Former Royal Navy engineer discovers 'deafness' was due to earbud stuck in ear for five years

Phone calls and surfing the internet will be allowed on EU flights as of next summer, it has been announced.

Selena Gomez took to TikTok on Thursday to debut her new rainbow hair, making a drastic change from her usual brunette look. The Wolves hitmaker, 30, shared a clip of herself in a public restroom hunched underneath a hand dryer, as she styled her brand new tresses. 'You gotta do what you gotta do,' the star - who's been busy promoting her Apple TV+ documentary, Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me - jokingly quipped in the caption.  Switching it up: Selena Gomez took to TikTok on Thursday to debut her new rainbow hair, making a drastic change from her usual brunette look; (R) Pictured December 1Justin Bieber's ex-girlfriend looked chic in a metallic blue top and jeans with rips on the knees. Throughout the clip she fussed with her hair as it dried under the machine.At the end she looked into the camera and smiled, as her friend laughed at the funny circumstance.

The stars were out in force to celebrate the career of the acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro on Thursday evening.Jessica Chastain, West Side Story star Ariana DeBose and Chloë Sevigny were among the stars supporting the writer and director for the Museum of Modern Art's film benefit, which featured a tribute to him.The benefit and tribute coincides with the opening of a new exhibit at the Manhattan-based museum, Guillermo del Toro: Crafting Pinocchio, which is dedicated to his new stop-motion animated adaptation of Pinocchio.Jessica, who starred in del Toro's gothic horror–romance Crimson Peak, looked effortlessly elegant as she hit the red carpet in a silvery purple off-the-shoulder dress.  Leading ladies: Jessica Chastain, West Side Story star Ariana DeBose and Chloë Sevigny were among the stars supporting the writer and director for the Museum of Modern Art's film benefit, which featured a tribute to director Guillermo del Toro Jessica's outfit featured a plunging neckline highlighting her cleavage, and the bodice was covered with intricate lace swirls and floral designs.The dress featured a skirt that reached all the way to the ground, covering up her footwear, and it was enlivened with small mirrored cubes for extra luster.

Paris Hilton shared a behind-the-scenes look of her mother, Kathy Hilton's, stunning Christmas decorations by giving her fans a holiday-themed house tour which included a $38K champagne vending machine on her Instagram stories on Thursday. The media personality, 41, and socialite, 63, additionally jumped onto an Amazon Live session as part of the Paris Hilton Holiday Hosting Guide. The mother-daughter duo recently made fashion statements of their own by attending The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment Gala together in LA earlier Wednesday.   Getting into the holiday spirit: Paris Hilton, 41, showcased her mother, Kathy Hilton's, holiday decorations in her home after filming an Amazon Live session together  Lavish: Paris then gave her followers a special look at the Monet and Chandon vending machine - which retails at Neiman Marcus for $38K - that her mother also had in her dining room The Simple Life star shared a short clip of herself standing next to her mother in a large kitchen while holding her adorable little pup.  The two stars were seen wearing comfortable Christmas-themed robes from Kathy's sleepwear collaboration with the Australian brand, Sant and Abel. Paris's platinum blonde locks were swept up into a stylish ponytail, allowing her bangs to border the right side of her face in an elegant wave. Kathy simple parted her blonde hair to the side, and her locks effortlessly fell down straight past her shoulders. During the short video, the mother-daughter duo announced that their Amazon Live had started, where Kathy joined Paris to talk about holiday decorating and the socialite's new cookware line.  Dressed warmly: The two stars were dressed in Christmas-themed robes from Kathy's sleepwear collaboration

The Backstreet Boys Christmas special that was filmed this month in Los Angeles has been cancelled, following rape allegations against Nick Carter.The special was set to air on ABC on December 14, and feature Carter, AJ McLean, Kevin Richardson, Brian Littrell and Howie Dorough, but Variety confirmed that it's been axed.It comes after Carter, 42, was accused of raping a 17-year-old girl on a tour bus during the band's 2001 tour. Cancelled: The Backstreet Boys Christmas special that was filmed this month in Los Angeles has been cancelled, following rape allegations against Nick Carter; The band pictured 2022The holiday-themed special was going to see the band members performing hits from their 10th album, A Very Backstreet Christmas.

Scott Disick is regretting his past treatment of Kourtney Kardashian and their relationship, according to insiders.Disick, 39, 'will always have regrets about how he treated Kourtney and handled their relationship,' a source told Entertainment Tonight, as he is currently 'focusing on moving on, accepting his faults, and trying to learn from his mistakes.'After nearly a decade of dating, Disick - who is father to children Mason, 12, Penelope, 10, Reign, seven, with the reality star, 43 - and Kardashian parted ways for good in 2015, as she cited Disick's sobriety battles as the reason for their parting. The latest: Scott Disick, 39, is regretting his past treatment of Kourtney Kardashian and their relationship.

Glee actress Ali Stroker joyfully announced on Thursday that she and her husband David Perlow have welcomed a baby boy called Jesse.Ali, 35, broke the news the day her son turned one month old, getting together with David and Jesse for a couple of festive group shots she posted to Instagram.'World meet Jesse Kenneth Perlow!' she gushed. 'Born 11/8 healthy and so happy to be here! Life will never be the same.

After more than a decade in the works, the much-anticipated sequel to the epic science fiction film Avatar (2009) is set to premiere in theaters on December 16.As part of the promotional push, director and co-writer James Cameron has been talking up the look of Avatar: The Way Of Water, which comes courtesy of extensive motion capture technology.In a recent interview with ComicBook.com, Cameron went as far as to declare that 'it's not even close' when you compare the special effects in the Avatar sequel and Marvel's own VFX work in recent films like Avengers: Endgame. James Cameron offered high praise for the special effect work in Avatar: The Way Of Water and that it trumps the VFX used in marvel films'I just want to say ahead of time that I'm not going to diss the Marvel or DC Universe.

Ashley Graham left little the imagination as she flaunted her famous curves on the red carpet at the TIME Person Of The Year Reception held in New York City on Thursday night.The supermodel, 35 - who welcomed twins back in January - looked sensational in a see-through black beaded dress that she styled with opaque black lingerie.The sexy bra and hot pants appear from Ashley's Knix shapewear collection, which she launched earlier this year. Curvaceous: Ashley Graham left little the imagination as she flaunted her famous curves on the red carpet at the TIME Person Of The Year Reception held in New York City on Thursday nightHer daring dress had a hood that she kept over her wavy brunette hair as she smoldered for the cameras.The runway maven paraded around in strappy black heels.  Ashley achieved a sultry stare by creating a smokey cateye with black eyeshadow.

Selma Blair enjoyed a reunion with her Dancing With The Stars partner Sasha Farber in sunny Los Angeles on Thursday.The 50-year-old actress competed on the show this year but had to withdraw because of the health challenges posed by her multiple sclerosis.And despite her run on the program being over, she has clearly maintained her friendship with the pro dancer who was teamed up with her. Having a ball: Selma Blair enjoyed a reunion with her Dancing With The Stars partner Sasha Farber in sunny Los Angeles on ThursdayShe was seen bringing along her service dog, an English Labrador called Scout, to meet up with Sasha for an alfresco coffee.Their sighting comes two nights after Selma thanked Sasha onstage while accepting a People's Choice Award for her run on Dancing With The Stars.

Totally lost. Melissa Gorga opened up about the complicated nature of her feud with Teresa Giudice — and the surprise of hearing Luis Ruelas call husband Joe Gorga a “good guy.” 

Deadline has confirmed that ABC will no longer air A Very Backstreet Holiday after a woman who claims Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter raped her when she was a teenager after one of the group’s concerts announced in she is filing of a lawsuit. The music special will be replaced by comedy repeats in the 8 PM hour on Dec. 14.

Many decades after her brilliant and unsettling plays became seen Off Broadway, at regional theaters or, sometimes, not at all, the great playwright Adrienne Kennedy is making her Broadway debut tonight when her 1992 work Ohio State Murders opens as the inaugural production at the newly renamed James Earl Jones Theatre.

Spring break in Las Vegas had a little something for everyone! And we are ending our trip in truly wild style! Perez takes the children to do something crazy! And crazy fun! Then, we see the new America’s Got Talent LIVE residency. Lots of thoughts!! Highlights from the show and our review! Watch!

Brendan Fraser is seemingly a surefire lock for his first Oscar nomination for his performance in The Whale, with the actor reflecting on a sequel that never was.The 54-year-old actor starred in the 1997 Disney film George of the Jungle, based on the popular 1960s animated TV series of the same name, with Fraser recently revealing he starved himself for the role.The film, which also starred Leslie Mann, Thomas Haden Church and Richard Roundtree, was a modest success, earning $174 million worldwide from a $55 million budget, though when Disney approached Fraser for a sequel, they didn't seem to want to pay him accordingly. Oscar lock: Brendan Fraser is seemingly a surefire lock for his first Oscar nomination for his performance in The Whale, with the actor reflecting on a sequel that never was Brendan as George: The 54-year-old actor starred in the 1997 Disney film George of the Jungle, based on the popular 1960s animated TV series of the same name, with Fraser recently revealing he starved himself for the role A sequel did ultimately happen, though it went straight-to-video, with Christopher Showerman replacing Fraser as George and Julie Benz replacing Mann as Ursula, with Thomas Haden Church, John Cleese and Keith Scott reprising their roles.When asked about the sequel in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Fraser referenced a scene in the 2003 follow-up where Disney seemingly referenced their own lowball offer to Fraser.

The crowd at the Microsoft Theater for The Game Awards were treated to quite the surprise when Oscar-winning actor Al Pacino took to the stage to present.Host Geoff Keighley announced the 82-year-old actor was presenting the first award - Best Performance - which seemed to stun some in the crowd, including Best Performance nominee Manon Gage (Immortality).The Scarface star - who was busy filming Billy Knight in Los Angeles back in October - was all smiles, taking to the stage in a black suit with no tie and a black scarf, as he told the crowd, 'So cool! Thank you!' Surprise: The crowd at the Microsoft Theater for The Game Awards were treated to quite the surprise when Oscar-winning actor Al Pacino took to the stage to present Surprised: Host Geoff Keighley announced the 82-year-old actor was presenting the first award - Best Performance - which seemed to stun some in the crowd, including Best Performance nominee Manon Gage (Immortality)'This is... an experience for me, one I didn't expect, but here I am,' Pacino began with a laugh.'It may come as a shock to you but...

Mary Fitzgerald put on a busty display as she arrived to the West Hollywood set of Netflix's Selling Sunset on Thursday afternoon.The realtor, 42 - who recently attended the People's Choice Awards - rocked a low-cut white crop top beneath a mint green tweed jacket with flashy gold buttons.She highlighted her enviably toned legs in a pair of skintight blue jeans and sky-high white leather heels. Busty: Mary Fitzgerald put on a busty display as she arrived to the West Hollywood set of Netflix's Selling Sunset on Thursday afternoonMary's bleach blonde hair was swept up in a voluminous, curly ponytail with braided roots.She carried a glittery silver handbag in one hand and a fresh iced latte in the other.

Jennifer Lawrence bundled up against the December chill when she was spotted Thursday in New York City, where she lives.The 32-year-old Oscar winner wrapped herself in a brown anorak and pulled on a burnt-orange knit cap to ward off the crisp cold air.Her latest sighting comes after she walked back her recent claim that she was the first-ever woman to be cast as the lead of an action movie despite the likes of Sigourney Weaver and Angelina Jolie heading franchises long before her. City girl: Jennifer Lawrence bundled up against the December chill when she was spotted Thursday in New York City, where she livesIn a statement to THR, the Academy Award-winner said her remark 'came out wrong' and that meant to express how 'good it feels' to be feminine force in a male dominated genre.

Whoa! One of the families of the murdered University of Idaho students is planning to hire an attorney to force information from police!