Kat McNamara Joins ‘Jade,’ James Bamford’s Feature Directorial Debut

Big Brother star Chanelle Hayes has opened up about fellow contestant Nikki Grahame's death and said it was "awful" to hear she had passed last year. While Chanelle and Nikki didn't appear on the same series of Big Brother - with Chanelle competing in 2007, the year after Nikki appeared on the show in 2006 - she said they had met a few times. Chanelle, now 34, was sad to hear that Nikki passed away last April.

Loose Women presenter Sophie Morgan has opened up about adapting to life after the car crash she had aged 18.The star, who uses a wheelchair after being paralysed from the chest down, explained that felt it was important to go into detail about certain aspects of her life. “It was a conscious decision,” Sophie, now 37, tells OK!. “I deliberately went into detail about telling the truth about some very personal things about my disability.

She left little to the imagination as she partied with some of Hollywood's biggest stars at Jay-Z's Oscars party at the Chateau Marmont.And Rihanna gave her 125 million Instagram followers a closer look at her stunning ensemble in new photos she posted Wednesday night.The 34-year-old hitmaker cradled her growing bump in the stunning images while joking that she was with her 'date' to the after-party. Ravishing: Rihanna, 34, gave her 125 million Instagram followers a closer look at her gorgeous sheer black gown from Jay-Z's Oscars party in a post WednesdayRihanna glowed in her custom sheer black Valentino dress, which was specially designed for her by the fashion house's creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli.She highlighted her cleavage in the outfit with a simple black bandeau, and she contrasted the revealing top half with a long black skirt covered in sparkling sequins.

Meghan Markle, it also meant meeting the royal family. Meghan coupled up with Prince Harry in 2016 and was introduced to the Queen, Prince Charles, Prince William and Kate Middleton shortly afterwards.After the Duke and Duchess' engagement in 2017, the couple described Meghan's first meeting with the Duchess of Cambridge in a BBC interview, Mirror reported.Harry said: "It was exciting, I mean I’ve — you know I’d been seeing her for a period of time when I literally didn’t tell anybody at all."And then William was longing to meet her and so was Catherine, so you know, being our neighbours, we managed to get that in a couple of — well quite a few times now and Catherine has been absolutely…"And Meghan, with a one-word answer, chimed in: "Wonderful."The Duchess of Sussex went on to praise the royals for being so friendly and welcoming.Meghan said: "I think, you know, to be able to meet her through his lens, not just with his honour and respect for her as the monarch, but the love that he has for her as his grandmother, all of those layers have been so important for me so that when I met her I had such a deep understanding and of course incredible respect for being able to have that time with her.For more shocking stories from the Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here"And we’ve had a really — she’s — she’s an incredible woman." In other royal news, Prince Harry has been accused of not coming to Prince Philip’s memorial because he needs to make “another documentary”, according to a royal expert.

Arsenal are reportedly set to beat Liverpool and Barcelona to the signing of Cody Gakpo from PSV.The Dutch international looks to be on the move this summer, with some of Europe's biggest names said to be interested in him. Gakpo, who operates either as a left winger or through the middle, is having an absolutely stellar season in the Eredivisie.The 22-year-old has scored 16 goals and made 15 assists in 37 appearances, alerting some of the world's biggest clubs to his attention.

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Newcastle have already drawn up a five-man shortlist ahead of the summer transfer window with big spending set to continue. And news of three of them will likely perturb Mikel Arteta - as they have also been linked to Arsenal. Eddie Howe splashed the cash in January in a bid to keep the Magpies in the Premier League after a shoddy start to the season from Steve Bruce.

Only Fools and Horses' Raquel actress was in a relationship with her on-screen son for 29 years.Actress Tessa Peake-Jones, 64, began playing Raquel Turner in the BBC sitcom back in 1988 and dated actor Douglas Hodge for nearly three decades.In the 'Dates' special episode, Tessa first appeared as a love interest for lead star Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter (David Jason) and was originally only supposed to be a one-off guest star.However, the chemistry between the two led to producers bringing her back as a recurring character.Despite their ups and downs, the pair remained a central romance in the series, with Raquel eventually giving birth to Del Boy's son Damien.While played by various actors as an infant, Damien was played by actor Ben Smith as a teen.However, in a memorable sequence from the classic 1996 Christmas special Heroes and Villains, Damien's uncle Rodney Trotter (Nicholas Lyndhurst) dreamt he existed in a nightmare dystopian future where an adult Damien rules the Western world and is played by actor Douglas Hodge.Tessa and actor Douglas, 61, were together for 29 years before their split in 2013. They share two children together, Charlie and Mollie Rose.While Douglas made only a single appearance in the 1996's special, Tessa stayed with the sitcom until it ended in 1996.Douglas is best known for his lengthy theatre career and roles in series such as The Night Manager, Black Mirror and Penny Dreadful.He has also appeared in films such as Red Sparrow, The Report, Joker, and The Devil All The Time.

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ITV talk show host Lorraine Kelly admitted to Express.co.uk that she was left feeling self-conscious on the red carpet after gaining a considerable amount of weight during lockdown.The journalist has since teamed up with WW (formerly known as Weight Watchers) and is already well on her way to reaching her target of fitting back into her favourite size 10 red dress. Lorraine, 62, shared how she had shot from a size 10 to a size 14 during lockdown due to a lack of exercise and eating more unhealthy food. In an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk, the star explained that, while the perfect size is different for every person, she wanted to get back to feeling like herself again with the help of WW.Speaking about her recent outings on the red carpet, the ITV star admitted that she felt as if her fellow celebs were looking at her in confusion when she appeared less confident than usual. She shared: “At the moment, if I go out - I mean, I’m not very good at red carpets anyway - but say there was a big event…“I would be kind of ‘hmm’,” she said, while slumping her shoulders with an unsure expression. “And the last thing I went to, there was a big do just before Christmas, and I couldn’t get into - obviously my red dress is my go-to dress - and I couldn’t get it over my head. “But I thought, ‘Well that’s ok,’ so I ended up wearing a really nice black dress and I looked fine, but I really, really didn’t feel fine,” Lorraine confessed. “And I was looking at everybody else looking amazing, beautiful, and confident and I didn’t feel like that. “I know that other people were looking at me going, ‘What’s she going on about? She looks ok!’ but it’s really about you.

Dame Joan Collins, 88, enjoyed a dinner out with her fifth husband Percy Gibson, 57, in West Hollywood this Wednesday night.Joan cut an agelessly glamorous figure in a sleek white cocktail dress hemmed at the knee with a complementary wrap and a monochrome brooch.Percy, already exuding summertime chic in a khaki suit and white pocket square, gallantly helped her up onto the curb by the hand. Radiant:Dame Joan Collins, 88, enjoyed a dinner out with her fifth husband Percy Gibson, 57, in West Hollywood this Wednesday nightJust two nights earlier the duo had made a showstopping appearance at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, where Joan has been regular fixture for years.The Vanity Fair bash also used to regularly welcome Joan's sister Jackie Collins, the bestselling 'bonkbuster' novelist who died in 2015 after a secret cancer battle.

Christie Brinkley revealed her identity after performing as the Lemur on Wednesday's episode of The Masked Singer on Fox.The 68-year-old model was unmasked after performing as a member of Team Cuddly and panelist Ken Jeong, 52, was the only one who correctly guessed her identity.Christie gave it her best effort during the one-hour show as she took on I Feel The Earth Move by singing legend Carole King, 80. Legendary supermodel:Christie Brinkley revealed her identity after performing as the Lemur on Wednesday's episode of The Masked Singer on FoxLemur was eliminated after competing against Miss Teddy, also from Team Cuddly; Hydra, from Team Bad, and Team Good members Armadillo and Ringmaster.Nicole Scherzinger, 43, for her final guess stuck with her earlier pick of Goldie Hawn, 76.

Lizzo on Wednesday announced she is getting into the fashion market with a line called Yitty, which will consist of tops, leggings, bras, shorts and other apparel in a collaboration with Fabletics.The 33-year-old singer referenced body positivity in a statement she released hearkening the new business endeavor.'I felt that I was constantly being told through TV and magazines that my body wasn't good enough,' the Grammy Award-winning performer said. 'And, in order to be considered "acceptable" I had to inflict some sort of pain upon it to fit into an archetype of beauty.' The latest:Lizzo, 33, on Wednesday announced she is getting into the fashion market with a line called Yitty, in a collaboration with Fabletics, which will consist of tops, leggings, bras, shorts and other apparelThe Detroit native said she was focused on shifting the fashion focus from 'sad, restrictive shapewear' that has long been marketed, and launch a line that boosts values such as 'self-love' and 'radical inner confidence.'The Truth Hurts artist said: 'Instead of thinking about size in this linear way, we're thinking about it on a spectrum where everyone is included.

A transgender athlete has reportedly lodged an application to play in the women’s National Rugby League in Australia.The Daily Mail reported that the application is being considered by the NRL. Even if approved, the trans player may be able to play only in the next season which starts in August 2022.Melbourne Storm player Christian Welch recently said that it was “inevitable” that trans athletes would play in the NRL.It’s inevitable to happen but no I don’t think much discussion has been had on the topic Kim— Christian Welch (@clwelch94) March 20, 2022Welch was responding to a user, who had asked him whether, “on the back of the NCAA swimming in the US this week, has the RLPA (Rugby League Players Association) had any discussions on transgender athletes being integrated into the NRL/NRLW … grassroots or professional levels?”Welch replied: “It’s inevitable to happen but no I don’t think much discussion has been had on the topic.”According to the National Rugby League Member Protection Policy, it was “committed to supporting participation in our sport on the basis of the gender with which a person identifies.”NRL, in its policy, said that it was aware of the debate over whether male-to-female- trans athletes have any physical advantages.“If issues of performance advantage arise, we will seek advice on the application of those laws in the particular circumstances,” the policy explained.“The NRL is aware that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has established criteria for selection and participation in the Olympic Games.

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Leeds' clash with Wolves. However, he was forced off the pitch after overstretching for a ball over the top from Rodrigo.The Englishman was able to keep his composure when leaving the field to be replaced by youngster Sam Greenwood.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefAustralian independent production house Photoplay has appointed Karen Radzyner as its head of development. The company is the only Australian firm to have a show selected for MipTV’s CanneSeries.Radzyner joins Photoplay from Dragonet Films.

EXCLUSIVE: Katherine McNamara (Shadowhunters) has signed on to star alongside Mickey Rourke, Mark Dacascos, Shaina West and Marcus Vincios Maciel in the action pic Jade, which marks the debut feature from director, producer and stuntman James Bamford.

EXCLUSIVE: Kat McNamara (Shadowhunters) has signed on to star alongside Mickey Rourke, Mark Dacascos, Shaina West and Marcus Vincios Maciel in the action pic Jade, which marks the debut feature from director, producer and stuntman James Bamford.

Sky has taken UK rights to James Gunn’s John Cena-starring Peacemaker and the show will drop later this month.

Neil Patrick Harris' husband David Burtka received a special honor on Friday afternoon at the star-studded Hudson River Park Friends 6th Annual Playground Committee Luncheon, attended by HELLO!MORE: Inside Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka's incredible family homeThe doting dad-of-two was recognised for his service to the Hudson River Parks by his good friend, Mary Guiliani, author and founder of Mary Guiliani Catering and Events. Mary gave an incredible insight into David's life away from the spotlight, revealing just what a great father he is, and how fun it is for their twin's friends to go and visit their home.