Emma Powell
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Madonna: the Queen of Pop’s most iconic moments
From cone bras to onstage kisses and controversies, we pick some of the Grammy-winning singer’s most memorable moments → Read More
Next James Bond odds: Who is going to replace Daniel Craig? From Tom Hardy to Cillian Murphy
Betting is off for who is predicted to be the next actor to take the coveted role of James Bond out of the hands of Daniel Craig, who bids farewell to the character with No Time to Die. Tom Hardy is now predicted to be the actor most likely to step into the shoes of 007 after Craig steps down. → Read More
Got a text! Jake Quickenden gives the low down on Love Island: 'Where's the banter?'
We got a text! Jake Quickenden dropped us a message with his thoughts on this year’s islanders – and he wants a bit more “banter”. The former X Factor contestant is thirsty for more drama as he compared the latest batch of singletons to cult teen flick Mean Girls. With bombshells moving in faster than Anton drops his pants for his mum, Quickenden’s got his take on the action: → Read More
Piers Morgan blasts 'stick insect' Jesse Lingard for saying he wants to punch him
Piers Morgan blasted “stick insect” Jesse Lingard on Twitter after the England footballer joked he would love to punch the controversial presenter. Lingard, 26, made the admission during a game of Shocking Answers with Sport Bible after he was asked: “If you had to punch a famous person, who would it be?” Lingard replied “Piers Morgan” without hesitation as everyone in the room started laughing. → Read More
BTS fans demand apology from Jimmy Carr over 'absolutely disgusting' joke
Comedian Jimmy Carr has sparked a furious backlash after he offended fans with an “absolutely disgusting” joke about K-pop act BTS. Carr made the remark on Australian TV show 20 to One, which counts down top 20s in pop culture, as he discussed the South Korean boy band with other stars including Perez Hilton on a segment about global crazes. Carr said: “When I heard something → Read More
Ruth Langsford 'heartbroken' following death of her sister: 'I will miss her forever'
Ruth Langsford has been left "heartbroken" following the death of her sister, who she said she will miss "forever". The This Morning and Loose Women presenter posted a picture of herself with her sister Julia on Twitter, telling fans she passed away after a long illness Langsford wrote: "My lovely Sis Julia has sadly died after a very long illness. My heart is completely → Read More
Stormzy shrugs off Glastonbury Festival critics: 'I am really going to mash it up!'
Stormzy has said he is ready to defy his critics and “mash up” Glastonbury Festival. The London-born grime artist will headline the iconic Pyramid Stage when the music bonanza returns to Worthy Farm next weekend following a fallow year. → Read More
Love Island reject Joe Garratt 'heartbroken' by 'snake' Amy Hart
Joe Garratt hit out at Amy Hart after he was told she was bad-mouthing Lucie Donlan in the Love Island villa. Joe, who was coupled up with Lucie until the public voted to give him the boot on Tuesday night, said it was “heartbreaking” to hear about Amy’s behaviour. “I thought we got on,” he told The Sun. “If she’s gone back and said other things to other people that would be heartbreaking.” → Read More
Love Island pays touching tribute to Sophie Gradon on first anniversary of her death: 'Missed but not forgotten'
Love Island has paid tribute to ex-contestant Sophie Gradon on the one year anniversary of her death, saying she will be “missed but never forgotten”. Gradon took her own life on June 20, 2018, two years after starring on the second series of the hit dating show. → Read More
Cassius DJ Philippe Zdar dies in accidental fall in Paris
French DJ Philippe Zdar has died after accidentally falling from a building in Paris. The 50-year-old, real name Philippe Cerboneschi, fell through a window on a “high floor” in the capital, his manager Sebastien Farran confirmed. In a statement he said: “He made an accidental fall, through the window of a high floor of a Parisian building.” No further details were given. Zdar → Read More
Holly Willoughby branded 'sick' by fans as she cheers on 'Dashing Willoughby' at Royal Ascot
Holly Willoughby was branded “sick” by fans who criticised her for cheering on a horse named Dashing Willoughby at Royal Ascot. Jockey Oisin Murphy rode to victory in the Queen’s Vase on Wednesday afternoon to secure his first win of this year’s annual race meet. Willoughby cheered on the horse ahead of the race, posting: “Come on Dashing Willoughby!!!! 3:05 Ascot.” → Read More
Amy tells Lucie to stop being ‘miserable’ as she mourns Joe’s Love Island departure
Amy Hart told Lucie Donlan to stop being miserable hours after Joe Garratt was booted off of Love Island in a shock twist. Lucie and Joe had been coupled up from day dot, but he was forced to pack his bags on Tuesday night after the public voted to send him home along with Elma Pazar after their fellow islanders decided Lucie and Joe, and Elma and Anton were the least → Read More
Love Island star Chris Hughes accuses contestants of faking romances
Former Love Island star Chris Hughes has hit out at this year’s islanders, suggesting they are all faking their romances. Amy and Curtis are believed by some to be the strongest couple of the batch, with Amber and Michael also in a pair, Yewande and Danny and Tommy and Molly-Mae too. Lucie and Joe and Anton and Elma were split up last night after viewers voted to send Joe and → Read More
Gemma Collins in EPIC diva meltdown on The Crystal Maze: 'Stop the game!'
If there is one thing you should never ask Gemma Collins, it’s whether or not she wants to play a game. The reality TV diva was “f****** gamed out” three years ago, but Channel 4 decided to invite her to join a team of celebs for The Crystal Maze – and predictably she had a diva meltdown. → Read More
Katie Price teases fans with cryptic Kris Boyson Instagram post: 'Married or baby on the way?'
Katie Price has led fans to believe she is pregnant after sharing a cryptic post on Instagram. The former glamour model posted a picture of herself cuddling her boyfriend Kris Boyson alongside the caption: “If only people knew what we know.” Fans were quick to assume the post was a hint that she is “preggers again” while others asked if she has tied the knot with Boyson. → Read More
Jessie J opens up on 'pressure' of Channing Tatum relationship
Jessie J has said the paparazzi put pressure on her relationship with Channing Tatum by photographing them before they were official. The notoriously private couple have been dating since around October last year, but have remained tight lipped on their romance. But Jessie J opened up to The Times of London, saying: “Chan and I got photographed before our relationship was even → Read More
Joe Garratt's friends slam 'unfair' claims about Love Island star and insist he 'genuinely cares' for Lucie Donlan
Love Island evictee Joe Garratt’s friends have defended him against accusations of “gaslighting,” saying he “genuinely cares” for Lucie Donlan. → Read More
Love Island's Maura sparks 486 complaints to Ofcom after straddling Tommy Fury
Nearly 500 people have complained to broadcasting watchdog Ofcom about Maura Higgins’ behaviour towards Tommy Fury as fans call for her to be removed from Love Island. Viewers were left feeling uncomfortable on Friday night as the grid girl writhed around on top of the boxer while attempting to kiss him as he turned his head. → Read More
Perrie Edwards hails boyfriend Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 'perfection'
Perrie Edwards has opened up about her “healthy relationship” with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who she praised for loving her despite being a “weirdo”. The Little Mix singer said their relationship works because he is “perfection”. Speaking to Notion she said: “I’m a little creep sometimes, I’m a little weirdo. And he loves me for that, and that’s why I'm like, ‘Woohoo!’ You → Read More
Game of Thrones fans baffled as HBO submits series finale for Best Writing Emmy: 'Joke of the year!'
The Primetime Emmy Awards may want to prepare for a Red Wedding situation if David Benioff and Dan Weiss win an award for Game of Thrones. Fans of the fantasy drama have been left bemused after it was revealed HBO has submitted the final ever episode for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series. → Read More