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Josh Duggar turns 34 on Thursday, and it's likely a milestone he won't forget as it's his first birthday behind bars. An Arkansas jury found the former "19 Kids and Counting" star guilty of child pornography charges in December, and he has been behind bars at the Washington County Detention Center in his home state since.Through his attorneys, Josh has since filed a motion to request a new trial and/or an acquittal. Meanwhile, he's scheduled to be sentenced on April 5.

Christina Aguilera put on a sensational display as the stunning singer looked nothing short of glamorous as she attended the Billboard Women in Music Awards.Female artists who have had an incredible career and influence on the industry were all celebrated on Wednesday night, with Christina strutting her stuff on the purple carpet - with purple being the theme throughout.Christina's black ensemble was complemented by the lilac background as her outfit stood out among the incredibly light colours.The 41-year-old rocked a sensational co-ord as she donned PVC trousers paired with a PVC blazer along with a plunging neckline.The singer decided against wearing a top underneath the buttoned-up outfit but instead wore a breast necklace, with the gold chain meeting in the middle at her cleavage and cupping under her assets while donning a green gem in the centre.Christina looked fabulous as she strutted her stuff in the sizzling outfit and wore her hair in her lavish tight curls.She also donned a heavy makeup look with a dark hue at her eye and a plush pink swipe of lippy on her pout - all paired with a hint of bronzer and highlight.The stunning singer certainly looked incredible as she was joined by many other A-listers within the industry, and she was immediately inundated with love online.One user wrote: "Christina served!", while another: "Christina looks absolutely incredible."A third fan wrote: "How AMAZING does Christina look?"Christina's stint at the awards comes after she landed her first NFT cover with Billboard as she said: "It's an honour to be a part of #BBWomenInMusic."She explained that all proceeds from the artwork would support National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.While at the event, Christina also spoke

A family of a boy who almost drowned in a sand sinkhole at Ayr beach has blasted the council's emergency response — after numerous calls failed.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin called on the UK Government to help Ukraine by helping to bankroll its war effort, as he told of his fears for the safety of his grandma who is stranded in the country. The pro dancer, 24, spoke on ITV's Lorraine on Thursday morning where he revealed several of his family members – including his grandma – are still in Ukraine.Nikita, who was paired up with Tilly Ramsay on the show, said he was "struggling to compose" himself over the ongoing conflict in his home country and is worried about his family despite his grandma reassuring him of her safety.He said: "We still have connections to her, we are video calling her all the time, she is trying to protect us from being scared."Every time we can hear a gunshot or explosions in the background, she’s telling us it’s a movie on the TV but only a couple of hours after [we speak] she’s confessing it’s real… it’s incredibly scary."The dancer also issued a heartfelt plea to the Government to help the effort in Ukraine as he advised what viewers at home could do to help.

TV presenter Holly Willoughby is popular for her fashion choices as much as she is for her bubbly on-screen personality.

Experts have shared two types of food than can have a significant effect on weight loss if you are able to cut them out of your diet.

Holby City bosses have confirmed the final air date of the soap and sadly, there's not long to go. The BBC medical drama will finish at the end of this month after 23 years on screen. Fans were devastated by the news that the hit show is leaving our screens, creating petitions and using social media to call for the show to stay on the air.

Lorraine Kelly broke into hysterical laughter as she admitted an X-rated scene in Pam & Tommy was the “funniest thing” she had “ever seen.” The 61 year old presenter spoke to entertainment reporter Ross King on ITV morning Lorraine about the biographical Disney+ series, Pam & Tommy which covers the marriage and leaked sex tape of Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee. Presenter Lorraine then went on to give her thoughts on the controversial series that featured a “talking winky”.

Vladimir Putin has so far resisted pressing the nuclear button because of treaties signed as a result of fears of “mutually assured destruction”, BBC presenter Ros Atkins has suggested. Putin ordered Russian troops to invade neighbouring country Ukraine on February 24, and while the capital Kyiv has so far resisted advances, there have been reports that the country’s first city has fallen after heavy bombing.

Jehnny Beth has told NME what to expect of her upcoming new music, teasing that it’s both “fun” and “punk”.The Savages vocalist was speaking on the red carpet at the BandLab NME Awards 2022 at London’s O2 Academy Brixton last night (March 2), where she presented CHVRCHES and Robert Smith with the award for Best Song By A UK Artist.Discussing her plans for the rest of 2022 and beyond, Beth said: “I’ve been acting in a few movies in France, so that’s carrying on, and films are coming out.”She added: “And then I’ve done some new music, and that will come out pretty soon, I hope.”Asked what we can expect in terms of the stylistic direction of the new music, Beth said: “It’s fun, it’s punk, but electronic as well.”Beth’s last new music came in the summer of 2021 when she released a collaborative album with Primal Scream‘s Bobby Gillespie called ‘Utopian Ashes’.

Cheating isn't nice, but sadly it happens quite a lot. Now one model hopes to catch love rats in the act by offering services to "test loyalty" on social media.

Netflix documentary.The actor and activist revealed the project on Instagram, writing: “My life. A thousand imperfections.

sexual interest," she said."Pictures of erect penises, other porn images and lurid suggestions are sent daily to my inbox."They are just perverts hiding behind a keyboard with too much time on their hands."Annika has been with her husband for 25 years, and says that he loves her grey hair.The only problem is the lack of hair care products designed for grey hair though - something that Annika says she is looking to tackle."Silver hair lacks the protective properties of melanin and is extremely defenceless against oxidative degradation, notably yellowing," she said."Since all the line-ups for grey hair are grounded in purple dye and rely on a quick-fix that gives the illusion of a result but no solution, I realised that if I wanted something to prevent my cold hair colour from yellowing, I would have to create it myself."I teamed up with a laboratory that could help me formulate the products I could not find anywhere on the market. I am using my own products.

Formula One will not return to Russia in the future after the sport severed all ties with the country off the back of the invasion of Ukraine. The Russian Grand Prix, which was scheduled to take place in late September, was already axed for the 2022 season earlier this week.

Disney+ has greenlit its debut Dutch scripted original, an adaptation of Simon de Waal’s Nemesis.

Russell T Davies Channel 4/HBO AIDS drama It’s a Sin has continued its awards season domination by picking up six nominations at the Royal Television Society (RTS) Awards.

People who are hoping to put down roots in Livingston should expect continued high demand for homes.

A man was rushed to hospital with serious head injuries following a violent unprovoked assault in Paisley.