Strictly fans in tears as Amy Dowden shares homemade card from Tom Fletcher's son Buzz

, Taylor Swift is mixing it up with a little throwback hipster moment.The songwriter was seen on another one of her patented girl-dinner-dates in New York City on November 13, in an outfit that combined a variety of fall-appropriate hues at once. For her base layer, Swift wore a simple white slip dress, which she layered under a navy blue peacoat. Next, the “Blank Space” singer added a mini shoulder bag in olive green, and finished the look with sheer black tights and chunky, reddish brown heeled loafers.

” aesthetic that her style rarely ventures beyond patent Saint Laurent stilettos. But—as of last week—she now seems to be dipping her manicured toe into fashion’s more unusual end: adopting and Toteme kitten heels, and cartoonish Bottega Veneta shoes that look as though they belong in Recess.

he made it. Barry Manilow revealed Friday that the reason he kept his sexual orientation quiet for so long was due to the fact that the singer feared being gay would have “killed” his career. “Well, in the ’70s, you know, you didn’t [come out],” Manilow, 80, said to veteran journalist Chris Wallace while appearing on an episode of “Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?““It wasn’t the same as it is today.

Micheal Bonshor, professor of Music Psychology at the University of Sheffield speaks to the profoundly healing power of song, “The neurological pathways which process sound affect the brain’s limbic system, which is responsible for emotional responses, memory and behavior. It can also reduce heart rate, lower blood pressure and reduce cortisol, [which is] the stress hormone.”According to Michael Spitzer, professor of music at the University of Liverpool, we’ve been making noise since time immemorial.The original instrument was the human voice, followed presumably by rocks and anything else our ancestors could beat a beat out of. Going back 40,000 years, we see the implementation of bone flutes made from the remains of vultures, the most heavy metal s–t I’ve ever heard.

Emma Heming Willis opened up about husband Bruce Willis’ dementia diagnosis in a new interview, admitting that she’s felt “guilt” over having access to “resources” amid his battle.“When I’m able to get out for a hike to clear my head, it’s not lost on me that not all care partners can do that,” Heming Willis, 45, wrote in a Saturday, November 11, article for Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper. “When what I share about our family’s journey gets press attention, I know that there are many thousands of untold, unheard stories, each of them deserving of compassion and concern.”Due to her privilege, Heming Willis noted that it is “important” for her to continue to be an advocate and to make sure others who “don’t have the time, energy, or resources to advocate for themselves … feel seen and understood.”She continued: “I want people to know that when I hear from another family affected by FTD, I hear our family’s same story of grief, loss, and immense sadness echoed in theirs.”Heming Willis — alongside her blended family with the “Die Hard” actor and Demi Moore — revealed in March 2022 that Willis was stepping away from acting amid his battle with aphasia.

celebrating his 75th birthday Tuesday with many members of his family and friends partying alongside him.His son and heir Prince William, 41, posted a sweet tribute to him for his big day — however, he left out younger brother Prince Harry.While the two estranged brothers have been warring for the last few years, the Prince of Wales didn’t include the Duke of Sussex, 39, in his Instagram post. In other words, he was spared.A carousel of photos showed an older teen William hugging his father while on the ski slopes, a pic of a smiling Charles, as well as a photo of Queen Camilla waving on the balcony of Buckingham Palace alongside William’s wife, Kate Middleton, and their three children — Princes Louis, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.Commenters wondered why Harry was excluded from the post, with one writing: “What about Harry, Archie and Lilibet?”“[You] ignored the little Brother,” someone else penned.

Kaiser Chiefs drummer and songwriter Nick Hodgson has revealed the original inspiration behind the band’s hit song ‘Ruby’.The Leeds group released ‘Ruby’, the lead single from their second album ‘Yours Truly, Angry Mob’, in 2007 which went on to become their first UK Number One.In a new video feature posted by The Other Songs where Hodgson retold the story for a live audience, he recalled playing a verse on the keyboard when someone called Ruby walked in, prompting him to sing the tracks famous hook, “Ruby, Ruby, Ruby, Ruby…“.“At the time we didn’t say who Ruby was,” he shared. “But I can tell you now that Ruby was a dog.”Hodgson also elaborated on the meaning behind ‘Ruby’ in a TikTok last year in which he sang a stripped back version of ‘Ruby’ and played the piano.A text box flashed onto the screen, which read, “Ruby was our family dog”, alongside a picture of a black labrador, adding: “When I was writing it Ruby (the dog) walked in and I sang…”He then played the chorus and concluded with the text: “I’m very glad she did.”The song naturally sounds like it is about a woman, opening with vocalist Ricky Wilson singing, “Let it never be said that romance is dead/ ‘Cause there’s so little else occupying my head,” before he asks Ruby in the chorus: “Do ya, do ya, do ya, do ya (ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah)/ Know what you’re doing, doing to me?”This is the piano that i started writing Ruby on.

JLS’ Aston Merrygold has gone viral after the singer failed to complete a backflip during one of their live shows.The moment happened on Saturday night (November 11) as the band played the final date of their 2023 reunion tour with a stop in Sheffield.At one point in the show, the singer went to perform a backflip off a ledge on the stage, as the other three members continued singing.

Scots singer Emeli Sande has been forced to call off her wedding just one year after she announced her engagement to pianist Yoana Karemova.

Livingston skipper Mick Devlin insists they all have to pitch in to help get the most out of the club’s strikers.

Ethical cosmetics chain the Body Shop has been bought over by a private equity firm in a multi-million pound deal.

Classic rocker Bob Geldof is the latest high-profile name to pass through what is turning out to be a bustling and A-list edition of Poland’s EnergaCamerimage Film Festival, where he is presenting a screening of his 1982 feature Pink Floyd – The Wall.

FX has renewed Welcome to Wrexham for a third season and is set to premiere in Spring 2024.

EXCLUSIVE: Kevin James announced on Tuesday that his new stand-up special Irregardless — his third in total, and first for Prime Video — will debut on the streamer this winter.

YouTube has issued new guidelines for AI-enhanced videos uploaded to its platform.

Fans of premium beauty brand Liz Earle are rushing to Boots to get their hands a bestselling product that's been slashed to its cheapest price yet. Liz Earle's high-end Eyebright Soothing Eye Lotion has been hailed a 'game changer' for anyone who wears makeup, and has been praised for its ability to soothe tired and puffy eyes.

A murderer who killed the son of a former Manchester United star has died in a Lancashire prison.

This Morning viewers were divided as Rylan Clark and Cat Deeley returned to the show for more fun and frolics. The pair have spent the past two days at the helm of the ITV daytime show amid the constantly changing presenting line-up.

Fans were left asking 'why' as Stacey Solomon showed off the latest festive addition to her home. The Loose Women star is using any free time she has in her busy schedule to get her home ready for Christmas.

It’s that time of the year when Manchester city centre transforms into a Christmas wonderland. The Christmas Markets are finally up and running, welcoming hordes of shoppers to buy food, drink and presents from the picture perfect wooden huts.

BBC Radio 2 presenter Vernon Kay will be taking part in an exhausting challenge to help raise cash for Children In Need. Veron started his 115-mile ultamarathon on Tuesday - which he aims to complete by Friday night.

Prince William will visit Manchester on Thursday - making good on a promise he gave to a Moss Side woman he met at Buckingham Palace.

Fans have been left saying the exact same thing as Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright showed off their home Christmas makeover. The couple will be celebrating their second festive season in their mega mansion, but the first with it officially complete.

Applications have opened for dog owners to register their XL bullies before the breed is made illegal, the Government has announced. From today (Tuesday November 14), owners have been advised to 'take necessary steps' should they wish to keep their pets.

Tom and Giovanna Fletcher celebrated being together for 20 years this weekend and shared a collection of sweet photographs from over the last two decades.The couple share three children; Buzz, eight, Buddy, seven, and Max, four, and first met 25 years ago at school, before Tom rose to fame in boyband McFly alongside pals Harry Judd, Dougie Poynter and Danny Jones. As they took to social media to share a collection of snaps, fans hailed Tom and Giovanna, who tied the knot in 2012, as "goals", with one commenting: "Couple goals right there.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden delighted fans during Saturday’s live show as she took a break from her gruelling cancer treatment to step into the studio and cheer her on her co-stars. Dressed in a stunning pink dress and sporting her stylish wig, Amy, 33, looked phenomenal as she smiled from ear to ear while engaging with banter backstage with her Strictly pals.Taking to social media, viewers at home shared their joy at seeing her again, with one writing: "It’s so lovely to see you where you belong on a Saturday night. Keep going girl.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden appeared on Friday's Loose Women show and opened up about her cancer diagnosis.

Amy Dowden has shared her heartbreak at having to watch Strictly Come Dancing from the sidelines amid her breast cancer battle. The 33 year old was a professional dancer on the BBC series from 2017 to 2022, before she was diagnosed with grade three aggressive breast cancer, which she announced publicly in May 2023. On Friday, 20 October, Amy appeared on ITV's Loose Women, where she chatted openly to panelists Nadia Sawalha, Denise Welch, Judi Love and Jane Moore.

Amy Dowden has shared a hidden message in her choice of outfit for her Loose Women appearance as she made her debut on the show. The dancer appeared on the ITV lunchtime programme on Friday (October 20) to share her breast cancer journey and hopes to be back in her dancing shoes for the next series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden has said that being partnered with Tom Fletcher on the show and becoming friends with him may have saved her life.The ballroom dancer is currently in treatment for breast cancer and in an appearance on Friday's Loose Women, 20 October, she explained how she had discovered a lump in her breast thanks to Tom and his wife Giovanna. Amy, 33, danced with McFly star Tom in the 2021 series of Strictly and became good friends with the Fletchers, joining them on a fundraising trek for breast cancer charity CoppaFeel!, which Giovanna is an ambassador for.The dancer said: "I'd only recently started checking my breasts.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden looked in bright spirits as she enjoyed a romantic brunch date with her husband Ben Jones as she gave an update on her health amid her battle with breast cancer.

The Great British Bake Off's Chocolate Week saw the bakers struggle in the tent on a hot day - but some fans complained it was "unfair". Tash was unable to continue in the technical challenge after feeling dizzy and was advised to leave.

Strictly Come Dancing's Bobby Brazier admitted feeling 'deflated' after mixed reviews from the judges for his performance with partner Dianne Buswell on last Saturday's show. However things appear to be looking up for them - with Dianne saying they are "just so in love" with what's next.

Strictly star Amy Dowden wowed fans with her "fabulous" new wig as she enjoyed a brunch date with her husband. The dancer has been bravely sharing her journey after being diagnosed with stage three breast cancer.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden beamed for the camera and showed off her stunning long brown wig as she popped out for a spot of brunch with her husband, amid her ongoing battle with cancer. The Strictly Come Dancing pro, 33, received the news she had breast cancer back in May, and has been keeping her followers updated on her battle ever since. In her most recent Instagram post, Amy was seen with a huge smile on her face as she held up a green drink to the camera.The professional dancer looked stunning in a floral top and opted to wear her brown wig with a stylish black headband.

Strictly Come Dancing star Gorka Marquez has praised Amy Dowden as he declares she is a "warrior" amid her cancer battle.