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Coronation Street viewers were left on the edge of their seats in a recent episode as panicked dad Chesney Brown (Sam Aston) rushed to the airport to reunite with son Joseph (William Flanagan). During Monday 28 February’s episode of the ITV soap, Chesney was in a race against time to make it in time to get to Joseph before he started his new life with grandma Linda Hancock (Jacqueline Leonard) in Portugal.The pair eventually came face to face and enjoyed a heartfelt chat as Chesney realised he’d made a mistake and that Joseph didn’t want to leave after all.

Piers Morgan has taken to Twitter to slam the international community over their handling of Vladimir Putin.The outspoken star questioned what’s to stop him “taking other countries” amid his “nuke threats”.This comes amid Putin ordering his military to move nuclear weapons to a "special mode of combat duty" during his invasion of Ukraine.Piers took issue with the international response to this in a series of tweets earlier today.In view of his 7.9 million followers, he penned: “If Putin succeeds in taking Ukraine by scaring us all off with his bulls**t nuke threats, what’s to stop him taking other countries including those in NATO?“Once you cave to a bully, they keep bullying. #StopPutinNow.”In another tweet, Piers shared his concerns about the lack of intervention over a 40-mile convoy of Russian military vehicles.Satellite images this morning show these vehicles en route to the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.The former Good Morning Britain host shared his frustration at the lack of military intervention from NATO.He fumed: “There’s a 40-MILE convoy of Russian military vehicles heading towards Kyiv to surround the city, trap the people there, and bomb them into submission.“Are we really just going to sit back and watch Putin do this?“There’s a war crime unfurling in front of us.

LOVE Island star Hugo Hammond has been left heartbroken following the death of his beloved dog. The 25-year-old described the chocolate Labrador, called Mocha, who he has had since childhood, as his “best friend” in a touching tribute.

LOTTIE Moss left little to the imagination as she posed for a picture in skimpy underwear after leaving rehab and returning to London. The model, 24, showed off her curves in a white velvet tiny bra and g-string thong.

JAMES Argent and his Real Dirty Dancing partner Verona Rose admitted to fancying each other after a passionate routine. The pairing hit it off as they rehearsed their saucy steps in the English countryside.

PETER Andre has admitted that having more children “isn’t off the cards”. The singer, who has just turned 49, has kids Millie, eight, and five-year-old Theo with wife Emily MacDonagh and Junior, 16, Princess, 14, with ex wife Katie Price.

KERRY Katona has claimed she's NEVER co-parented with her ex Brian McFadden. The former Atomic Kitten star has hit out at her daughters Lilly-Sue and Molly's dad over his parenting skills - saying they’ve only been in the same room ONCE since their bitter split.

ENGLAND legend Michael Owen’s daughter achieved an impressive goal of her own — launching a luxury swimwear brand. Gemma, 18, poses in a one-piece costume from OG Beachwear, which includes bikinis starting from £130 and men’s swimming trunks for £110.

Aretha Franklin's granddaughter appeared on American Idol to show off her impressive vocal cords in front of the judges - but she didn't quite win them over.Grace Franklin, who is just 15-yeas-old, sang an incredible rendition of both Killing Me Softly and her grandmother's hit Ain't No Way.However, despite having an impressive voice and judge Katy Perry backing her every step of the way, she didn't quite win over Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie.Lionel confessed he had been friendly with Grace's grandmother, and stated that he wanted Grace to go away and come back, because he wanted her to work on her confidence and performance.When Grace walked onto the stage in front of the judges, she sang beautifully, but confessed it was the first time she had done so in that kind of environment.Grace, who told the judges of her close relationship with her grandmother, who sadly died in 2018 aged 76, was praised by Katy Perry who urged Lionel to vote yes.Luke immediately said no, while Katy gave her the go-ahead, leaving just Lionel to have the final say.Lionel said: "Grace Franklin, I love you and I think the best thing for you in life is to take a shot at going backwards. Go back and get a running start and come at this again."Katy immediately stared him down which prompted Lionel to add: "Are you putting pressure on me?"A fuming Katy argued: "She's got startdust! Give her a shot.

Tess Daly isn't the most tech-savvy parent!MORE: Strictly's Tess Daly looks ageless in rare wedding photos with Vernon KayThe Strictly host took to Instagram this week to tease an exciting update – but she also had to make a funny confession to some eagle-eyed fans.WATCH: Tess Daly gives followers a tour of her super stylish kitchenTess, 52, had shared a post which included a screen shot from a Zoom meeting in which she could be seen laughing and talking to the group.SEE: Strictly host Tess Daly's family home is even more gorgeous than you'd imagineMORE: 12 photos of Tess Daly's family life with husband Vernon Kay and childrenHowever, it didn't escape notice that her Zoom name came up as 'Phoebe' – Tess's eldest daughter with husband Vernon Kay. Tess admitted she used her daughter's Zoom for her meeting"Phoebe?" one follower enquired, prompting Tess to confess: "It's my daughters zoom account because I can't figure any of it out!" along with a crying laughing emoji.READ: Vernon Kay in trouble after Tess Daly wedding vow renewal storyMORE: Vernon Kay's wedding with Tess Daly was basically a fairytale - photosTess and Vernon have been married since September 2003 and together they share daughters Phoebe, 17, and 12-year-old Amber.

— visible only by torchlight — engage in sexual activity as part of an online dogging series. But it is the alleged location of the night time activity which is given away by the clip's title, that has sparked fury.The offending doggers are believed to have been filmed at Devil's Dyke near Brighton in Sussex's beautiful South Downs.The particular spot is frequently visited by ramblers and dog walkers thanks to its 100m deep V-shaped dry valley, managed by the National Trust.Millions of people have now watched footage of three people performing a sex act at Devil's Dyke after the film was uploaded to the 2Beeg.Mobi website.The 17-minute-long clip titled "Devils dyke dogging" shows the group performing the romp in the woods under the cover of darkness two years ago.According to The Argus, Brighton & Hove City Councillor Mary Mears has caught wind of the video which has been viewed well over two million times.Cllr Mears has slammed the footage as "disgusting" and fears it will put people off visiting Devil's Dyke.She said: "It is such a shame that they use these beauty spots - it makes other residents nervous."It is disgusting but I actually find it quite sad.

Coronation Street's Kimberly Hart-Simpson has teased a permanent return for her character Nicky - and Daisy Midgeley could be in trouble as the pair look set to become love rivals.Fans of the ITV soap last saw sex worker Nicky Wheatley in September 2020, when she briefly romanced Daniel Osbourne after the tragic death of his wife Sinead Tinker.The pair spent time together in various hotel rooms as Daniel fought his grief, but looked set to become more than just a professional partnership as Nicky got closer to her former client.And now actress Kimberly is back - and she's had a huge career change.She will return to the cobbles as a teaching assistant at Weatherfield High, which of course puts her in close proximity with teacher Daniel, who is currently rekindling his romance with Daisy.Speaking to Daily Star and other press, Kimberly hinted she could be back for good - and would love to be made a regular Corrie character.She gushed: "This is not for everyone, but I like vision boards, things that I want in life I want to see in front of me on the daily - it gives me direction and purpose."On the day of getting the call about Corrie, I’d just done a vision board of the ten things that I want in my life in general, and Corrie went on there, and I pinned it up and I wrote the reason for it."I wrote what it would feel like if I got the call, what would happen next and who I'd tell first - this is all part of something I read online," she explained.The star continued: "I did that, and within two hours I got the call to see whether I wanted to go back! Whether that’s the power of my boards, I don’t know, but I think that solidified me, having that vision."I make no secret of the fact that this is where I want to be in life.

Olympic gold medal-winning rhythmic gymnast Alina Kabaeva is rumoured to be the woman behind Russian war monster Vladimir Putin.And she made a rare public statement back in 2021 after 'vanishing', following reports she had given birth to twins.Two and a half years after she was last seen in public, Kabaeva sent a message of support out to Russia's women gymnastics team in which she said they were "ready and set to win for your country".Kabaeva, now 38, won bronze in all-around at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, upgrading to gold in the same category at the 2004 Athens games.Having been engaged to policeman David Museliani until their split in 2005, reports in recent years suggest that she is rumoured to be the long-term partner of Putin - and that she has had three children in the last seven years.Of course such reports are impossible to verify with the Kremlin, but according to the Spectator one outlet was shut down in Moscow for describing her in 2008 as his mistress.Her 2021 statement came two years after she was last seen in public, with reports saying she gave birth to twin sons in Moscow's Kulakov maternity clinic in 2019 having had a daughter in 2015.A source close to the former gymnast said regarding the reports: "We do not comment on the rumours."Kabaeva won a total of 14 World Championship medals, and 21 European Championship medals during her glittering career, and was a torch bearer at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.Should all Russian athletes be banned from competing? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionPutin has previously said: "I have a private life in which I do not permit interference.

Ukraine on Twitter with a rare photo of himself. While he was showing his support for the country after its invasion by Russia, his fans were more interested in what was behind him and what was on his feet.A blue and yellow fist with the words "I stand with Ukraine" can be seen plastered onto King's plain black shirt, with the Green Mile writer sporting the t-shirt with his signature cap and glasses.The image was posted to Twitter and gathered more than 400,000 likes in less than a day, but eagle-eyed fans were keen to know what King is stood in front of as well as what he is standing for.King proudly stated his support for Ukraine and did so standing in front of a huge bookcase crammed with books and baseball memorabilia.The image was accompanied by a caption from King, saying: "I don't usually post pictures of myself, but today is an exception."One humorous reply said: "Honestly can't tell if Stephen King is in a bookstore or a personal home library."Some fans took the opportunity to rifle through the Salem's Lot author's bookshelf, where a handful of classic literary titles and authors were picked out.For the latest breaking news stories and incredible tales from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here.George R.

Ligue 1.According to L'Equipe, Nimes approached Caen over an agreement to play out a mutually beneficial 1-1 draw 48 hours ahead of the match before sealing the deal at half-time.During the interval, Nimes delivered several cases of wine to the Caen changing room as payment for their involvement in the fix.Their match had originally been scheduled for earlier in the season before being postponed, allowing it to be played in between the final two matchdays of the season.As a result, both sides knew what result they needed to gain promotion and avoid relegation, respectively.What punishment should clubs receive for fixing matches? Let us know in the comments section below.The match ended 1-1 as planned, with Caen promoted in third place and Nimes' survival secured as they ultimately finished the season in 15th.After the scandal was uncovered, Nimes president Jean-Marc Conrad was taken into custody and stepped down from his role.Following an investigation into the incident, Conrad received a seven-year ban from football-related activities, having been found to have attempted to fix a total of four matches during the 2013/14 season.Nimes' main shareholder, Serge Kasparian, was handed a 10-year suspension, whilst four other suspects received bans ranging in length from two months to two years.As for Nimes, it was originally announced that they would be relegated to the Championnat National at the end of the 2014/15 season.However, this decision was later overturned and the club were allowed to remain in Ligue 2 after finishing 13th.

Madonna has shared yet another ageless photo, showing off her wrinkle-free face and pert derriere in the process.The 63-year-old excitedly announced an upcoming collaboration with Nigerian singer Fireboy DML, revealing that the music video would be dropping on March 3.And while the first three photos were very family friendly, the fourth and final was a little less PG as she squatted to the ground to expose her bottom in an ensemble that was completely cut open.In the photo, Madonna faced away from the camera, showing her hourglass figure from the back.The Hung Up singer was wearing a rather unique black outfit consisting of a barely-there top that was essentially just bits of string crossing over her body.A thick strip of fabric ran down the centre of her back and bum, leaving at least a little bit to the imagination.She could be seen wearing a corset to cinch in her waist and some fishnet tights to add some extra sex appeal.The mum-of-six let her peroxide blonde hair run straight down her back, with the longest strands touching her lower back.In the caption, Madonna revealed that she had been working on a remix to her song Frozen with Fireboy DML.They posed together in other photos shared at the same time, with Madonna wearing an equally as saucy outfit.She almost shrink-wrapped herself into a skintight PVC corset which ran up her chest, before a cut-out section teased a hint of cleavage.The songstress wore oversized black sunglasses and a collection of statement necklaces as her blonde locks framed her chest.Underneath, she appeared to be wearing a pair of tiny shorts and sheer black tights, while Fireboy DML wore a mesh vest and a beanie hat.Madonna's 17.7million were quick to share their love, with more than 143,000

Good Morning Britain became heated as host Adil Ray called out MP Dominic Raab over the UK's visa policy which could prevent thousands of Ukrainian refuges from fleeing to Britain.Adil, 47, highlighted a major flaw with the Home Secretary Priti Patel's "tone deaf" policy which will only permit Ukrainian "dependants" of those already here in the UK.Ukraine was invaded by Russian leader Putin last week, leaving many civilians needing to leave their homes in order to stay safe as their country continues to come under heavy attack.The newsreader vented to Boris Johnson's deputy that "a mother" would wrongfully not be included in the current strategy.Shutting down Dominic Raab, he fumed: "If it was you mother was in Ukraine right now, would you not want your mother to be repatriated back here with you?Hitting back, the MP fired on all cylinders: "You're doing the usual thing which we always get on GMB which is not allowing us to answer the question." Mr Raab attempted to continue: "The Home Secretary..."Adil furiously interjected: "Because you're doing the usual thing where you don't answer the question the first time round.""But i'm trying to but if you interrupt me within seconds then I don't think I get an opportunity and nor do your viewers to hear the answer and judge for themselves," vented the MP."Am I allowed to proceed?" ranted Mr Raab."Yes," chirped back Adil as Boris Johnson's deputy continued: "Ok, so the principle that the Home Secretary has set out are that dependants - and we're talking about 100,000 - the precise criteria and processes she's going to be setting out in the days ahead."So all of those answers will be provided and I get why you are asking the question, I just can't answer every factual case and I

She is a proud mother of one.And Padma Lakshmi was spotted enjoying a bit of quality time with her daughter Krishna, 11, in New York this weekend.The 50-year-old Top Chef hostess was seen modeling a gleaming metallic anorak as they stepped out for a stroll in the city that never sleeps. She is a proud mother of one: And Padma Lakshmi was spotted enjoying a bit of quality time with her daughter Krishna, 11, in New York this weekendPadma zipped her jacket over a navy top and slipped into a pair of fitted trousers that emphasized her knockout legs.Warding off the rays in a pair of purple aviators, she balanced expertly on a pair of black leather high-heeled boots while pounding the pavement.

The moment has met Kwame Onwuachi, a Bronx-bred culinary sensation who's emerged as one of the food world's most essential voices. His kitchen-confidential memoir, Notes From a Young Black Chef, which tells of racism in American fine dining, is being adapted into a feature starring LaKeith Stanfield and begins shooting this summer.

Time to sharpen your knives. Top Chef is back with its 18th season taking place in Portland, Oregon, as a whole new batch of cheftestants compete, but this time, amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The Emmy award-winning Top Chef kicks off in 18th season on April 1 and Padma Lakshmi has hosted the reality competition for 17 of them (she was asked to do the first season but was unable to — we get into that in the episode). Throughout the run of the Bravo series, Lakshmi has seen — and eaten — a lot. She stopped by Deadline’s New Hollywood Podcast to spill all the tea about the series and how it’s been like for her in the past 17 seasons.