Hairspray star Nikki Blonsky denies allegations of past racism a day after she comes out

Alex Scott has reacted to the sudden death of Jamal Edwards, son of Loose Women star Brenda Edwards.MORE: Loose Women's Denise Welch and Saira Khan heartbroken for Brenda Edwards after son's tragic deathTaking to Instagram, the presenter shared two photos of them together, showing them posing for the camera and smiling.WATCH: Loose Women makes history with all black panel"You had an energy and a light that only few have, the kindest of souls that are hard to find, you brought a smile to my face always," she began her emotional post.REAL: Inside Loose Women's Brenda Edwards' luxe home with daughter TanishaRELATED: Alex Scott heads out on a 'date night' with special person ahead of exciting announcement"We were literally just making plans…naaa..this is hard to take, I'm in complete shock. This ain't right!!" Alex and Jamal were good friendsThe 37-year-old continued: "Thinking of all your family right now and sending prayers.

"And, you are my Brenda’s son.There are no words to describe her heartbreak, our heartbreak, now that your light has gone."Charlene finished: "Sometimes life is terribly unfair."British entrepreneur and YouTube star Jamal Edwards' death was confirmed to the BBC.He was the founder of SBTV, an online urban music platform that helped launch the careers of artists like Dave, Ed Sheeran and Skepta.He attended the Brit Awards earlier this month and was understood to have performed as a DJ at a gig in north London on Saturday night.No details have been released about his death, other than it happened on Sunday morning.Jamal became a pioneering figure in British rap and grime music.He also became an ambassador for the Prince's Trust, a youth charity run by the Prince of Wales which helps young people set up their own companies.

The British music industry is in mourning following the death of SBTV founder Jamal Edwards at the age of 31.

Staff at three more Scottish universities will strike from Monday as part of a dispute over pay and pensions, taking the total number of institutions affected to 11.

Manchester United have earned cross-county bragging rights after an enthralling showdown with their bitter rivals Leeds United on Sunday afternoon.

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David Debrandon Brown (Lucky Daye) has announced the release date for Candydrip, the follow-up to his 2019 debut LP, Painted. The album drops March 10 via Keep Cool and RCA Records, and today marks the release of "NWA" featuring Lil Durk, which follows September 2021's "Over" and the record's January title track as its third single.

Charli XCX appears to be teasing an upcoming collaboration with K-pop idol Vernon, from the boyband SEVENTEEN.Earlier this month, Vernon had responded to Charli’s request to collaborate on a remix of her recent single, ‘Beg For You’ featuring Rina Sawayama. At the time, the English singer asked fans how she could contact the K-pop idol after users suggested that the pair work together.Charli XCX has since shared a new TikTok suggesting that a collaboration between her and Vernon is actually in the works.

Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier, two figure skaters on the U.S. team, are being sued for copyright infringement and NBC is also named in the lawsuit.

BBC Breakfast presenter recently replaced Louise Minchin, 53, on the red sofa alongside Dan Walker, 44, and she knows how to carefully and quietly leave the house at 4am.In a new interview with The Sunday Times, Sally opened up on her morning routine, where she manages to leave the house very morning without stirring her husband and 14-year-old son."My alarm goes off at 3.45am. I don't have a loud, scary one that gives you a coronary," she giggled."I use a light box that gently wakes me.

Jeremy Clarkson, 61, admitted he still hasn't got round to dealing with the repercussions of the 2021 London flash floods, after his west London block was "deluged". After discussing the on-going cladding issues on some of the capital's high-rise flats, he went on to highlight this big issue; a conversation perhaps triggered by the severe weather that recently hit the UK this past week.On 12 July 2021, nearly 76mm of rain fell in 90 minutes in parts of London, which resulted in flash floods.Jeremy was among those affected by the water devastation, writing: "Like many others in west London our block was deluged with a Noah-sized tidal wave that swept into the groundfloor flats and the lift shaft, putting it out of action for weeks."And now the insurance companies are saying that even though we pay them £80,000 a year, we are not covered for flood damage anymore."I haven't worked out quite what to do about this yet.

There is no doubt that Harry and Meghan’s relationship with the royal family remains deeply fractured, and it seems much work is still required on both sides to repair the damage. With the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year now underway and a series of major events taking place in the coming months, sources believe Harry will come under increasing pressure to iron out his differences with his father Charles and brother William.

Nikki Blonsky came out to the world in a TikTok singing to Diana Ross' anthem I'm Coming Out.Before her coming out became big news, the 31-year-old revealed she wanted to deliver the news personally to John Travolta, who played her on-screen mother in Hairspray.She delivered the news with a text and told The Hollywood Reporter in a Q&A, published Tuesday that they 'had a lovely conversation.' Personally delivery:Before Nikki Blonsky's news of coming out circulated she personally texted John Travolta, who played her on-screen mother in Hairspray, she told the Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday (pictured together in 2008)Blonsky said she made the decision to give him the news personally because 'I did not want the person who played my mother to

Nikki Blonsky is reflecting on her decision to come out as gay.

The Hairspray actress took to her TikTok account to share a video in which she came out as gay while dancing to Diana Ross’ ‘I’m Coming Out!’ How fitting! Pride Month is coming to an end but Nikki Blonsky still had the time to have a fantastic coming out announcement right at the end – not that she couldn’t have done it in any other month! That being said, in her latest TikTok post, the 31 year old actress showed off her enthusiastic dance moves and proudly told the world she likes girls! In the beginning on of the video, she can be seen lounging somewhere outside on the green grass but then I’m Coming Out by Diana Ross starts to play which leads to her getting up and dancing to the tune.

Pride Month! The star shared her Pride on TikTok on Sunday, posting a video of herself lip syncing to Diana Ross' iconic 1980 song, «I'm Coming Out.»Blonsky, 31, jams out to the song in her video, shaking and shimmying across her yard. «Hi, it's Nikki Blonsky from the movie I'm Gay! #pride #imcomingout #hairspray,» she wrote alongside the TikTok. The caption references her meme, in which she frequently introduces herself as «Nikki Blonsky from the movie » Blonsky was nominated for a Golden Globe in 2008 for her performance in the film adaptation of the musical. Hi, it’s Nikki Blonsky from the movie I’m Gay! ##pride##imcomingout##hairsprayBlonsky told last year that she was in a relationship.

Nikki Blonsky was totally feeling herself and beaming with pride in her latest post to her TikTok account! The Hairspray actress, 31, took to the social media app on June 28, posting a video of herself lounging in the grass as Diana Ross’s 1980 hit tune “I’m Coming Out” began to play. Pretty soon, Nikki was on her feet, lip syncing to the song and dancing around as if she was back on the set of the 2007 hit film! But the song had an even bigger meaning for the actress.

Nikki Blonsky came out on TikTok Sunday, with a little help from Diana Ross.

Nikki Blonsky came out to the Diana Ross’ anthem I’m Coming Out in a TikTok post Sunday.'Hi, it’s Nikki Blonsky from the movie I’m Gay! #pride #imcomingout #hairspray' said the 31-year-old actress in a clip in which she danced in her backyard.In the comment section, Blonsky showed her gratitude to her 27,000-plus followers who had given her feedback amid the personal announcement. Reveal:Nikki Blonsky, 31, came out to the Diana Ross’ anthem I’m Coming Out in a TikTok post Sunday'It’s incredibly true!!!' she said.

Nikki Blonsky is out and proud!

Nikki Blonsky played the role of Tracy Turnblad in the movie adaptation of the Broadway musical Hairspray and she’s giving us a throwback with this new video!