Young woman who splashed drug money on designer bags and luxury holidays jailed after empire falls

Ryan Seacrest has been the host of  since its inception in 2002 — for a total of 21 seasons, and counting! — but there a time when he was actually considered to be a judge alongside Simon Cowell.During an appearance on her eponymous talk show, Kelly Clarkson brought up a fun fact about Seacrest and the singing competition show, telling the 48-year-old TV host that she found out he was originally almost going to be a judge. Seacrest confirmed the nugget and then explained how he became the host.«Yeah, originally when the producers — Nigel [Lythgoe] and Ken [Warwick] — were setting up the show, they had heard me on the radio here in Los Angeles and they thought that I might fit the panel to be up there with whoever else was already on. I guess Simon [Cowell] was already on board and I don’t know who else at that point,» Seacrest explained.

occasional deviations from GOP orthodoxy on select issues — with her conservative bona fides.In those tweets, Mace also sought to push back against accusations of gender nonconformity — which might hamper a future campaign in her Republican-leaning district — by pointing out other women who have worn tuxedos in the past, while also arguing that her style of dress was a form of expressing her freedom to wear whatever she wants, as reported by LGBTQ Nation.The offending tweet came from Randan Steinhauser, a conservative public relations expert who describes herself in her Twitter bio as a “Counter-Cultural Christian Conservative WOMAN.”Steinhauser largely used the tweet to attack Mace’s somewhat-nuanced position on abortion — wherein the congressman opposes abortion but has called for finding “middle ground” during appearances on weekend TV news shows.“@NancyMace – I have known you for a longtime. But your recent anti-life statements & positions are very concerning,” tweeted Steinhauser, before shifting her focus to attack Mace’s style of dress.“Further, as our culture continues to undermine women by celebrating men who pretend to be them” — an apparent reference to transgender women — “why would you choose to wear a tux to the WHCD?” Steinhauser continued.Mace responded to a tweet from another conservative criticizing Steinhauser for attacking Mace’s choice of clothing.“When they can’t win the policy or the debate, they go straight for your appearance.

Meghan Markle made a «wise» decision by staying home from King Charles III's coronation this weekend, royal expert Katie Nicholl told ET on Friday. «I think it probably was a wise decision by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, for Harry to come over and Meghan to stay behind,» Nicholl told ET's Kevin Frazier, also pointing out that Charles' coronation coincides with the fourth birthday of the couple's first child, Archie. «I think it was probably the right decision. I think had she come with the children, I think there was always the risk that the sort-of Sussex show could have overshadowed the coronation,» she added.

"Happy, Sad, Confused" podcast."I was like, 'That's f***** up,'" Bill recalled thinking. "So now, I just kind of blanket, like, I'm not signing any of this s***."Not only do people approach the "Barry" star for autographs, but many apparently feel obligated to do their impressions of him to him. "Oh yeah, that happens," he said.

Sound the alarms! It looks like we have a whole new royal feud on our hands!

Doja Cat has some fresh ink on her body!

Lesson learned! Prince Harry ditched his private jet and flew to the UK on a commercial flight!

Hollyoaks star Abi Phillips took to Instagram to share some exciting news with her followers and announced that she is engaged to her partner of 11 years.The soap star, 28, posted an adorable snap with her husband-to-be as she showed off the stunning diamond with an impressive Italian landscape in the background. Abi also shared a close-up of the huge ring, a stunning landscape snap, and a selfie where the gorgeous actor held her hand to her chest.

As another week of I’m a Celebrity…South Africa came to a close on Friday, fans at home were left baffled by one amusing gaffe made by Myleene Klass. The star had been overwhelmed during the show as she missed out on speaking to her children on the Bush Telegraph, when team captain Dean Gaffney decided to award the chance to speak to loved ones at home to fellow contestant Helen Flanagan instead. As she struggled to come to terms with the news, the 45 year old mum of two broke down in tears as she tried to hold it together in front of her campmates.

Sharon Osbourne is opening up about her experience trying weight loss drugs.

will.i.am has teamed up with Formula One and Lil Wayne for a brand new track ahead of the 2023 Miami Grand Prix!

After months of meticulous planning, King Charles’ Coronation is finally here! The special ceremony, which takes place at Westminster Abbey, will officially see the new monarch formally crowed the king, eight months on since his accession to the throne following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth last September.The historic occasion will no doubt be a staple in many calendars around the world, as it marks the first coronation the United Kingdom has seen in over 70 years, with viewers from all corners of the globe set to tune into the special broadcast that will see the coronation streamed to millions. With just hours to go until the pageantry truly kicks off with a procession in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach that will see King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla travel from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, thousands of visitors have already begun to arrive in London in the hopes of securing the perfect viewing spot to watch the event unfold.

Zoe Ball has reportedly split from partner Micheal Reed, according to a source close to the BBC Radio 2 star.The presenter, 52, had been dating model Michael, also 52, for the past five years, but according to reports, the relationship has now "run its course" and the pair have separated. It’s also believed that Michael has been asked to vacate the couples’ home in East Sussex, amid the split.

Coronation Street viewers could hardly believe what they were watching during Friday’s episode of the hit ITV soap, when cobbles favourite Gail Platt appeared to make a very racy confession about her “stimulator.” Returning to our screens after several weeks away, Gail could be seen wandering down the staircase of her home wearing a dressing gown before being greeted by Shona and David, who quipped: “What time do you call this lazy bones?” Gail then casually replied: “I have just had one of the best sleeps in my life, I tell you this little hand-held thingymabob is a game changer.” Baffled by what she was talking about, David then pressed further and asked: “What thingymabob?” Without missed a beat, his wife Shona then chimed in: “Gail’s stimulator!”, causing David to immediately spit out the orange juice he was drinking as he thought she was referring something infinitely more x-rated. “Flipping heck, I didn’t wanna hear that,” he added.

Fans of Yellowstone have been left devastated after Paramount announced that the hit show will end, with the second part of the modern Western drama’s fifth season set to bring the show to an end later this year. Bosses at Paramount confirmed that the show, which stars Kevin Costner in the lead role, will return in November for the last few episodes, before airing the finale in December.

Todd Gilchrist editor Connie Han has established herself as one of contemporary jazz’s most talented and inventive musicians by combining the precision of her childhood training as a classical pianist with the improvisation, and irrepressible emotion, of her heroes Freddie Hubbard and Kenny Kirklan. Just 27, it’s hard to believe Han released her first album eight years ago, but in that time, she’s built a dedicated following and gained the respect of genre peers through three full-lengths on Mack Avenue Records. Her latest, 2022’s “Secrets of Inanna,” draws upon ancient Sumerian myth not just for its song titles but its thematic underpinnings — a sophisticated foundation emblematic of a sophisticated performer.

A lucky player has won a huge £46 million jackpot in the EuroMillions draw. Brits will be eagerly checking their national lottery tickets up and down the country with Friday's draw made and the chance to become a multi-millionaire.

Tom Brady is shutting down rumours that he’s thinking about backing out of the Fox Sports gig he signed last year.

Taking a stand. The Writers Guild of America officially authorized a strike in May 2023 — several TV shows have already been affected as a result.

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Black Eyed Peas frontman and veteran producer, entrepreneur and motor-racing enthusiast Will.I.Am has announced a partnership with Formula 1 that he’s launching with a new single with Lil Wayne titled, naturally enough, “The Formula.” Will is Formula 1’s new Global Artist in Residence, and the 2023 FIA Formula 1 championship season will see the release of more F1-inspired tracks as part of a Global Artist in Residence alliance, culminating in a new Will.I.Am solo album slated for the fall of 2023.  “The Formula” is the first music to be released and will also be featured within the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix broadcast on May 7. 

Throughout most of the ‘80s, Lisa Whelchel was known for playing the role of Blair Warner on TV’s "The Facts of Life." The character was known for being pretty, wealthy and a bit snobby, but behind the scenes, Welchel was just a teenager herself trying to get through those turbulent years while starring on a hit series. She recently revealed she was sent to a "fat farm" for gaining weight during the show's breaks. Welchel revealed that a scale was kept on set to weigh the actresses, and on three separate occasions she was deemed too heavy and sent off to a camp to lose weight.

King Charles's coronation will have a huge impact on day-to-day life this coming weekend.

Ed Sheeran is celebrating his win in court with a surprise performance in an unexpected spot.

Sam Heughan and Priyanka Chopra Jonas are opening up about how they pulled off their scenes with Celine Dion, despite never filming with her for Love Again.

While the credits are rolling after Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, there are scrapbook-style photos that are shown and one photo is causing some confusion among viewers.

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Lionel Messi went from paradise to punishment and is now apologizing. Earlier this week it was revealed that the PSG star was being reprimanded for a family trip to Saudi Arabia.

Lisa Vanderpump’s famous Pump Restaurant & Lounge is shuttering its doors.

The James Gunn Marvel Studios title is spotting $47M-$48M today, including $17.5M previews, for what will hopefully be a $110M start at 4,450 theaters. One analyst tells us that dollar for dollar that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is looking a lot like Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Both movies did about $37M in presales with the latter debuting to $106.1M (which was a franchise record opening) over its Friday-Sunday.

“Love Again” is in theaters now.

Hollywood is in the throes of its biggest labor action in 15 years as the Writers Guild of America are on strike falling the collapse of talks with the studios earlier this week. However, for WGA members who are active showrunners, some of the studios want to make damn sure they show up for work.

Pep Guardiola refused to confirm whether Kalvin Phillips has a long-term future at Manchester City, telling the England midfielder that he has to earn his place in the team just like everyone else.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large The MTV Movie & TV Awards may still be going on this Sunday without the services of host Drew Barrymore, but the Writers Guild has taken notice. In a short press release on Friday, the guild announced that it would picket outside Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, where the kudocast is set to take place on May 7, at 5 p.m. PT. MTV had already scrapped a red carpet before the show, in the hopes that the awards show would stay off the radar of any pickets. As Variety wrote exclusively on Thursday, Barrymore opted to step down as host of this year’s MTV Movie & TV Awards, in a show of support and solidarity to the striking Writers Guild members. She instead agreed to return and host next year’s edition of the kudocast instead.

Robbie Williams recently sold his incredible homes in Los Angeles, Switzerland and Wiltshire, which are all worth a total of $44m. But after previously considering relocating to London with his family of six, the singer, 49, has had a change of heart and is unsure of where he wants his family to settle down for the foreseeable. "We don’t want to live in California all the time.

A 'promising' engineer has been jailed after her cannabis and cocaine dealing operation was exposed.

Robbie Williams flaunted his impressive body over the Easter weekend as he played outside with his children.