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Aaron Rodgers included his rumored ex Shailene Woodley in a reflective post about who he's grateful for on Monday. Rodgers, 38, took to Instagram using the hashtag #MondayNightGratitude and called out "some of the incredibly special people in my life" over the last year. His first tribute was to Woodley.The three-time most valuable player of the NFL and the actress, 30, were engaged for just over a year before reports circulated that the two had called it quits days ago.

Rosie O’Donnell apologized to Priyanka Chopra after having an awkward encounter with the actress at Nobu in Malibu.

Parents place more emphasis on their children being honest and kind than anything else, according to research.A study of 1,000 mums and dads, of children aged up to seven, revealed the key attributes they’d most like their youngsters to develop as they grow up – with honesty, good manners and self-confidence coming out on top.A quarter aspire for their offspring to have a good comprehension of emotions, while half would like their children to learn the art of “being kind to others”.Loyalty, patience, and optimism were also among the traits to feature in the top 20 list parents hope their children will develop.In fact, 79 percent felt it's more important their little ones grow up with a good group of friends, than aspiring to be the next Prime Minister.Claudia Caron, from Thomas & Friends, which commissioned the research, said: “It’s really heart-warming to see how many mums and dads want their child to grow up being kind, honest and independent, over other traits.“It just goes to show that these attributes many take for granted aren’t a given, and are something people want to encourage their little ones to have.”The study also found, for 47 percent of those polled, it’s important their offspring has these attributes, with 58 percent believing it will set them up well for later life.It also emerged nurture trumps nature for 63 percent of mums and dads, as they admit to actively doing things to teach their children these important characteristics.While a quarter think soft skills, such as initiative and organisation, are much more important for children to learn at a young age compared to hard skills, such as reading and writing.Buying books for their children, reading books to educate themselves, and sending their child

Chelsea.Weah is part of a highly-flying Lille side who beat PSG to the Ligue 1 title last season.And the shocks didn't stop there for the French champions as they topped their Champions League group in December.And the Blues drew Lille, at the second time of asking, for the knockout stages of Europe's premier competition.But fans were quick to notice the oddity - and some even theorised he's scoring twice when he lines up against the Blues.One fan joked: "He's scoring 2 today.

The Mirror reports that the company is already hiring a new UK team to oversee its high street comeback, four years after it closed down.The chain's Australian arm last year signed a licence agreement to bring its “digital and physical retail commerce” back to the UK after the chain fell into administration in 2018.In preparation for the comeback of the ages, it has now ramped up its recruitment and plans to relaunch the brand in the next few months.The company dates back to 1985 when it launched in the UK modelling itself as the 'world's first toy supermarket.'Sadly in 2017, the US parent company filed for bankruptcy after debts reached more than £3.5billion.A year later, the iconic toy chain collapsed, closing all of its 100 UK branches and triggering thousands of redundancies.But last year money came again as owner WHP Global signed an agreement with Toys 'R' Us Australia to lead the brand's revival in the UK.WHP Global had previously acquired a controlling interest in Tru Kids, the parent company of the Toys 'R' Us and Babies 'R' Us brands.Toys ‘R’ Us has hired senior buyer James Ford, who helped build Debenhams’ toy arm, for the core Toys 'R' Us business, while Katie Ellis, who has worked for both Toys 'R' Us and Mothercare in the past, and Argos toys buyer Lukasz Jasinski have joined the Babies 'R' US UK team.Toys 'R' Us Australia chief executive Louis Mittoni, who is spearheading the UK launch said: “I’m very excited to welcome over 100 years of retailing experience in our new team, who will lead the relaunch our iconic brand back into the UK market in the next few months."We have an amazing toy and baby buying team, which I believe is the best in the country.“With this team now in place, we’re hitting the ground

Star Wars actor, 79, was shooting the hotly anticipated Hollywood movie at Pinewood Studios when someone working on the production fell ill, reports The Sun. The man – who has not been identified – is believed to have collapsed all of a sudden, so the actor yelled: "Get me a medic quick."A source told the paper: "All of a sudden a male member of crew collapsed."Harrison was standing just yards away and yelled for a medic.

Danniella Westbrook has shared a new stunning selfie and wowed her social media followers. The former EastEnders actress posed sultrily for a makeup-free bedroom snap.

Jamal Edwards.Edwards died aged 31 on Sunday (February 20). His mother, Loose Women panellist Brenda Edwards, later confirmed that Jamal had died from a “sudden illness”.Last night, a candlelit vigil was held for Edwards around a mural dedicated to him in Acton, the neighbourhood where he grew up.At least 1000 people were said to be in attendance, playing music and lining the streets with candles, flowers and memorabilia for Chelsea FC, the team Edwards supported. You can see photos and footage below.I’m at the candlelit vigil for Jamal Edwards in Acton, West London, where at least 1,000 people have turned up to pay tribute to the “local legend” who died yesterday aged 31.

The first day of school is a big deal for any child, even for a future King.

A driver has been slammed after they were caught on video driving dangerously close to a horse rider at high speed.

When it comes to our financial priorities, pensions are not often at the top of the list until you get closer to the age at which you are thinking of retiring and leaving permanent employment.

An Aberdeenshire teacher is accused of calling pupils fat and intimidating them over a 10 month period.

Arthur aired yesterday, and fans have taken to social media to mourn the end of the classic show after 25 years.The beloved PBS series ended by showing a flash-forward featuring adult versions of the show’s characters across four new episodes.While the main series is coming to an end, PBS is planning new related content over 2022 and beyond, including “a podcast, video shorts that tackle timely and compelling topics, and digital games”. All 25 seasons of the flagship show will remain available on PBS Kids.One person with an Arthur tattoo took to social media ahead of the final episodes.

Queen Elizabeth II is prioritizing her health while battling COVID-19. The 95-year-old British monarch tested positive for the coronavirus over the weekend, and on Tuesday, Buckingham Palace announced that she would not participate in several pre-planned virtual events «As Her Majesty is still experiencing mild cold like symptoms she has decided not to undertake her planned virtual engagements today, but will continue with light duties,» the Palace said in a statement.

brief teaser trailer, the Kardashian family has officially released the first look at their new Hulu reality series,. The clip aired during Monday night's episode of and features lots of big moments from the famous family. The new footage shows Kim Kardashian preparing to host the sisters back in their glam elements, and highlights Kourtney Kardashian's October 2021 engagement to Travis Barker. In the clip, Kris Jenner hugs her eldest daughter post-engagement, crying and saying, «This makes me so happy.»Kim, who is currently in the middle of a divorce from her third husband, Kanye West, jokingly quips to the family, «She's never had a reaction like that for me and it's happened, like, a few times.» Travis is seen several times throughout the trailer, implying that the 46-year-old drummer will play a big role on the family's show. A post shared by Kardashian News (@kardashianvideo)Kourtney's ex, Scott Disick, is not featured in the clip despite appearing on many seasons of.

In a recent documentary named Gemma Collins: Self-Harm, the former TOWIE star, 41, opened up on her 20-year battle with self-harm and shared a side to her we'd been yet to see. During the hard-hitting documentary, Gemma had a heartfelt and honest conversation with her mum as she asked: "But what's more important, life being busy or your daughter hurting herself?" The duo then spoke openly about Gemma’s experience with self-harm, as Gemma asked her mum: "Did you not want to get help?" To which Joan replied: "Well, no, because you’re my daughter and my eyes are on you the whole time.

John Barrowman has blasted cancel culture and said he’s ready to “move on” after being accused of inappropriate on-set behaviour. The 54-year-old was accused of exposing himself on set of Doctor Who and its spin off show, Torchwood.

Lara Spencer put on a winning display in a sporty tennis outfit all eyes were on her!The GMA host, 52, dazzled in a very short, navy skirt and snug t-shirt in a snapshot she recently posted on Instagram. MORE: Lara Spencer models swimsuits and bikinis as she celebrates 'sunshine of her life'The athletic TV star was enjoying a match in the sun when something unexpected happened and the ball got wedged in the racket. WATCH: Lara Spencer and daughter perform jaw-dropping stunt She wrote: "Can someone tell me the odds of this happening? Clearly I was not watching the ball when I went to volley considering it went nowhere near my strings and instead I actually caught the ball w my racquet!!!!! "I don’t think I could do this in a million years on purpose!! Maybe I should buy a lottery ticket today too? #playwinlunch #tennis."MORE: Why 2022 will be a difficult year for Lara SpencerMORE: GMA's Lara Spencer has fans in hysterics after admitting major fashion faux pasWhile the point of Lara's post wasn't to show off her very toned physique, it didn't go unnoticed by fans. A post shared by Lara Spencer (@lara.spencer)Lara had a tennis mishap"You look great," wrote one, while another added: "Not only are you talented, you're also very hot."Others commented on her fluorescent sneakers and there were hoards of on-fire emojis. DISCOVER: Lara Spencer's immaculate kitchen inside Connecticut home is truly astoundingMORE: Lara Spencer teases adorable addition to her family - see photos Lara certainly doesn't look her age and stays in tip-top condition with a mixture of exercise including tennis, which she is passionate about.  Lara looks like a woman half her ageShe regularly shares photos of herself post-match and loves a good rally with

Xtra Magazine that his daughter didn’t want to tell friends why she was forced to use the nurse’s bathroom, which is on the other side of school, and would instead pretend that her arm was “really hurting her” to try and deflect questions from students who saw her in the corridors.But Phelan said that his daughter’s frequent trips to the nurse’s office instead lead some of her friends to worry about her health.“Every time she went to the bathroom, she told me that her friends asked if she had cancer,” Phelan said. “That’s the only reason they could come up with that she would have to go to the nurse so often.

The Apprentice’s Lord Alan Sugar has rebuked the idea of Donald Trump “owning the apprentice” after one Twitter user sent in a query this morning.Taking to the social media platform, Lord Sugar quickly shut this theory down.Alan, 74, wasted no time in tearing Trump a new one in view of his 5.2 million Twitter followers this morning. The Apprentice star was responding to another person on the platform, who questioned the business mogul’s ownership of the BBC programme.Twitter user Neekoooo111 sent in a question to Lord Sugar, in view of his 25 followers, in the early hours of this morning. “Trump said he owns the apprentice and he makes money from you, is that true ???” he asked.

Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse today announced she would be leaving the show, much to the disappointment of her many followers. However, it was Graziano who fired off the emotional tribute that would have Oti welling up all over again over her difficult decision."You have been always there for me, always!!" praised Graziano, passionately, in view of 158,000 Instagram fans."Since the first moment I joined @bbcstrictly."I’m gonna miss you so so much on the show, Im gonna miss dancing with you!! you can’t even imagine!" he added, including love heart emojis on the post to punctuate his point."I wish you all the best in your life because you deserve it!"You are the strongest woman I ever met and I’ll be always here for you!"I love you friend!! @otimabuse".Within minutes of his post, Oti had fired off a direct reply to her co-dancer, urging: "Please don’t make me cry again!"However, he made it clear he had no intention of letting up on his kind words for her any time soon, simply replying: "With you always."The Italian dancer's post included a photo of him embracing Oti on the Strictly stage, while she rested her head on his shoulder, grinning with emotion as her velvet-gloved hand clasped onto his chest.@carol.watson.7792 relived the nostalgia brought back by the snap, marvelling: "That was one of the greatest dance sequences of all time!!"@christine.nye.140 echoed: "Shes amazing ...