Danniella Westbrook ready for 'transformation' with surgery and shares throwback pic

STACEY Solomon looked stunning in a bikini as she took baby Rose for a swim today. However, the Loose Women star, 32, admitted she nearly didn't share the picture saying: "I nearly didn't post it because I got a bit insecure." Baby Rose, who is four months old, looked delighted as she enjoyed her first swim with mum Stacey and dad Joe.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterWatching Elton John perform at Madison Square Garden always feels historic; although though he’s performed there more than 70 times, he frequently says it’s his favorite stage on Earth.Even more historic is the feeling of watching him play what he says will be his last show ever at the iconic venue. (Then again, this is a man whose 300-stop worldwide farewell tour began in 2018 and, due to COVID-19, may be going on considerably longer than the 74-year-old originally planned.)“This is definitely the most magical venue to play in the world,” an emotional John told the New York City crowd on an unseasonably warm Wednesday evening.

Ethan Shanfeld Invisible Narratives has hired Apple Music veteran Julie Pilat as president of music.Founded by CEO Adam Goodman, Invisible Narratives is a shopping and entertainment company “at the intersection of the creator economy, the crypto economy and the entertainment business.”In her new role, Pilat will develop new partnerships across the music industry, empower musicians and fans and use storytelling and technology to monetize video content across fandoms. She will report directly to Goodman.Prior to joining Invisible Narratives, Pilat spent eight years at Apple Music as a key executive.

Mónica Marie Zorrilla “Ozark” audiences have proved that time stolen can also be time well-spent: the Netflix crime thriller starring Jason Bateman, Laura Linney and Julia Garner, snatched over 4 billion viewing minutes for the week of Jan. 24 through 30.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterDarren Mann, a heat-seeking actor from the indie world, has been cast opposite Morgan Freeman in the upcoming film “The Minute You Wake Up Dead.”From director Michael Mailer, Mann joins Freeman, Cole Hauser (“Yellowstone”) and Jamie Alexander (“Thor: Love and Thunder,” “Loki”) in the project, billed as a neo-noir thriller. It follows a stockbroker in a small southern town who gets involved in an insurance scam with a next-door neighbor, which leads to multiple murders.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are to receive a prestigious award in the US for their charitable work across the world.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are continuing their integration into US life as they receive the President’s Award during the 53rd National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People Image Awards this weekend for "heeding the call to social justice and joining the struggle for equity around the world." The pair have since released a joint statement describing the "true honour" adding that the efforts of the NAACP for racial justice were as "vital" today as they were more than a hundred years ago when it was founded.The couple's statement said: "It's a true honour to be recognised by President Derrick Johnson and the NAACP, whose efforts to propel racial justice and civil rights are as vital today as they were nearly 115 years ago."We're proud to support the NAACP's work and to also partner with the organisation on the newly created annual NAACP-Archewell Digital Civil Rights Award, which will be bestowed to Dr Safiya Noble as part of the 53rd NAACP Image Awards."President of the organisation, Derrick Johnson said: "We're thrilled to present this award to Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who together have heeded the call to social justice and have joined the struggle for equity both in the US and around the world."Not only do they continue to lead by example, the duke and duchess have also decided to inspire the next generation of activists through the NAACP-Archewell Digital Civil Rights Award, ensuring the support and recognition of generations of civil rights leaders to come."For the latest breaking news and stories from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by

Instagram followers after being discharged from the hospital but said doctors are continuing with tests to investigate the cause of her condition.She said: "Hey guys, I wanted to pop on and let you know what was going on."I am just resting obviously I still have more testing to do. But it seems there's something off with my femoral nerve and it's affecting my strength and my legs."So I am still in a wheelchair, unfortunately.

Europa League encounter with Real Betis following a social media post he made.The Ukrainian Yaroslav Rakitskyi posted a picture of his country's flag on his Instagram along with the caption "I'm Ukrainian." The veteran defender, who’s played 15 games this season, was dropped to the substitute's bench ahead of the European encounter. The defender has been under contract with Zenit since January 2019 following a controversial move from Shakhtar Donetsk.In his home country, Rakitskyi was branded a "traitor" as a result of his decision and has never been called up to play for his national side again.

Amy Schneider is engaged to Genevieve Davis!

Grey’s Anatomy is finally back tonight with an all-new episode, and we’re recapping some info from this season that you may have forgotten during the long winter hiatus.

Susanna Reid, 51, last night attended the Royal Television Society’s Television Journalism Awards 2022.The Good Morning Britain star looked phenomenal at the glitzy ceremony, which she attended with her co-stars Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard.The TV star stunned fans as she shared pictures of her all-white outfit in view of her 597,000 Instagram followers.One of the snaps showed her face from up close, showing off the smokey eye makeup that she paired with a berry lip.The image also gave fans a closer look at her shiny curtain earrings and sophisticated hair updo.A second photo showed the broadcaster posing for the camera as she grinned broadly.Susanna posed with her hands on her hips as she placed one leg in front of the other.She complemented her white panelled dress with rhinestone-encrusted stilettos.Susanna captioned the snaps: “At the #RTS Journalism Awards.“Dress @isabellkristensenofficial Hair & M/up @makeupmel”Later in the night, Susanna shared a gleeful selfie with Kate, who she branded her “winner”.Kate had recently debuted her documentary Caring For Derek on her husband’s recovery journey from Covid-19.The caption read: “Big week for our @kategarraway with the broadcast of her incredible documentary #CaringForDerek.“Always smiling, always full of love and always my winner #RTSAwards”Susanna’s social media updates sent her fans into a frenzy as they heaped praise on her and her co-star in the posts’ comments section.Stephenwilliams4144 said: “Holy moly guacamole this girl is on [fire emoji]”Karl.mahony added: “Wow stunning lady.”Katsitter18 penned: “Lovely photo, the TV sisterhood is strong.“Glad KG's had a night off..great night for GMB & ITV News..“Just watching the show now (Thurs morning) & it looks as

AnnaLynne McCord‘s heart was in the right place with the message she posted in the early hours of Thursday (Feb. 24), but the results were still very unusual. “Dead President Vladimir Putin. I’m so sorry I was not your mother,” AnnaLynne, 34, said to the 69-year-old Russian politician. “If I was your mother, you would have been so loved, held in the arms of joyous light.” From there, judging by the awkward punctuation and rhyme scheme, AnnaLynne reads off a poem for Putin. “If I was your mother, the world would have been warm. So much laughter and joy. Nothing would harm. I can’t imagine the stain. The soul-stealing pain. That the little boy, you must have seen. And believed. As the formulation of thought quickly thought…”

Selena Gomez appears to have no issue with a friend (Simi Khadra) dating her ex (The Weeknd). Fans realized this unique, unexpected dynamic is playing out on Feb. 24, once the “Same Old Love” singer, 29, posted new photos to Instagram that featured Simi, 28, whom she’s been friends with for years. Simi, best known as part of the modeling/DJ duo with her twin sister, Haze Khadra, has recently been romantically linked to The Weeknd, 32, who memorably dated Selena for about 10 months in 2017.

Prince William, 39, made an unpublicized stop at the London building for MI6 on Wednesday February 23, only hours before Russian forces began their attack on Ukraine, according to The Times. There aren’t many details about the Duke of Cambridge’s meeting with the intelligence agency, but he went as his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II, 95, and dad Prince Charles, 73, are on the mend after testing positive for COVID-19.

When it was announced that Sam Mitchell was returning to EastEnders, the actress Daniella Westbrook who formerly played the role may have been expecting a phone call offering her the part. However, the role will once again be played by Kim Medcalf, 48, who took over from Daniella from 2002 until 2005. But following the reports, Danniella, 48, seems to be smarting about the decision.

EastEnders actress Danniella Westbrook played the soap's Sam Mitchell most recently between 2002 and 2005 and was filmed on set at a special angle to hide an issue with her nose.The 48-year-old first appeared on Albert Square as feisty Sam 30 years ago in 1990 however struggled due to drug addiction and years later had been let go from the soap.The actress admitted she blew £100,000 on cocaine over a period of two years.Due to her excessive cocaine use Danniella's septum had eroded entirely away and during the 2000 British Soap Awards the actress had been photographed with it missing. On set for the soap, production had try and disguise the issue so the actress was only filmed from particular angles above her in ways that would keep her septum hidden from viewers.Danniella's EastEnders contract was not renewed on the soap due to her "poor attendance" and "unreliability" and she left the soap once again in January 2000.In her 2006 autobiography The Other Side of Nowhere, Daniella wrote: "My behaviour was interfering with the schedule.

EastEnders role. In view of her 228,600 followers, the actress wrote on Sunday that she had “dodged a bullet”.She penned: “Well well well who knew.“All I can say is thanks looks like I dodged a bullet.”On Sunday, EastEnders’ official Twitter account shared the news Kim was set to take back the role after portraying it from 2002 to 2005.It announced: “Sam is returning to Walford, bringing all the Mitchell mischief and mayhem with her...“Kim Medcalf has said: ‘She’s a brilliant character and I can’t wait to get back in The Square this spring.’“And we can't wait to see her explosive return!”The BBC's head of continuing drama Kate Oates said: "I have long wanted to bring Sam back into the family fold."Her return is guaranteed to be explosive.“She is due to start filming in a couple of weeks' time, with fans thrilled troubled Sam is back in Walford."Reacting to the news on Twitter, Danniella wished the new Sam Mitchell star luck as she claimed her legal team would be “in touch” with the programme’s bosses."Wishing Kym the best of luck at @BBCEastenders," she wrote.She went on: "Yet again this poor woman has to recreate a Samantha Mitchell as close to my last two recent come backs on the square go smash it darling..x"“Oh but not to @bbceastenders my legal team will be in touch to know why..."In an separate post, she added: "Bet you all can’t wait for my new book now can ya …..“Oh it’s gonna go way back to the things I’ve never ever told #beafraidpeople #itsallgood." (sic)Danniella had previously addressed the lack of contact from the BBC regarding her role.She told her 79,300 Instagram followers: “The @bbceastenders have not contacted me to say they are re casting or if they have.

Danniella Westbrook has assured EastEnders fans there will be as many bombshells in her next autobiography as there are on an average week in Albert Square. The actress tweeted a teaser of what fans can expect in her new book on Sunday 30 January, after threatening to take legal action against the BBC soap after she was snubbed for the revival role of Sam Mitchell. Actress Kim Medcalf, who played Sam from 2002 to 2005, has been chosen as the Sam that will return to Albert Square.

Actress Danniella Westbrook has threatened BBC soap EastEnders with legal action after she’s snubbed for the role she previously played in the show. The role will be played by Kim Medcalf, 48, who took portrayed Sam from 2002 until 2005. Danniella, 48, has taken to Twitter to share her feelings on being snubbed for the role.The former soap star appears to be taking aim at the BBC show with a first tweet that said: “Well well well who knew (three laughing face emojis) all I can say is thanks looks like I dodged a bullet” followed by a praying hands emoji.

EastEnders fans will be ecstatic to hear that the iconic Sam Mitchell is once again returning to the BBC soap after nearly six years.But rather than seeing original star Danniella Westbrook, who took on the role from 1990 until 2002 and later reprised it in 2016, Kim Medcalf will instead be playing her.Kim, 48, played Sam from 2002 until 2005, and EastEnders bosses have now chosen her to take over the role once more after Danniella was written out on various occasions amid her struggles with drug addiction - which she has always been candid about.On stepping into Sam’s shoes once more, Kim said: "When the BBC approached me last year to reprise the role of Sam I was thrilled. She’s a brilliant character and I can’t wait to get back in the Square this spring and work with the amazing cast of both familiar and new faces."Meanwhile, head of continuing drama at the BBC, Kate Oates, added: "The Mitchells are one of the most iconic families in soap, and I have long wanted to bring Sam back into the family fold.

Danniella Westbrook has spoken candidly about her former struggles with addiction claiming the ridicule she faced allowed her to find “a new way of life".Teasing a new book, the former EastEnders star took to Instagram branding her "car-crash addiction days" as a "blessing" to help others "suffering in silence".The 48-year-old has battled extreme drug addiction over the years, having once been pictured with her nose falling apart due to cocaine abuse.Sharing the news of her third book release, Danniella – who has previously said she has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, and paranoia schizophrenia – says her life struggles have made her stronger.Danniella wrote: “Today I am grateful for my journey my life my mistakes and the fact I’ve made them and faced them publicly… People criticise me ridicule me judge me and throw hate at me … and it’s all ok.“People are entitled to have an opinion and also freedom of speech. And I actually would like to thank people for throwing stones at me because without some of that hate I may well not be sat here today writing my third book.”She went on to say that the negative publicity was a “blessing” that allowed her to help others suffering with the same demons.