Former Birmingham City and Celtic hardman now makes a mint producing cognac

J.K. Rowling has insisted her new book isn’t about her own experiences despite featuring a character who is persecuted for having transphobic views.

Harper is easily one of the most unique performers vying for this year’s “America’s Got Talent” crown.

Sylvester Stallone’s cryogenically-preserved body has been found in an Australian antique shop. Sort of.The 1993 blockbuster Demolition Man featured Stallone as a 20th Century super cop preserved in ice until 2032, when he’s unfrozen to help capture Wesley Snipes’s master criminal Simon Phoenix.The two freshly-thawed adversaries duke it out in the politically-correct utopia of San Angeles, causing the epic amounts of property damage that earned Stallone’s character – LAPD Sergeant John Spartan – the nickname “Demolition Man”.READ MORE: Urban legend of role Adolf Hitler played in the invention of blow-up sex dollsRather than freeze the real Hollywood superstar, director Marco Brambila commissioned a life-sized replica of Stallone which is used in the movie’s critical cryo-freeze sequences.And now, almost 30 years after the film was made, the freeze-dried Stallone has resurfaced in an unlikely spot.Instagrammer Bea Bellingham discovered the replica movie star for sale last week in a small town called Katoomba on the outskirts of Sydney.An antiques store called Katoomba Vintage Emporium has somehow acquired the one-of-a-kind prop and is selling it for six thousand Australian Dollars (around £3,500).Movie fanatic Adam Howes, who posted Bea’s photos of the naked dummy to Twitter, told the Daily Star that he’s fairly sure the prop is the same one that was featured in the Sydney branch of Planet HollywoodTo stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.“The thing is, it wasn't movie-used,” Adam added.

Kerry Katona has wished her eldest daughter a happy birthday with some throwback snaps. The Atomic Kitten star posted a series of snaps on Instagram to celebrate her girl's big day.Kerry, 41, shares Molly with her ex-husband and Westlife star Brian McFadden.READ MORE: Kerry Katona tells fans she's 'banned form Iceland' after being axed from TV ads The pictures included some hilarious snaps from over the years, including some where Kerry and Molly both look unrecognisable.She captioned the post: "Noooooo!!! Nooooo way is my baby girl @123_mollymc 21 today!!!! WHAAAT!! Oh my goodness...

shark for an hour just off the south coast of England.Angler Ray Breton was fishing by himself when he came across the huge apex predator after it took his mackerel bait just off the Isle of Wight.In the video, the 53-year-old is seen desperately reeling in the shark and at one point, his fishing rod snaps in two.READ MORE: Sharks can see you swimming at the beach even if you can't see them, expert warnsHe gabs onto the fishing wire while pulling the sea monster closer to his boat."Look at that guys," he says as he adjusts the camera angle.The huge porbeagle shark breaches the water and thrashes around the port as Ray attempts to lift the shark up.According to Ray, the catch was so big that it took him an hour to grab the shark alongside his 16ft long fishing boat.It is believed that the porbeagle shark weighed over 300lbs.Meanwhile on Sunday (August 28), a decapitated shark washed up on North Shore in Blackpool, sending locals wild as they tried to identify the beast that beheaded the apex predator.Pictures of the shark head were widely shared on social media as one theorised: "It's a dog fish, not a shark."Another suggested that it could be a "pike".Last Wednesday, a popular beach in Kent was closed after the fin of a "large shark" was spotted lurking in the shallows.The basking shark is the largest shark in the ocean and can be found in UK waters.To get more stories from Daily Star delivered straight to your inbox sign up to one of our free newsletters here .Known as a gentle giant, they are considered harmless to humans however local authorities have said given the size of the beast they didn't want to take any chances.According to the experts at British Sea Fishing, the most common breeds are blue sharks, porbeagle

Jennifer Aniston has been praised for yet another mesmerising look as she filmed a video for her own brand.The Friends star, 53, recorded herself making an Instagram reel as she posed with her products on a small table in front of her and clicked her fingers to turn them into miniatures. READ MORE: Courteney Cox displays ageless curves as she sizzles in bikini on lavish getawayThe actress flashed a smile at the camera as she seemed overjoyed with her "stunt", but fans were focusing more on her beauty as she posed completely fresh-faced.

When it comes to picking up some budget-friendly new home décor items, then everyone knows that a trip to Primark is usually on the cards.

SNP politicians have welcomed recent crime stats which show Scotland’s recorded crime levels are at their lowest since 1974.

LOVE Island winners Ekin-Su and Davide are struggling to agree where to live together. Turkish actress Ekin-Su currently resides in Essex, while Italian hunk Davide has always been based in Manchester while in the UK  - and they are both reluctant to make the move.

A baby has tragically died after being stuck by a large hailstone during a violent storm. The 20-month-old girl was with her parents when she was hit by the four-inch wide ball of ice in the Spanish town of La Bisbal d'Emporda on Tuesday.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Swedish director Ruben Ostlund has reacted to the sudden death of Charlbi Dean, the star of his Palme d’Or winning film “Triangle of Sadness.” Ostlund posted an emotional tribute on social media, saying her death was “a shock and a tragedy.” “It is an honor to have gotten to know and work with her. Charlbi had a care and sensitivity that lifted her colleagues and the entire film crew,” Ostlund wrote. “The thought that she will not be by our side in the future makes me very sad,” the director continued.  The up-and-coming South African actor, who died on Monday in New York from an unexpected illness, had a breakthrough performance in “Triangle of Sadness” which was about to begin its theatrical roll-out around the world. After winning the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival, “Triangle of Sadness” will make its North American premiere at Toronto and will play at the New York Film festival. Neon will release it in the U.S. on Oct. 8.

The manager of Renfrewshire Foodbank has said she thinks people will freeze this winter as the cost of living crisis bites.

Rachel Bilson is setting the record straight. The 41-year-old actress dated comedian Bill Hader in 2020, with the former pair attending the 77th Annual Golden Globes together. But by July 2020, they had called it quits. This past June, Bilson made headlines when she spoke with Aubrey Plaza during an episode of Bilson's podcast,, calling her split from Hader, «probably the hardest thing I've ever done⁠, harder than childbirth.»During an episode of the podcast with Alex Cooper this week, Bilson clarified the comment. «I did not actually say that.

MARRIED At First Sight UK fans have predicted a MAJOR bust up between cast members after spotting "warning signs". Viewers have predicted trouble for newlyweds Adrian and Thomas after tuning into the second episode of the controversial E4 dating show last night.

WHEN two complete strangers choose to get married, there’s sure to be drama. And the sixth series of Married At First Sight UK, which kicked off last night, has already provided its first “villain” in the shape of Whitney. The personal assistant clashed with dental hygienist Jess over their views on whether they’d sleep with their husbands on the wedding night.

KELLY Neelan and Aadi Alahan made the decision to elope to the closest Scottish village after discovering their true feelings. Meanwhile, Coronation Street viewers are convinced soap bosses are rehashing an old storyline from the nineties. Gretna Green were the two magic words spoken by Kelly during Monday's episode of the ITV show.

FANS of new drama series ‘The Suspect’ are convinced they have already rumbled the identiy of the killer from its opening episode.  The brand new drama has made its debut on ITV and has already set social media alight with wild fan theories. The drama stars Aidan Turner (Poldark) as a clinical psychologist Joseph O’Loughlin who falls into a case revolving the death of a young woman named Catherine.

KERRY Katona has revealed she's been banned from TikTok for life after sharing raunchy content. The Only Fans millionaire, 41, revealed she breached site rules after posting a picture of her bum. She said: "I don’t know the rules to be honest but I think they classed it as sexual harassment.” The mum-of-five has been a major hit on subscription service OnlyFans, with supporters lapping up her saucy snaps.

TOWIE'S Pete Wicks was left asking "who the f**k is that?" after best pal Sam Thompson surprised him with a Cameo from a Love Island star. Always on the lookout for an opportunity to stitch up his mate, Made In Chelsea star Sam played a blinder by filming Pete's reaction to the unwanted personalised video message. Sitting beside Sam on a sofa, Pete looked confused and unimpressed as he watched Coco Lodge enthusiastically spout about crystals.

THIS Morning fans were left gobsmacked today as a woman revealed she had a baby using a DIY sperm donor kit. Bailey Ennis, 24, decided to go it alone and spent £25 to have a baby via artificial insemination in September 2021 because she was so keen to be a mother.

MARRIED At First Sight returned to our screens for the second episode last night and April was left with a huge decision to make. In the second episode of Married At First Sight fans watched two new couples take a huge leap in to the unknown. George revealed to April that he was already a father of four children moments after getting married to each other.