EastEnders matriarch and 80’s drama icon joining Hollyoaks as Spring spoiler airs

Singer and ex-One Direction member Liam Payne went viral on Sunday 27 March night when he debuted a bizarre new accent on the red carpet at Elton John AIDS Foundation's annual Academy Awards viewing party. Forgoing his well-known Wolverhampton accent for a seemingly Irish-American twang, he left viewers scratching their heads.

Rykard Jenkins has detailed his new life away from the spotlight after training as an aesthetic practitioner and opening his own practice, the Rejuvenation Clinic.The 31 year old, who was on Love Island for its second season back in 2016, spoke out on how his life has changed over the past few years in an exclusive chat with OK! Online. "Life has been a mixed bag really – it has it's perks," he first explained before sharing the positive sides of being well-known.

New York mobster played on a public persona for the camera when he was secretly a tyrant in private.Gotti, who was nicknamed the “Dapper Don” due to his style, was described as the first “media don” as he portrayed a friendly manner to the public and cameras.However, according to testimony from former mobsters who helped finally put him behind bars, Gotti was a trigger happy tyrant.Gotti’s flashy mentality also drew him resentment and hospitality from other crime families in the area as he regularly posed for newspaper photographs like he was a celebrity.He assumed command of the Gambino family after previous boss Paul Castellano was killed, which Gotti was linked to.Gotti took hold of the family when it had 23 active crews, about 300 members and more than 2,000 associates with an estimated $500 million a year made, according to website Biography.He ran the Gambino crime family during the late 1980s to the early 1990s and was dubbed "Teflon Don" due to charges never sticking until his world came crashing down with an FBI investigation.The audio tapes were ultimately what led to Gotti’s downfall with the evidence the FBI had on him, which included wiretaps of the Ravenite Social Club he regularly visited, being very incriminating.It also showed Gotti in a different light to what the public saw with one tape revealing a threat to one of his members for not returning his calls.According to the New York Times, Gotti said: “'Listen, I called your (expletive deleted) house five times yesterday; now if your wife thinks you are a (expletive deleted) dunsky or if she's a (expletive deleted) dunsky and you're gonna disregard my (expletive deleted) phone calls, I'll blow you and that (expletive deleted) house up.''The tapes also

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coronavirus at some point in the past two years. In most cases they’ve suffered little more than the equivalent of a nasty bout of flu.But a chilling new study suggests that even a mild case of Covid-19 could cause lasting brain damage.Autopsies of people who have died from Covid have identified irregularities in their brain tissue, but scientists at the Tulane National Primate Research Centre have conducted a series of tests on monkeys known to respond to Covid in a similar way to humans.The research, published in scientific journal Nature Communications, looked at the brain tissue of four rhesus macaques and four African green monkeys deliberately infected with the virus.

Body positive babe and journalist Danae Mercer often shares uplifting posts with her 2.4 million Instagram followers.She is never shy about exposing the ‘reality’ behind the ‘perfect’ snaps usually seen online – and previously she revealed how influencers ‘fake’ their peachy looking bums.And, this time around Danae has shown her 138,000 TikTok followers what goes into getting an insta-worthy shot.In the clip, the blonde babe donned a red matching bikini set and wrote: “Behind every relaxed social media snap, there’s a whole lot of phones on tripods, posing, pics checking, wedgies, cameras adjusted, and thousands of shots to find the perfect ‘one’.”The influencer filmed herself as she ran into a pool to start posing in the water.She struggled to get her camera in the right position on the tripod – highlighting the difficulties of trying to get the perfect shot.Danae ran out of the pool several times to ‘check’ what her pictures look like, which is refreshing to know.She also had to pull her red bikini bottoms out from her peachy bum several times as she tried to manoeuvre herself in the pool.Danae urged: “So don’t compare their highlight to your real life.“You’re doing great.”Inspired by the influencers ‘real’ clip, many people fled to the comments to thank Danae for sharing the behind the scenes.One person commented: “Your content keeps me sane.”Another user added: “Seeing you move freely and unapologetically is really beautiful. "Too many times I’m thinking about what I look like instead of feeling, thank you.”A third person voiced: “Thank you.

Holly Willoughby is seen to be fighting back tears in an emotional segment of the new trailer for BBC show Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof.The This Morning host has ditched her usual co-star Phillip Schofield and is fronting the show with comedian Lee Mack.The 41-year-old is seen in the trailer alongside eight celebrity participants who are given a number of extreme challenges in the freezing cold temperatures of Northern Italy, where it was filmed.And as the trailer shows the stars plunging into icy waters and walking planks over terrifying cliffs, a clip is shown of Holly fighting back tears as she fan-favourite host lets her emotions flow out.The ITV regular narrates the trailer and says: "Eight celebs, one ice man, no red carpet, no enjoying the view, no hot tubs, no hot showers, no feeling in their toes, hands or bum. No escaping.

their long-running feud threatened to ruin Manchester United’s chances of Champions League glory back in 1999. At Old Trafford, Cole and Sheringham were — at least on paper — the ultimate strike partnership. An all-English frontline with attacking prowess and a natural scent for goals, the pair combined to score a hatful of goals for the club after Sheringham’s high-profile £3.5million move from Tottenham in 1997.Cole managed 121 in eight seasons with the club, while Sheringham netted 46 times in four years.

Emmerdale fans haven’t seen Jai Sharma’s daughter Mia Macey on their ITV screens since 2011.But in her time on the soap, actress Sapphire Elia certainly made her mark on the Dales - from discovering her true parentage after realising Declan Macey wasn’t her real dad, to being killed off in a car accident.Mia also had her fair share of feuds in the village, as her boyfriend Adam Barton became involved in an affair with her mum Ella Hart. When Mia found out, she didn’t hesitate to knee him in the crotch.But what has actress Sapphire been up to since quitting the soap? From a total career change alongside her partner to her utter transformation from her soap days, Daily Star takes a look.

Amy Childs has stepped into a 'momager role' as she described how her four year old Polly is 'living the dream' modelling aboard. The 31 year old recently jetted to Marrakech with daughter Polly and her new boyfriend Billy Delbosq so her adorable little girl could shoot with designer brand Base Childrenswear for their high summer campaign.The gorgeous businesswoman exclusively revealed to OK! that Polly was in her element and 'really owned it' as she worked the camera. Speaking about Polly and her modelling, Amy said: "She did the campaign [with Base Childrenswear] a year and a half ago and she just really owned it.

Miranda Lambert is kind of bummed that she won’t be at the 2022 Grammys this weekend.

Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel swapped talk shows and networks in an elaborate April Fool’s Day prank on Friday.it was a confusing tale of two Jimmys for audiences after Fallon flew to Hollywood to host “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on ABC, while Kimmel sat in for Fallon on NBC’s “The Tonight Show.”Fallon and Kimmel sat at each other’s desks and did some of each other’s recurring bits as part of the epic switcheroo, which was a complete surprise to the shocked studio audiences at 30 Rock and the El Capitan Entertainment Centre.The Roots remained in New York to warm up the crowd for Kimmel, whose sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez stayed in Tinseltown to serve up Fallon with punchlines.“I love being here in New York. I want to tell you about this crazy thing that happened in LA this week.

Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel swapped places on each other's late shows as an April Fools' Day prank on Friday.Fallon, 47, surprised audiences in Hollywood by filling in as host of Jimmy Kimmel Live, while Kimmel, 54, took control ofThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in NYC.According to Variety, studio audiences for both programs were not informed of the move prior to Friday's tapings, adding to the overall surprise of the stunt. Freaky Friday!Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel swapped places on each other's late shows as an April Fools' Day prank on FridayIn addition to the host-swapping prank, the Red Hot Chili Peppers served as musical guests for both shows.Several videos and shots from both programs were shared to their respective Instagram accounts on Friday as well.

Joni Mitchell was honored as thePerson of the Year at the 2022 MusiCares gala at the MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas on Friday.The Canadian singer-songwriter, 78, showcased her unique sense of style at the event - which celebrated her creative accomplishments and philanthropic work - as she wore a long black sequin jacket with kimono sleeves, a matching pair of sparkling pants and a black beret.Among the many A-listers supporting her at the gala - as well as performing - were Brandi Carlile, 40, who looked chic in a denim suit, andCyndi Lauper, 68, who showed off her edgy style in a plunging black suit with silver zippers. Person of the year:Joni Mitchell, 78, was honored as the Person of the Year at the 2022 MusiCares gala at the MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas, on Friday.

Gabrielle Union and her husband Dwyane Wade arrived at a hotel in Calabasas ahead of the weekend.The couple were captured strolling in the shining California sun, with the 49-year-old actress turning heads in a lovely light blue coord.Union's stylish set consisted of a button-up shirt and matching mini shorts, as well as an oversized double-breasted blazer. Weekend getaway:Gabrielle Union and her husband Dwyane Wade arrived at a hotel in Calabasas ahead of the weekendThe Bring It On star also sported a pair of bright white sneakers and carried a black purse in her clutches.

Britney Spears posted and then deleted an Instagram rant this Friday denouncing her parents Lynne and Jamie and her sister Jamie Lynn.The 40-year-old pop star has furiously accused her family multiple times of mistreating her during her conservatorship, which she was liberated from last year after a legal battle and a surging Free Britney movement among her fans.In her latest broadside she declared her parents 'THRIVED AND LIVED ON DRAMA' and said 'my family has broken me so much I need a little therapy.' Furious:Britney Spears posted and then deleted an Instagram rant this Friday denouncing her parents Lynne and Jamie, as well as her sister Jamie Lynn 'Dear God !!!':In her latest broadside she declared her parents 'THRIVED AND LIVED ON DRAMA' and said 'my family has broken me so much I need a little therapy'Jamie Lynn published a memoir in January and Britney has been slamming her in public for telling 'crazy lies' about her in its pages.She took aim at Jamie Lynn again in Friday's Instagram post, acknowledging 'we all like a little gossip' but saying that 'this drama is of the devil !!!' Britney raged: 'My family again I will SAY IT … took it way too far with me I’m still not done … and F*** YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY F***ING HEART !!!'Her new Instagram tirade began: 'I always used to hate the way my mom thrived on drama … she would literally scream from the rooftops … no lie !!! All night long arguing with a drunk man who couldn’t even talk … Why ??? I was the one who never got any sleep … It was just one night it was every night of my life !!!' Britney's side: The pop star said that 'MY PARENTS never went to therapy they THRIVED AND LIVED WITH DRAMA every day of their f***ing lives'; Jamie and Lynne are pictured in

EastEnders actress Rita Simons has been offering her support to her daughter as she appears in her first major TV project. Rita, 45, is best known for playing the role of Roxy Mitchell in the BBC soap and it turns out acting talent runs in the family as her 16 year old daughter Maiya Silveston has followed in her footsteps. Maiya plays Kaz in Silverpoint, a 13-part drama about four kids who went missing in the woods in 1997.

EastEnders legend Rita Simons, who rose to fame as Roxy Mitchell on the BBC soap, has shown her love for her little girl as she took to screens.Rita shared her encouragement for her daughter on Instagram, as she told her followers to tune in.One of the BBC star's twin daughters, Maiya Silveston, was on the show to promote her new TV drama alongside her co-stars Scarlett and Krish.Maiya, 16, plays Kaz in Silverpoint, which is a drama about four kids who went missing in the woods in 1997.The major BBC show, which spans 13 episodes, is an adventure camp how that turns very sinister.Maiya's character Kaz runs away from the base in the dead of the night to make the others follow her, but is stunned to find something strange in the woods.Rita previously spoke about her daughter's new role on the show while speaking on ITV show Lorraine last year.She said: "Maiya is currently away. I can’t say where and I can’t say what she’s doing."But it’s gonna be in March it’s coming out and she’s doing a lead role in a drama, in a sci-fi."She told Christine Lampard: "I’m very proud of her."She’s been gone since the beginning of May and she’s not back until the end of September.

EASTENDERS legend Rita Simons cheered on her daughter today as she appeared on CBBC's Saturday Mash Up Live! The 45-year-old actress, best known for playing Roxy Mitchell in the soap, posted her encouragement on Instagram. Maiya Silveston, one of Rita's twin daughters with hairdresser ex Theo, was on the show to promote her new drama.

There’s a treat in store for TV viewers who have fond memories of classic 80s cop drama Dempsey and Makepeace, with the news that Glynis Barber is joining Hollyoaks. And she’s going to the other extreme this time, playing an enigmatic gangster named Norma. But of course Glynis, who went on to play Ronnie and Roxy’s mum Glenda Mitchell in EastEnders and DCI Grace Barraclough in Emmerdale, is just the latest in a long list of feisty screen sirens to stride into Chester’s most famous village.

Emmerdale and EastEnders, she has now landed a role on Hollyoaks. We can reveal Glynis is joining the cast to play gangster Norma.The show’s new villain will prove she’s deadly serious by arriving in the village at the wheel of a hearse.An insider said: “Trouble is heading to Hollyoaks.“Norma is out for blood and she arrives in the village driving a hearse and demanding to know who has been stealing her money.”Telly veteran Glynis, who has been acting for more than four decades, is thrilled to be joining the C4 soap.She said: “I’m really excited to be playing Norma as she’s an amazing character.