Gemma Collins unveils hot tub and huge outdoor fire pit in giant garden at Essex home

Peter Debruge Chief Film CriticAn intense portrait of personal obsession — à la “Black Swan” — set at the time of 2013’s Maidan Uprising, “Olga” anticipates so much of the current situation in Ukraine. Elie Grappe’s prescient debut begins and ends in a country whose people united against corruption, successfully ousting Russian-friendly president Viktor Yanukovych, though the story takes place mostly in Switzerland (last year, the politically charged drama was that country’s submission to the Oscar international feature category).

Carson Burton Rage Against the Machine will donate nearly half a million dollars to reproductive rights organizations in Wisconsin and Illinois, the band announced on Instagram Friday night.“We are disgusted by the repeal of Roe V. Wade and the devastating impact it will have on tens of millions of people,” the group wrote.

Big Hit Music today announced the first solo project from a member of BTS, an album from the group’s J-Hope titled Jack in the Box.

Gemma Collins told followers she feels “honoured” to have bagged a role on BBC’s Springwatch after finding nature to be her “real passion” in life.The 41 year old announced that she will be joining the show for a live special on Thursday, as she posted a clip of herself on the nature programme to the delight of fans.The footage shows an excited Gemma talking with hosts Chris Packham and Hannah Stitfall as they quiz her about various wildlife. Speaking about being on their show, Gemma captioned: "What an honour to be invited along to @bbcspringwatch my real passion in life is NATURE and to stand next to the legends Chris and Hannah and learn so much was incredible.

Gemma Collins has posted a stunning swimsuit snap to Instagram as she told her 2.2million Instagram followers “own who you are”. The 41 year old former The Only Way is Essex star shared a look at her her three stone weight loss in the image, as she posed in a white strapless swimsuit. On her head she donned a white fedora hat with a black ribbon around it, and she further accessorised with a huge pair of silver hooped earrings.

Gemma Collins showed off her incredible weight loss in a white strapless swimsuit.The 41-year-old looked slimmer than ever as she shared the snap with her 2.2M Instagram followers.Gemma, who has lost over three stone, posed in the strapless cozzie with hoop earrings and a white trilby hat to complement her outfit.The reality star accompanied the image with an inspirational quote for her fans.She wrote: "OWN WHO YOU ARE. Always be your true authentic self and do not give 2 Fs what anyone thinks it's their issue honey not yours."The GC's loyal fanbase came out in full force to compliment her on the stunning snap.Her fans quickly rushed to comment on the snap with one person writing: "Wonderful role model...Don't stop!"Another added: “Well said gem you look amazing darling"With a third saying: "Thanks Gem really needed to hear this today love you hun."Someone else commented: "Couldn’t say it any better."The reality star first found fame back in 2011 when she joined the cast of TOWIE.

GEMMA Collins delighted fans as she shared a snap of herself in a strapless swimsuit.

SPRINGWATCH is getting a major format shake-up as Gemma Collins joins the live show. The BBC Two show is airing nightly from Monday to Thursdays with Chris Packham and Co dotted around the country bringing the latest wildlife news to viewers.

Gemma Collins has quit her BBC podcast because they "can't afford her. " The 41-year-old reality star had fronted 'The Gemma Collins Podcast' - as well as dating advice spinoff 'Love Lounge' - on BBC Sounds since 2019 but has now reportedly left the BBC in favour of a much more lucrative commercial deal. A source said: "She has quit the BBC because she managed to negotiate an amazing deal to take her podcast elsewhere.

Gemma Collins has reportedly left the BBC after finding an "amazing deal elsewhere" for her podcast.The former The Only Way Is Essex and Celebrity Big Brother star, 41, has been hosting The Gemma Collins Podcast on the BBC for three years, however it appears that the star may have found a new home for her show. Gemma will reportedly have more control over the editorial side in the making of her podcast with the mystery new company. A source told The Sun: "She has quit the BBC because she managed to negotiate an amazing deal to take her podcast elsewhere.

GEMMA Collins has admitted she made an "SOS call to a medium" after being terrified by weird noises in her Essex home. The former The Only Way Is Essex turned to her pal Nicola Palmer, who is known as Miss Spirit London, to find the poltergeist.

GEMMA Collins proves she is the perfect step-mum as she gives boyfriend Rami Hawash's son bike riding lessons. The former Towie and Celebrity Big Brother star took to Instagram to proudly share that she spent her Saturday morning with Rami's three-year-old son Tristan.

Gemma Collins says the ghost in her house is welcome to stay there.The Towie star panicked when things started going bump in the night and decided to call in a spirit medium.But her mind was put at ease when the spectre turned out to be friendly.The GC turned to Nicola Palmer, known as Miss Spirit London, to chat up the poltergeist.Nicola said: “Gemma was hearing noises and feeling cold like something just walked over her.“She would hear things move, like the rustling of the knife drawer, that kind of stuff. She couldn’t find certain stuff.”She added: “It was a man.

Gemma Collins took a dramatic tumble on-stage at her own Platinum Jubilee bash over the Bank Holiday weekend.The former TOWIE star, 41, has a long-history with public falls.In 2017, Gemma went viral after falling down a stage platform at the Radio 1 Teen Awards and in 2019, she memorably face-planted the rink during her short-lived Dancing on Ice stint.True to form, the Diva Forever star took yet another tumble at a party thrown at her lavish Essex mansion on Thursday in celebration of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.Posting to Instagram on Friday (June 3), Gemma shared a short video of the hilariously awkward moment.The six-second clip begins with Gemma sauntering across her garden towards an erected stage platform.She can be seen wearing a fringed green dress at the party, with her long blonde hair worn in a wavy half-down style.While stepping onto the stage, Gemma appears to slip on something and falls to the ground as her legs give way beneath her.Proving to be a good sport, the reality mogul captioned the amusing video: "True GC style yesterday."Quick to comment on the funny clip were Gemma's celebrity pals.Former Love Island star Amy Hart wrote: "Hahahah love you!"Pop legend Matt Goss commented: "Hope you're ok."Meanwhile, her fellow TOWIE alums Jess Wright and Amy Childs replied with cry-face emojis.Gemma's fans were also quick to share their amusement.

supports HTML5 videoNothing is ever plain sailing with Gemma Collins, but we wouldn’t want it any other way.The Towie star, like most of the UK, has been celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee this week, and hosted a party at her Essex mansion.However, the reality TV icon, 41, ended up taking a tumble and falling flat on her face on stage, which she did, in her own words, in ‘true GC style’.At least Gemma was able to laugh off her trip, which has naturally provided endless laughs for the internet.Before any of her pals could embarrass her, she beat them to it by posting a video of the hilarious moment on her Instagram, which boasts 2.2million followers.The video shows partygoers listening to God Save the Queen in Gemma’s garden while she walked up to the stage to take the microphone.But gravity was just not on her side, as she slipped and ended up on the ground.At least she looked fashionable while the awkward moment occurred, as the meme queen donned a bright green fringed dress, perfect for a sunny day.Her friends and followers were lapping up the chaos, with her comments section immediately flooded with crying laughing emoji.‘Hahahah love you!’, commented former Love Island contestant Amy Hart.‘Omfg this is amazing

GEMMA Collins can fall over like nobody else in showbiz - and yesterday she took yet another tumble. The former Towie and Celebrity Big Brother star suffered a very public fall as she took to the stage at a Platinum Jubilee event.

Gemma Collins has wowed fans as she showed off how she will be celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in her £1.35m Essex Mansion. The self-proclaimed Queen of Essex, 41, told her 2.2 million followers that she "loved" the Queen and is "so patriotic" as she gave them a tour around her home. Beginning the tour, she addressed her subjects, saying: "Good morning my loyal subjects, royal subjects...

Gemma Collins has shared a video of her happily dancing with her nephew Hayden after recently sustaining a knee injury. The former TOWIE star, 41, donned a pink striped pair of pyjamas as she danced to Soul Control’s Chocolate song. Gemma captioned the clip: “I love [praising hands emoji] CHOCA LACHE [chocolate emoji] @Hayden Collins”.

Gemma Collins is now selling personalised clips as she gets herself ready for six months away from the Showbiz world.The 41-year-old bombshell who found fame on The Only Way Is Essex in 2011, is now flogging messages for her adoring fans for any special occasions.For a hefty fee of £95, fans could bag the GC's services for birthday shoutouts to remember.According to the feedback from paying customers, Gemma's videos are well worth almost £100 as the reality star has received glowing five-star feedback on the Memmo.me webiste.One online user wrote: "This message was more than expected! This felt so personal and so much content! Thank you for doing this it made my daughters birthday! Xx"Another echoed: "Thank you so so much, what a peach you are! The absolute perfect gift, much love xx"A third person penned: "This message from Gemma literally made my mums birthday..the 'OMG! ITS THE GC' was heard down the street.. so personal and sweet..

Loose Women panellist Brenda Edwards has been officially announced as the replacement for Gemma Collins in the musical Chicago. Edwards will be playing prison guard Mama Morton, the same character she played in her West End debut back in 2007.

Loose Women panelist has left many excited fans over the moon after it was announced that she would be replacing Gemma Collins in the upcoming Chicago tour.TOWIE star Gemma was set to play Mama Morton in the production, but has reportedly suffered a knee injury, leaving her forced to pull out.She was supposed to be making her debut with the musical at Sunderland Empire this month.However, hope was not lost after it was announced today that Brenda will be taking over from June 2.Brenda has a background in musicals and has even played the role before, making her West End debut playing the matron of the women's ward at Cook County Jail in 2007.The Loose Women panellist has also appeared in Hairspray, Carousel and We Will Rock You.She will star alongside Lee Mead, Faye Brookes, Djalenga Scott, Jamie Baughan and BE Wong.Brenda will be part of the production till July 23 with dates at Cardiff New Theatre, Winter Gardens Blackpool, Sheffield Lyceum Theatre, Norwich Theatre Royal and New Theatre Oxford.The news of Brenda's latest career moves comes after the devastating loss of her music mogul son, Jamal, earlier this year.Jamal died from a heart attack at just 31 on February 20, with his heartbroken mother there holding his hands in his final moments.The presenter revealed on her return to Loose Women the little comfort she has from being with her son as he took his last breaths.Recalling the evening of Jamal’s death, she said: "I was with him. His sister was with us.