Mum mortified by hotel receptionist's rude reply as she books room with kids

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has dismissed a call from Conservative MP, Virginia Crosbie, to assess the “potential merits of extending the £650 support for the rise in energy” to include people on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Carer's Allowance.

Police Scotland have released the image of a man they want to speak to in connection with a serious assault in Glasgow city centre.

Janet Jackson has been in the public eye since she was just a child, and nearly five decades later, she still feels there are things about her that are misrepresented. The 56-year-old singer opens up in a new interview with revealing what people still get wrong about her to this day.«When it comes to my personal life, I think mistaking my kindness for weakness,» she tells the magazine. «When it comes to my professional life, I would say it would have to be not liking to hear the word 'no.'»«Especially being a woman, and someone telling you, 'No, you can’t because…'», she adds.A post shared by ESSENCE (@essence)For Jackson, her career isn't about flashing her success, despite being a five-time GRAMMY winner.

A mental health campaigner who assaulted a man in the street after getting drunk at a Christening event was spared jail today.

An OAP who claims to be able to communicate with aliens now says he has 'absolute proof' of optical signals from extraterrestrials.

A dad-of-two was 'saved' by a group of strangers who rushed over to help when he collapsed outside a restaurant.

star Reginald VelJohnson will forever be remembered for his role as the caring and compassionate Carl Winslow. Now, the veteran actor is looking back with ET at his memories of the show.One of the most enduring pop-culture touchstones thatsparked is the character of the Winslow family's nerdy, comically obnoxious next-door neighbor Steve Urkel — played by Jaleel White.«He was a wonderful kid, [but] I think working with him was a challenge,» VelJohnson recalled while speaking with ET's Nischelle Turner. «Working with everybody was a challenge, and there were some moments where he was a little difficult. But overall, I have nothing but good memories from him.»«I think, you know, a lot of the kids grew up on the set and we had to deal with children... and that was an interesting experience, dealing with children as they grew up,» he recalled.

The Hills family is getting bigger! Pregnant Heidi Montag was all smiles while cradling her baby bump on a day out with husband Spencer Pratt and son Gunner.

Amber Heard still has love in her heart for Johnny Depp.

Christopher Vourlias When Dumitrana Lupu took over as the head of the Transilvania Film Festival’s industry program earlier this year, she was tasked with a two-fold mission of continuing to discover and boost emerging talents from the host country, as well as ensuring that the Romanian festival remains a vital meeting place for filmmakers from Southeastern Europe and the surrounding region.To do so, she and the organizing team revamped some of TIFF’s industry sections while ensuring that long-running programs provide continuity for a festival that unspools its 21st edition from June 17 – 26.With a focus on the Black Sea region and its neighboring countries, the Transilvania Pitch Stop has emerged as one of the leading co-production and co-financing platforms for the region’s filmmakers. Among the films supported by the TPS since its inception in 2014 include “Apples,” by Greece’s Christos Nikou, which opened the Horizons sidebar of the Venice Film Festival; “The Man Who Surprised Everyone,” a Horizons prize winner from Russia’s Alexey Chupov; and “La Civil,” by Teodora Ana Mihai, which won the Prize of Courage in the Cannes Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard sidebar last year.

Love Island star Tasha Ghouri is playing a game of tag with partner Andrew Le Page.Last night's episode saw the 23-year-old admit this was the Andrew she had been waiting for as the couple got closer throughout the day.Viewers also got to see them head into the hideaway making them the first islanders this year to enter the plush room.Speaking about last night's antics, host of the podcast Kem Cetinay introduced the segment of Tasha and Andrew.He said: "They seem like they're really getting on now like there are no more dramas, they seem to be relaxed as well."However, their guest Sarah didn't seem to agree with Kem as she accused the professional dancer of playing a game.She said: "I think she's playing a game of tag and Andrew is her safe space right."Shocked at her theory, you could hear Kem ask "really?!" before his co-host Arielle Free agreed with their guest.Ari said: "100%! She's running out, she's trying to get somebody else. She would have been fully over Jacques if he had been interested."Kem replied: "Do you think? I don't know I think she does like him but maybe I'm being a bit naïve here."Ari then mentioned a flirtatious comment that Tasha had made to another contestant before she agreed with Sarah calling Andrew her safe space.The three podcasters then mentioned the couple going into the hideaway in Tuesday's episode with Kem calling it a "big moment" as he joked it now makes them a bit of a couple.Still baffled at hearing their opinions on Tasha being disingenuous towards Andrew, Kem asked Sarah if she thinks the islander isn't 100% into her partner.To which Sarah responded: "I think she could be lured away for sure.

Disney+ series since it launched on the steaming service over three weeks ago.Since its first episode, eagle-eyed Star Wars fans have noticed many subtle references to other series in the universe, as well as links to the epic film saga.From nods to iconic characters including Padme Amidala and Princess Leia (as played by the late, great Carrie Fisher), to references of toys and famous places from Star Wars, there has been plenty to delight fans throughout the series.As the penultimate episode launches on Disney+, Daily Star takes a look at some of the Obi-Wan Kenobi Easter eggs in the series so far.An iconic Star Wars character is brought back to our screens in Obi-Wan Kenobi, with the story focusing on a 10-year-old Princess Leia.When Princess Leia is kidnapped by the inquisitors, the Organas use a hologram to reach out to Obi-Wan Kenobi and ask for his help - in a clever nod to actress Carrie Fisher's message as an adult Princess Leia in Star Wars Episode V: A New Hope.In Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi, the adult Princess Leia can also be seen wearing a green poncho and has her hair in braids during scenes in the Forest Of Endor.It seems to be a style that Leia liked from a young age, as the 10-year-old princess can also be seen wearing a green poncho and a braid hairstyle in the Obi-Wan Kenobi TV series.One of the moments that has fans talking on social media is the link between Obi-Wan Kenobi and the T-16 toy that Luke Skywalker holds in Episode IV: A New Hope.An adult Luke Skywalker can be seen flying the toy through the air - but fans finally found out where it came from.Obi-Wan Kenobi can be seen leaving the toy for the young Luke Skywalker in the first episode of the series, before Luke's Uncle Owen brings it

Kylie Jenner has posed up a storm on Instagram after she uploaded a sultry photoset wearing a slashed dress. The former Keeping Up With The Kardashians star wore a black mini dress that featured a high neck, crossed skirt and long sleeves.The dress was slashed at the sides which exposed her famous figure while the sleeves were missing the top half.In the first picture, she posed with her back against a large black door and her hands above her head.She stared straight ahead into the distance, her face in full glam with a nude lipstick to top off the look.In the second snap, she moved her hand round to the front of her face and the third showed off her full outfit.As she moved her head to the side, the camera caught a glimpse of her legs which were covered up to the knees.The unusual high heels had a pointed toe and exposed most of her feet, with just a simple black strap keeping them in place.She wrote “morning gram” in the caption and signed off with a black love heart emoji.Fans and friends both loved her bold look and took to the comments to shower the Instagram influencer in compliments.Her half-sister Khloe Kardashian commented that she was a “queen,” while the official The Kardashian’s Hulu account simply wrote “absolutely”.One eager fan added: “Queen Kylie,” while another said: “Looking hot as usual, babe”.An excited follower left: “Yes, Ky.

UFC ring girl Arianny Celeste has wowed her millions of adoring fans by "dressing up" in a plunging red top.The OnlyFans model, who once posed naked for iconic X-rated magazine Playboy, has 3.2million Instagram followers keeping tabs with her life in and out of the Octagon. And they were this week treated to a series of uploads of Celeste in her latest eye-catching outfit.She attended a Shania Twain concert in the cowgirl costume alongside fellow ring girl Brittney Palmer and their friend, writing: "Dressing up is the most fun part.

EastEnders star Jamie Foreman has spoken out about the gruelling schedule on set.He spoke about how stars have to work 18 hour shifts in the week as well as weekends. The 64-year-old played Derek Branning from 2011 to the following Christmas when he was eventually killed off with a heart attack.

BBC Breakfast, as staff are said to be "uneasy" that Dan Walker's replacement has already been chosen - despite applications being ongoing.Dan Walker left the programme after more than a decade last month to make a move to rival network Channel 5 News.And since then, bosses have been battling to find an adequate replacement for the star, with external applications invited on the BBC website.Though the deadline for applications closed on May 24, interviews are said to still be ongoing for the role, and no official replacement has yet been announced.However, a BBC source has now confirmed exclusively to Daily Star that staff have been left feeling "awkward" behind-the-scenes, as bosses seem to have rushed into the "hasty" decision to make Jon Kay Dan's replacement.They confirmed: "Much as everyone thinks Jon Kay is the heir apparent for Dan's job, there has been some uneasiness that the 'header' picture for the official BBC Breakfast Twitter account has been changed in the last few days (while the process is still ongoing) to include Jon as one of the four main stars."It's perhaps fair enough as he has been part of the 'family' for months, but some of those within the BBC are still vying for the job and feel it's now already been decided."They added: "Some of those candidates also wonder if the show bosses could have waited a few more weeks before doing it."Despite Jon being "well liked" in the studio, it has made certain people feel "uneasy".Our insider said: "There is a bit of awkwardness that the bosses have put Jon in this situation.

Emmerdale star Rebecca Sarker - who is better known as Manpreet Sharma on the ITV soap - left fans speechless as she put her curves front and centre in a plunging top.The actress, 47, was at the Olympic Stadium last weekend for the Soccer Aid match to help raise funds for UNICEF, and snapped a sultry selfie to commemorate the occasion.Rebecca donned a wine red top with a frill collar as she sat handling the phone lines at the event.The plunging garment was low enough to give fans a glimpse of the top of her bra, as Rebecca accentuated her natural beauty with a glam but low-key make-up look.She opted for a pale pink lip and lilac eyeshadow, adding just a dash of mascara and eyeliner to draw out her incredible brown eyes and teasing her brunette tresses into chic waves that fell loose to her shoulders.A pearl-shaped pendant necklace completed the look while Rebecca’s curves took precedence.Rebecca posed with a corded phone to her ear as she grinned for the camera, explaining on Instagram: “I’m here at the Olympic Stadium for the @socceraid match.“Get in touch if you fancy a chat and you feel inclined to donate to @unicef_uk.

Impact Wrestling's World Champion is synonymous for wearing amateur wrestling gear – complete with the classic headpiece.Ahead of his headline title bout against company legend Eric Young on Sunday at Slammiversary, he has finally told the real story about why he wears the gear.And it involves very graphic detail about an exploding ear in 2012.Speaking exclusively to the Daily Star, he said: “I got cauliflower ear from taking a 'head scissors' and it was swollen.“I drained it, and I had to wrestle in a tournament the next day.“In the opening match against ACH he kicked me right near my ear and it swelled up to the size of a baseball on the side of my head – it was severely uncomfortable and pretty painful.“And I tried to drain it, but I couldn't, so I ended up going to the hospital and they ended up draining it.“I came back and wrestled the second and third round of that tournament, because I'm silly, and when I did, I had all these bandages around my head.“By the time I got home, I took the bandages off my ears swelled up to be the size of a huge headphone – and it just exploded wide open and was dangling down.“And all this blood and stuff came out.”The 35-year-old Canadian dad-of-two, who is married to former wrestler Jade Chung, returned to the hospital, where they ended up pinning the remains of his ear to the side of his head.They told him it would stay they for around two weeks, and he wasn't allowed to wrestle for around four months.But, a wrestler is a wrestler, and Josh got a booking for three weeks time – which he attended.In order to protect his pinned ear, he searched around on eBay and ordered the headgear he is now known for – and wrestled in it.“I felt so goofy when I did it,” he laughed.“I heard every

Love Island's Andrew Le Page seemingly made multiple plans for this summer – including a trip to Italy – but all was put on hold as he headed into the Spanish villa. Claims from a female Andrew's account still follows on Instagram say that the pair were set to go to Italy together as they flirted over Instagram DMs prior to his stint on the show.The girl, who goes by @itshollywilson on Instagram and @imhollywilson on TikTok, shared a screen recording of her previous conversation with Andrew - and it's got fans riled up.Those in the comments have since been tagging ITV to send her in the villa for yet another ex shake-up - but they want to hold off for Casa Amor.Do you have a story about one of this year's Love Island stars? Contact us at staronlineshowbiz@reachplc.comHolly shared a number of screengrabs from their what appears to be their initial flirting - which could have been before Andrew found out he was going to the villa - up to their holiday plans.Messages showed Andrew telling Holly to "book Dubai" while she responded to state it gets "too hot" in July.Instead he told her they should go somewhere else and recommended Italy, before she agreed to jetting off to the European destination with him.Want all the last villa gossip straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily Love Island newsletter HEREThe final messages between Holly and Andrew was her telling him to "have a safe flight and enjoy Spain", adding: "And hopefully we can meet up at some point."On May 22 he responded with: "Thank you darling x," followed by: "Yeah sounds like a plan x."Holly captioned the clip: "When he says he's off on holiday..." before adding: "Guess Italy is cancelled?!...

Stoke City and Liverpool ace Peter Crouch revealed the “relegation clause” that saw player’s salaries reduced by an enormous 45%.The former England international had to swallow the bitter pill of relegation in the 2017-18 Premier League campaign, when the Potters’ ten-year stay in the top flight came to an end. Their relegation arguably came as a huge shock, as Stoke had recorded ninth placed finishes in three of their previous five seasons.Unfortunately for Stoke, the famous red and white has not been seen in the top flight since, as the Potters have become another former Premier League club to get stuck in the Championship.

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