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Peter Kay, 49, was left overwhelmed when he received a standing ovation at Manchester's AO Arena on Friday night.The star was applauded by a sell-out crowd in Manchester, which is 16 miles from his hometown of Bolton.Peter’s fans chanted his name as he took to the stage, causing him to break down in tears during the first show of his 110-day tour.He could be seen wiping away tears with a tissue while the audience cheered him on.The British comedy legend told the crowd: "Aw you’ll have me in bits. “Lovely Manchester you made me cry. “I can’t believe I cried, where did it come from all that emotion?"It comes after Peter’s announcement that he would be returning to stand-up comedy sparked a frenzy last month.His tour, named Better Late Than Never after the comic took an extended break from touring for the past 12 years, was instantly in high demand, as tickets sold out in record time.Just before Peter arrived at his opening gig in Manchester last night, touts were re-selling the tickets for £155 per person to fans who were desperate to watch their favourite comedian’s comeback show.Peter had attempted to make sure the tickets were at the lowest price they could be due to the cost of living crisis in the UK.The TV star charged fans just £35 per ticket - the same cost as his last tour, which took place back in 2010.Peter’s tour kicked off this month, and is scheduled to run until August 2023.To the joy of his fans, Peter went on to announce a London residency at the O2 Arena.It’s clear that despite his long absence from the stage, Peter’s shows are as much in demand as ever.The comic’s last live stand-up tour in 2010 holds the Guinness World Record for the biggest-selling comedy tour of all time. 1.2 million people bought

Dua Lipa, Bebe Rexha, and Paris Hilton led the glam arrivals at KIIS FM's annual Jingle Ball, which was presented by Capital One and held at the The Kia Forum in Inglewood on Friday night.Lipa - who recently wrapped her Future Nostalgia tour - sizzled as she hit the red carpet in splice black and red leather getup that showcased every inch of her fit figure.The Grammy Award-winner, 27, modeled a spaghetti strap crop top with side draping that hung down to her calves. Arrivals: Dua Lipa, Bebe Rexha, and Paris Hilton led the glam arrivals at KIIS FM's annual Jingle Ball, which was presented by Capital One and held at the The Kia Forum in Inglewood on Friday nightShe styled it with a matching midi skirt that concealed a portion of her sexy black lace-up boots. A glitzy diamond choker wrapped around her neck and matched the spiral bangle on her wrist.

Kim Kardashian put her ever-shrinking figure on full display as she arrived at an exclusive Miami party with her younger sister Khloe Kardashian and pal Jonathan Cheban on Friday night.The SKIMS founder, 42 - who recently settled her divorce with disgraced rapper Kanye West - strolled down the sidewalk in a skimpy black bra top styled with edgy black leather pants.They hung low on her lips, which gave a clear glimpse at the mother-of-four's very tiny waist. Party time! Kim Kardashian put her ever-shrinking figure on full display as she arrived at an exclusive Miami party with her younger sister Khloe Kardashian and pal Jonathan Cheban on Friday night. The SKIMS founder, 42 - who recently settled her divorce with disgraced rapper Kanye West - strolled down the sidewalk in a skimpy black bra top styled with edgy black leather pantsShe added some height to her petite frame with a pair of black pointed-toe boots.Instead of her bleach blonde tresses, Kim recently had her go-to hairstylist color her hair a 'honey' tone.

Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford walked the red carpet together on Friday night for the premiere of their new Yellowstone spin-off series 1923.The Oscar-winning Mirren, 77, and the legendary Ford, 80, have officially entered the sprawling universe of Yellowstone as they anchor the latest chapter in the Dutton family's origin story.The iconic actors play the central pair of Jacob and Cara Dutton, who struggle to keep their ranching empire during the titular year of 1923.

Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk were spotted as they exited Radio City Music Hall in New York City after taking their five-year-old daughter Lea De Seine to a show on Friday.The 47-year-old movie heartthrob is in the midst of a swirl of rumors that he has gotten back together with his little girl's supermodel mother Shayk.Cooper was dressed casually as he layered for warmth in a dark blue down jacket over a grey hooded sweatshirt. He added a blue beanie, dark jeans and sneakers.

Cameron Diaz  and husband Benji Madden enjoyed a day of sightseeing while in London, England on Friday night.The couple enjoyed a romantic dinner at Sparrow Italia - Mayfair, which specializes in coastal Italian cuisine.The relaxing dinner date comes six months after it was revealed that fellow actor Jamie Foxx had convinced Diaz to end her retirement from acting and return to star with him in the action-comedy Back In Action, which began shooting at the end of September. Out and about: Cameron Diaz and husband Benji Madden enjoyed a day of sightseeing while in London, England on Friday night With the shoot for Back In Action having started in Atlanta, it appears as though it has now moved across the pond to London, as reported by The Atlanta Journal Constitution.Seemingly enjoying some down time, Diaz, 50, stepped out to their dinner date in black skinny jeans that were tucked into her black platform boots.

David Archuleta has been out on the road with his 'The More The Merrier Christmas Tour' just over two weeks ago.And while sounding humbled and grateful for the fans attending the holiday shows, the American Idol alum took to Instagram Wednesday to reveal that dozens of people walked out during a break in his concert in Delta, Utah after he spoke about his queer identity.It appears the singer decided to share a lengthy message to his fans on social media after receiving an email after that particular show — seemingly from a venue employee or manager — who praised Archuleta's performance before sharing their disappointment in his decision to talk about his sexuality on stage. David Archuleta, 31, revealed dozens of people left his Christmas show in Delta, Utah on November 29 after he talked about his queer identityThat person behind the email began by calling the show 'incredible' while crediting Archuleta for taking the 'crowd on a magical Christmas journey.''They got an incredible experience but they did not pay for David to take 15 minutes and ruin that Christmas experience they just had,' that person wrote of his decision  to talk about his sexuality.

Nick Cannon revealed his Lupus diagnosis ten years ago.On Friday, the star, who is set to welcome his 11th child with Alyssa Miller and his 12th child with baby mama Abby De La Rosa, revealed he is in the hospital with pneumonia.'Okay, so I guess I'm not Superman...' the 42-year-old said in the caption, as he laid in a hospital bed with a mask on. The latest: Nick Cannon revealed his Lupus diagnosis ten years ago.

Taylor Swift fans are now suing Ticketmaster over the November 15 presale ticket debacle for her Eras Tour.A couple dozen fans of the superstar, 32, are reportedly suing the company for 'fraud, price fixing and antitrust violations' as well as 'intentional deception' as they claim the ticketing giant allowed scalpers to snap up tickets according to TMZ.The lawsuit claims that because the company is in control of the primary ticket sale market as well as the secondary market, they were 'eager to allow' scalpers into the presale event as they would get 'additional fees' for every resold ticket.  Lawsuit! Taylor Swift fans are now suing Ticketmaster over the November 15 presale ticket debacle for her Eras Tour; Swift pictured Sep 2022The fans participating in the lawsuit added that even if Ticketmaster didn't intentionally create an environment that was scalper and bot friendly, they were still not properly prepared for the number of potential fans that would attempt to get tickets. The participants of the lawsuit are suing L.A.

Kendall Jenner looked every inch the cover girl in mint green as she and a pal stepped out to dinner at Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica on Friday evening.The 27-year-old supermodel, who was also spotted on Thursday in Beverly Hills at a hot yoga class with her gal pals, turned the street into her personal runway while wearing a lovely green outfit styled with a pair of black heels.Jenner's slim bootcut pants boasted fabric with a velvet look that showcased her long legs and lean frame as she added a touch of eye makeup and blush. Dressed to impress: Kendall Jenner looked every inch the cover girl as she stepped out for dinner with a friend on Friday nightThe Kardashians star wore her sleek black hair down over her dangling silver earrings, and added a comfortable, loosely-fitted green sweater over a cream top.Newly single following her quiet split from on-again, off-again boyfriend Devin Booker last month, The Kardashians star's outing comes amid chatter that Jenner may be rekindling her relationship with Harry Styles, who also recently became single in the wake of his split from Olivia Wilde.

Bebe Rexha took to the stage for an energetic performance at KIIS FM's 2022 Jingle Ball on Friday night.The musical stars were out in full force for the 102.7 iHeart Radio concert at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California as they performed at the massive annual event. The impressive lineup of stars included: Dua Lipa, Jack Harlow, Pitbull, Khalid, Lewis Capaldi, Ava Max, Dove Cameron, Jax, and Nicky Youre. Concert: Bebe Rexha took to the stage for an energetic performance at KIIS FM's 2022 Jingle Ball on Friday nightRexha, who hit the red carpet ahead of the event in a futuristic blue look, changed into a diva-approved white feather trim robe for her performance.It was adorned with a large faux leather bow.

Hilaria Baldwin openly admitted that she and her husband, Alec Baldwin, are 'not okay' following tragic Rust shooting during a preview interview with Extra published Friday.The yoga instructor, 38, stated tearfully, 'We can't be okay. No one is okay.' The emotional statement came a little over one year since cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot on set on October 21, 2021 due to a prop gun with live rounds that was accidentally discharged while in the hands of Baldwin, 64.The mother of seven further expressed that, 'It was and is a tragedy that nobody could ever have imagined.' 'Not okay': Hilaria Baldwin, 38, revealed to Extra that she and her husband, Alec Baldwin, 64, are 'not okay' following tragic Rust shooting Hilaria could be seen sitting in a chair with city skyscrapers sprawled out behind her through a large window amid the interview.  The businesswoman donned an all-black ensemble, and carefully listened to the interviewer asking about how the Baldwin family was coping following the fatal shooting. Initially, the podcaster remained silent as she took in a deep breath, and then answered with her voice cracking, 'We're not okay.' Shortly after the tragedy, Alec was involved in a 'wrongful death' lawsuit filed by Halyna's family, which included her husband, Matthew.

Britney Spears took to her Instagram on Friday with a moving post to 'send' her love to her two sons and stated that she would 'die for' them.The Queen of Pop, who also celebrated her 41st birthday on Friday, emotionally expressed that she 'would give anything' to 'touch' their faces again.Earlier in September, her sons, Sean Preston, 17, and Jayden, 16, whom she shares with her ex, Kevin Federline, stated during an ITV news interview that they wanted to fix their relationship with their mother, with Jayden adding, 'When she gets better I really want to see her again.'  Special message: Britney Spears, 41, expressed in a new Instagram post that she would 'die for' her two sons, Sean Preston, 17, and Jayden, 16 The Baby One More Time hitmaker uploaded two separate posts with the same caption, but different photos of her two sons.

Maralee Nichols threw a winter wonderland birthday party for her and Tristan Thompson's one-year-old son, but the NBA star was nowhere to be seen.Thompson's ex-fling shared the images on Instagram Friday, giving her followers a peek at her son Theo's elaborate first birthday bash.'Theo's Winter ONEderland,' captioned the fitness guru, 31, who has been thoroughly documenting her journey through motherhood ever since DailyMail.com broke the scandal of her bombshell pregnancy in November 2021. Winter ONEderland: Maralee Nichols, 31, threw a winter wonderland birthday party for her and Tristan Thompson's one-year-old son, but the NBA star was nowhere to be seen. 'Theo's Winter ONEderland,' captioned the fitness guruBased on the sweet batch of birthday photos posted to her story, it appeared that Maralee made sure that each and every detail of her son's milestone was flawless and memorable.  The two-tiered cake was powder blue and decorated with white fondant teddy bears. Fondant balls of silver, white and blue also adorned the glitzy cake while silver letters spelled out Theo's name. Every element was customized for 'Theo's Winterland ONEderland,' with his proud mother posting adorable coffee cups and Theo-themed gourmet cookies.

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Disney's live-action Hercules is already facing fan backlash after producer Joe Russo revealed new details about the film in an interview with Variety.According to Russo, the Guy Ritchie-directed feature will be 'more experimental' than past live-action adaptations and inspired by TikTok.Soon after the interview was published, fans of the beloved 1997 animated film took to Twitter to voice their dismay -- with many predicting the reimagining will be a total 'disaster.' Backlash: Disney's live-action Hercules is already facing fan backlash after producer Joe Russo revealed new details about the film in an interview with Variety'[Hercules will be] a little bit more experimental in tone, a little bit more experimental in execution,' Russo told the outlet.'I think they're excited to see what we can all bring to it in a way that isn't just a reinterpretation of the animated film.' Russo says Ritchie, who directed Disney's live-action Aladdin in 2019, is up to the task because 'he has penchant for experimentation.'Along with being animated, 1997's Hercules was also a musical with most of the songs performed by a female Greek chorus. Russo confirmed that the upcoming live-action film will be a 'modern musical' inspired by TikTok, which is a short-form video sharing platform.  TikTok-inspired: According to Russo (left), the Guy Ritchie-directed feature will be 'more experimental' than past live-action adaptations and inspired by TikTok. Russo says Ritchie (right), who directed Disney's live-action Aladdin in 2019, is up to the task because 'he has penchant for experimentation''There are questions about how you translate it as a musical.