'It's just hair!' Dawn French breaks silence after dramatic transformation causes a stir

Kathy Griffin candidly discussed her addiction to pills and past suicide attempt in a new interview.In a new podcast released on Thursday, the 60-year-old comedienne reflected on her struggles in the wake of the backlash she received after posing with a bloody effigy of then-President Donald Trump in 2017.'I tried to kill myself, and ended up in the psych ward,' Kathy said during an appearance on The New York Times' Sway podcast. Speaking out: Kathy Griffin candidly discussed her addiction to pills and past suicide attempt in a new interview.

Kylie Jenner was wearing some eyebrow raising jewelry on Thursday.The reality star, 24, sparked speculation she tied the knot with boyfriend Travis Scott as she showed off two dazzling bands on her ring finger.The rings - a diamond-encrusted band and a simple gold piece - were shown in a photo posted to her Instagram Stories on St. Patrick's Day.

Ciara is serious when it comes to business, but she can all clown around too.The 36-year-old influencer shared an adorable video on Instagram featuring two of her kids running through her legs as she stands in the middle of a football field.The Beauty Marks singer laughed and giggled in the video as the boys, Future (age seven) and Win (19 months), ran laps around her while circus music played in the background. Send in the clowns: Ciara enjoyed clowning around with her sons Future (7) and Win (19 mos) as the family celebrated husband Russell Wilson's trade to the Denver Broncos.

Kourtney Kardashian could well find her way into this year's Oscars ceremony.It was announced on Friday that Kourtney's beau Travis Scott will be one of a few special musical guests performing at the 94th Academy Awards next Sunday.While there is no confirmation yet on whether Kourtney will attend, it certainly would not be a surprise to see Travis bring along his fiancée as his red carpet plus one. Is Kourtney Kardashian going to the OSCARS? Reality TV star's beau Travis Barker announced as special musical performer at 94th Academy Awards (Pictured above in September last year)Producers Will Packer and Shayla Cowan announced the news on Friday, revealing that the Blink-182 drummer will be part of an all-star band including Sheila E, pianist Robert Glasper, and musical director Adam Blackstone.

They are enjoying an epic sun-soaked vacation in the South Pacific.And Miles and Keleigh Teller have certainly been flaunting it on social media.The 35-yar-old actor and 29-year-old model took to Instagram on Friday to share even more envy-inducing snaps from their vacation in Bora Bora. TFTI: Miles Telller and wife Keleightook to Instagram on Friday to share even more envy-inducing snaps from their vacation in Bora BoraBikini-clad Keleigh took to the picture-sharing social media platform to share a gallery of snaps from a day at sea.

the Mirror reports. “I’m so honoured that Jayne and Christopher have choreographed the talented pro skaters for this special performance," she told The Sun.

Dawn French's Good Morning Britain was scrapped Thursday morning as the show gave extensive coverage of Russia's invasion of the Ukraine. Putin ordered the attack on the country in the early hours - crossing its borders and bombing military targets near big cities - in a move which has been widely condemned by world leaders.Dawn was due to discuss her new solo show, Dawn French Is A Huge Tw*t - set to begin this autumn - and chat about her reunion with her French And Saunders co-star Jennifer Saunders.

Our Yorkshire Farm star Amanda Owens informed fans that Ravenseat Farm experienced its 'worst day' in the aftermath of Storm Franklin.Amanda appears on Channel 5's hit farming show that follows her, her partner Clive and their nine children as they care for one of England's highest and most remote hill farms. The mum shared with her 491,000 Instagram followers that the family experienced a tough time recently after she updated them about the impact of the current weather conditions.Earlier this week the UK's third storm hit the country and caused severe disruption.

Good Housekeeping magazine, where she appears on the cover of April issue which is on sale now, the actress opened up how her new hair journey came about.And, of course, it all comes down to lockdown."The real trigger came during the lockdowns when I was dying my hair myself, and I just couldn’t be bothered to keep doing it," she explained."So I let my natural grey come through."I also cut some of it myself - to my hairdresser's alarm!"It’s much shorter than I’m used to now and I do have certain 'grrr' moments when I’m going out and I don’t know how to style it - I would literally give my old hair 13 minutes of my time each day - but the plan is to grow it again like my old hairstyle."She pondered the future of her hair, telling the publication: "I'm curious to see what the bob might look like with a good strong grey."Dawn previously spoke of her new do on Zoe Ball's Radio 2 show, where she admitted she does miss her signature bob.A post shared by Dawn French (@dawnrfrench)She has been rocking her chic dark bob for as long as we can remember, but since the change-up, she's very much feeling the low maintenance."We spend so much time and money on it; I'm very guilty of that, I loved my hair!" she told Zoe."Took me 13 minutes to do it everyday."I loved that bob but I'm ready for this now and not to be dying it anymore."She also spoke of her hopes for a full grey bob in the future, but admitted she will turn back to the dye if she doesn't like it.Dawn added: "If I get to the point - it'll take a while to grow - if we get there and I don't like it, guess what?""We're going to dye it!" she exclaimed as Zoe cheered.And a fresh look warrants a fresh project, as she returns to live comedy this year with her new one-woman

worst storm the country has had in more than 30 years.Storm Franklin forced many parents who send their children to All Saints Catholic Primary School in Bootle on Monday to say how “staggering” it was that they were not in school during the day.Most of the country was battered by 70mph winds and rain all day.The letter, as reported by the Liverpool Echo, reads: “Unfortunately, we have many children absent today, not because of Covid or other illnesses but apparently because of the wind!“I have to say I find this staggering, not least because most live in very close proximity to school.“Given the amount of pre-school and school experiences that our children have already missed in the last two years, missing a whole day's learning today is unacceptable.Want all the latest shocking news and views from all over the world straight into your inbox?We've got the best royal scoops, crime dramas and breaking stories - all delivered in that Daily Star style you love.Our great newsletters will give you all you need to know, from hard news to that bit of glamour you need every day. They'll drop straight into your inbox and you can unsubscribe whenever you like.You can sign up here - you won't regret it...“For staff, many of whom travelled considerable distances here this morning, eager to introduce new learning topics to their class, it is incredibly frustrating.“I'm always in awe when I see photographs of children and parents around the world who value education so dearly that they walk barefoot for miles or clamber over rubble, past bombed-out ruins, in order to get to school.

A student was left in shock after a huge tree crushed her car during Storm Franklin.

Elton John resumed hisFarewell Yellow Brick Road Tour in the US just hours after a scary situation, which resulted in his private plane having to make an emergency landing back in the UK.The legendary rocker's wowed the New York City crowd at the famed Madison Square Garden on Tuesday,playing many of his hit songs that have made him a music icon.It would take persistence and a change of planes for John to make it to Manhattan in time for the show in the wake of his terrifying mid-air drama, which was setoff by ahydraulic failure on his private jet while en route from the UK to the US. Back on stage: Elton John, 74, appeared to be full of high-octane energy for his show at New York City's famed Madison Square Garden on Tuesday hours after his private plane had to make an emergency landing back in the UKThe singer's plane was about an hour into the flight from Farnborough Airport in Hampshire on Monday for the sold out concert when pilots decided they had to return due to a problem with the plane's hydraulic systems.They had been flying about 10,000 feet over Ireland at the time of the initial emergency.

A man was pulled from a 'raging river' amid Storm Franklin after his 'cries' were heard by brave volunteers.

Dancing On Ice viewers were confused to spot Vanessa Bauer in the audience on Sunday night's show.

Perrie Edwards cut a stylish figure as she wrapped up warm to go for a walk in Wilmslow with her baby boy Axel.

Storm Franklin hit their site.Dramatic pictures show heavy Volvo machinery flooded as the River Aire burst its banks at Kirkstall, Yorkshire on Sunday, (February 20).The digger's team of operators powerless to do anything but to watch on as the harsh conditions left them without a pretty key bit of kit, LeedsLive reports.Following the fatal destruction of Storm Eunice on Friday, Storm Franklin followed over the weekend to cause yet more havoc across the country. The UK has been issued a 'tornado' warning with intense flooding also set to strike amid Storm Franklin.

ITV Love Island’s Kady McDermott has shared how she was DROPPED from Celebs Go Dating. Celebs Go Dating is currently airing on E4 with episodes available via the All 4 Hub.

A dad and his young children were left 'traumatised' after their car was crushed when the wall of a derelict building collapsed amid strong winds,

Dawn French has confessed to talking about her "beaver" to a member of the royal family.At the 2005 premiere of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Dawn revealed she had a rather awkward run-in with Prince Charles.During The Graham Norton Show on Friday (February 18th), the comical star explained that she made a naughty innuendo to his royal highness.When asked about her royal encounter, Dawn confessed: "I played Mr and Mrs Beaver in the Narnia films, and there was a big premiere at the Royal Albert Hall with Prince Charles. "He came up the row and began meeting us all and there's a picture of me meeting him, like 'ooooh'."And in fact, he was asking me what I did in the film and I said 'tonight your royal highness, you will see my beaver."I just smiled at him and he sort of twinkled at me and then moved on very very quickly like there was a bad smell...

The Mirror in 2017 that she was still "a bit broken".She added: “I have mended myself. I have seen what happens if you stay broken.“When I was single I found my new self.

Dawn French has released the dates for her upcoming solo UK show named after something quite graphic.The 64-year-old The Vicar of Dibley star has announced that her one-woman show is called Dawn French Is A Huge Tw*t.Leaving little to the imagination, the comedian has written the show herself and is looking forward to delighting fans with "buttock clenching embarrassing stories".Explaining the meaning behind the X-rated show's name, The French & Saunders star said: "This show is so named because, unfortunately, it's horribly accurate."There have been far too many times I have made stupid mistakes or misunderstood something vital or jumped the gun in a spectacular display of tw*ttery."The Vicar of Dibley star added: "I thought I might tell some of these buttock clenching embarrassing stories to give the audience a peek behind the scenes of my work life."This autumn, the award-winning actress will return to the stage following her most recent appearance in Kenneth Branagh's widely anticipated movie Death on the Nile alongside her celebrity pal Jennifer Saunders.Dawn will tour the UK from September 15 and perform a further 19 shows across the country until October 16.In an upcoming episode of The Graham Norton Show set to air on Friday, Dawn revealed that there are 'no plans' for her hit sketch show French and Saunders to return.Dawn and Jennifer, 63, first started working together when they met in their early 20s in 1978, with their hilarious sketch show French and Saunders first airing on BBC Two in 1987.Speaking on this week's dose of The Graham Norton show, she said: "There are no plans at the moment, but we are doing something for Comic Relief this year."I think the time for the sketch show is over, but Jen and I are