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brutally stabbed at a literary event in New York on Friday.The 75-year-old celebrated author suffered wounds to stab wounds to his neck, stomach, eye, chest and thigh after being knifed as he prepared to give a talk at the Chautauqua Institution, and was airlifted to hospital where he was placed on a ventilator.He was finally able to breathe unassisted and ‘say a few words’ over the weekend, and his former partner Padma has now expressed her wish for ‘swift healing’.The 51-year-old wrote in a tweet on Saturday: ‘Relieved @salmanrushdie is pulling through after Friday’s nightmare.‘Worried and wordless, can finally exhale. Now hoping for swift healing.’Actress and model-turned-TV chef Padma was married to Sir Salman from 2004 until 2007.Relieved @SalmanRushdie is pulling through after Fridayâs nightmare.

Millie Bobby Brown has revealed that she has enrolled in a course at university, because evidently now Stranger Things season 4 is out she’s got a load more time on her hands.The actress is following in her character Eleven’s footsteps and studying in the state of Indiana, where her Netflix series is set, but this time at the prestigious Purdue University.Fun fact: the hit Netflix series even had a shout-out to Purdue University on the show, with a student wearing a Purdue shirt in series three.Now Millie, 18, has signed up as an online student to a Human Services course that is ‘designed to provide students with basic knowledge in human development and family studies’. The Enola Holmes star revealed the news to Allure, sharing her plans to study at university in order to ‘learn about the system and how to help young people.’ The young activist will also continue to work as a Goodwill Ambassador for Unicef, which helps children across the world in danger. Millie said she is conscious of her strong influence over young people and is happy to accept that responsibility in an effort to share important messages with her audience.  She added to the magazine: ‘Of course, people can look at it as pressure or scary, but I think that’s the most exciting part of my job.‘People are all looking at me, ‘What are you going to say, Millie?’ I’m going to say, “Young girls deserve an education. Young people everywhere deserve equal rights. ‘”[You] deserve to love the people that you want to love.

Adele has given a rare glimpse into her private life, saying she has ‘never been in love like this’ and is ‘obsessed’ with her American sports agent boyfriend Rich Paul.The singer, who shares son Angelo with her ex-husband Simon Konecki, confirmed her relationship with Rich in September 2021.Adele remained pretty tight-lipped on her new romance initially, but now it seems she’s ready to shout about her love for Rich from the rooftops – and she’s totally down to get married again.Starring on the cover of the October 2022 issue of Elle UK and its American counterpart, Elle US, the Hello hitmaker looks stunning while posing in a white coat.Other shots show the Grammy winner wearing a series of glamorous dresses, including a yellow satin number with a high slit, with her long blonde locks styles in effortless waves.Chatting to the publication about 40-year-old Rich – who is the founder of management company Klutch Sports Group, which represents high-profile basketball stars including LeBron James, Anthony Davis and John Wall – she said: ‘I’ve never been in love like this. I’m obsessed with him.’When asked if she wants to get married again, Adele didn’t hesitate to say yes: ‘Yes, absolutely’, before responding to engagement rumours in the most Adele way possible.‘Well! Well.

Anne Heche has been taken off life support three days after she was officially declared dead.The Emmy-winning actress, who was 53, suffered severe injuries following a car crash in Los Angeles, California on August 5. Her blue Mini Cooper crashed into a residential building and burst into flames, leaving Heche trapped inside for some time before 59 firefighters rushed to the scene to free her from the vehicle.

MARTINE McCutcheon looked slimmer than ever in a green maxidress as she headed to a BBQ in the heatwave. With highs of 33C in the UK yesterday, the actress, 46, made the most of it hanging out in the sunshine.

KATIE Price enjoyed a family day out this weekend with sister Sophie Price and their mum Amy. The 44-year-old sported a glamorous look while at the races with her family, opting for a beige crop top and matching skirt. The mum-of-five paired the look with some wedge sandals and a white bag and she wore her long blonde locks down.

Adele has teased details of what fans attending her upcoming re-scheduled Las Vegas residency can expect in a new interview. 

Denise Van Outen looked radiant as she stepped out to enjoy a 'fabulous' meal with her nearest and dearest on Sunday afternoon.MORE: Denise van Outen's comforted by friends after opening up about her 'ups and downs'Joined by her new boyfriend, Jimmy Barba, Denise and her family travelled to Thorpe Bay in Essex for a lavish dining experience at Roslin Beach Hotel.WATCH: Denise Van Outen transforms home into night clubTaking to her Instagram, the 48-year-old treated her fans to a glimpse of their summer outing. Sharing a carousel of joyous snaps, Denise appeared in high spirits as she cosied up to her beau.MORE: Denise Van Outen inundated with support after she opens up about 'difficult' conditionREAD: Denise Van Outen shares 'odd' secret for toned legs – and it only takes 45 minutesThe Celebrity Gogglebox star embraced the UK heatwave in a stunning white cotton dress which she teamed with a beaded turquoise necklace, a freshwater pearl choker, matching pearl earrings, and a pair of cat-eye sunglasses.

It was a weak weekend at the summer box office.

The Libertines have announced a special outdoor show in Margate that will take place on Wednesday (August 17).The four-piece, whose hotel The Albion Rooms is located in the Kent seaside town, will perform in the Oval Bandstand in the Cliftonville area of Margate at 4pm on Wednesday.Tickets for the exclusive matinée performance, as well as an after-party at The Albion Rooms, are on sale now via Dice.You can see the official poster for The Libertines’ Margate show below.A post shared by The Libertines (@thelibertines)Later this month, The Libertines will perform a special afternoon set at Victorious Festival in Portsmouth.You can see the band’s upcoming UK and European tour dates below.August17 – The Oval Bandstand, Margate18 – Saint-Nolff, Bretagne, FR19 – Aérodrome Guéret, Saint-Laurent, FR28 – Victorious Festival, SouthseaSeptember1 – Camp and Furnace, LiverpoolOctober21 – Cirque Royale, Brussels, BE24 – Le Zénith, Paris, FR26 – Carlswerk, Cologne, DE28 – Edel Optics Arena, Hamburg, DE30 – Union Scene, Drammen, NO31 – Annexet, Stockholm, SENovember1 – Vega, Copenhagen, DK3 – Zoom, Frankfurt, DE4 – Progresja, Warsaw, PL5 – Lucerna, Prague, CZ7 – Gasometer, Vienna, AT8 – Tonhalle, Munich, DE9 – X-Tra, Zurich, CH11 – Discoteca Alcatraz, Milano, IT13 – Den Atelier, Luxembourg, LU14 – Melkweg, Amsterdam, NLSpeaking to NME recently, Libertines drummer Gary Powell said that the band’s new album might “push the boat out a little more”.“The good thing is everybody’s been writing,” he said.

Netflix documentary series Trainwreck: Woodstock ’99, which was released earlier this month.The 1999 festival, held to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original Woodstock, descended into violence and riots during performances by Limp Bizkit and Red Hot Chili Peppers.Taking to Instagram, Daly, who was at Woodstock ’99 to present MTV’s TRL show, discussed his experiences of the event.Revealing that he has been asked about his time at Woodstock a lot recently due to the Netflix show, Daly wrote: “All I can say is I thought I was going to die. It started off great, TRL live from the side of main stage interviewing all the bands (like Jay from Jamiroquai) & then started getting pelted with bottles, rocks, lighters, all of it.

Jerry Sadowitz: Not For Anyone, had a warning that it contained “strong language and themes some may find distressing”.Following the cancellation, Sadowitz tweeted: “Did a show last night, 75 mins, thought it went well. Didn’t see any walkouts. Today I’m told my show’s been cancelled.

the fatal shooting that occurred on the set of the western Rust, contradicting a statement made by lead actor and producer Alec Baldwin.In the report, as noted by Deadline via ABC-TV, the gun used in the shooting – a .45 caliber F.lli Pietta revolver – was put through the FBI’s accidental discharge testing. The tests included putting the hammer of the gun in both the half-cock and quarter-cock positions, and the hammer of the gun being “struck directly”.

Adele is opening up about her future with boyfriend Rich Paul in her Elle UK magazine cover story.

K.J. Yossman Svika Pick, the Israeli king of pop who wrote Dana International’s Eurovision-winning hit “Diva” in 1998, died on Sunday.

If there’s one thing that Beauty TikTok loves, it’s affordable substitutes for high-end skincare, makeup and hair care buys. From Dyson Airwrap alternatives to “dupes” for products like Rare Beauty’s liquid blush and the Olaplex No. 3 Treatment, the app is an absolute gold mine of suggestions for thrifty shoppers looking to save money.

told his 67.7 million Instagram followers in a video.“I get caught up and I spiral when I read things about me online and ultimately it’s very detrimental to my mental state. So I decided to take a step back and delete the app.”A post shared by Tom Holland (@tomholland2013)Holland said making the video took him “about an hour” as he tried putting his thoughts into words.What’s more, the actor spoke out about a UK-based mental health charity for teenagers, named Stem4, which he’s a proud sponsor of through his family’s organization, The Brothers Trust.“There is an awful stigma against mental health and I know that asking for help and seeking help isn’t something that we should be ashamed of, but it is something that is much easier said than done,” he said in the three-minute-long clip.Holland thanked his fans for listening, telling them he will “disappear from Instagram again.”“I love you all — and I’ll speak to you soon,” he signed off.It wasn’t long before fans rushed to the comments section to send Holland their well-wishes.“Don’t worry we understand but we also gonna miss you,” wrote one fan, before another added, “It’s okaayyy tom, hope u have a great life.”“Man, you’re an inspiration to so many.

A Love Island conspiracy theory has been circling the realms of social media, which fans claim prove Dami Hope and Indiyah Polack were "meant to be" from day one. A handful of fans of the hit ITV2 dating series have banded together to devise "blue theory", whereby the colour blue - which is often deemed to signify serenity, calmness and success - was present in almost all of lovebirds Dami and Indiyah's romantic scenes and highlights from the show.

Jordan Banjo has tied the knot with long-time partner Naomi Courts in a lavish ceremony over the weekend. The newlyweds were due to walk down the aisle last year, but were forced to postpone their special day due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now, Jordan and Naomi have finally said their 'I do's' surrounded by their loved ones during an unforgettable day – including brother Ashley and Dancing On Ice star Perri Kiely.The Diversity star, 29, took to Instagram as he shared a photo from the reception party, complete with stunning white flowers and tablecloths.

Winner of Love Island 2022, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu appeared on Lorraine this morning (August 15) to talk to Christine Lampard, 43, about her experience on the show and update viewers on her current plans. The Turkish beauty, 27, revealed details of a moment from the series which was never shown when she described having a panic attack during the filming of Casa Amor scenes over what partner Davide Sanclimenti, 27, might be up to.

Jordan Banjo and his fiancée Naomi Courts finally tied the knot over the weekend, with the pair exchanging vows in a stunning ceremony surrounded by their nearest and dearest The Diversity star, 29, and his long term partner Naomi, 30, were originally due to walk down the aisle in 2021 but had to postpone their nuptials due to the pandemic. However, it looks like their big day was worth the wait with the couple, who are parents to son Cassius, four, and three year old daughter Mayowa also known as Mimi, throwing a lavish bash at Ashridge House in Hertfordshire.