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Vanessa Bryant continues to advocate for her late husband Kobe Bryant and their 13-year-old Gianna Bryant following their tragic deaths in 2020. As fans of the famous family already know, Gigi was following in her father’s footsteps and was already a promising basketball prospect in her own right.

Naomi Osaka is the world’s highest-earning female athlete. The Japanese tennis player appeared in Forbes Magazine’s ranking this past Thursday, earning $57.3 million in prize money and endorsements over the course of the past year.Naomi Osaka acknowledges young fan after winning her first 2021 US Open matchNaomi Osaka’s dream car is the girliest, most glamorous, and magical ride everA post shared by 大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka)The Forbes list showed that the top-earning female athletes were all tennis players, with Osaka occupying first place by a significant margin, followed by Serena and Venus Williams in second and third place, earning $45.9 million and $11.3 million, respectively.

Serena Williams is prepared for all outcomes. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, the icon and professional tennis player discussed the possibility of retirement and why her father played an important role in her mindset to always have a plan for the future.Serena Williams’ daughter Olympia Ohanian shows off her impressive backhandSerena Williams stopped Ashleigh Barty from retiring with one simple text messageA post shared by Serena Williams (@serenawilliams)“I am prepared for that day, I’ve been prepared for that day for over a decade,” said Williams.

Danny Dyer has confessed that he is still paying for his daughter Dani Dyer’s phone bill more than 13 years after she was given her first phone. The former EastEnders star shared the embarrassing news during his joint podcast with the Love Island star, Sorted with the Dyers, after he realised how long he had been forking out for the expensive bill each month.

ScHoolboy Q has discussed how the game of golf changed his “mental” and has taught him a lot about life.Since the release of his last album, 2019’s ‘CrasH Talk’, the TDE rapper has been heavily involved in the sport, and more recently he’s been enjoying his time as a player in the 2022 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in California.Speaking in a new interview during the competition, Q (real name Quincy Hanley) talked about how golf has impacted him.“Coming where I come from, the life that I had, I never thought about playing golf, and I got into it and it changed my mental,” he said. “It let me learn myself as a person, like this is why certain things in my life are going bad or why certain things are going good because of the attitude thing, you get what I’m saying? It fixed my attitude in life, it fixed a lot of things about me in life.”ScHoolboy added: “Life is a golf game – some good shots, some bad shots.

NME at the BRIT Awards 2022, Lola Young told us about the inspirational amount of female talent in today’s music, what to expect from her “indie” sounding debut album, and trying to run into Adele. Watch our full video interview with Young above.The South Londoner was at the ceremony where she was nominated for the Rising Star Award following the success of her 2021 EP, ‘After Midnight’ and the release of singles, ‘Fake’, ‘Ruin My Make Up’ and ‘Woman’.

Ebola-like virus that can cause vaginal bleeding and seizures hit its shores for the first time in over a decade.The two Lassa fever cases – which kills around one in 100 people – were detected in members of the same family in the East of England, while a third relative is also suspected of having the disease.They are among only 10 cases of the rodent-borne disease ever detected in the UK and the first since 2009. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) stressed there was no evidence of further transmission. One of the patients has already made a full recovery, while the second is being moved to the Royal Free Hospital in London to receive specialist care.

Ulrika Jonsson has confessed she was bamboozled by her own TV reports.The blonde star of E4's Celebs Go Dating was a presenter on the TV-am breakfast show from 1989 to 1992 before hosting family fave show Gladiators.But Ulrika, 54, says she had a drought of knowledge when it came to meteorological jargon.On Tuesday night's episode, the dating show’s receptionist Tom Read Wilson asked her: "So, how much do you have to know about meteorology?"Ulrika replied: "The weather presenters you have on the BBC and ITV are trained meteorologists but I was a weather girl so I didn’t really understand what I was saying!”Narrator comedian Rob Beckett then joked: "What's next? The gladiators weren't real gladiators!”Unlucky-in-love Swedish-born Ulrika joined the show to meet someone who sees her as a "normal person".She signed up three years after divorcing her third husband, Brian Monetin.She said: "At some point it would be nice to have someone in my life. "But when dating, it's a weird thing when they know more about you than you know about yourself and they're telling you about yourself.

The One Show came to a halt after host Alex Jones couldn't quite manage to say Joss Stone's name correctly.Joss, who was crowned the winner of The Masked Singer UK in 2021, appeared on the BBC programme telling fans that she would be returning to the wacky ITV guessing gameshow this weekend for the final.At the time of the blunder, Alex, 44, had been discussing last nights BRIT Awards with her co-host Jermaine Jenas, 38, guest and TV star Mel Giedryc and Joss who popped up on the large screen in the studio.After discussing Adele's iconic performance with excited Joss - who couldn't wait to stream the performance from the US - Alex seemed to struggle to pronounce her name.The Welsh presenter began: "We're going to chat about The Masked Singer in a bit but we've got to chat about the BRITs [Joss]. "You've won two BRIT's in your career and Adele has won three."She added: "Now you're a huge Adele fan, like we all are of the Adele.""Of the Adele," copied and laughed Jermaine.Joss interjected: "Oh yeah I know.

Chelsea - but supporters are starting to pay the goalkeeper some massive compliments following his recent displays.The Spaniard starred as the Blues made it to the Club World Cup final, beating Al-Hilal 1-0 to progress to the final game.Thomas Tuchel’s men will face Palmeiras on Saturday - but part of the reason for their progression was the wonderful save made by Arrizabalaga during the semifinal.At the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium on 67 minutes, Arrizabalaga - who signed from Athletic Bilbao for £71.6million in 2018 - flew to his bottom left to parry a shot away and keep his clean sheet, following on from his FA Cup heroics last week against Plymouth.And Blues supporters were certainly impressed with the wonderful save on Wednesday - and the 27-year-old’s recent form overall.One said: “Wow! Kepa is indeed back. What a save.”Another said: “Kepa Arrizabalaga take a bow! That is an absolutely incredible save, with the ball seemingly behind him he still had the wrist strength to keep that out.“It just gets better every time you watch it.

Coronation Streets fans struggled to hold back the tears as Deirdre Barlow made a brief return to the Cobbles.During Wednesday’s double bill of the popular ITV soap, viewers watched long-standing character Amy Barlow opening her birthday presents as she celebrated her 18th in style.She started her day with a pile of presents at her feet as her doting parents Steve and Tracey Barlow showered their daughter with gifts on the important day.One of her main gifts the brunette beauty was treated to was a gorgeous minidress blissfully unaware of the surprise party planned for her by her friends and family.But there was one other present that left viewers emotional, as she quickly made mean work of their beautiful wrapped presents.This is a live TV story and is constantly being notes updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest TV updates.TV & Showbiz reporters are working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.You can also follow us on Twitter @DailyStar, or follow us on Instagram @dailystar to get the latest TV and celeb gossip 24 hours a day.Or like our Daily Star Showbiz Facebook page to get the day's biggest stories, and have your say on them.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star showbiz newsletters?You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.Download the Daily Star app for flash alerts on the biggest stories of the day, so you don't miss out.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star news bulletins? You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.

Twitter today to share the “disgusting” way she was trying to draw out toxins from her body.The Countryfile star shared a video of herself taking off a patch that she had left on the sole of her foot overnight for a “body detox”.In the clip, she can be seen pulling on the sticky material as she shows what looks like a brown residue left inside.Alongside the video, she explained: “How much fun did you have in bed last night?“I tried out these Body Detox foot patches to 'draw out toxins overnight'“How disgusting does this look?“They promise an array of benefits inc:improvements to your metabolism, immune system, insomnia, fatigue, migraines etc etc!”The unconventional method sparked a series of mixed reactions, with curious fans announcing they would try it, while others appeared more sceptical.Julia also used the social media platform to thank a fan for his support during her breast cancer battle.Twitter user Garycrisp1943 penned: “I know I don't know you, and I don't normally pour my heart out to strangers, but I've always admired your enthusiasm for the outdoors & nature.“I just want to send you & family well wishes in the hope you will find all the strength you need.” (sic)The TV star responded: “Thank you so much Gary,” alongside a tree branch and a green love heart emoji.Julia last week said her "healing is going very well" during an appearance on This Morning.Speaking to hosts Rochelle Humes and Alison Hammond from the This Morning Forest, Julia said it was "lovely to be back" in front of the camera.She also revealed she was recovering and undergoing physiotherapy following her double mastectomy.Julia said: “First of all, thanks to the whole This Morning team."You’ve been checking in regularly to check how I’m

A proud support system! As Shaun White made his Beijing Olympics debut in the men’s snowboarding qualifying round, girlfriend Nina Dobrev had a pair of special guests watching the event with her.

Machine Gun Kelly and Willow have shared a video for their new collaboration, ‘Emo Girl’ – you can watch it below.The track is the latest preview from Kelly’s forthcoming new album, ‘Mainstream Sellout’, which is set for release on March 25 and was previously titled ‘Born With Horns’.In the new video, Travis Barker – who has produced Kelly’s upcoming new album – stars as a tour guide for a group of young kids on a field trip to a museum. Once inside, the visiting students find themselves watching MGK and Willow perform via a number of screens dotted around the building.“I fell in love with an emo girl/ I’m in love with an emo girl/ I fell in love with an emo girl/ All I want is an emo girl,” the pair sing on the song’s energetic chorus.As the clip comes to close, both the kids and Barker find they’ve morphed into emo rockers after absorbing the electric energy put out by the pair.You can watch the Drew Kirsch-directed video for ‘Emo Girl’ below:‘Emo Girl’ marks Kelly’s first new single of 2022, and follows on from his August single ‘Papercuts’.

Men below.The movie is the latest from director Alex Garland (Ex Machina, Annihilation), also starring Rory Kinnear (No Time To Die) and Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You), and is due to arrive in UK cinemas on May 20.The official synopsis for Men reads: “In the aftermath of a personal tragedy, Harper (Buckley) retreats alone to the beautiful English countryside, hoping to have found a place to heal. But someone or something from the surrounding woods appears to be stalking her.“What begins as simmering dread becomes a fully-formed nightmare, inhabited by her darkest memories and fears in Garland’s feverish, shape-shifting new horror film.”In the trailer, Buckley’s character is scene walking through countryside, peering into tunnels, and repeatedly spotting an eerie figure in the distance.Watch the the trailer for Men below:The new trailer arrives the day after Buckley received her first Oscar nomination, making the Best Supporting Actress list for her performance in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Lost Daughter.Meanwhile, A’Ziah King, who wrote the 2015 Twitter thread that inspired A24’s 2020 film Zola, recently criticised the production company after being excluded from the film’s awards recognition.

They may have been engaged back in October.But that hasn't stopped Kourtney Kardashian from being a total fangirl for her fiance Travis Barker.The 42-year-old reality star was every bit the proud fiancee as she donned a vintage shirt from the 46-year-old drummer's band Blink-182 while heading to dinner in LA on Monday night.Scroll down for video Out and about: Kourtney Kardashian was seen heading to dinner at Katsuya in Los Angeles on Monday with her 12-year-old son Mason and fiance Travis BarkerThe happy couple were joined by Kourtney's eldest son Mason Disick, 12, as they headed to favorite Japanese restaurant Katsuya.Kourtney paired her late 1990s era band tee with baggy black trousers from that same era along with sneakers.Her raven-colored tresses were put in an updo as she showcased her natural looks with complementary make-up.

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Clayton Davis “Promising Young Woman” producers Margot Robbie and Josey McNamara believe that writer and director Emerald Fennell “can do it all.”“The great thing about Emerald as a filmmaker [is] from that very first moment she pitched us when she delivered the script, she knew the movie in her head instantly,” McNamara tells Variety’s Awards Circuit podcast. “She could talk about it so clearly.”In this week’s episode, McNamara and Robbie talk about recognizing the talents of Emerald Fennell and the brilliance of stars Carey Mulligan and Bo Burnham in “Promising Young Woman.” The two also discuss some of the challenges of making the film, from quick pivots and random trains crashing the shots.

show up in person to the Hollywood event and that appearing via Zoom “will not be an option”. That caused uproar among non-Americans who did not want to fly during the pandemic.

show up in person to the Hollywood event and that appearing via Zoom “will not be an option”. That caused uproar among non-Americans who did not want to fly during the pandemic.

However the Academy Awards play out when they are finally distributed April 25, the 93rd Oscars is guaranteed to be one for the record books. Already, the nominations have achieved several historic firsts: Two women, Nomadland's Chloé Zhao and Promising Young Woman's Emerald Fennell, were nominated for director — a category that rarely sees even one female in the ranks — while nine actors of color were nominated, including the first Asian American, Minari's Steven Yeun, as best actor.