Michelle Heaton was close to death following 'drooling fit' before rehab stint

Naman Ramachandran Acclaimed Bangladeshi director Rubaiyat Hossain, known for her powerful women-centric films, has a new project participating in the Berlinale Co-Production Market and is launching a female filmmaker grant.Her Berlinale co-production market project, “The Difficult Bride,” follows Novera, a bride-to-be in present-day Dhaka who is in love with the groom and the idea of a fairytale wedding, but secretly struggles with her body, which does not seem to comply with the wedding rituals. She makes continuous trips to the beauty salon and uses home remedies to “cure” her body.

Christopher Vourlias Germany’s Sola Media has closed a wave of international sales for the animated feature “Finnick,” produced by Riki Group, which will be released by Sony Pictures Russia in Russia and CIS on March 24.The CGI-animated comedy follows the adventures of 13-year-old Christine, who befriends the young prankster Finnick – one of the furry and usually invisible beings known as Finns. The odd couple has to team up as detectives to solve the mysterious events happening in their city.The Stuttgart-based sales agency has inked deals with Eagle Pictures (Italy), Independent Films (Benelux), Koch Films (German/Austria/Switzerland), Vertigo Releasing (U.K.), Tanweer (Greece), Selmer Media (Scandinavia), Myndform (Iceland), Rialto (Australia and New Zealand), and Black Sheep Films (South Africa), and holds exclusive distribution rights in multiple additional territories.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterOn the surface, Michelle Heaton appeared to have it all – a happy marriage, two beautiful children and a successful career.But behind the scenes, things were falling apart.The Liberty X singer was secretly struggling with a three-year alcohol and drug addiction that left her constantly vomiting, losing her hair and weighing just 7st 13lb at her lowest.

Michelle Heaton made a red carpet appearance at a special screening of The Suicide Squad in London, as sources say she was feeling 'nervous' about being out in public again. The former Liberty X star checked into The Priory in April to receive treatment for drug and alcohol addiction and recently celebrated 90 days of sobriety.

Michelle Heaton slipped into her glad rags last night as she attended a special screening of The Suicide Squad at London's Leicester Square. The singer, 42, looked effortlessly chic for the glamorous event in white and blue kaleidoscope print mini skirt.

Michelle Heaton has opened the doors of the incredible home she shares with husband Hugh Hanley and their children – exclusively for OK! readers.The 42-year-old’s stunning property is well worth a look, as it comes complete with an impressive gym area and walk-in wardrobe bursting with fashionable clothes, bags and shoes. Michelle and Hugh's home also boasts a special music room that contains her collection of discs from her pop star days.

Michelle Heaton has revealed that she was "too ill" to visit her good friend Nikki Grahame shortly before her death in April. Speaking exclusively to OK!, the 42-year-old singer has said she felt it would have been "irresponsible" to visit Nikki, who died on 9 April following a long battle with anorexia.

Michelle Heaton has shared that she will be on tablets for the rest of her life after dealing with crippling alcohol and drug addiction for the past three years.

MICHELLE Heaton's addiction to booze and drugs made her hair fall out and her weight dropped to under 8st. Last month the star, 41, opened up about her "life saving" rehab stint at The Priory after a three-year addiction battle.

Former Liberty X star Michelle Heaton has bravely opened up about her shocking battle with alcohol and drugs. But it was not just her health that was rocked by her addictions.

Michelle Heaton has revealed that she'll be on tablets for the rest of her life as her pancreas no longer functions due to alcohol consumption, during an exclusive interview with OK!. The Liberty X singer, 42, checked into The Priory back in April after battling alcohol and drug addiction for three years.

Michelle Heaton has told on the devastating effects her drinking and cocaine binges have had on her health.

Michelle Heaton has been sober for 90 days after a stay at celebrity rehab facility the Priory.

Michelle Heaton and her husband Hugh Hanley have opened up about how bad things got before the Liberty X singer checked into rehab earlier this year. Michelle, 42, sought help for drug and alcohol addiction this year after Hugh staged an intervention with the help of a group of his wife's closest friends.

Michelle Heaton and her husband Hugh Hanley have opened up about the Liberty X singer's devastating battle with drink and drugs – with Hugh admitting he had no idea how dependent she'd become on cocaine. Michelle entered the Priory to receive specialist treatment earlier this year and has since returned to the Hertfordshire home she shares with Hugh and their two children, Faith and AJ.

Michelle Heaton has opened up about her alcohol and drug addiction, telling OK! how bad the situation became before she finally went to rehab earlier this year. The 42-year-old checked into the Priory back in April and in a candid new interview, she bravely details the days leading up to her stay.

Michelle Heaton and her husband Hugh Hanley sat down with OK! VIP's to speak candidly in an exclusive video interview about her road to recovery and also revealed how her addictions impacted their family.

In April this year things had reached rock bottom for Michelle Heaton. After struggling with a three-year alcohol and drug addiction, the 42 year old entered the Priory rehabilitation clinic to get the help she so desperately needed thanks to an intervention from her friends and family.

Michelle Heaton has marked her 11 year wedding anniversary with a sweet collection of family snaps as she paid tribute to her husband.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterMichelle Heaton took to Instagram to showoff her sizzling figure while she enjoys the UK heatwave.In a sizzling bikini-clad display, Michelle showed off her figure as she celebrated her birthday and her anniversary to her husband Hugh.Michelle Heaton 42 on Monday and made sure to make the most of her joint celebrations.Documenting a gorgeous getaway on Instagram, Michelle has been showing off her stunning body in a series of snaps. Michelle took to Instagram to share the surprise getaway with her 236,000 followers.