Sophie Kasaei says Geordie Shore cast "struggled to survive" on show pay

It was a family affair for the Williams family at the 2023 Nantucket Film Festival!

EastEnders actor Paul Nicholls, who played the popular Joe Wicks on the BBC soap, is barely recognisable 25 years after his dramatic exit from Walford. The 44 year old star has taken on a new role in a BBC children's drama series Phoenix Rise.

Whitney Cummings has revealed if she’s having a boy or girl!

Cristiano Ronaldo is having some fun in the sun!

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have finally vacated their home, Frogmore Cottage, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. Prince Harry, 38, and Meghan, 41, were asked to move any remaining possessions out of their UK home close to Windsor Castle just weeks after the Duke criticised his family in his controversial memoir Spare.The cottage, which was refurbished by the couple and is a Crown Estate property, was their last remaining foothold in the UK, and the couple now live in California.

Pete Davidson has checked himself into a rehab facility.

Christine McGuinness has opened up on her fears of first dates after splitting from her husband Paddy McGuinness. The former beauty queen, 35, and the Top Gear presenter, 49, called it quits after 11 years of marriage and share three children together. Blonde bombshell Christine revealed the former couple were friends before things turned romantic, with the model mum going on to confirm her dating anxieties stem from having “never really done it”.

Love Island fans spotted a potential twist in couples during tonight's instalment, Wednesday 28 June, as Whitney Adebayo, 25, and Sammy Root, 22, appeared to have loads of banter during their cooking session. The duo were tasked with whipping up a storm in the villa kitchen as the only two single islanders following Mal Nicol and Mehdi Edno's joint exit a day earlier. But while the pair have only been friends since they arrived as bombshells part-way through the series, it seemed their connection could potentially blossom into something more.

The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, looked joyful in a new Storytime with Fergie and Friends video following her "successful" operation after being diagnosed with breast cancer.The 63 year old, known as Fergie, is continuing with various projects while she recovers from her mastectomy. The video was posted to Sarah’s YouTube channel and it was a project that she started in April 2020 during the pandemic.

Jamie Foxx’s co-star, John Boyega, has spoken out on the Hollywood actor's health after a 'medical complication' saw him hospitalised. It emerged that Jamie had been rushed to hospital in April, but not many updates have been revealed since, except his family saying he was out of hospital in May. Now John, who worked with Jamie on new Netflix movie They Cloned Tyrone, has given an update on Jamie's health, as he revealed that they have been in touch.

Pop sensation Kesha has revealed that she “almost died" while she was going through the procedure of having her eggs frozen due to a “horrifying” complication which led her to be hospitalised for several days. The 36 year old made the decision to freeze her eggs last year as she wanted to take her reproductive health “into her own hands”. The procedure of freezing eggs is not an uncommon one and sees eggs extracted from the ovaries and then frozen to be used at a later date.

Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton, who have finally stepped into the spotlight to confirm their blossoming romance.With a heart brimming with love, Monica, the Italian actress with an undeniable allure, opened up in an interview with Elle France about her deep connection with the esteemed filmmaker. Her words painted a picture of a rare encounter, a meeting of souls that transcends the ordinary.“I’m glad I met the man, first of all,” Monica expressed with a gentle smile.

Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin spent some quality time together this past week. The pair, who shares two kids together, was photographed having lunch in Milan with their 17 year old son, Moses. Ranking Gwyneth Paltrow’s courtroom looksGwyneth Paltrow’s daughter Apple wears her controversial 2002 Oscars gownGwyneth Paltrow compares Brad Pitt and Ben Affleck’s skills in bed: ‘Technically excellent’The pair were photographed at a restaurant together, looking like they were ready for summer.

Jax Taylor, Brittany Cartwright and Kristen Doute  could all be returning to Bravo as series regulars sooner rather than later.

One of Kelly Clarkson’s biggest hits is “Since U Been Gone,” which former RCA Records head Clive Davis said in his memoir the singer didn’t want to originally record.

Madonna was reportedly intubated after being found unresponsive. The 64-year-old singer had to be rushed to a New York City hospital on Saturday, after developing a bacterial infection.

EXCLUSIVE: After it emerged that over 300 actors had written to SAG-AFTRA leadership that they are “prepared to strike” if the guild doesn’t “get all the way there” during talks with the studios, the number of actors signing the letter has more than tripled overnight.

Sundance Institute has laid off nearly a dozen staffers across its departments, representing about 6% of its 180- workforce, Deadline has confirmed. The cuts are part of a three- to five-year strategic plan to strengthen the organization amid a challenging economic landscape.

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix has signed a five-year deal with Japanese screenwriter Yuji Sakamoto, winner of the Best Screenplay award at this year’s Cannes Film Festival for Hirokazu Kore-eda’s competition title Monster. 

Melissa Etheridge will not be inviting Rolling Stone to come by her window anytime soon.

Break out the popcorn. Liam Neeson is back in Retribution, an action film that calls back to 1994’s Speed. Instead of a bus, Neeson is trapped in an SUV with his kids, and can’t risk getting out or pressure triggers will cause the vehicle to explode.

Page Six on Wednesday, June 28. "He has a lot of people in his corner who love him and support him, and are proud of him."The source insisted that the "Saturday Night Live" funnyman is "taking a well deserved break so he can focus on himself and learn to better deal with his PTSD issues."The comedian is reportedly being treated at the same Pennsylvania facility where pal John Mulaney sought help for addiction issues. "Pete regularly goes to rehab for 'tune ups' and to take a mental break, so that's what's happening," a close pal said. Pete's girlfriend, Chase Sui Wonders, is said to be standing by her man as he works on his issues.The "Bupkis" star's life has taken several twists and turns over the past 12 months.

Madonna's "Celebration" tour has been postponed after suffering a bacterial infection that landed her in the intensive care unit. Page Six reported that the Material Girl was found unresponsive over the weekend and subsequently rushed to a New York City hospital. There, she was reportedly intubated "for at least one night before having the tube removed."The report noted that the pop star is alert, responding and no longer in the ICU.Madonna's daughter, Lourdes Leon, was by her mom's side throughout the medical incident. Amid speculation, Madonna's manager, Guy Oseary, confirmed the hospitalization but shied away from discussing the alleged intubation. "On Saturday June 24, Madonna developed a serious bacterial infection which lead to a several day stay in the ICU," he said in an Instagram post.

Madonna has postponed her ‘Celebration’ world tour after being hospitalised in intensive care due to a bacterial infection.The pop icon was supposed to embark on a massive 40th anniversary ‘Celebration’ tour next month, which would have kicked off in Vancouver, BC on July 15. Other stops in North America included New York, Chicago, Miami, Washington, Houston, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and other cities up until early October when the dates hit the London and various cities in Europe.Now, a statement from Madonna’s manager Guy Osears reads: “On Saturday, June 24, Madonna developed a serious bacterial infection which lead to a several-day stay in the ICU.

Robert De Niro after he welcomed his seventh child in April.Lawrence recently appeared on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, where she was asked by two audience members if she had sent a present to her former Silver Linings Playbook co-star after hearing the news.“I did one better, I sent over a baby nurse,” Lawrence said in response (via PageSix). “I’m really happy for him.”After Cohen said she had sent the “ultimate present”, Lawrence replied: “Of course, a night’s sleep? Yeah.”Along with 2012’s Silver Linings Playbook, Lawrence and De Niro both starred together in 2015 film Joy, also directed by David O.

next contender to be James Bond — but Idris Elba didn’t feel very suave filming his new Apple TV+ series “Hijack.” “Some camera angles are not sexy, man – especially on a plane,” Elba, 50, told reporters at a Zoom press conference.“Let me tell you, [director] Jim Field Smith has got the camera right up my nozzle. And I’m like ‘Are you sure that’s the angle, bro?'”Elba stars in and executive-produced “Hijack,” a thriller co-created by Field Smith and George Kay (“Lupin”) that tracks a hijacked plane on its seven-hour flight en route from Dubai to London. One of the passengers, Sam Nelson (Elba), is an accomplished corporate negotiator in the business world, and tries to step up and use his smarts to save his fellow passengers. Archie Panjabi, no stranger to plane mystery shows, co-stars as Zahra Gahfoor, a counter-terrorism officer on the ground.Elba, who said that he’s 6-foot-3, was interested in exploring new territory for this role. “I’m sure it’s all subjective [and] I’m sure I’m not good looking to everyone, but … with my size and shape, all my life, it’s been like ‘Oh, you’re a big lad,'” he said. “And I’ve taken roles that feed into that.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor The casual Oscar observer might wonder how some of the 398 new members invited to join the Academy’s ranks qualify for the honor that includes Oscar voting rights. From Taylor Swift to Warner Bros-Discovery CEO David Zaslav, it’s not always obvious how the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences decides who to invite as next year’s class of new members. Oscar winners are automatically invited to join the ranks after their big moment, so Billie Eilish was therefore eligable after she won the Oscar for the James Bond song “No Time to Die” (2021) with her brother Finneas.

McKinley Franklin editor Rob Young, the Oscar-nominated sound mixer of “Unforgiven,” died June 11 in Albi, France from complications of a fall he sustained during a trip to Morocco. He was 76. Young was a sound mixer in the feature film industry for nearly 40 years, earning an Oscar nomination in the category of Best Sound for Clint Eastwood’s 1992 Western “Unforgiven.” He mixed sound for other popular projects including “William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet” and “Jumanji” in the mid-1990s.  Among his other notable credits were “Catwoman,” “She’s the Man,” “Final Destination 3” “Night at the Museum,” “Jennifer’s Body” and “Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.”

Tim Chan If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Travel season is in full swing and there are a few essentials you’ll need if you’re heading onto an airplane. Aside from things like a good travel pillow and a portable charger, one of the new must-haves for air travel is a wireless audio transmitter, like this one from Twelve South.

Sophie Kasaei and boyfriend Jordan Brook were arm-in-arm and shared an intimate kiss as they enjoyed a date night in London. Geordie Shore alum Sophie, 33, and her TOWIE star partner Jordan, 25, weren't shy of public displays of affection as they exited the London Coliseum, where they had been to watch the epic Queen-inspired show, We Will Rock You.The happy couple were seen kissing each other as they left the venue last night, 5 June, and even sported matching tans and co-ordinated outfits.

Geordie Shore star Holly Hagan has announced the birth of her son Alpha-Jax Blyth with husband, footballer Jacob Blyth. Her Geordie Shore co-stars along with her other celebrity pals, have rushed to congratulate the 30 year old on the exciting new arrival.

Geordie Shore’s Holly Hagan and her husband Jacob Blyth have welcomed their first child together, an adorable baby boy.The couple, who wed in a stunning Ibiza ceremony last June, shared the exciting news to their socials on Monday 5 June with Holly, 30, posting the announcement on her Instagram Story. Their bundle of joy arrived ahead of their due date, which was 6 June.

Vicky Pattison has shared a glimpse into her gigantic kitchen as she went on a cleaning spree.The 35 year old former Geordie Shore star was clearly in the mood for a spring clean as she showed off her gorgeous kitchen-living area.The kitchen featured a huge island which was painted dark on the sides, with plenty of bar stools pulled up to it, ready for entertaining. As the camera panned round, a huge L-shaped sofa could be seen facing the TV, whilst a dining table sat in front of French doors which were thrown open to let in the natural daylight. Over the top of the video, Vicky wrote: "Threw myself into tidying the house today...

Yet another star has come forward to reveal their upset after being interviewed by Phillip Schofield on This Morning. Kerry Katona has broken her silence, admitting that her infamous 2008 interview on the orange sofa left her feeling "suicidal." Phillip's bombshelll admission over the weekend has opened up old wounds for a number of famous faces whom he interviewed live on telly, including Jodie Marsh who was left feeling "silly" and unsupported.

Chloe Ferry showed off her incredibly toned figure as she walked down a street in Spain wearing a white bikini, a beige skirt with the top button undone and some stylish fringed cowboy boots.The Geordie Shore star, who joined the MTV show in 2015 with Gary Beadle, Charlotte Crosby and Holly Hagan, wore her hair in a ponytail and accessorised the look with some gold sunglasses and a black Prada bag.The 27 year old, who was away with co-stars Abbie Holborn and Sophie Kasaei, was also spotted soaking up the sun on a separate occasion while wearing a black bikini on the beach. She posted a few snaps to her Instagram which displayed her laying on a sunbed on the beach with her friend and some tasty-looking snacks beside them on plates.The reality star captioned the snaps: “Life’s a beach baby." Fans rushed to send their compliments as one said: “Where's your bikini feom? I love it!”, and another added: “Looking beautiful ladies." A third wrote: “Absolutely out of this world”, while another said: “yasss enjoying the beach.” After a weekend away in the sun with her pals, Chloe updated her fans and shared a clip of her bedroom back in the UK along with the caption: “So happy to be home." However, the star won't be home long as she also revealed that she is going away again next week with her mum to celebrate her 60th birthday.The Geordie Shore star is always updating her fans on what she gets up to via Instagram and has never shied away from being honest about her plastic surgery following her first Botox injections at the age of 19.

Geordie Shore's very own Sophie Kasaei has shared the results of her body sculpting procedure, showing off her toned figure to her followers on Instagram.The 33 year old posed in the mirror wearing a pink crop top and matching lace underwear to show off her results to her two million followers. Sophie showed off her trim waist as well as her toned thighs in the selfie showcasing her success from the popular procedure.