Mean Girls star Daniel Franzese reveals he ‘forced’ himself into conversion therapy: ‘I needed help, I didn’t want to be gay’

Dolly Parton approves! The country music icon has nothing but praise for a new rendition of her 1974 hit, «Jolene,» which went viral on a recent episode of . Chapel Hart, a trio of talented songstresses from Mississippi, came out and immediately won over the judges with their enthusiasm, energy and a creative new spin on the classic. The ladies explained that their original song, a tune called «You Can Have Him, Jolene,» is inspired by and an ode to Parton.«We were so inspired by the song 'Jolene,' and we just love the storyline. And we figured, though, from 1973 to 2022, we could not still be fighting over the same man,» singer Danica Hart explained.

Fears have been voiced that a large home near Salford Royal Hospital could become "party central" if it becomes a house of multiple occupation (HMO) for doctors and nurses. The planning application for the conversion of the house at 138 Eccles OId Road has been turned down by Salford's planning transportation regulatory panel against their officers' recommendation for approval.

Love Island fans are facing the reality of life without the show as it nears an end. But that's not before more drama thanks to the arrival of four new bombshells. With just over a week to go until the ITV2 dating show finishes for another year, bosses surprised viewers and the islanders with some fresh contestants.

Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair. That he has fetched up there following the closure of Le Caprice after lockdown, where he served an astonishing 39 years, is a triumph for the hotel’s owner Rocco Forte.The hospitality industry is rammed with celebrity chefs; there are considerably fewer stellar maître d’s.

Haim sisters were on boisterous form, all dressed in matching leather trousers and throwing semi-ironic bad-ass rock-star poses. Balancing high-decibel showmanship with agreeably nerdy charm, the siblings claimed selling out this iconic London venue was a dream come true. Their parents had even flown in to witness it.

Josie Gibson has revealed her son had to go to hospital for treatment after suffering a painful-sounding trampoline injury, describing him as her ‘little prince’. In posts shared on her Instagram Story, the This Morning star thanked Royal United Hospital Bath for treating the young boy and giving him a ‘new Terminator’ arm after his accident. The incident occurred while Josie, 37, and her three-year-old son Reggie-James were at home in Bath.

in Harlow, Essex, has been spotted filming scenes that are planned to air this summer. Freddie returns having abandoned the new life he left for 16 years ago, on a path for potential heartbreak as he steps back into Albert Square as an 18-year-old. Speaking on the role, Bobby beamed: “I’m really excited to be joining the cast of EastEnders – so far it’s been perfect.

Kate Moss appeared to reference her wild party years as she joked she’s always ‘loved coke. ’The model has a sleek new job as Diet Coke’s creative director, and this week spoke an event celebrating the brand’s 40th anniversary. At the event, during a speech Kate joked that she’s ‘always loved coke,’ followed by a knowing pause.

Loose Women star wrote. "So I wanted to make her some shoes to match mine. "So I bought glittery bows from Etsy and stuck them on her baby shoes.

Mayor of Guildford! “I lived there for 25 years,” said the 43-year-old Foggia-born dancer who competed in seven series of Strictly Come Dancing and is famous for igniting the viewers’ love for the Argentine tango. “I wanted to be the mayor of Guildford at one point! I love Guildford, it’s my favourite place in the whole of the UK. Being a dancer you become quite a sensitive person and I always go with the feeling and when I’m out on tour every place you go has a different feel.

Greg James was ‘absolutely terrified’ as he plunged from a 10 metre diving board in his latest challenge to win back his BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show. The DJ was booted live off air earlier this week by Scott Mills and Chris Stark, who have taken over Greg’s presenting duties. But the 36-year-old will be handed back the reins if he finds pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, which have been planted across the country from Land’s End to Glasgow.

Ola Jordan has been inspired to get back in shape after being shocked by her “mum bod”. The Polish professional ballroom dancer was always one of the fittest competitors when she partnered celebrities on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ from 2006 to 2015, and her envious figure and good looks led to her getting multiple modelling contracts and calendar deals. However, since she and her husband, fellow former 'Strictly' pro James Jordan, stepped away from the BBC One series and became parents to two-year-old daughter Ella - a miracle baby who arrived in February 2020 thanks to IVF after the couple spent years trying to conceive - Ola's energy and focus has been on her which has meant she has neglected her fitness.

Snoop Dogg of sexual assault has revived the lawsuit against the rapper, three months after the case was initially dismissed.The Jane Doe accuser first filed the lawsuit in a Los Angeles federal court on February 9, claiming that Snoop (real name Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.) and his associate Bishop Don “Magic” Juan (Donald Campbell) assaulted her after she attended the rapper’s concert at Club Heat Ultra Lounge in Anaheim, California on May 29, 2013.In response, Snoop Dogg asked a federal judge to dismiss the suit, claiming the allegations were “implausible and false”.In the 17-page dismissal filed on February 24 and obtained by Rolling Stone, the rapper denied that he cornered an unidentified woman in a recording studio bathroom nearly nine years ago and forced her into a sex act.“Nothing remotely resembling plaintiff’s story about defendant Calvin Broadus ever happened. He vehemently denies ever engaging in any sex act with the plaintiff or assaulting or battering her,” his lawyers wrote in court filings.Asked by Rolling Stone whether the woman ever worked for Snoop, a spokesperson for the rapper claimed there were no records of the woman’s employment.

Ahead of Disney+’s Friday’s release of “Logan” and the two “Deadpool” movies, the first R-rated movies hitting the family-friendly platform, Ryan Reynolds poked fun at some of the beloved classics already streaming.

Big Brother house at the age of 21. Prior to her death, the Bermondsey-born reality star was determined to earn as much money as possible for her two young sons and their future - working right up until her death, securing TV interviews, pictures and her own reality show. She also ignited the "Jade Goody Effect" as many more women started to take up the offer of a smear test.

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Baz Luhrmann has said he felt “truly blessed” to have had time with Shonka Dukureh, who starred in his Elvis biopic, before her death aged 44. The actress, who played Big Mama Thornton in the film about superstar Elvis Presley, was found dead in a bedroom at her home in Nashville. It was one of her children who found her unresponsive and went to the apartment of a neighbour, who called emergency services.

Angelina Jolie and daughter Zahara returned to the Vatican seven years after their famous visit to the holy city. The pair were spotted on Wednesday in the Italian city-state, which is surrounded by Rome, taking in Vatican Museums together and enjoying some mother-daughter time. The 47-year-old actress looked Summery in a white dress, sunglasses and beige slippers while Zahara, 17, wore a brown T-shirt, a black miniskirt and white trainers.

Vicky Pattison has opened up about her fears of having children in a new Channel 4 documentary about her relationship with alcohol. The 34-year-old, who is in a long-term relationship with fiancé Ercan Ramadan, confessed having an ‘addictive personality’, which has led to a fear preventing her from having children. Alongside discussing her own relationship with alcohol, the I’m A Celeb winner spoke about her father’s battle with alcoholism in a Sky interview with Beth Rigby, saying: ‘He’s doing well, that’s all we can hope for, everyday is a challenge, he’s winning his battle at the moment.

EastEnders bosses to be cast as barmaid or stall holder in the BBC soap as it's revealed her son Bobby Brazier has bagged a role. The Big Brother legend, who died in 2009 aged 27 after being diagnosed with cervical cancer made no secret of her love for the show and in 2006 petitioned two of its stars to talk to their bosses about securing her a role. The Bermondsey born TV star, who grew up in Dickens Estate asked the soap's former cast members Kara Tointon (Dawn Swan) and James Alexandrou (Martin Fowler) to put in a good word for her after meeting them at the V Festival.

Mean Girls star Daniel Franzese recently reflected on his experience undergoing gay conversion therapy when he was in his early twenties.In an interview with Page Six, the 44-year-old actor explained that he voluntarily participated in thepseudoscientific practice with the goal of changing his sexual orientation from homosexual to heterosexual.'When I was 21, I put myself into gay conversion therapy,' he told the outlet in a video interview that was released on Tuesday. Looking back:Mean Girls star Daniel Franzese recently reflected on his experience undergoing gay conversion therapy when he was in his early twenties.