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TOWIE star James Argent's worried pals were forced to call 999 after an emergency at the star's home. The reality favourite, 34, has turned his life around over the past year, losing an incredible 11stone in weight.

Monkeys being used for experimentation at a lab involved with Elon Musk’s Neuralink project “had their brains mutilated in shoddy experiments and were left to suffer and die,” according to a report.The biotech company from Tesla founder Musk is accused of abusing the monkeys being used in the testing stages.It's claimed macaque monkeys used by the University of California, Davis, in connection with the Neuralink experiments suffered severe physical and mental trauma – sometimes even before the experiments began.The allegations stem from a report by The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine [PCRM], an animal rights group that campaigns to replace the use of lab animals with “human-relevant methods."UC Davis received more than $1.4 million (£1m) from Neuralink to carry out the experiments which are aimed at perfecting a link between computers and the human mind.A PCRM report says that “most of the animals had portions of their skulls removed to implant electrodes in their brains as part of Neuralink’s development of a ‘brain-machine interface’.”The group’s shocking report also claims: “Neuralink and UC Davis staff failed to provide dying monkeys with adequate veterinary care, used an unapproved substance known as ‘Bioglue’ that killed monkeys by destroying portions of their brains, and failed to provide for the psychological well-being of monkeys assigned to the experiment”.It adds the tiny monkeys used in the experiment were caged alone, and had steel posts screwed to their skulls, leading in some cases to “seizures following brain implants, and recurring infections at implant sites”.In some cases, says PCRM, the animals were so badly injured they had to be put down even before the experiments had properly

Amy Dowden is counting down the days until she can reunite with her fiancé Ben Jones after touring the UK with the Strictly Come Dancing cast for the past three weeks.MORE: Strictly's Amy Dowden announces unexpected career news amid recent health battleTaking to her Instagram stories, the professional dancer shared a rare picture of herself and Ben hugging each other and wrote: "Four more sleeps," alongside several love heart emojis.WATCH: Amy shares 'life-changing' product that helps her cope with Crohn's DiseaseIn the picture, the couple, who will reunite after the tour ends on Sunday 13 February, can be seen smiling and looking towards the camera with Amy wearing a gorgeous wrap dress and Ben looking casual in black jeans and a denim shirt.READ: Amy Dowden forced to temporarily abandon Strictly tour after latest health battleRELATED: Amy Dowden dances in stunning wedding dress as she marks engagement anniversary with fiancéAmy and Ben were supposed to have married in 2020 but postponed their nuptials due to the pandemic. Amy revealed her excitement and reuniting with Ben soonOn what would have been the eve of their big day at the time, Amy took to Instagram and close to tears revealed she had "mixed emotions" about it."Hey guys, excuse the crazy hair this morning.

Valentine’s Day, avoid the expensive themed restaurant offerings and cook something special at home for your loved one. I’m not suggesting you go to a local farm and pick out a duck, but taking the time to work on a romantic menu says more than any novelty gift, or certainly flowers from the petrol station.Eating together is intimate and the dishes I’ve chosen here are designed for sharing.

Ten years ago today, the music world lost one of its brightest stars in Whitney Houston. The beloved superstar died on February 11, 2012 at the age of 48 just hours before the 54th Grammy Awards were due to get underway in California. Whitney was herself due to appear and was staying at the Beverly Hilton hotel, where she was tragically found dead after accidentally drowning in a bathtub. Over the past 10 years, all the salacious details about her death and addiction struggles have been rinsed to high heavens but ultimately, the true sadness is the loss of a remarkable talent that is frankly yet to be matched. Widely referred to as ‘the voice’ and ‘vocal bible’, Whitney’s influence on the big vocalists we enjoy today is clear to see whether it’s Ariana Grande, Adele, Kelly Clarkson or even Mariah Carey, the latter of who some might argue is in a league of her own. Whitney’s vibrato, cadence and versatility is why she embodied exactly what it means to be a true pop star; able to belt out a vintage power ballad but equally master a contemporary R&B bop seamlessly. It still stands that Whitney has sold more physical singles than any other female solo artist in history, while her streaming figures on Spotify alone are enough to make your eyes water.

Rylan Clark has insisted he’s resting up after revealing an extended stay in hospital this week.The presenter shared a photo of himself hooked up for an IV on Friday morning, joking about his stay in ‘Costa del hospital’.While he didn’t reveal why he had to make a dash to the docs, he did note he was ‘slowly on the mend’ and resting up as worried fans shared their get-well messages.He wrote on Twitter: ‘Finally home after an extended trip to Costa del hospital. Slowly on the mend. Won’t be on the wireless tomorrow.‘Resting up.

Naman Ramachandran BritBox has picked up “Reel Britannia,” a documentary series on the history of modern British cinema, for the U.S., U.K., Canada and South Africa. The deal was closed by Abacus Media Rights (AMR), an Amcomri Entertainment company, who acquired worldwide distribution rights to the series from director Jon Spira and producer Hank Starrs of Canal Cat Films.

ADELE has revealed she cancelled her Las Vegas residency because “it would have been half-arsed.” The 33-year-old left her fans heartbroken when she called off the shows at the last minute because she “wasn’t ready”. Explaining more about the situation for the first time, Adele said:  “I tried my hardest and really thought I would be able to pull something together in time.

DRAGONS' Den viewers were left 'gagging and unable to eat' after a revolting poo gel presentation. Thursday's episode of the BBC show aired in its usual 8pm slot, but anyone settling down for a late dinner were left horrified when the first entrepreneurs into the Den were promoting a poo gel.

READY to move on from his estranged wife Linda, Mick Carter signed up at the Albert Square gym with his friends. But viewers of last night's EastEnders were in hysterics due to the men's choice of outfits.

Adele has announced she's ready to become a mum again nine years after welcoming her son Angelo with her ex Simon Konecki.The 33 year old, who took home three gongs at The Brit Awards 2022, is set to appear on The Graham Norton Show on Friday 11 February to talk about everything from her cancelled Vegas residency to her romance with Rich Paul. During the discussions, Adele insisted the tour dates she had to postpone will definitely happen this year, as there are things she wants to do in 2023.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Top Argentine sales and production company, FilmSharks Int’l, has picked up worldwide sales rights to Matias Lucchesi’s latest film “The Broken Land” (“Las Rojas”) ahead of its debut at the European Film Market (EFM).This will be the second time for a Lucchesi film to be present in Berlin. Lucchesi snagged the best feature prize at the Berlinale Generation Kplus sidebar with his feature debut, “Natural Sciences,” in 2014.Shot mainly in the majestic Cordillera de las Andes of Mendoza, Argentina, “The Broken Land” can be described as a thriller with Western undertones, highlighted by the soulful music of composer Hernan Segret.Drama centers on two female paleontologists, played by Argentina’s Mercedes Moran (“La Cienaga”) and Uruguay’s Natalia Oreiro (“The Unseen”), who are at loggerheads from the moment they meet. Oreiro’s character, Constanza, has come to the protected national reserve where Moran’s equally strong-willed character, Carlota, has been toiling for years.

Gas and electricity bills for around millions of households across Scotland and the rest of the UK will increase by £693 from April after Ofgem, the industry regulator, reviewed its cap on energy bills.

EXCLUSIVE: Veteran editor Natalia Lopez Gallardo’s feature directing debut Robe Of Gems screens in competition today at the Berlin Film Festival, check out the first trailer above.

Valentine's Day is looming. If you're planning on marking the occasion this year with a little more oomph (i.e.

Love Island bombshell Kady McDermott stunned in her newly-shared lingerie snap as she posed for her fans, with some claiming she gave them a "heart attack".The brunette beauty wowed while wearing a black lacy one-piece with matching suspenders.The 26-year-old posed in front of her mirror in a sultry position and swept her long locks to the side, showing off her impressive cleavage and hourglass curves. She captioned the post: "Steal someone’s heart with the @nikkiintimates valentines collection"Fans swarmed to the comment section, with one saying: "I open up ig and this is the first thing I see. You tryna give me a heart attack? Lol looking good miss McDermott"Another wrote: "Jesus nearly had a heart attack!!!!"While a third penned: "Wow absolutely stunning"And a fourth typed: "You’ve just stole instagrams heart with this, wow" This comes after the former Love Island star had been sunning herself in the Mexican city and posting several photos of herself in an array of stunning swimwear.

Simon Cowell, has been delivered a double dose of disappointment as amid his recovery from a horror bike crash - his second in less than two years - he has now contracted Covid and found himself out of action yet again.The bad news leaves him with no choice but to be absent from Britain's Got Talent 2022 auditions while he gets better.Long-suffering Simon was noticeably missing from the judging panel, although Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams all appeared as usual.A spokesperson for the star revealed the bad news, stating to MailOnline: "Simon was unable to attend filming today as he was isolating at home after testing positive for Covid-19."Until February 24, all those with a positive test are legally obliged to isolate, which leaves his judging seat empty for the time being.It comes within days of a terrifying bike crash which saw Simon being rushed to hospital with a suspected concussion, cuts to his face, and a broken arm.Simon has made promises in the past that he'll curb his obsession with "boy-toy" bikes, but his latest crash is said to have been another wake-up call for him about the risks involved.He had been riding the Das Spitzing Evolution S-Pedelec bike, which comes with a hefty £7,921 price tag, when the accident happened.Friends have reportedly claimed he is ready to give up on the dangerous rides, with one source telling the aforementioned publication: "Simon has vowed not to go on a bike again."It was a horror show but fortunately it looked worse than it actually is."The 62-year-old had previously injured his back after a similar crash in Malibu, USA.After it was reported that locals had seen Simon race around the streets near his home in London at startling speeds, he revealed that he

 Radio 2 presenter Rylan Clark was rushed to hospital, which forced him to pull out of his BBC show for the second week in a row. It is not yet known why Rylan was taken to hospital, but last week, he told his followers he had the flu. The Strictly: It Takes Two host, 33, has since revealed he is now back at home after “an extended stay” and will not be on the radio tomorrow.Sharing a picture of his arm fitted with a cannula, the star confirmed that he was “on the mend”. He wrote: “Finally home after an extended trip to Costa del hospital.Slowly on the mend. “Won’t be on the wireless tomorrow.

A mum whose toddler died in a blind cord accident has shared her agony, admitting the loss has made her life “empty”.

ASTRO’s Moonbin and Sanha have made their long-awaited return as a sub-unit with their new single ‘Ghost Town’.In the accompanying video, the two K-pop idols are seen performing the new single in an empty studio, illuminated only by an LCD screen in the background, showcasing some images of dark, desolate planets with red clouds.“Let you go now / I’m about to kick it with some ghosts now / Without any lingering feelings, go down / I got a ticket out of ghost town,” Moonbin sings in the chorus, which features sombre hip-hop-inspired instrumental.Fantagio Music had previously announced that ‘Ghost Town’ would act as a pre-release single for the duo’s as-yet-unnamed sophomore mini-album, which is due out sometime in March. Through the new mini-album, Moonbin and Sanha are said to be “showing a new and different side of themselves”, said the agency in their announcement last week.The pair had debuted as ASTRO’s first sub-unit in September 2020 with their mini-album ‘In-Out’, which included the lead single ‘Bad Idea’.

Robert Pattinson went in depth about starring in two of the biggest film franchises in his cover story for GQ.