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How to watch Beth Chapman’s funeral, as Dog the Bounty Hunter shares live-stream details

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Beth tragically passed away last month (Picture: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Beth Chapman fans from around the world will be able to pay their final respects to the TV personality by joining the live-steam of her funeral.

The Dog The Bounty Hunter star passed away on 26 June following a battle with throat cancer.

She was aged just 51.

Plans to live-stream the funeral were announced via her husband, Duane ‘Dog’ Chapman’s official Facebook page as well as on the Dog’s Most Wanted page, where it will broadcast.

Referring to her funeral as ‘the Celebration of Life for Beth Chapman’, the page told fans the memorial will begin tonight, Saturday 13 Jul between 9-11pm, UK time (4-6pm EST / 1-2pm PST).

You’ll be able to watch it on Dog’s Most Wanted Facebook page or on WGFNAmerica.com, if you’re based in the US.

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Beth was just 51 when she died (Picture: Joe Coomber/FilmMagic)

Duane shared further details of Beth’s memorial service on Twitter, which is also believed to be public.

The funeral will take place at the Heritage Christian Center, starting from 2pm local time (9pm UK).

Beth was diagnosed with stage two throat cancer in September 2017.

She announced two months later she was cancer free, but the cancer tragically returned in November 2018 and the couple confirmed in December that it was incurable.

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Fans paid tribute to the late TV star outside the couple’s Honolulu home (Picture: Wendell Wall / Splash News)

The couple rose to fame in 2004 when their show Dog The Bounty Hunter aired, chronicling Duane’s experiences as a bounty hunter.

It ran until 2012 but was followed by several spin offs, one of which – Dog’s Most Wanted – is still in production.

The series was originally supposed to premiere in late 2019 to early 2020, but a firm date has not yet been set.

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HBO defends Big Little Lies season 2 after claims of behind-the-scenes turmoil with director

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Big Little Lies season 2 stars Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep is a newcomer in Big Little Lies season two (Picture: HBO)

HBO has responded to claims of behind-the-scenes trouble during filming of Big Little Lies season two, saying ‘the final product speaks for itself’.

A recent report on IndieWire claimed director Andrea Arnold lost creative control on the second season during post-production, when her vision was ‘yanked away’ by executive producer and season one director Jean-Marc Vallee.

This overhaul in post-production was claimed to ‘unify’ the visual style from season one to season two, after the show’s critical and commercial success.

According to sources in the story, Arnold was unaware these changes would take place when she signed up as director.

HBO has responded to the claims in a statement (via The Hollywood Reporter), which reads: ‘There wouldn’t be a season two of Big Little Lies without Andrea Arnold.

‘We at HBO and the producers are extremely proud of her work. As with any television project, the executive producers work collaboratively on the series and we think the final product speaks for itself.’

Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Laura Dern, Shailene Woodley in Big Little Lies
Big Little Lies season two has two more episodes left to air (Picture: HBO)

It’s believed Arnold’s contract for the show didn’t include final say over the final cut, with the final word going to executive producers Vallee, writer and showrunner David E. Kelley, and stars Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman.

It’s common practise in television for executive producers to have the final say over a project, but it’s unclear how much was changed during post-production from Arnold’s vision.

Vallee had the same contract directing the show’s first season, and was unavailable to take on the second outing due to commitments filming miniseries Sharp Objects.

Big Little Lies season two has received similar critical acclaim and scored 96% on review aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes, despite concerns over it going beyond the original source material by Liane Moriarty.

All the cast returned for the show’s second outing, including Reese, Nicole, Shailene Woodley, Adam Scott, Zoe Kravitz, Laura Dern, along with newcomer Meryl Streep.

Metro.co.uk has reached out to Andrea Arnold’s reps for comment.

Big Little Lies season two airs Mondays on Sky Atlantic with episodes available on NOW TV.

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Viola Davis drama How To Get Away With Murder will end after season 6

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Viola Davis called How To Get Away With Murder ‘the greatest ride’ (Picture: ABC)

Viola Davis’s award-winning drama How To Get Away With Murder will end after the upcoming sixth season.

Show runner Pete Nowalk confirmed the news and revealed it was a ‘brutal decision’; Viola also took to Twitter to admit it was ‘one of the greatest rides of my life!’.

‘Deciding to end this series was a brutal decision, but ultimately the story tells you what to do — as it did here,’ said Nowalk, the series’ creator and showrunner.

‘For me, Annalise Keating’s journey has always had a clear ending.

‘Knowing I have 15 episodes left to finish her story, and the chance to give all the characters their own killer endings, is a gift rarely given to a series creator and I’m grateful to ABC and ABC Studios for the opportunity and creative freedom.

He also thanked the cast and crew before turning to fans and admitting ‘the only reason this show exists is because of your loyalty and enthusiasm’.

‘I can’t wait for you all to see how it ends, with twists and turns and all the craziness we love to create every Thursday night. Buckle up.’

 

Produced by Shonda Rhimes, the series followed a law professor at a prestigious Philadelphia university who, with five of her students, becomes entwined in a murder plot.

‘One of the greatest rides of my life! Here’s to the final, extraordinary curtain call!’ shared Viola.

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Shonda tweeted: ‘#HTGAWM has brought us six years of twists & turns. Thank you to the cast, crew, and writers for your dedication and passion.

‘Thank you to the fans who have watched every Thursday since the beginning. Finally, thank you, @petenowalk. Working with you has been a true pleasure.’

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VidCon 2019 already legendary as boy dresses as YouTuber apology video

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VidCon 2019 already legendary as boy dresses as YouTuber apology video (Picture: Twitter)

VidCon is well underway with thousands of social media stars flocking to the Anaheim Convention Center, in Los Angeles, to celebrate their online success.

But it seems the event has already been won by a boy who dressed up as a YouTuber apology video.

We have seen tonnes of them over the years, where our favs sit in front of the camera and pour their hearts out after a public spat or ongoing feud with their rivals.

Cue Tati Westbrook and James Charles, everybody.

And while they are supposed to be sincere, one punter thought it would be a great idea to come to the much anticipated event as one of these heartfelt clips.

The fan could be see with his head poking through a cardboard cut out of a classic YouTuber backdrop – you know what we mean, the bed, the cushions, the wall hangings.

This boy had it all – not to mention his 7,420,523 views (lol).

In his hand he carried around a box of tissues and could be seen wiping his fake tears away as he cried over filming his dead grandma’s funeral – sound familiar?

‘Sorry for making a TikTok of my grandmother’s funeral,’ he trolled in a clip shared by a reporter: ‘Sorry for filming a dead body.’

After dabbing his eyes, he then looked at the camera and said: ‘Please forgive me, and make sure to subscribe and like for a chance to win my gift card giveaway of 1000 dollars.’

He sure had us howling – despite JacksFilms already making the outfit for Halloween back in 2018.

Fans were quick to comment on the viral clip, where they called the child an ‘actual genius.’

‘I F**KING CONIC,’ one screamed while another added: ‘That is no kid, that is a goddd.’

It seems others were in agreement, as someone else wrote: ‘Bwahaha this is actual priceless!! YouTuber goals 2020.’

And that’s not all that made the event one of the most iconic to date, as TikTok dominated the scene – with its users taking part in a dance battle.

Yes, a number of stars from the network decided to step it out in front of their fans where they threw shade at each other in the form of dance.

And it didn’t end there, as they they found themselves heading over to a legendary after party at a private event hosted by TikTok, just down the road.

Although it sounds like things got a bit chaotic, as hundreds of creators were left waiting outside.

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Stacey Dooley will live with polyamorous ‘throuple’ in new TV series

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Stacey Dooley will move in with a ‘throuple’ for her new show (Picture: W)

Stacey Dooley is set to move in with a polyamorous ‘throuple’ for a new TV series.

The 32-year-old TV presenter and journalist will explore unconventional and extraordinary families in new channel W series Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over, set to air later in the year.

The first episode will see Stacey delve into the dynamic of a three-person relationship, aka a ‘throuple’, as she moves in with Thomas, Cathy, and Nicole in their West London home for a weekend.

The trio share their home with Cathy’s 7-year-old son, with Stacey set to explore whether the dynamic has its advantages when raising a child.

Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over comprises of six episodes of 60 minutes in length.

Announcing the series last year, UKTV’s commissioning editor Natalie Rose said: ‘We are so thrilled to be working with Stacey on this series.

Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ken McKay/ITV/REX (10035602o) Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton 'This Morning' TV show, London, UK - 17 Dec 2018 STRICTLY CHAMPIONS STACEY DOOLEY & KEVIN CLIFTON We?ve enjoyed thirteen weeks of sequins, spray-tans and sambas - and on Saturday night, ?Strictly Come Dancing? crowned Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton as this year?s winners. And fresh from the final, we?re joined by the unstoppable duo, as they share their Strictly highlights. Plus, after six years on the show (and five finals!), Kevin shares his excitement at lifting the Glitterball Trophy for the very first time.
Stacey is dating her former Strictly partner Kevin (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/REX)

‘The idea that she will be crossing the domestic thresholds of some of Britain’s most surprising, and in some cases morally ambiguous families is exciting enough, but living nose-to-nose with them for three days really ups the stakes.’

She added: ‘With her formidable pedigree, distinctive journalism and effortless charm, there really is no better person to take us on this journey than Stacey.’

This isn’t the only series Stacey has in the pipeline, after her BBC Three series Glow Up was recently renewed for a second series.

Stacey’s past documentaries include travelling to warzones in Iraq, tackling ISIS, and going on the frontline of the NHS.

Her notoriety ballooned after winning Strictly Come Dancing last year, and is now dating dancing partner Kevin Clifton.

Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over will on channel W later this year.

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What has Tamer Hassan said about Belle and Anton’s Love Island relationship?

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Tamer Hassen has warned Anton (Picture: FilmMagic)

It seems there’s a theme to the past two years of Love Island, and no, it’s not cringeworthy sexy dance routines.

Last year, Dani Dyer revealed to Jack Fincham that her dad is film hardman, and was excited but somewhat shaken to discover the news. After all, you don’t wrong the daughter of a Queen Vic landlord and come away from it unscathed.

This year, Belle Hassan is the heir of the hooligan (on-screen, of course) Tamer Hassan, and revealed that fact to her in-villa bae Anton after they coupled up at Casa Amor.

At the time, Anton joked that his head wouldn’t be turned, feigning being scared and laughing with Belle.

He may have been closer to the truth than he’d hope, however, as it turns out Tamer has some harsh warnings for the Scot. Plus, after Anton gave his number to a cashier in last night’s episode, these warnings may just become realities.

But what has Tamer said about the relationship so far, and has he commented on last night’s antics?

Actors Tamer Hassan (left) and Danny Dyer during the Soccer Six charity football tournament in aid of The Prince's Trust at the Madejski Stadium, home to Reading Football Club in Reading.
Tamer and Danny Dyer are old friends (Picture: PA Archive)

Tamer has been retweeting a number of jokes on his Twitter account about the whole situation, including clips of him in gangster movies calling Scottish people ‘sweaties’.

One post that he shared seemed to come from an acquaintance, with them saying ‘Tam is a lovely fella but you dont wanna cross him or hurt his family. Trust me ive played in the same football team and seen him switch’.

51-year-old Tamer has also told the Sun, ‘I kept saying, “Anton, I dare you.” I thought, “If you say anything that ain’t true or upset Belle, then mate I am coming in on a helicopter with a parachute and I am picking you up and taking you out,”‘

He added that there would be issues if Anton didn’t treat Belle like a queen, adding to the publication: ‘So I’m telling you, Anton, be nice.’

Before Belle entered the villa, she said that her dad was her best friend, and that his appearences on The Football Factory and Game of Thrones had been her link to the ‘famous world’ and the Dyers.

Whether he’ll be best friends with Anton after last night remains to be seen, however, as Tamer told Metro.co.uk: ‘If it happens and they come home, he’s going on a little road trip with dad and her brother. We’re going to take him on a little road trip and give him the usual grilling, “Come on son, you’re with us”.’

‘I’m going to sit him on the top of a mountain and give him a grilling,’ he joked.

‘So he better behave himself!’

Not sure if giving your number out to people in shops counts as good behaviour, nor is getting Belle to shave his bum. However, Tamer does have a softer side, saying about Anton: ‘Listen, the boy is ambitious, he’s good looking, he’s fun, he’s funny, he’s lovable and adorable and if he’s really that then I think they can be a match made in heaven I really do.’

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Lewis Capaldi takes Noel Gallagher feud up a notch as he parties with his daughter Anais

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Lewis Capaldi takes Noel Gallagher feud up a notch (Picture: Rex)

Lewis Capaldi has gone and taken his feud with Noel Gallagher up a notch, as he partied with the singer’s daughter, Anais.

Yes, after being call ‘f**king Chewbacca’ by the former Oasis star, the 22-year-old took himself off to the Mad Cool Festival, Madrid, to watch Noel’s performance.

And while he was there, the Someone You Loved hitmaker just happened to bump into his kid.

Taking to Instagram, the star documented their time together, and embraced the 19-year-old at her dad’s set.

While dancing away with her new found friend, Anais trolled the Madchester star by shouting ‘dad’ over the crowds.

This isn’t the first time she’s seemingly picked sides, as the model recently tweeted: ‘I want to be @LewisCapaldi when I grow up.’

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He partied with the star’s daughter (Picture: Lewis Capaldi / Instagram)

Her comment sparked a reply from the Lost On You singer, who joked: ‘The feeling is mutual.’

The pair’s spat started when Noel had taken a swipe at Lewis when chatting to Radio X.

Here, the 52-year-old spat: ‘Music is f**king w**k at the moment. Who’s this Capaldi fella? Who the f**k’s that idiot?’

But despite the burn, Lewis used the insult to his advantage and played the clip during an iconic moment at Glastonbury.

Taking to the stage, he started his set with Noel’s quip being played on repeat.

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Lewis Capaldi Anais Gallagher
They embraced while watching Noel’s set (Picture: Lewis Capaldi / Instagram)

He’d also chopped his hair with his rival’s statement do, and walked with a swagger while sporting both a bucket hat and parker.

After taunting the crowd for a moment, Lewis then ripped off his coat to reveal a T-shirt with Noel’s face emblazoned in the centre of a love heart.

But it seems Noel wasn’t impressed, as he later called Lewis ‘f**king Chewbacca.’

‘[Lewis] should enjoy his 15 minutes,’ he told Variety: ‘The greatest day of his life that I slagged him off or called him an idiot.’

The star added: ‘It’s the greatest day of his f**king life so far. He’s just thinking, “Wow!”

‘Well, I know you’re Scottish and all that, but f**king hell! It is like a third world country, but for f**k‘s sake, man, you must have had a better day than this. Surely!’

Lewis went on to change his Twitter profile picture to an edited version of himself as Chewie.

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Christoph Waltz ‘spotted on the set of Bond 25’ hinting at the return of Blofeld

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Will Blofeld return for Bond 25? (Picture: MGM)

Christoph Waltz has reportedly been spotted on the set of Bond 25 hinting at the return of his Spectre villain, Blofeld.

The return of the character was speculated about earlier in 2019 when the working title of the film was alleged to be Shatterhand.

The name comes from an alias used by supervillain Ernst Stavro Blofeld in Ian Fleming’s novel You Only Live Twice (1964) but Blofeld had been captured by MI6 at the end of Spectre’s conclusion, leaving fans wondering how he could return.

But new reports have alleged that Waltz has been seen ‘shooting scenes at Pinewood studios’ and ‘when a visitor spotted him Waltz insisted: “You haven’t seen me.”‘

Bohemian Rhapsody star Rami Malek is set to Bond 25’s main villain in an as-yet-named role but Blofeld could make an appearance perhaps an a prisoner being interrogated for information.

Blofeld in Spectre
Bohemian Rhapsody star Rami Malek is set to Bond 25’s main villain (Picture: MGM)

Filming officially kicked off on Bond 25 back in April, after Danny Boyle’s departure as director meant progress was delayed for months while they found a new crew.

To make his mark on the story and correct some perceived wrongs with what he was working with, Cary re-wrote the script; production was then halted again a few weeks after cameras began rolling when star Daniel Craig took time out to recover from an ankle injury he sustained while shooting in Jamaica.

Bond 25 cast
Bond 25 cast members Léa Seydoux, Ana de Armas, Daniel Craig, Naomie Harris and Lashana Lynch (Picture: MGM)

According to reports, the Blow actor fell awkwardly while taking part in a fast-paced action scene on foot.

Despite all the setbacks, producers are adamant the upcoming instalment will meet the release date – currently scheduled for next April.

Bond 25 will be in cinemas 8 April, 2020.

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What are the new charges being brought against R Kelly, following the singer’s arrest in Chicago

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R Kelly is facing new charges (Picture: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

New charges have been brought against singer R Kelly, leading to his arrest on Thursday in Chicago.

A spokesperson for the US Attorney’s Office of the Northern District of Illinois, Joseph D. Fitzpatrick, confirmed the singer had been arrested on a 13-count indictment.

A five-count indictment from the Eastern District of New York was also issued on Friday.

We break down all the criminal charges brought against the Surviving R Kelly documentary subject.

What are the new charges being brought against R Kelly?

Fitzpatrick confirmed (via New York Times) the singer’s indictment ‘includes charges of child pornography, enticement of a minor, and obstruction of justice.’

It is thought that around 20 videos of Kelly allegedly having sex with underage girls were handed to law enforcement.

R. Kelly and his publicist Darryll Johnson leaving The Daley Center
R Kelly allegedly set a list of strict rules the girls and women had to adhere to (Chicago Sun-Times/AP)

Meanwhile, the other indictment claims Kelly and members of his entourage recruited women and girls to engage in ‘illegal sexual activity’ with the singer.

According to the indictment, obtained by NBC, his entourage would help facilitate this by inviting girls backstage and even – on occasion – organising for them to travel to see Kelly.

Kelly allegedly had a strict set of rules which included prohibiting the girls from leaving their room without permission and looking at other men.

The court document also claims the women and girls were required to call Kelly ‘daddy.’

What has R Kelly been charged with so far?

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R Kelly already faces many other charges  (Photo by Cook County Sheriffs Office via Getty Images)

Prior to these indictments, Kelly was facing a total of 21 criminal charges.

His list of charges includes 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse which were brought against him in February – for which the accused musician has pleaded not guilty and has been released on bail after paying the $1million (£792,900) bond.

Kelly’s number of charges also includes 11 felony counts of sexual assault which were brought against him on May 30.

There have been further allegations against the singer, many of which have been met without consequence.

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Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard clears up Mike’s ‘sexuality’ comment to Will Byers in season 3

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Noah Schnapp plays Will Byers in Stranger Things (Picture: Netflix)

Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard has addressed Mike Wheeler’s off-hand comment to Will Byers in the latest season, which many viewers believe confirmed the character’s sexuality.

In the third episode of season three, Will storms off after Mike and Lucas abandon their plans to play Dungeons & Dragons to hang out with their girlfriends.

As Mike catches up with an upset Will, the former remarks: ‘It’s not my fault you don’t like girls.’

The comment has added fuel to speculation Will is gay, but Finn Wolfhard, who plays Mike, has explained why that might not be the case at all.

Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Wolfhard said: ‘There were a lot of different versions of that scene.

‘We tried, “It’s not my fault you don’t like girls yet.” I don’t even know if it had to do with Will’s sexuality; I think Mike was just mad and listing off a genuine fact that he’s not interested.

Mike Wheeler and Will Byers in Stranger Things season 3
Mike Wheeler and Will Byers have an argument in the third episode (Picture: Netflix)

So, I guess we’ll see what it really meant, but it’s all up to the Duffers and what they want to do.’

Earlier in the season, Will also remarks how, ‘I’m not gonna fall in love,’ to his mum Joyce, which Wolfhard agrees leaves things open to interpretation.

‘There’s definitely options,’ Wolfhard added. ‘He is still suffering from PTSD, and I think a lot of that has to do with trusting people and being able to fall in love.’

Noah Schnapp, who plays Will, also recently addressed the comments, explaining how he believes they simply relate to the character’s unwillingness to grow up.

(L-R) US actor Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Canadian actor Finn Wolfhard and Noah Schnapp attend Netflix's "Stranger Things 3" premiere at Santa Monica high school Barnum Hall on June 28, 2019 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Chris Delmas / AFP)CHRIS DELMAS/AFP/Getty Images
Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Finn Wolfhard and Noah Schnapp (Picture: Chris Delmas / AFP)

‘He doesn’t want to move on to dating and relationships yet,’ Noah said. ‘He still wants to be a kid and play in the basement like he did in the old times.’

It’s yet to be confirmed whether the show will return for a fourth season, even though it’s practically certain at this point.

Stranger Things season three is available to stream on Netflix.

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Love Island’s Amy Hart shares sweet tribute to former chaperone after villa exit

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Amy shared a sweet tribute to Georgia (Picture: Instagram)

Former Love Island hopeful Amy Hart has shared a sweet tribute to her former chaperone Georgia Tuesday, who helped her before and after her time in the villa.

Calling Georgia her new big sister, Amy thanked Georgia for all her help and support as the 26-year-old flight attendant made the decision to leave the villa after she was dumped by Curtis Pritchard.

Taking to Instagram Amy shared pictures of the two of them together, and revealed that Georgia heeled her with all the ‘daunting’ aspects of the show such as being away from your family.

‘It’s really daunting saying goodbye to your family and going with someone before you start your new journey within the villa,’ she said.

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Amy thanked Georgia for all her help (Picture: Instagram)

‘I was told I would have a “new best friend for a week” that didn’t happen for me….I ended up with a new big-sister-who’s-actually-younger-than-me for life,’ she added.

‘Yet again the love island fam delivering more than enough! She then looked after me after I left the villa and supported me through those few days. Literally so lucky to have GTH in my life and couldn’t have done any of this without her!’

Amy Hart
Amy and Georgia became like sisters (Picture: ITV)

The islanders arrive in Majorca around a week before they enter the villa but do not meet each other until they walk through those doors, as shown on TV screens.

The chaperones are there to ensure that they are not left alone and to also provide support and help as the islanders prepare for a summer that will change their lives.

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Amy was greeted by Georgia when she arrived in Majorca (Picture: ITV

Amy shared two pictures of the girls together in Spain, and added that she couldn’t wait for Georgia to get back to the UK so that they could go to watch musicals together.

The 26-year-old has been given two close protection staff by ITV to help keep an eye on her mental health as she continues to adjust to life in the real world.

Amy dramatically walked out of the villa earlier this week after being dumped by Curtis, and having to watch his budding romance with Maura Higgins, and she has since explained that she was in a fragile condition and wanted to bid farewell to the show to work on her state of mind.

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Seann Walsh locks lips with girlfriend Grace Adderley as they enjoy quality time together

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Seann Walsh locks lips with girlfriend Grace Adderley (Picture: Backgrid)

Seann Walsh caused controversy last year when he was papped kissing Strictly Come Dancing star Katya Jones – despite being in a long term relationship.

However, it seems as though he has put the drama behind him, as he was recently spotted looking pretty loved up with his new girl, Grace Adderley, 25.

The pair were seen spending quality time together when on a stroll around Notting Hill, in London.

And it appeared they were every inch loved up, as they stopped to share a sweet kiss while enjoying the summer heatwave.

The couple appeared to be in high spirits and giggled away to each other on their day date.

Seann, 33, was dressed in a black cardigan, which he’d paired with a white patterned top, while his other half matched in a black playsuit.

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The pair enjoyed quality time together (Picture: Backgrid)

The duo were first romantically linked when they were seen on a stroll together back in April, just months after his Strictly scandal.

At the time the funnyman was seen kissing the dancing pro, he was in a relationship with his longtime girlfriend Rebecca Humphries.

Seann has since apologised for what happened, and the BBC One star insisted their kiss meant nothing.

But while Katya made things work with her hubby Neil, Rebecca then publicly dumped Seann, sharing a letter in which she called out his toxic behaviour.

And, after she revealed the cheating ordeal ‘robbed her of her home, job and anonymity,’ he publicly begged for her forgiveness.

Seann Walsh Grace Adderley
They looked all loved up (Picture: Backgrid)

Addressing her statement on the Jonathan Ross show, Seann said his ex was right to say what she did.

He confessed: ‘I think that when I first saw that statement it was so huge and you go through a mixture of emotions and I didn’t really know how to react.

‘But I think with the time that I’ve had, that actually she is right, I think everything she said in that statement is right.’

The star added: ‘At first it’s denial, initially you look at that and you go, “No absolutely not.” But with time, someone that you cared about has written that about you and posted that and I think that actually, yes she was right what she said.

‘And I think if you lie and cheat on the person that you’re meant to care for and be in a relationship with, then that is a form of abuse, of course it is.

‘All I can be is as sorry as I am. I hope one day that she’ll forgive me.’

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Aidan Turner and Lily James watch Wimbledon women’s final from the Royal Box

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Aidan Turner and Lily James on day twelve of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday July 13, 2019. See PA story TENNIS Wimbledon. Photo credit should read: Adam Davy/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Editorial use only. No commercial use without prior written consent of the AELTC. Still image use only - no moving images to emulate broadcast. No superimposing or removal of sponsor/ad logos.
Aidan and Lily watched from the Royal Box (Picture: Adam Davy/PA Wire)

It’s one of the biggest days at Wimbledon, with Serena Williams and Simona Halep facing off to be crowned women’s singles champion 2019.

And Aidan Turner and Lily James were front and centre for the action in the Royal Box.

Ahead of the premiere of series five of Poldark, Aidan, 36, and his impressive beard watched the women’s singles final from the comfort of the Royal Box, where Duchesses Kate and Meghan were also seated.

Turner was next to Mamma Mia! 2 actress Lily, 30, who looked chic in a printed shirt dress and rose earrings.

The Downton Abbey star was all smiles in a pair of tinted sunglasses as she chatted to Aidan in between sets.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Javier Garcia/BPI/REX (10333497v) Lily James and Jodie Whittaker in the Royal Box on Centre Court Wimbledon Tennis Championships, Day 12, The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, UK - 13 Jul 2019
Jodie Whittaker was seated two seats away (Picture: Javier Garcia/BPI/REX )
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 13: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex in the Royal Box on Centre Court during day twelve of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 13, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/Getty Images)
Kate and Meghan arrived to watch Williams v Halep (Picture: Karwai Tang/Getty Images)
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Two seats down from Lily was Jodie Whittaker, who funnily enough, was at the same event as Lily’s beau Matt Smith last night.

The Doctor Who star wore a floral dress for the occasion and was pictured sharing a laugh with Lily.

These stars were just two rows back from Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, her sister Pippa Middleton and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, who were front row to see whether Serena – a close pal of Meghan – can win a record 24th Grand Slam win.

A host of stars were spotted filing into Wimbledon for the tense day, which also features the men and women’s doubles finals in Centre Court.

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Woody Harrelson dressed up for the occasion (Picture: Neil Warner/MEGA)

Catherine Zeta Jones looked radiant in a brightly coloured printed dress as she arrived with husband Michael Douglas, while king of the internet and the charts Lewis Capaldi was also pictured on arrival.

Love Island’s Iain Stirling took a break from wisecracking to watch the tennis with girlfriend Laura Whitmore, while Woody Harrelson also arrived to watch the action.

Throughout the week, celebs have mingled with royalty and politicians at the world-famous tennis club, with David Beckham stealing the show earlier this week by looking like an ad campaign for suits in the Royal Box.

Sir David Attenborough, Ant McPartlin and Phoebe Waller Bridge are among the stars lucky enough to be on the invite list.

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Stranger Things writers address fate of major character: ‘Nothing should be assumed’

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Jim Hopper in Stranger Things may be alive.
The conclusion of the third Season of Stanger Things leaves the fate of Jim Hopper up in the air (Picture: Frazer Harrison/Getty)

Warning: Contains major spoilers for Stranger Things season three.

After a post-credit scene in Stranger Things revealed that an unnamed ‘American’ prisoner was in a Russian military base, rumours spread that Jim Hopper (David Harbour) might just be alive.

According to the creators of Stranger Things Matt and Ross Duffer, nothing should be assumed about the next season – even the death of Jim after the destruction of the Russian Upside Down gate.

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Matt said: ‘You definitely should not assume anything.’

David Harbour's Jim Hopper in Stranger Things may be alive.
David Harbour is unsure whether his character will return. (Picture: Jean Baptiste Lacroix/WireImage)

‘The line that Russian guard said is purposely intended to spark debate. We need people to ask the very questions that you’re asking.

‘Assuming there’s a season 4, obviously the question of who that American is in that cell and then also what they’re doing with the Demogorgon, that is a tease.’

At the end of the new season Russian soldiers scour the cells seemingly looking for someone and then one says: ‘No, not the American.’

Mentioning that there is an ‘American’ has given Stranger Things fans a glimmer of hope about the fate of Jim.

Millie Bobby Brown may have revealed that Jim Hopper in Stranger Things may be alive.
Millie Bobby Brown may have given away the answers to everyone’s questions in a recent interview. (Picture: Frazer Harrison/Getty)

When asked by Entertainment Tonight about his character, David said: ‘I have no idea! I mean that, of course, is my hope too. It seems pretty crazy though.’

Despite the ambiguity, according to TVLine, David’s contract means he’ll most likely be a part of the program’s fourth season meaning there’s a chance Jim is alive.

Millie Bobby Brown also gave further inklings of hope when she discussed the scene where she reads a letter from her (potentially) dead father Jim.

‘They had pre-recorded David and they played it out loud,’ Millie said to Entertainment Weekly.

‘I didn’t want to read that speech. I didn’t want to hear about it. I didn’t want to rehearse it.

‘I just immediately wanted to put a camera on me and find the way I react and the way I reacted was pure devastation and sadness, and a distraught child that just lost her father or so she thinks. So it was definitely a raw emotion.’

So there you have it. Jim may or may not be dead or alive. But, all we know is that we can’t wait for the next season of the show.

Stranger Things season three is available to stream on Netflix.

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Davina McCall pays tribute to TV presenter Emily Hartridge as family announces death age 35

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YouTuber and TV presenter Emily Hartridge has died (Picture: Instagram)

Davina McCall and Made in Chelsea star Ashley James have paid tribute to YouTuber and TV presenter Emily Hartridge, who has died age 35.

Emily was a personal trainer and had hosted the Channel 4 show S**t I’m 30 as well as her own YouTube channel which had over 300,000 subscribers, and various online shows.

‘My heart goes out to Emily’s family and friends. Such a shock. Sending you love and prayers,’ shared Davina while Ashley added: ‘Sending you all so much love. So devastated.’

Calum Best wrote: ‘Jesus Christ no way this is so sad I’m so sorry’ and Gizzi Irskine admitted she was ‘finding this very very hard to compute’.

‘Devastating,’ she added.

Emily Hartridge dead
The statement was shared by her family (Picture: Instagram)

The statement was posted on Emily’s page by her family.

It read: ‘Hi everyone. This is a horrible thing to have to say over Instagram but we know many of you were expecting to see Emily today and this is the only way to contact you all at once.

‘Emily was involved in an accident yesterday and passed away. We all loved her to bits and she will never be forgotten.

‘She has touched so many lives it’s hard to imagine things without her. She was a very special person xxx.’

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Emily’s last Twitter post (Picture: Instagram)

Two days before she posted a sweet picture to Twitter with her niece, and shared her hopes for one day having her own children.

‘Yesterday I hung out with my gorgeous nephew Arlo and niece Winter. We hugged, we laughed, we played, Arlo called me a fat pig,’ she wrote.

‘It was a much needed distraction from the hormonal/tired/bloated/emotional state I am currently in. Who knows, one day hopefully I’ll have my own.’

The same day she posted her last video, which focused on the benefits of dating a younger man; her boyfriend Jake Hazell was 28.

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All the collaborations on Ed Sheeran’s new album No.6 Collaborations Project

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Ed shared a snippet of the song names before releasing the album (Picture: Atlanic Records, Getty)

Ed Sheeran has always been a cheeky one, and it was particularly obvious recently when he shared a sneak peek picture of his new album’s tracklist.

The album, called No.6 Collaborations Project (well, he was running out of mathematical symbols), and as that may suggest, each song was a collaboration with at least one other artist.

Blacked out on the picture were most of the names of said collaborators, however, which got us all itching to know who the ginger songster had worked with.

He’s always been one to spread the love, and has written a whole load of songs alongside artists like Little Mix, One Direction, and Westlife.

No.6 has really stepped the whole thing up, though, with every single song featuring a major performer.

Let’s take a look at who they are.

No.6 Collaborations Project tracklist

  1. Beautiful People featuring Khalid
  2. South of the Border featuring Camila Cabello and Cardi B
  3. Cross Me featuring Chance the Rapper and PnB Rock
  4. Take Me Back to London featuring Stormzy
  5. Best Part of Me featuring Yebba
  6. I Don’t Vare with Justin Bieber
  7. Antisocial with Travis Scott
  8. Remember the Name featuring Eminem and 50 Cent
  9. Feels featuring Young Thug and J Hus
  10. Put It All On Me featuring Ella Mai
  11. Nothing on You featuring Paulo Londra and Dave
  12. I Don’t Want Your Money featuring H.E.E.
  13. 1000 Nights featuring Meek Mill and A Boogie wit da Hoodie
  14. Way to Break My Heart featuring Skrillex
  15. Blow with Chris Stapleton and Bruno Mars

It’s certainly a star-studded line-up, and has been mostly well-received online, with a score of 65 out of 100 on Metacritic.

No.6 also isn’t the first time he’s made a full album of collaborations. No. 5, which was released in 2011, featured mostly grime artists, with huge names like Wiley, P Money, JME, Ghetts, and Devlin on the listing.

This was the EP that solidified his status as ‘one to watch’ on the music scene, and is widely credited with helping him get his major record deal.

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Jennifer Lopez has clearly been working on her fitness as she welcomes us all to the gun show

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Jennifer Lopez looking muscly in New York.
Jennifer Lopez is looking super muscly (Picture: Getty/Splash/Backgrid)

Is it just us or has Jeniffer Lopez seriously been working out?

While JLo’s bedazzled coffee cups are an absolute show stopper, we can’t help but notice how toned the singer is looking lately.

As the 49-year-old flexed her arms to hold a large encrusted cup while greeting her kids in a park in New York, those muscly biceps were on full show.

Jennifer Lopez shows off muscles in New York.
Jennifer visited her children before going to the gym (Picture: MMVV/BACKGRID)
Jennifer Lopez shows off muscles in New York.
She greeted her kids in the park while drinking out of a big blinged out coffee cup (Picture: Jackson Lee / Splash)

The Jenny From The Block star’s sporty outfit – a white top tied at the front, iridescent leggings and white Adidas trainers – further emphasised that the mum of two has definitely been working out.

In 2016, JLo told Hello! Magazine that she has a strict health and fitness regime.

The actress mentioned that she doesn’t smoke or drink coffee (so mostly likely another drink in her customised coffee cup) and rarely has an alcoholic drink.

‘What you eat doesn’t just affect your body,’ she said. ‘It can also affect the way your skin looks.’

Jennifer Lopez shows off muscles in New York.
The singer’s arms were looking extra toned. (Picture: Jackson Lee / Splash)

She also exercises fairly regularly incorporating a mix of dancing and the gym into her life.

‘I am 100 percent convinced that working out is part of what makes me so happy,’ she added.

‘Dance has always been a huge part of my life and taking the time to move my body and do something that’s so good for me is key to my happiness.’

‘And I really believe that when you take care of yourself and work to stay healthy, you’re better able to care of those you love. So working out is definitely a priority for me.’

The Hustlers actress also posted a picture of herself in workout gear on Instagram with her abs fully on show. It’s fair to say, whatever she’ s doing is 100 percent working.

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Stacey Solomon worried youngest son would feel ‘pushed out’ when she fell pregnant with Rex

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Stacey Solomon worried about her youngest son when she fell pregnant (Picture: PA)

Stacey Solomon recently welcomed her newborn son Rex into the world with her partner Joe Swash.

And while the pair were excited for the tot’s arrival, the Loose Women panelist feared her seven-year-old son Leighton, who she shares with ex Aaron Barham, would feel ‘pushed out.’

In a candid Instagram post, the 29-year-old opened up about her bambinos, and how the brothers are closer than ever.

Sharing a snap of Leighton taking care of his new sibling, the proud mum gushed: ‘Rex you have no idea how much your brother loves you.

‘I definitely worried about Leighton feeling pushed out when I got pregnant with Rex.’

She confessed: ‘He’s been the baby of the family for so long and he’s thoroughly enjoyed it.’

Stacey also shares 11-year-old Zachary with her former beau Dean Cox, and is currently enjoying a blended family life with Joe’s son Harry, 11, who he shares with ex Emma Sophocleous.

Stacey Solomon's sons Rex and Leighton
She thought Leighton might feel pushed out (Picture: Instagram / Stacey Solomon)

The former X Factor contestant went on: ‘Turns out I had absolutely nothing to worry about!

‘He’s taken the role of big brother in his stride and it actually hurts my heart (in a nice way)!’

She explained: ‘Today I had to go into town to finish a special project I am involved in for one of my favourite charities and a person very close to my heart.

‘Leighton decided he wanted to come with and help me look after Rex because at the moment I can’t be apart from him.’

Stacey Solomon struggling with 'strange thoughts' and battling with anxiety after baby's birth
He’s taken to brotherhood like a duck to water (Picture: Instagram / Stacey Solomon)

Full of joy for her family, the presenter added: ‘And oh my goodness baby boy (you’ll always be my baby, even when it gets really embarrassing) I couldn’t have had better help.

‘I love you to the moon and back and I know how lucky I am to have you.’

The star has been open about her post-pregnancy life, and recently revealed she had been having ‘strange thoughts’ after giving birth.

Sharing some beautiful snaps of herself and her family enjoying some quality time together in a lavender field, she confessed she needed to ‘switch her brain off.’

The star wrote: ‘Couldn’t keep my mind still today. It was wondering off into some strange places.

‘After spending the morning googling every which way to switch my brain off I came to the conclusion that because lavender was mentioned in almost every “keep calm remedy” that I needed to visit a lavender farm.’

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Simon Cowell goes topless while filming Celebrity X Factor in Malibu

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Simon Cowell shirtless
Simon’s vegan diet has helped him shift the pounds (Picture: Rex/Backgrid)

We’re used to seeing Simon Cowell rocking variations of the same outfits day in, day out – aka high waisted trousers or bootcut jeans and either a white shirt or V-neck t-shirt, and repeat ad infinitum.

So it’s safe to say fans were surprised to see him shirtless while filming for Celebrity X Factor this week.

Simon is currently in Malibu, California, shooting the judges houses section of the newest incarnation of the hit ITV talent show, which is set to feature a supergroup of former Love Island stars.

He was papped while changing one of his hundreds of white shirts, and fans were impressed to see how good he is looking after losing 20lbs and adopting a vegan diet.

The 59-year-old was no doubt changing into a fresh white shirt so he looked nothing less than pristine while filming in the hot climate – and he made sure to fit a cigarette break in between takes too.

Simon decided to go vegan after being hospitalised in 2017 when he fainted while going down the stairs due to low blood pressure.

‘I went to see this guy who’s very well-known. And he said to me, after doing some blood work, “You can’t have red meat, dairy, sugar, bread or gluten”.’ he told Extra.

He said his first question had been whether he was going to have to also cut out alcohol – but was told it was fine in moderation.

Simon Cowell changes his shirt while grabbing a smoke
Simon’s followed the diet since he was hospitalised in 2017 after fainting on the stairs in his house (Picture: BACKGRID)
Simon Cowell
…. and this is how we’re used to seeing him, in the Simon Cowell uniform (Picture: Rex Features)

Simon explained: ‘He said, “Maybe not quite as much [alcohol] as you had before.” And I did it and I stuck to it and it’s easy.’

He admitted that the diet was similar to what his son, Eric, eats, adding: ‘Apart from ice cream, he actually likes water, and eats all his raw vegetables. I’m on the Eric Cowell diet.’

Sources have also said that Simon is feeling much better following the overhaul of his diet, and that doctors had explained that he was feeling tired due to an intolerance of certain foods.

He told The Sun: ‘I cut out a lot of the stuff I shouldn’t have been eating and that was primarily meat, dairy, wheat, sugar – those were the four main things.

‘I was allergic to melon, so I didn’t eat it for six months, but I saw this man and he explained it and it made sense.’

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Katie Price’s house ‘undergoing £250k worth of renovations’ despite £2.1million debt

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Katie Price and her home with scaffolding around it
Katie’s got the builders in at her mansion (Picture: Rex; Backgrid)

Despite some pretty huge debts weighing down on her, Katie Price has got builders in to give her rundown mansion a £250,000 makeover as she prepares for her ‘showbiz comeback’.

Katie bought the sprawling £2million West Sussex house in 2014, but fans were shocked to see the state she had let it get into during an appearance on Through The Keyhole last year.

The building works come over a year after fans saw an algae covered swimming pool, piles of horse manure on the driveway and rubbish and clutter littering the rooms in her house.

Katie had defended the mess at the time, saying her house was due to be renovated in the weeks after the show was filmed.

Now, the repair works and upgrades to the house are said to be costing £250k, as she installs a gym, beauty studio and horse exercise arena into her property.

Despite owing around £2.1million in debts after the liquidation of her company, Jordan Trading Co. – which handled her clothing and perfume lines – she sees the work ‘as an investment’.

‘Katie’s planning this huge showbiz comeback and thinks she’ll be a millionaire by the end of the year, so spending money on the house is actually an investment,’ a source claimed.

Katie Price aka Jordan house gets a facelift
Scaffolding has been put up as works take place on Katie’s £2million home (Picture: BACKGRID)
Katie Price aka Jordan house under renovation again
The house is getting a much-needed freshen up ahead of Katie’s career comeback (Picture: BACKGRID)
Katie Price aka Jordan house under renovation again
Her iconic pink Range was parked outside, as well as a mobility scooter (Picture: BACKGRID)

‘She’s building a beauty studio where she can film YouTube videos as part of her new vlogging career, and a small gym that Kris can work out of – something she always promised Kieran but didn’t do.

‘She’s also building an exercise arena for her horses, too,’ they added to The Sun. ‘She thinks she can return the house to its former glory at the same time her career takes back off. Then she can show it off on the reality show too.’

As well as a freshen up throughout the house, some of her appliances and white goods were seen piled up outside the property after being replaced.

The former glamour model will only have to pay back 41% of her total debt – around £856,000 – thanks to an agreement she reached in court to avoid having to declare bankruptcy.

And she reportedly has four years to pay back her debts or the mansion will be forcibly put up for sale.

Here’s hoping the plan to rebuild her millions works – or she’s just added another £250k to her bill!

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