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Danny Jones paid tribute to Tom Parker on Wednesday after The Wanted star tragically passed away aged 33. Tom had been bravely fighting an inoperable brain tumour since he was diagnosed with it in 2020.Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, McFly star Danny, 36, paid tribute as he shared a playful past video of himself and Tom joking about a bucket of beers at the Pride Of Britain Awards.The Voice Kids judge, who also revealed that he went to the same school as Tom in Bolton, captioned the clip with: "So sad to hear my fellow Boltonian has left us. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Tom Parker's devastated wife Kelsey continued to pay tribute to him hours after announcing that he had passed away amid his battle with cancer.Taking to her Instagram account, 32 year old Kelsey re-shared an image of her with Tom alongside her other friend called Kelsey as she gushed about her "angel" husband. "Best friends forever", she began on the post shared on her Instagram Story of her laughing at an event with Tom on one side and her pal on the other.

The Wanted's recent tour will always be remembered by fans for the bravery of Tom Parker, who still appeared on stage despite his cancer battle.The band embarked on a UK tour at the beginning of March, performing in over ten different cities across the country, including London, Manchester and Birmingham. Tom was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour in 2020, and had been undergoing gruelling treatment ever since, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

From Moonlighting through The FIfth Element, Die Hard and 12 Monkeys, everyone has a favorite Bruce Willis moment. Today, as news broke about his aphasia condition, fans, friends and industryites took to the online world to salute his long career.

Victoria Beckham’s London home was reportedly broken into by thieves while the couple and their daughter slept inside. According to reports, David, 46, and Victoria, 47, were unaware that burglars had entered the property as they and daughter Harper, 10, slept upstairs. The burglary was reportedly discovered by their son Cruz, 17, after he returned with friends from a night out after midnight to find a spare bedroom had been ransacked and glass from a broken window was laying on the floor, according to reports from The Sun. He is said to have alerted David who rang 999 while the pair of them searched the £40million house in Holland Park, West London, as Victoria remained with Harper. The masked raider is said to have taken thousands of pounds worth of designer items and electrical goods. Two other houses nearby had also been targeted on the same night, leading to suspicion that the thief may have been part of a gang targeting homes in the wealthy neighbourhood. David and Victoria are said to be ‘shaken up’ after the break-in, with a source telling the publication: ‘Sadly the Beckhams were the victims of some fairly professional thieves who have been operating in the area.‘Fortunately the criminals only made it as far as one bedroom before they ran off.’They added that the security is ‘very good’ and the thieves were only able to get away with a small number of items and nothing which was of sentimental value to the family.The insider added that most of the residents of the area have ‘had to make security a significant part of their day-to-day life.’Police are believed to be analysing CCTV footage from the property which the source alleges showed the intruder climbing over the gate in front of the hour before ‘shimmying

Will Smith was asked to leave the Oscars after he slapped Chris Rock, the Academy has revealed.The King Richard actor shocked the world when he stormed on stage and hit the comedian, after he made a joke about wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair.Moments later, he returned to the stage to collect the best actor gong for his role as Richard Williams, apologizing to the Academy and his fellow nominees in a tear-filled speech.Organizers have launched an investigation into what happened, and have now claimed that he was asked to leave the ceremony on Sunday after his actions, but ‘refused’.‘Things unfolded in a way we could not have anticipated,’ the Academy said in the message, via Sky News.‘While we would like to clarify that Mr Smith was asked to leave the ceremony and refused, we also recognise we could have handled the situation differently.’To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoOrganizers have also announced that they had ‘initiated disciplinary proceedings against Mr Smith for violations of the Academy’s Standards of Conduct’.This is said to include inappropriate physical contact, abusive or threatening behaviour, and compromising the integrity of the Academy.Will is able to defend himself in written form before the board meets on April 18, with possible actions against him including suspension or expulsion.Chris was on hand to present the award for best documentary feature in front of the star-studded audience, when he made jokes about those in the crowd.Directing his attention to Jada, he said: ‘Jada, can’t wait for GI Jane 2,’ referring to her buzzcut hairstyle.The Scream 2 actress appeared unimpressed with the comment as she suffers from

Below Deck Mediterranean star, 35, gave fans a glimpse into their big day on Instagram, revealing that their daughter Ava Grace got in on the action.Taking to the social media platform, she posted a string of photos from their stunning nuptials, including the moment they cut their cake.She could be seen posing a Velani wedding gown with a floor-length veil and leaf detail.The former chief stewardess later switched things up with a stunning, white layered skirt with floral detail, and a matching blouse which was tied at the chest.While her groom opted for a red tartan kilt, which he paid with a black blazer and waistcoat.Alongside the photos, Hannah simply penned: ‘What a day. What a man.’Right on cue, the bride’s Below Deck co-stars flooded her post with congratulatory messages over their big day.Aesha Scott, who is now the chief stew on Below Deck Down Under, replied: ‘ABSOLUTE PERFECTION.

Soap opera star Susan Lucci shares two adult children with her late husband Helmut Huber. Helmut passed away on Monday, March 28 at 84 years old. He passed away peacefully in Long Island, New York, where he resided. HollywoodLife confirmed Helmut’s passing from a family representative who also left a statement.“A family man, he was a loyal friend, and loved them deeply,” the official statement reads. “With a roaring sense of humor, larger-than-life personality, and a practical problem-solver, he lived his life to the fullest.”

Liam Payne is choosing not to acknowledge the lively social media conversation sparked by his baffling accent during an interview at an Oscars event on Sunday night.The singer seemingly ignored the reaction to his live interview on Good Morning Britain, where viewers said he sounded Dutch, Welsh, Italian, English and American all at once, while giving his view on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock on stage for a joke the latter made about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair.Taking to Instagram, the former One Direction star shared a picture of himself with fiancé Maya Henry from the event they attended, which was the Elton John Aids Foundation’s 30th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party.The couple looked chic on the red carpet, with Liam in a white shirt, black suit and tie and Maya in a feathered and mesh pink floor-length gown over a matching corset, but he made no comment to accompany the picture on his Story.Liam, who was born in Wolverhampton, offered his thoughts on the shocking scene from the ceremony, explaining, in an unusual twang: ‘Will Smith actually used to live behind my house, I’ve had the pleasure of knowing his son and his daughter very well. We did Men In Black III with him.‘I believe whatever he felt that he did, he had the right to do.

Simone arrived with her three kids, Brooke, Jackson and Summer, whom she shares with the late cricket legend, as they bid their final farewells to Shane.

Kevin Smith is issuing an apology to Bruce Willis following the iconic “Die Hard” star’s announcement he’s retiring from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, a language disorder that affects communication and comprehension skills.

Drew Scott and Linda Phan's pregnancy journey wasn't an easy one. In an essay for Reveal Magazine, the couple writes about the infertility struggles they dealt with before their December announcement that they are expecting their first child.When ET spoke with the couple about their essay via email, they revealed why now was the right time to open up about their fertility struggles.«When we first started trying for a family, what helped me the most was reading other people’s stories,» Phan explained, with Scott adding, «A lot of people go through some pretty tough journeys, so it helped build a community of support that we wanted to be a part of and support, as well.»In their essay, Scott and Phan write that they «were so caught up in the machine that helped other families build their forever homes (over 500!) that we didn't tend to our own as much as we said we wanted to.» «We weren't looking after our home, ourselves, our hearts.

Mike Wass Roy Lenzo went from sleeping on a recording studio couch to co-producing Lil Nas X’s chart-topping “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)” in two years. The next chapter in this modern-day fairytale will be written on April 3 at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. Lenzo is in the running for song of the year and record of the year for the aforementioned smash as well as album of the year for his many contributions to Nas’ “Montero.”“It’s surreal,” Lenzo says of his Grammy noms.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorIn a small but notable change, digital media providers with “reader” apps in Apple’s App Store — such as Netflix and Spotify — will now be able to provide links in their iOS apps to let customers sign up for and manage accounts on the companies’ own websites.Previously, Apple prohibited app developers from including any links to account sign-up pages. For purchases made within the app itself, Apple will still require developers to use Apple’s in-app payment system — under which Apple takes a 30% cut of subscriptions in year one, with that dropping to 15% starting in the second year.

HAVING seen his Hollywood career flop and TV work dry up, Russell Brand has seemingly reinvented himself as a YouTube conspiracy theorist. The stand-up comedian’s controversial views on the world’s biggest news events have pulled in 5.4million subscribers to his channels — and drawn comparisons to outspoken former footballer David Icke, who believed Earth had been hijacked by shape-shifting reptilians.

GEMMA Collins has revealed she was rushed for emergency surgery just days before she starts rehearsals for Chicago. The 41-year-old revealed this week that she's landed the role of Mama Morton in the musical and will take to the stage for the first time in May.

DANNIELLA Westbrook has hit out at friends who leaked her phone number and forced her to change it. The 48-year-old shared the cryptic post on her Instagram story, telling her followers she'd only be giving her new number out to certain people.

MODEL Alexina Graham nails her colours to the mast as she poses in a striking blue swimsuit. But the 32-year-old Brit showed that unless it’s her hair, red is definitely not her colour.

ANGELINA Jolie has come under fire for agreeing a multi-million deal with a Russian oligarch. The actress, a UN Special Envoy for the High Commissioner of Refugees, faces accusations of hypocrisy after recently demanding an immediate end to the war in Ukraine.

A MASKED burglar raided the Beckhams’ £40million house while they were at home. David, 46, Victoria, 47, and daughter Harper, ten, were unaware as the thief broke into an upstairs bedroom in Holland Park, West London.

Katie Price has had a pop at ex-lover Carl Woods in a raunchy OnlyFans video. The 43 year-old is seen wearing a £31.99 red baseball jacket and £24.99 cap from son Harvey’s clothing range - both with the large H branding.