Kris Kristofferson announces his retirement after more than five decades in the entertainment industry

family flat causing a jaw-dropping £47,000 in damages.To make matters even worse for graphic designer David Benqué, 40, and his partner Claire O'Brien, 42, Thames Water have refused to hand out compensation because "there were no previous issues with the sewer".The parents of two young children say £32,000 worth of belongings in their South London home was all washed up forcing them to spend £15,000 on starting afresh elsewhere in Croydon.On top of denying any negligence over the disaster, Thames Water asked the couple to sign a letter agreeing to receiving nothing for their 'un-restorable' items, MyLondon reports.David and Claire refused to sign the letter and had to fork out £1,500 just to get rid of the wrecked possessions following the flood at Anerley Park on September 14, 2021David told MyLondon: "I was alerted to the sound and the smell, something did not seem right. I saw a torrent of water.

Love Island star Kady McDermott stunned her fans with a cheeky new snap as she makes the most of her time on holiday.The brunette beauty has been soaking up the sun on a lavish trip to the Maldives and wasted no time in showcasing her killer curves to her followers as the trip continues.Dressed in a skimpy black bikini, Kady, 26, put her pert bum on display in the sunkissed snap as she enjoyed a cooling cocktail on the beach.The reality TV star glanced back over her shoulder pulling up the sides of her swimwear and placing one foot forward as she struck a sultry pose.Kady kept it simple going make-up free for the snap and wearing her hair in a slicked-back bun. She accessorised with a simple pair of black sunglasses and a silver watch.

Love Island finalists Kady McDermott and Scott Thomas have sparked speculation that they could have reunited. The pair were originally a couple back in 2016 and came third on the hit dating show.

North Korea gearing up for explosive testing, experts have warned. The country seems to have started repairs on the Punggye-ri site which closed in 2018, according to the photos taken by satellite imaging company Maxar.

Shane Warne's family are planning to hold a private funeral before a state service will be held in front of 100,000 people.Plans are being made to honour the life of the legendary spin bowler, following his tragic death in Thailand on Friday at the age of 52.Warne's body currently remains in Thailand, with efforts being made to arrange the transportation of the body back to his native Australia so that a funeral can take place.The Daily Mail reports that his family will hold a private funeral for close friends and loved ones before a state service is held.The state service is set to be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, which has a total capacity of 100,000.Cricket fans have already been flocking to the stadium since Warne's tragic passing, with cans of V8, letters and flowers all being left at the foot of the Shane Warne statue.Those fans will be given the opportunity to pay their respects at a public memorial later this month, with plans for the service currently being finalised.Under the most recent schedule of events, the state funeral could clash with the start of the new AFL season, although adjustments are said to be being made.Is Shane Warne the greatest spin bowler of all-time? Let us know in the comments section below.Prior to this, though, Warne's family and friends will gather in Melbourne once his body returns from Thailand.Plans for the transportation of the body back to Australia are currently in the works, with a private jet or government chartered aircraft currently believed to be under consideration.The body's passage home are still being worked out, a source has told the Herald Sun, with a lack of direct flights to Melbourne having caused a delay.Warne was in Thailand with a group of friends at the

Kirstie Allsopp was told to "shut the f*** up" by a social media critic after she made comments regarding Priti Patel. The 50-year-old appeared to address the Home Secretary directly in a recent tweet and shared her opinions on the current humanitarian crisis following Russia's invasion of Ukraine which took place last month.

Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia ’s leader Vladimir Putin warned anyone “who might be tempted to meddle in the ongoing events” would face “consequences you have never encountered in your history”. Most commentators immediately saw those words as a nuclear threat – but Russia has a wide range of advanced new weapons systems, dubbed Putin’s superoruzhie or “super weapons”, that could have a devastating impact in Ukraine and further afield without risking the inevitable consequences of a nuclear confrontation.

The Washington Post reported.The legislation is part of a wider attack on civil rights by the increasingly authoritarian Republican Party.

Kerry Katona is urging pop star Britney Spears to start a OnlyFans account after the Baby One More Time hitmaker shared topless snaps on Instagram for free. 41-year-old Kerry has become a millionaire once again after posting risqué photos on the adult subscription service and she believes Britney, 40 is missing out on millions by sharing her beautiful body online for free.Writing in her New! magazine column, she said: "Britney Spears has been posting a string of Instagram pictures of herself on the beach completely nude.

EastEnders star Jessie Wallace has shared the joyous news that she has become a grandmother for the first time as she shared an adorable snap with her grandson SJ.The 50-year-old BBC One soap star shared a sweet snap with the gorgeous tot on her Instagram account as she confirmed his arrival with a sweet tribute on social media. She shared a black and white shot of her grandson as he slept with her 128,000 followers online while she gushed over him. Alongside the newborn pic, she penned: "Welcome to the world, my grandson SJ.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve watched designers such as Balenciaga, Dior and Gucci display their latest collections on runways around the world. And while Fashion Weeks are usually all about who is on the FROW, champagne-fuelled parties and which designer pulls off the most outrageous looks, this year's shows have sometimes been a more sombre affair.

Camilla has been photographed meeting The Crown actress Emerald Fennell, who portrayed the Duchess of Cornwall on the Netflix series. Prince Charles' wife, 74, smiled as she posed alongside actress Emerald, 36, during the encounter, which took place as Camilla hosted a reception she was for International Women’s Day today, Tuesday 8 March at Clarence House.The two women were seen chatting together at the reception and Camilla even shared a joke about her "fictional alter ego" in her speech, saying Emerald could finish the speech if she were to "fall off her perch".The Duchess of Cornwall was also seen mingling with a number of famous faces at the reception including Mel B, former Prime Minister Theresa May, and author and journalist, Elizabeth Day.

Fans of Love Island star Liberty Poole were blown away today after photos emerged from the Pride of Birmingham Awards where she posed alongside her almost identical-looking mum. Dancing on Ice's Liberty, who rose to fame after taking part in last year's season of the smash-hit ITV dating show, told her 1.5M Instagram followers yesterday, "So, I'm taking mum to her first ever event tonight - Pride Of Birmingham Awards - going to be a bit of an emotional one but I can't wait to hear all the amazing things that us Brummies have achieved.

Alan Carr admits he learnt a lot from his first series presenting reality show Interior Design Masters, although he’s still not convinced he’s getting it exactly right in his own home. “You’re supposed to have a coffee table book out, and someone gave me a big pop-up 3D penis book, so I used that,” he laughs. “It should be more like Homes & Gardens, but I’ll tell you what though, it’s the most-thumbed book on my table!” Having said that, inspired by the series, Alan reveals that he has been renovating his bathroom.

Coronation Street actress Rebecca Ryan has unveiled her plans to work with her two actor brothers in the future, saying a joint project would be the “ultimate dream.” Rebecca, who is on screen as Weatherfield’s scheming Lydia Chambers, is currently starring alongside younger brother Jack James Ryan, who plays the Street’s Jacob Hay. Meanwhile, she’s previously revealed that she got her big break thanks to her and Jack’s older brother Charlie, who is also an actor.

previously announced alum Corbin Bleu, who plays himself; star Meg Donnelly; and 's Jason Earles; as well as new series regulars Adrian Lyles and Saylor Bell.Returning for season 3 as series regulars are Joshua Bassett, Matt Cornett, Sofia Wylie, Julia Lester, Dara Renee and Frankie Rodriguez. Kate Reinders, Olivia Rose Keegan and Olivia Rodrigo will have recurring status throughout the season.Following the sophomore finale last summer, creator Tim Federle spoke with ET about what's to come for season 3.«I've always wanted to do summer stuff because I think summer is a time of letting go and not having a curfew, and the rules kind of change,» Federle teased at the time. «But I definitely think there will be a summer element if we end up going forward. I think the format stays similar-ish, but I would really love to shake things up with the season 3 musical if we get one.

American Idol alum sang a rendition of Parton’s 1973 song “I Will Always Love You,” a classic that was also immortalized by in her own cover for the 1992 movie The Bodyguard.The Kelly Clarkson Show host performed the song with an acoustic guitar and piano backing, to many applauds and cheers from celebs and fans alike. Parton was particularly moved by the performance and joined Clarkson onstage with an embrace that showed how much love there is between the two country icons. The 9 to 5 singer hosted the show alongside country singers Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett.

Uddingston's Alex Lowry grabbed an assist as Cambuslang Rangers' Scott Williamson featured for Queen's Park in their 2-0 loss to Rangers 'B'.

This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby broke down in tears today as she discussed an 11-year-old boy who fled Ukraine on his own.

A £17m world-class research and innovation facility at Stirling University has moved a step closer, after the ambitious plans were conditionally approved by Stirling Council planners.

Chris Willman Music WriterWhen most major stars with a music career retire, proper announcements are in order, if not farewell tours or tribute shows. But when Kris Kristofferson made the decision to retire last year, there were no such fireworks set off, and the public didn’t learn about it until it was tucked deep into a press release Wednesday about a management change, as if everyone already long since knew or assumed it.