'Burst blood vessels!' Kirstie Allsopp in grim update after accidentally swallowing AirPod

Shonka Dukureh, one of the stars of the new Elvis film, has died aged 44. The recently acclaimed actress was found dead in her apartment by one of her young children, just after recently drawing plaudits for her role as blues singer Big Mama Thornton in the Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis Presley biopic. TMZ reported she was found dead in the bedroom of her apartment in Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefLeading Korean film and TV star Song Hye-kyo will head the cast of “The Glory,” an epic revenge drama series being produced for Netflix. The series is a change of direction for Kim Eun-sook, a screenwriter billed as the queen of Korean romance.The project is also a reunion of sorts for the pair.

Taylor Swift took London’s O2 Arena by surprise when she stepped onstage during Haim’s concert on Thursday.

ESPYs were held at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, bringing out professional athletes across women’s and men’s sports for a night of music, laughs, and celebrating their peers.As football, basketball, hockey, and track & field stars walked the red carpet, we asked them for one piece of advice they’d share with the next generation of athletes at home watching them gathered together in a room in Hollywood hoping for a chance to one day be in their shoes. For pro wrestler Titus O’Neil, the answer to that question spoke more to the community activist side of being a professional athlete than it did the physical training and mental toughness that allows one to participate in sports on a national stage.“Let’s not be ignorant to the realities of our country,” the global ambassador for the WWE told ESSENCE.

Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for four regions of the UK, advising that power cuts and flash flooding could be on the way.The regions affected are mostly in the south west of England, and thunderstorms are set to hit the West Country, Wales, the south east and Herefordshire, between 10am and 10pm today (July 22). Following the heatwave at the start of the week, where temperatures soared to highs of 40C, the extreme weather turnaround is expected to result in disruptions to public transport and road closures.READ MORE: Huge 'canyon of fire' on Sun unleashes three-day solar storm on Earth starting todayThe east and parts of the south east are less likely to be hit by storms, however heavy rain in these areas are expected.Jim Dale, senior meteorologist at British Weather Services told the Daily Express: “The main rain for Friday will be in the English Channel – so East and West Sussex and South Kent are the main risk areas".

Kerry Katona has opened up about the financial struggles she faced in the past, including how at one point, she was unable to afford her children’s school uniforms. The former Atomic Kitten singer, 41, has been declared bankrupt twice, once in 2008 and again in 2013, due to tax reasons. Taking part in the Sun's Dear Deidrie podcast, Kerry discussed how she also struggled to make ends meet during the coronavirus pandemic.

leaving the show in April and recently filmed his final episode of the BBC knowledge show. Richard, who decided to leave the show to focus more on his writing, said how “lucky” he felt to have worked alongside Alexander since 2009. Read More: BBC's Pointless reveals huge format shake-up as Richard Osman steps down as hostDuring an episode which aired on Wednesday afternoon (July 20), Richard told Alexander: “I was just in an interview, and they always ask about Pointless at the end of it, they always say ‘and how’s Pointless and what’s Xander like?’ And I always say how lovely you are.“And it occurred to me that I don’t tell you in person often enough.

Love Island star Coco Lodge has admitted she “wishes she went all the way” with Andrew Le Page during her ITV stint.Andrew, who is in a relationship with Tasha Gouri, had his head turned by 24-year-old Coco while the islanders were split up during the epic Casa Amor twist.Coco, who opened up about her struggle to adjust to villa life, told radio hosts Bobby Norris and Stephen Leng on Access All Areas about her romantic ordeal with Andrew, 27.READ MORE: Love Island's Coco returning to day job next week as she 'needs to make money'She confessed: “I wish I just went the full way because the amount of hate I got anyway, like I might as well have, you know.”The islander opened up about her cheeky antics with Andrew while things became steamy during their time in Casa Amor.She said: “We did not have sex. I mean, he sucked on the t*t, there was probably like a**e groping and like, you know, maybe like a bit of I don’t know rubbing against each other, but that’s about it.”Coco also admitted that it was “quite hard to hold back” and added, “It’s not great when you’re so sexually attracted to someone like it’s really hard to not get carried away.”The axed islander also revealed that her dad had called the show’s producers to complain about her being misrepresented during her TV stint.For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.She told the radio presenters: “When I was in the villa, apparently my Dad called the producers and was like, you need to show her full personality because what you’re showing is causing so much hate...

prisoners were killed in a large-scale riot on July 18 that has also left two further people injured. READ NEXT: Dog catches notorious drug lord cowering in bushes as horror helicopter crash kills 14That uprising has now been linked to a breakaway fraction led by Jose Gregorio Ramirez Guerrero, alias “Goyo,” according to reports in the Ecuadorean media.

Vicky Pattison has admitted she once made a crude drunken proposal to legendary singer Sir Tom Jones.The former Geordie Shore queen said she fancied the Green Green Grass of Home singer so much she couldn’t hold back when she met him after a few drinks.But the 82-year-old “lady-killer” was stunned and “didn’t know what to do with himself”.READ MORE: Tom Jones denies collapse rumours after quitting show due to health concernsSpeaking on her The Secret To... podcast, Vicky, 34, said: “I met him once.“Olly Murs was doing The Voice with him and I went with my pal for the final and I low-key fancy Tom Jones – it’s not even low-key like, I f*** love him.

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Taylor Swift joined Haim onstage during their concert at the O2 Arena in London on Thursday evening.The 32-year-old singer and the band, which consists of sisters Danielle, Alana and Este, performed a mashup of their respective tracks Love Story and Gasoline during the show.The performers were also featured in a TikTok video that was shared to the Grammy-winning singer's account on Thursday afternoon. Doing the most: Taylor Swift joined Haim onstage during their concert at the O2 Arena in London on Thursday eveningIn the clip, the three members of Haim were seen while getting ready for their big show.The trio then looked behind them and appeared to be surprised by the presence of Swift in their dressing room.

Deborah 'Deb' Chubb and Courtney Boerner faced elimination after losing their boys to a pair of newcomers on Thursday's episode of Love Island: USA on Peacock.The third episode of season four opened with Valerie Bragg, 23, of Costa Rica, choosing to couple with Jesse Bray, 27, of Springfield, Ohio.She followed Mady McLanahan, 26, of Dallas, who stole Andy Voyen, 23, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, from Courtney, 24, at the end of the second episode. Facing elimination:Deborah 'Deb' Chubb and Courtney Boerner faced elimination after losing their boys to a pair of newcomers on Thursday's episode of Love Island: USA on PeacockDeb, 26, quickly received a text message after brunette beauty Valerie picked Jesse and read it aloud.'Deb and Courtney, you are now single.

Billy Joel poked fun at himself while playing one of his monthly shows at Madison Square Garden Wednesday night. Turning to the audience during a break between songs, Joel joked that fans «may be right» if they think he has a wooden leg, before assuring the crowd that his eyes are just fine.The legendary rocker shared with the audience that while he has «a leaky eye» — the result of one of his eyes not getting enough lubrication, he does not have a glass eye, despite what he says some of them may have heard.The 73-year-old singer went on to play some of his biggest hits for the sold-out crowd, including a cover of The Beatles' «A Day in the Life,» telling concertgoers that though he hadn’t written that song, he wishes he had.Joel continued to be self-deprecating throughout the night, making light of his age while entertaining the audience.Belting out his 1983 hit «An Innocent Man,» Joel told the crowd that he wrote the song before his voice deepened with age.

Kirstie Allsopp has revealed how she almost choked after accidentally swallowing an AirPod.The Channel 4's Location, Location, Location presenter was taking her vitamins when the horrific incident occurred, as she noticed that there was something slightly bigger after going down her throat.Tweeting to her 428k followers, she said: "In other news I just swallowed an AirPod while downing my vitamins, I don’t recommend it. I’ve managed to chuck it back up without having to go to hospital, but my throat is really quite sore."READ NEXT: Kirstie Allsopp praises Amanda Holden for defending her over BGT 'trust fund' jokeShe ended the tweet with a vomiting emoji., before adding: "Never again! Getting it, back up was agony and I’ve burst some little blood vessels around my eyes."However, some people were dubious about the whole incident.Fans were baffled as to how Kirstie had accidentally eaten the earphone, especially as they are quite large when compared to your usual vitamins and pills.One Twitter user wrote: “So confused.

Kirstie Allsopp has defended swallowing one of her AirPod earbud headphones on Sunday morning and hit back at fans who doubted her story.The Location Location Location presenter had a mishap after mistaking the pods with her vitamins that nearly led to a trip to hospital.She wrote on Twitter: "In other news I just swallowed an AirPod while downing my vitamins, I don’t recommend it. I’ve managed to chuck it back up without having to go to hospital, but my throat is really quite sore."READ NEXT: Kirstie Allsopp’s Location show slammed by ex-colleague who claims star is 'diva' The online responses were a mix of laughter and disbelief with fans baffled as to how Kirstie had accidentally eaten the earphone, especially as they are quite large.Now, Allsopp, 50, has posted a photo of an AirPod sitting amongst a pile of vitamins in an attempt to justify the mix-up after many social media users accused her of lying about the incident.She wrote: “See, not quite as daft as some might say.”Hitting back at the haters, she added: “I did something daft, which also served as a warning.Social media users have accused her of lying about the incident, sending her messages online.One Twitter user wrote: “So confused.

Gemma Atkinson corrected herself over a comment about 'getting older' as she was quizzed by fans on her Instagram. The fitness advocate was having an ice bath in a video shared on her social media when she was asked by a follower which activity tracker she was wearing.

Property guru Kirstie Allsopp has baffled fans online after revealing she accidentally swallowed an Apple AirPod headphone while she was taking her vitamins. According to the TV presenter, 50, the incident took place on Sunday, with Kirstie explaining she had been trying to take a selection of vitamins before making the unexpected gaffe.

pic.twitter.com/Gw0qSj8BOV‘Realise there’s only one place it could be.’Naturally, many had a lot of questions about how Kirstie managed the mix up, so she then posted a photo of an AirPod among an array of vitamins.‘See, not quite as daft as some might say,’ she said.But Kirstie’s followers were still unconvinced.‘I can’t stop laughing,’ wrote one. ‘I have to take many medicines daily, and not once have I mistook anything for a pill, especially an earphone.

@Stopityoun*b wrote in response: “How on earth," alongside a laughing emoji. Kirstie responded, writing: “AirPods in pocket, put vitamins in pocket while getting glass of water, chucked vitamins into mouth, gulped water, go for second lot, see one AirPod in hand, check pocket, check handbag. “Realise there’s only one place it could be.”@Gawanorinon joked: “Now I don’t feel so bad about leaving my Air Pods in the pockets of my shorts and putting them in the washing machine…” @DMCGooner also quipped: “Well you know what they say an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” @j30Moo said: “Whoa that’s bonkers.. hope you & it ok?? X” @GodsmanTracy wrote: “I’m sorry but that’s just made me laugh so much! Hope yr ok!” It comes after Kirstie took to Twitter on Saturday in response to the overturning of Roe vs.

Location, Location, Location presenter Kirstie Allsopp, 50, took to Twitter today to hit back at the men celebrating the overturning of Roe vs Wade.The overturned law significantly sets back women’s abortion rights in the US.  Kirstie, who is pro-choice, called out the men who were cheering online in the wake of the US Supreme Court’s decision.In view of her 428,000 Twitter followers, Kirstie wrote: “The number of men dancing around on Twitter thrilled by the reversal of Roe versus Wade makes me want to vomit. “Please pipe down, you are NEVER going to have to make this choice.”Kirstie was not the only high-profile person to speak out on the issue, with plenty of famous faces from both sides of the pond weighing in.   Prime Minister Boris Johnson, 58, slammed the US Supreme Court’s decision, saying: “I think it is a big step backwards.”US President Joe Biden, 79, did not have the power to prevent the decision, but branded it “a sad day for America”.Kirstie’s fellow celebrities also expressed their outrage as the news broke yesterday that US lawmakers had decided to make abortion illegal in parts of the USA.The landmark 1973 Roe v Wade case made abortion legal across America and now, nearly 50 years later, that progress has been reversed.  Women in some states could now face prosecution if they get an abortion, which has sparked a massive debate about what this will mean for women’s freedoms.Billie Eilish even took time out of her Glastonbury headlining set yesterday to address the shocking news.The singer said: “The song we’re about to do is I think one of the favourites that we’ve written and it’s about the concept of power and how we need to always remember how not to abuse it.“And today is a really, really dark day for