wednesday (February 28).ANOHNI will be joined by a nine-piece band including Julia Kent (cello), Maxim Moston (violin), Doug Wieselman (multi-instrumentalist) and Jimmy Hogarth (guitarist/producer).The shows will see her draw from new material as well as songs from across her back catalogue.

The Prince of Wales has pulled out of attending the memorial service for the late King Constantine of Greece at Windsor Castle on Tuesday 27 February due to a personal matter, Kensington Palace has announced. Now that Prince William has bowed out, Queen Camilla is taking over and will lead a royal party at St.George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.

Finding the perfect pair of jeans can be difficult. You don’t want them too tight and uncomfy or too long and baggy that they’re dragging on the floor. However, Marks & Spencer has just dropped a pair of wide-leg jeans that shoppers are labelling as extremely "versatile and flattering" for £45 here These jeans are from M&S’ Per Una range and have a wide-leg silhouette, which helps to elongate the leg, as well as being made of a stretchy material to ensure they are comfortable all day long.The jeans also feature two large utility-style pockets, which add a cool edge to the design.

It’s been 20 years since Simon Cowell set out on a mission to put together his own popular version of The Three Tenors and “operatic boy band” Il Divo were the result. His team at what was then Syco Music scoured music halls around the world before bringing together California native David Miller, Frenchman Sébastien Izambard, Urs Bühler from Sweden, and the late Carlos Marin, from Spain. As the original Il Divo, the foursome pioneered a new classical-meets-pop sound, earning a No1 in the UK charts with their first release, followed by a further 30 million album sales worldwide.

Amy Dowden has opened up about the "brutal" treatment she still has to endure for her cancer despite recently announcing that she was "disease free".The Strictly Come Dancing star revealed last week that her latest health check showed there was "no evidence of disease" after being diagnosed with breast cancer last year. However, the professional dancer won't get the all-clear for five years, with Amy revealing on Lorraine that she will need to return to hospital for check ups and a monthly injection. Speaking to Lorraine Kelly about her health news, Amy said: "I do have to go back in once a month for an injection.

Michelle Keegan has shared that she's "sorting her life out" after a "stressful" decision about her husband, Mark Wright.The former Coronation Street star, who's been tipped for big things in the US following her Netflix success, recently starred in the hit series Fool Me Once.This has reportedly opened lots of doors for Michelle, with Hollywood bosses sending her loads of scripts for future projects. In a recent chat, Michelle hinted at a move to America, however, this would mean leaving Mark and her family behind. She's reported to be feeling 'stressed' about choosing between the career she's always dreamed of and staying close to her loved ones.

The fashion brand Karen Millen brings back a stirring sense of nostalgia for me. At 17, I had my first retail job and I remember visiting the nearby store. I was captivated by the figure-hugging pencil dresses I couldn’t afford, I aspired to be that girl.

Danielle Lloyd and her husband have gone to great lengths to protect their family after a gang broke into their home and stole items worth six figures.The thieves targeted the former WAG’s Birmingham home in October and, amid the news she’s reportedly been told it could have been the same people who burgled the home of Manchester City player Jack Grealish in December, a source told OK! Danielle is scared for her children’s safety. The break-in reportedly left the former Celebrity Big Brother star, 40, and her husband Michael O’Neill so shaken they have since sold the property and moved somewhere new.

Call the Midwife's Helen George has shared some exciting news about her career, following some "heartbreaking" scenes on the popular drama series.The 39 year old actress, who is famous for playing Trixie Franklin in the BBC show, posted a picture of herself looking chilled out backstage at The King and I musical at the Dominion Theatre in London looking stunning in a flowing satin gown. In the musical, Helen plays the main character, Anna Leonowens - a schoolteacher who is hired by the King of Siam to help modernise his country.

Prince Harry didn't mean to make an apparent swipe at his brother Prince William and father King Charles in his new mini-documentary, an expert has claimed. Over the weekend, the Prince Harry's Mission: Life, Family and the Invictus Games documentary was released on Hulu, a platform owned by Disney.

In her Amazon Prime documentary, The Greatest Love Story Never Told, Jennifer Lopez gives fans a sneak peek into her life with hubby Ben Affleck. She shares how his love letters inspired her latest album and even shows off their £47 million Los Angeles mansion that they bought last May.

Dynasty and Beverly Hills 90210 producer, E. Duke Vincent, has sadly passed away at the age of 91. His wife Pamela Hensley Vincent, who he was married to for over 40 years, confirmed the sad news.

The bodies of Australian TV star Jesse Baird and his boyfriend Luke Davies have been found. Jesse's ex-boyfriend, police officer Beaumont Lamarre-Condon had been charged with murder days ago but had not co-operated with the investigation until he revealed the location of the bodies. Beaumont, who had worked as a celebrity blogger before joining the police force in 2019, handed himself in at Bondi police station in Sydney after Jesse and Luke went missing under suspicious circumstances.

Jason Manford is joining the cast of Waterloo Road, taking on a leading role as he returns to acting.The comedian is best known for presenting Children in Need, Show Me the Funny and The One Show - but will be showing off his acting chops in the BBC One drama. Jason, 42, is making his debut on the school drama as Steve Savage - Waterloo Road's new headteacher who isn't afraid to ruffle a few feathers.The show is yet to reveal what will happen to the school's current headteacher Kim Campbell, played by Angela Griffin.