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Meghan Markle has given a surprisingly personal peek into her romance with Prince Harry, describing the renewed 'honeymoon phase' they seem to be enjoying. Opening up in an interview with PEOPLE magazine as she promoted her Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex shares how revisiting her creative roots through the production and her new lifestyle brand, As Ever, resonates with the time she ran her beloved lifestyle blog, The Tig.

Meghan Markle has launched hew new Netflix show, With Love, Meghan, a lifestyle show where the Suit star shares tips for cooking, gardening, crafting, and hosting. Despite tying the knot with Prince Harry and the ensuing Royal wedding spectacle, many fans clung to her well-known maiden name - the name they had long adored. Post-nuptials, Meghan forwent 'Markle', conforming to Royal customs that typically eschew surnames for titles.

Freshen up your bedroom and indulge in a blissful night's sleep with Debenhams' Serene Avery Stripe Pinsonic Soft Touch Duvet Cover Set – it's the interior upgrade you didn't know you needed. Starting at the wallet-friendly price of £20.30 for a single, adding a sophisticated touch to your space has never been so affordable.The set comes in three elegant colourways: crisp white, warming terracotta, and soft natural, making it easy to find the perfect match for your decor.

Lorraine Kelly seems less than taken with Meghan Markle's new Netflix series, calling it "unrealistic".The show, titled With Love, Meghan, is an eight-part lifestyle series set in a stunning Californian home where the Duchess dishes out her best tips on cooking, gardening, and entertaining. As ITV's Lorraine aired a preview, the host remarked: "I wonder if the Royals will be watching? We've got a first look as Meghan makes her return to television.

Country music icon Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, has sadly passed away at the age of 82.The heartbroken singer shared the news on Monday morning, reflecting on their "many wonderful years together." After nearly 60 years of wedded bliss, Carl died in Nashville, where the couple have always resided. He leaves behind his siblings, Sandra and Donnie, and will be laid to rest in a private ceremony attended by immediate family.The full statement read: "Carl Dean, husband of Dolly Parton, passed away on March 3rd in Nashville at the age of 82. He will be laid to rest in a private ceremony with immediate family attending.

The entertainment world is mourning the loss of actress and presenter Kathryn Apanowicz, who has passed away at the age of 64 after a long battle with illness.The sad news emerged on Monday, prompting heartfelt tributes on social media. Kathryn was best known for playing two characters in Emmerdale – Dezzy Bell and Helen Ackroyd – for 24 episodes, as well as portraying Carol Starkey in an episode of rival soap Coronation Street. She also played Mags for 58 episodes of EastEnders, as well as making appearances in Hollyoaks, Bugsy Malone and The Lenny Hentry Show.

Green Day have been forced to cancel the final show of their Australian tour due to the Tropical Cyclone Alfred.The band were coming to the end of the Australian leg of their ‘Saviors’ tour, with the last gig having been scheduled to go down at the Gold Coast’s Robina Stadium on Wednesday (March 5).However, on Tuesday (March 4), they announced that they had no choice but to call the show off due to the projected extreme weather conditions that are set to hit the Queensland area later this week.Writing on their Instagram Stories, they posted: “Hey Australia, unfortunately due to circumstances out of our control, tomorrow’s Gold Coast show has been cancelled.”“With Cyclone Alfred bringing some seriously nasty weather, it’s just not possible to go ahead safely. We know this is a huge disappointment, and we’re just as bummed as you are.

Slayer have shared details of their first UK shows in six years, including a massive outdoor gig in London. Check out the details below.The thrash metal are set to hit the UK for their first shows since a slot at Download in 2019, and will be joined by an impressive number of support acts.Two shows have been announced as part of the new tour, with the first being held at the Blackweir Fields in Cardiff on July 3, and the second taking place at Finsbury Park in London three days later (6).The dates come in celebration of 40 years since the band formed, and the two shows mark the biggest gigs they have ever played in the UK.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater game won’t just be a remake of previous entries, with developers promising “new music, skaters and features”.The original Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater was released in 1999 and spawned a number of sequels, spin-offs and copycat titles. The last mainline entry was Pro Skater 5 in 2015 and a remastered bundle of the first two games was released in 2021.However plans to give Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 and 4 a similar refresh were scrapped after developers Vicarious Visions were acquired by Activision Blizzard.In 2024, Tony Hawk hinted that a new Pro Skater game that “fans will truly appreciate” was in the works and last month, professional skater Tyshawn Jones revealed he was involved in a new Tony Hawk’s game.After Call Of Duty fans found a Pro Skater-inspired poster in Black Ops 6, a mysterious countdown appeared on the Tony Hawk video game website, with a full reveal planned for 6pm GMT tonight (March 4).

Married at First Sight Australia fans said "what are the chances" after a "crazy" plot twist left them speechless.The hit reality series returned to E4 on Monday (March 3) for its 12th season, with a fresh batch of singletons entering the famous matchmaking experiment in the hope of finding love.The first couple to be matched by experts Mel Schilling, Alessandra Rampolla and John Aiken were Western Australia natives Paul and Carina. 30-year-old Paul is a wellness advisor, while 31-year-old Carina is a digital marketing manager.The experts felt that the pair had "huge potential" as they shared traditional values, European heritage and a love for their family. Fans were also delighted with the pairing, with many sharing their excitement as Carina's family expressed their joy when they met Paul at the altar.

Meghan Markle's new lifestyle show sees the Duchess of Sussex invites her celebrity friends to sample her home cooking.The eight-part series, titled With Love, Meghan, aired on Netflix on March 4 and features the Duchess of Sussex sharing her top "tips and tricks" in everything from cooking to gardening. She's joined by famous friends "old and new" to help teach viewers how to elevate their everyday lives. Among the stars making an appearance is Mindy Kaling, best known for her role as Kelly Kapoor on The Office US.

As the glitz and glamour of awards season starts wrapping up, we've been treated to streams of celebs flaunting impeccable skin and chiselled features on the red carpet. While the beauty secrets of the stars are often kept hush-hush, one facial gadget has been making waves in celebrity circles: the ZIIP Halo Microcurrent Facial Device.The brand remains tight-lipped about whether any Oscars attendees used the ZIIP Halo earlier this week, but A-listers like Jennifer Aniston and Margot Robbie have previously sung its praises.

Edwyn Collins has announced details of his final-ever UK tour, scheduled for this autumn. Find all the details below.The Scottish musician, producer and former Orange Juice frontman is set to hit the road for ‘The Testimonial Tour – A Last Lap Around The UK’ this September.

Meghan Markle pulled off a huge surprise just hours before her new Netflix series dropped, showing immense gratitude to her long-time supporters.The Duchess of Sussex made an unexpected appearance at a screening of her latest project, With Love, Meghan, delighting fans who've been with her since her The Tig blog days.Taking to her Instagram Stories, Meghan shared a video in which she told her 744K followers: "We have a big surprise in store for girls who have been following the Tig and everything else for so long." Just before entering the screening room of her new Netflix series, she said: "They don’t know I’m coming." Meghan shared the heartwarming moment she entered the room, asking the thrilled crowd, "What did you guys think?". Additional snaps from the event captured Meghan's warm interactions with the audience, including exchanging friendship bracelets.

As the awards season draws to a close, one celeb who's been turning heads on the red carpets is none other than Pamela Anderson.The 57 year old actress has been making waves for her decision to ditch makeup regardless of the event's magnitude, choosing instead to celebrate her natural beauty and ageing process. Inspired by the Baywatch star's bold move, This Morning's beauty guru Nadine Baggott revealed some of her top products that'll give you the confidence to go makeup-free. One of her favourites is E.l.

Macaulay Culkin has revealed he only watched one thing at the Oscars – his brother Kieran Culkin winning Best Supporting Actor for A Real Pain.The Succession actor took home the Academy Award on Sunday (March 2), to add to the Golden Globe, BAFTA, and SAG Awards for the same performance. His sweary but endearing acceptance speech won over viewers on the night, and made his brother cry.When asked by Variety if he watched the show, Macaulay Culkin replied: “Just the Best Supporting Actor, that’s the only thing I watched.

Millie Bobby Brown’s upcoming Netflix film The Electric State is getting a video game prequel.The Electric State is “set in the aftermath of a robot uprising in an alternate version of the ’90s” and “follows an orphaned teenager who ventures across the American West with a cartoon-inspired robot, a smuggler, and his sidekick in search of her younger brother.” Brown will play the orphaned Michelle, with Chris Pratt, Giancarlo Esposito and Ke Huy Quan also set to star in the film. Anthony Mackie, Woody Harrelson and Brian Cox will voice various robots.Directed by The Russo Brothers (Avengers: Endgame), The Electric State will be available to stream on Netflix from March 14.Netflix has also confirmed a video game prequel will be released shortly afterwards.

Jay-Z has sued the woman who accused him of sexual assault, accusing her and her attorney of “false and malicious” allegations.Late last year, an anonymous woman, referred to as Jane Doe, filed a civil lawsuit against the rapper and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, accusing them of raping her in 2000 at an MTV VMAs after-party when she was 13 years old. Jay-Z strenuously denied the allegations.However, in February, the accuser voluntarily withdrew the suit with prejudice, meaning she would not be able to file it again, and she acknowledged that there had been inconsistencies in her original account of the alleged incident.Now, Jay-Z – real name Shawn Carter – has filed his own suit accusing Doe and her lawyers Tony Buzbee and David Fortney of engaging in an “evil conspiracy” to extort him with “completely fabricated” and “wildly horrific” claims of rape.As reported by Rolling Stone, the suit was filed on Monday (March 3) and it alleges that Carter’s representatives made contact with Doe and she is said to have admitted concocting her claims about Carter.

Eric Clapton has announced details of a new US tour. Check out the details below.The guitar icon is set to kick off a run of live shows across North America later this autumn, comprising six dates across the US.It kicks off on September 8, when Clapton will take to the stage at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville for an opening night.

James Bond if it were offered.The British actor has been making a name for himself in Hollywood ever since his 2016 feature film debut in Ang Lee’s drama Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk. He has also worked with filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos on The Favourite and Kinds Of Kindness.

Jeff Goldblum has announced a major London Palladium show for next month with the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra.The actor and musician is preparing to release his fourth studio album ‘Still Blooming’ on April 25 via Decca – you can pre-order/pre-save your copy here. Now, he has confirmed the prestigious one-off show to take place in the same week.Goldblum and the orchestra will play the venue on April 24, with tickets for the show set to go on sale at 10am UK time on Friday (March 7).