Brian Dowling’s surrogate sister's 'tears flow' as she reunites with baby she birthed

Naman Ramachandran Beleaguered cinema chain Cineworld, which recently commenced Chapter 11 proceedings in a Texas bankruptcy court, has revealed interim financial results for the period ended June 30, 2022, and the overall picture is not rosy. While the company’s revenue for the first six months of 2022 rose to $1.51 billion, from $292.8 million during the same period in COVID-hit 2021, operating profit rose to $57.3 million from last year’s loss of $208.9 million and loss before tax shrank to $364.9 million from $576.4 million, cash reduced to $131 million in June from $354 million at the end of 2021. The group owns Regal Cinemas in the U.S. Thanks to cinemas remaining open uninterruptedly, admissions soared to 82.8 million from 14.1 million in 2021. However, “Q3 admissions have been below expectations,” Cineworld said in a statement, adding that “cinema admissions in both FY23 and FY24 are expected to remain below pre-pandemic levels.”

Angelina Jolie has joined in with those demanding freedom for Iranian women, as protests continue after the death of Mahsa Amini.

Ellie Taylor took to social media with a very candid update from her second week of Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals with her partner Johannes Radebe.MORE: Strictly star Anton Du Beke shares injury that forced him into judgingThe comedian, 38, filmed herself in the back of a car pretending to cry at the pain her feet were in after a gruelling day of dancing.WATCH: Kaye Adams admits to mucking up Strictly routineCaptioning the clip she wrote: "Ohhhhhhhh my feet are on fire." Once the star arrived home, she shared the controversial way she tended to her aching feet and uploaded a photo as she sat with her twinkle toes in a champagne bucket filled with water and ice.SEE: 12 Strictly Come Dancing pros' glitzy weddings: Amy Dowden, Janette Manrara & moreREAD: Helen Skelton fans all saying same thing about her Strictly partneringAlongside the image read the words: "Gousto ice pack in a champagne bucket? Tell me you're middle class without telling me you're middle class."The pair had a great start to the competition, securing a brilliant score of 28/40 last week with their energetic quick step to I am what I am.After the performance, Ellie shared an action shot from the glittering evening alongside the words: "What a man, what a frock, what a hairdo, what (a) makeup, what a night." The star was in pain Fans of the comedy star were quick to leave messages in the comments section. One fan wrote: "Gorgeous.

Sarah Jessica Parker has revealed the reason behind her sudden exit from an NYC event on Wednesday – and it's heartbreaking.MORE: Sarah Jessica Parker poses with lookalike twin daughters in rare family outingThe Hocus Pocus 2 star was forced to make a quick exit from New York City Ballet's 10th Annual Fall Fashion Gala after she received news of a family emergency, which has now been revealed to be the death of her stepfather Paul Giffin Forste.WATCH: Sarah Jessica Parker shares glimpse inside family homeIn a statement, the Parker family announced that Paul — who married Sarah Jessica's mom, Barbara, in 1969 — died aged 76 on Wednesday."Our family is sad to announce that after an unexpected and rapid illness, Paul Giffin Forste passed away yesterday at age 76," the family said in a statement.SEE: Sarah Jessica Parker looks stylish in black swimsuit during family trip to the beachMORE: Sarah Jessica Parker shares rare photo of son James' face in bittersweet tribute"In his last moments he was surrounded with the love and gratitude of his adored wife Barbara of 54 years, and children, including Sarah Jessica Parker," the statement continued."Paul will be remembered with the spirit of loving kindness which was his faith, his special delight in his 13 grandchildren, and his sustained belief in making the world a more charitable, tolerant, and beautiful place for all." Sarah Jessica with her daughters and husbandOn Thursday, the Sex and the City actress left the fashion gala – where she was being honored – at the David H.

Victoria, is in to Paris to showcase her designs for the first time during Paris Fashion Week.MORE: Victoria Beckham's workout hack we should all be copyingThe designer has been hard at work in the city in the days leading up to her debut, and on the eve of the big day, she received a stunning bouquet of white roses from her loyal husband David Beckham, wishing her good luck.WATCH: Nicola Peltz and Victoria Beckham dancing together"Dear Victoria, can't wait to see all your hard work pay off. I know it will be amazing! So proud of you.

There aren’t many photos available as evidence of their appearance, but Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen made a rare public outing at Paris Fashion Week!

The first trailer for Jim Parsons and Ben Aldridge‘s new movie has been released.

The official cast recording for the Broadway revival of Into the Woods has been released and you can listen to Sara Bareilles and the star-studded cast performing Stephen Sondheim‘s beloved music!

There was no shortage of celebrities and high-profile people at the Clooney Foundation For Justice Inaugural Albie Awards at the New York Public Library in New York City on Thursday.Actress Lori Harvey would put on quite the fashion show, both before her arrival at the venue, and again when she hit the red carpet.Dressed to the nines, George and Amal Clooney served as hosts of the awards ceremony that honors people who have devoted their lives to justice. In fact, the awards were named after Justice Albie Sachs, a lawyer and former judge who was imprisoned for his fight to end apartheid in South Africa.Scroll down to video  Star-studded: Lori Harvey, 25, turned heads when she attended the Clooney Foundation For Justice Inaugural Albie Awards at the New York Public Library in New York City on ThursdayHarvey, 25, put on a glamorous display on the red carpet in a unique white ensemble, consisting of a long white jacket with metallic studs, or sequins, all along the front and collar.Underneath, she wore a full-length dress that flaunted both her ripped abs and her cleavage with its design, that included undone zipper around the stomach and chest regions.

Bridgerton bombshells Simone Ashley and Phoebe Dynevor turned up the heat at the inaugural Albie Awards in New York on Thursday.Co-hosted by human rights lawyer Amal Clooney and her movie star husband George Clooney, the event played host to a glittering star-studded guest list.Simone hinted at her vertiginous legs in a white slip worn under a see-through baby blue tulle robe for her latest night on the town. On the town: Bridgerton bombshells Simone Ashley (left) and Phoebe Dynevor (right) turned up the heat at the inaugural Albie Awards in New York on ThursdayLetting her luxurious black locks cascade down her back, she balanced expertly on a gleaming pair of metallic stilettos.Meanwhile Phoebe glowed in a bias-cut pale gold gown that gleamed under the lights as she emerged from the event venue.

George and Amal Clooney were impeccably dressed when they played host at the Clooney Foundation For Justice Inaugural Albie Awards at the New York Public Library on Thursday. The star-studded affair included a number celebrities and profile people who lent their support to the cause, all while decked out in their fashion bestThe awards honored people who have devoted their lives to justice, and was named after Justice Albie Sachs, a lawyer and former judge who was imprisoned for his fight to end apartheid in South Africa. Elegant: Drew Barrymore, 47, looked classy in a black gown at the Clooney Foundation For Justice Inaugural Albie Awards at the New York Public Library on ThursdayBarrymore oozed elegance when she hit the red carpet in a black gown that covered her shoulder and part of her arms with its unique design.She accessorized with dangling earrings and four large multi-colored bracelets went up about halfway to her elbow on her left arm, while carrying a stylish black clutch purse.

Big Brother star Brian Dowling has revealed that he and his husband Arthur Gourounlian know which one of them is the biological dad of their new baby girl.The thrilled couple – who got married in 2015 – welcomed baby Blake Maria Rose Dowling Gourounlian earlier this month and have said they are "totally in love with her".Brian and Dancing With The Stars judge Arthur used an egg donor to make their dream of being parents come true and Brian's sister Aoife carried and gave birth to the baby.READ MORE: Big Brother icon Brian Dowling confirms he and husband are expecting first babyTV legend Brian, 44, has now shared that the couple knows who the biological dad is and that one of them is in "limbo" legally for now. "We know who the biological father is, but we haven't disclosed that," he told RSVP magazine."Legally, that leaves one of us in limbo for two years, one of us has no rights as a father."The publication said that because of Irish laws, whoever is not the biological father will later be able to apply for guardianship of the little girl.Brian, who won Big Brother in 2001, also said that legally Aoife is the biological mother, although they used a donor.The couple announced Blake's arrival on Instagram last week, saying that she was born on September 1 and weighed 7lb 4oz."We @gourounlian are absolutely totally in love with her and can't believe she's here and is ours," Brian wrote.For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here."None of this would have been possible without our donor, a woman we have never met or even seen a picture of but has given us the gift of life.

Big Brother star Brian Dowling has welcomed his first child into the world and revealed the name chosen for the new arrival. In an Instagram post shared this week, Dowling shared an adorable image of him and his husband Arthur Gourounlian holding their newborn baby in the hospital. "Please be upstanding for the arrival of our BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER Blake Maria Rose Dowling Gourounlian," read the caption.

Big Brother winner Brian Dowling has paid tribute to his sister, Aoife, after she acted as the surrogate to his adorable newborn daughter. Brian, 44, confirmed the news via Instagram that he and husband Arthur, 42, have welcomed their daughter, Blake Maria Rose Dowling Gourounlian, to the family on Thursday. But in the post, Brian paid a special tribute to his sister, who volunteered to be the surrogate mum to Blake – to which Brian and Arthur will be "forever grateful" to.

@gourounlian are ABSOLUTELY TOTALLY IN LOVE with her & can’t believe she’s here & is ours. ’He also paid tribute to the anonymous egg donor as well as his 33-year-old sister Aoife, who acted as their surrogate, adding: ‘None of this would have been possible without our donor, a woman we have never met or even seen a picture of but has given us the GIFT OF LIFE.  ‘Now, where do we even start with you @effidy_dowling_ you are a SAINT to us & we will FOREVER be GRATEFUL to you for the REST OF OUR LIVES.

READ MORE: Carol Vorderman works out with Alex Scott in incredible video but one fan notices something unusualThey added: "To the egg donor that we have never met or seen any pic of THANK YOU without you our bundle of joy would not be here. And @effidy_dowling_ you have given us THE WORLD we will forever owe YOU. Merci.

Big Brother winner Brian Dowling shared the happy news that he and his husband, Dancing with the Stars judge Arthur Gourounlian welcomed a daughter on Saturday. Brian, 44, took to Instagram to announce the happy news with a sweet post in which he thanked his sister for being their surrogate and announced the newborn's name. He wrote: "Please be upstanding for the arrival of our BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER Blake Maria Rose Dowling Gourounlian.

Big Brother's Brian Dowling has shared his joy after welcoming his first child.The Irish presenter, 44, welcomed a baby daughter named Blake Maria Rose Dowling Gourounlian via surrogate.Brian and his husband, Dancing with the Stars judge Arthur Gourounlian, announced today that their little one was born on September 1 and was carried by Brian's sister, Aofie.READ MORE: Big Brother announces huge comeback after 4 years during Love Island final on ITV2Taking to Instagram to announce their happy news, Brian shared an adorable snap of the three and penned: "Please be upstanding for the arrival of our BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER Blake Maria Rose Dowling Gourounlian. Yes people another BDG."They added: "Blake was delivered safely on Thursday September 1st at 14:52pm weighting 7lb 4ozs.

BRIAN Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian have welcomed their baby girl into the world - and they are "totally in love". Blake Maria Rose Dowling Gourounlian was born through surrogacy on September 1 at 14.52pm. And the Big Brother star and his Dancing With The Stars judge hubby are over the moon with their bundle of joy.