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days are numbered. Popular soap opera star Steve Burton confirmed Wednesday that he will be leaving the long-running show “Days of Our Lives” nearly one year after returning to the melodrama. “Wow! Well, I just shot my final scenes here on ‘Days of Our Lives’ and I just want to say, thank you so much to the cast [and] to the crew.

In a four-star review, I called director Jamie Lloyd’s imaginative revival “jolting” and “absolutely gut-wrenching,” and added that Scherzinger “stops you in your tracks” with her “breathtaking” turn. A few weeks after writing that, I went back to see it a second time.The acclaimed show is just what Lloyd Webber needs to recover from the one-two punch of “Phantom of the Opera” closing after 35 years and his “Bad Cinderella” flopping after just a few short months.Everybody on Broadway has been jetting over to the UK to watch his electric “Sunset,” which takes its final bow in the West End on Saturday.

viral moment from December 2020.At the time, the Oscar winner was seen looking frantic while struggling to hold the cartons of deliciously sweet carb ringlets while donning a tee that said “Believe in Boston.”For the advertisement three years on, he sported dark jeans, white Nike kicks as well as two separate shirts.One top had a picture of best friend Matt Damon’s face, and another had a Boston Red Sox shirt that had the words “Best Dad Ever” scrawled on it.While Affleck has bean busy filming the commercial, it’s still hazy when the ad will air. However, it is a possibility the spot could be broadcasted during the 2024 Super Bowl next month.The “Argo” director starred in a Dunkin’ ad for the football game last year alongside wife Jennifer Lopez.

a YouTube video.“She tried to set up a meeting with him, she sent him a letter and wanted a one-to-one to explain exactly the problems she’s encountered ever since becoming a member of the British monarchy.”Sean this week claimed that the “Suits” alum is “furious” that she and Harry get scrutinized for partaking in interviews and publicized projects, while other members of the royal family, such as Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, receive no backlash for doing the same.“The thing that really riles Meghan is that Fergie pops up on things like the ITV daytime show ‘This Morning,’ ‘Loose Women’ and billing herself as the Duchess of York, selling books and possibly doing adverts all under the Royal Family,” Sean said.“Meghan and Harry seemingly don’t understand why it’s a different rule for her.”The Sussexes stepped down as senior members of the royal family in 2020 and moved across the pond for good.Since their transatlantic move, the pair have detailed their struggles with royal life in a series of projects, including Harry’s bombshell memoir, “Spare,” their sit-down interview with Oprah Winfrey, and their Netflix doc, “Harry & Meghan.”The pair, who wed in 2018, have been heavily criticized for sharing private details of their relationships with royal family members.Still, the Sussexes may make a return to the royal fold, according to royal biographer and expert Tom Quinn, who says there’s just one stipulation that stands in the way of that.“I think it’s possible that Meghan could return but I think she would physically have to live in England and she would have to, very quietly, start to do the things that the royal family does best,” Quinn told the Daily Express last month.“I don’t think she could come back if she

Emily Andre has shared an update during her pregnancy as she eagerly awaits the arrival of her third child with husband Peter.

The new year has started and for anyone planning to retire this year, whether they are reaching the official State Pension age, or leaving the workforce early, retirement expert Helen Morrissey has shared five key tips that are essential to ensure financial resilience in later life.

Chris Aitken heaped praise on new signing Bryan Boylan after title-chasing Kilwinning Rangers dazzled under the Friday Night Lights.

A Game of Thrones star’s mum is appearing in the new season of The Traitors.

Hollywood A-lister Russell Crowe has revealed just how close his connections to Scotland are.

A Rutherglen man's journey to open up about his mental health diagnosis was the catalyst that spurred him on to urge others to do the same after hiding it.

Darren Henderson reckons Hurlford United are on the rise after ending the year in the top half of the table.

After months of gruelling rehearsals and performing on the dancefloor, Strictly Come Dancing finalist Bobby Brazier enjoyed a relaxing holiday to Mauritius with his family. Bobby, also known for his role of Freddie Slater on EastEnders, was all smiles as he enjoyed some quality time with his dad Jeff, 44, and embarked on a boat ride.The 20 year old, who was also joined by his dad's wife Kate Dwyer and younger brother Freddie, 19, shared some holiday snaps with fans, including one of him and his dad wearing matching swimming shorts and beaming for the camera.

Luke Littler, the sensational 16 year old darts player, is currently taking the world by storm and many celebrities are flooding in to show their support. In particular, Romeo Beckham and his girlfriend Mia Regan were spotted cuddling up in the audience at the World Darts Championship Final yesterday (Wednesday 3 January), and watched on in awe as Luke competed to win. David and Victoria Beckham's son Romeo even took to his social media to share his backing for the player and posted on his Instagram Story.

Sarah Ferguson has "remained fiercely loyal" to her ex-husband Prince Andrew, a royal expert said.The Duke of York hit headlines today (Thursday, 4 December) after court documents, relating to convicted paedophile and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, were released which named Prince Andrew. Last month, US Judge Loretta Preska ruled that documents naming more than 170 people who were either associates, friends or victims of Epstein should be made public.The recently released court documents named Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton and Michael Jackson.

EastEnders' Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) is set to make a big decision in tonight's episode following her shocking pregnancy news.The character confides in Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter) after a fallout with her partner Zack Hudson (James Farrar), ahead of her departure from the popular BBC soap. Last year, Whitney and Zack were heartbroken when they discovered their unborn baby girl had Edwards' syndrome. Despite starting the process of termination, Whitney gave birth to their daughter Peach 18 weeks into the pregnancy.

Emily Andre has shared a photo of her blossoming baby bump as she and husband Peter prepare for the arrival of their third child later this year. The NHS doctor, 34, enjoyed a luxurious holiday in Ras Al-Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates with singer Peter, 50, and their two children, Amelia, nine, and Theo, seven, during the festive period. Taking to Instagram, soon-to-be mum-of-three Emily posted a snap of her bump as she sported a blue bikini.The photo was taken from above, with just Emily's stomach, legs and feet visible as she strolled along the beach.

Amy Childs has slammed online trolls as she reveals that she recieves abusive messages everyday on social media. Apearring on the Saving Grace podcast, the TOWIE star, 33, shared that she had been criticised on social media after revealing that she hadn't been breastfeeding her baby twins, whom she welcomed last year. Speaking to podcast host Grace Keeling, Amy revealed that while she had tried breastfeeding but "it didn't really work." However, she has since recieved abusive messages online from other mothers demanding her to breastfeed.

Clara Indrani is currently starring as Molly Sardana on Netflix's hit new series, Fool Me Once.The thrilling TV drama is based off of a book by acclaimed author Harlan Coben, and also stars the likes of Corrie legend Michelle Keegan, British heavyweight Dame Joanna Lumley, The Hobbit star Richard Armitage and Irish actor Emmett J. Scanlan. It tells the story of Maya Stern, who is trying to come to terms with the brutal murder of her husband, Joe.

There’s plenty of top telly hitting our small screens already this year, But one that’s already made quite the splash is haunting four-part series, Platform 7.The supernatural psychological thriller, which landed on ITV last month, is adapted from the 2019 book of the same name by Louise Doughty, and has left viewers who binge-watched the show traumatised.The premise of the show, says ITV, is: "A suicide on Platform 7 prompts a woman and a Transport Police officer to investigate the details surrounding her death." The nail-biting series stars brilliant Top Boy actress Jasmine Jobson (she played the much-loved Jaq since 2019) as school teacher, Lisa, who witnesses an earth-shattering event on, yes, platform seven of a railway station. Just a few scenes in we realise Lisa is, well, not alive anymore.

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. And while less people drank alcohol in 2023 compared to 2022, it also highlights a trend over the last 10 years of Americans ping-ponging back and forth between imbibing less—only to slingshot into drinking more.If you’re looking to make sustainable changes to your drinking habits, a new approach is making the rounds on TikTok: The purports that seven days of no alcohol, followed by three weeks of moderate drinking (or less), can improve your sleep, lift brain fog, and deliver glowing skin—many of the same benefits of a dry month, with less of a commitment.The idea, according to the method’s creator , is to repeat the pattern of one week of no drinking every month for a full year.Committing to seven days without spirits may feel a lot more realistic—and a lot less intimidating—for some than going cold turkey.