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Strictly Come Dancing and Coronation Street, had been left horrified after her beau Matt Janes unexpectedly died following a heart attack at the age of just 43.When her own 42nd birthday came around six months later, Jill was still reeling from her tragic loss."Utterly bereft, floundering under the weight of his loss – I didn’t feel like celebrating," she told The Telegraph.Unable to face relatives and friends back home, she booked a solo flight for the first time in her life."I couldn’t bear the idea of going on holiday with someone who might constantly be asking if I was alright," she admitted."I needed to be away in my own company – doing what I wanted, when I wanted, with the sun on my face."She booked into the Ekies All Senses Resort in Halkidiki, Greece, relishing the prospect that she could transfer in just 30 seconds from her room to the luxury hotel's private beach.Referencing her love of swinging in a hammock, she told the same publication of her experience, saying: "I didn’t want hustle and bustle – just somewhere low-key and chilled."Praising the anonymity of the resort, she added thankfully: "No one knew me as 'that girl who’s on telly sometimes'.""It was about...nobody knowing who I was or what had happened.

Gary Lineker's ex-wife Danielle Bux has opened up about how the Match of The Day presenter helped her through a tough time at the start of their relationship.

the Mirror.British people have seen their holiday options open up recently as a further 12 countries have eased restrictions for UK travellers. Portugal, Greece, France and Cyprus have all axed pre-departure Covid tests, while Iceland took things one step further and scrapped Covid travel rules entirely.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeTwo years after production was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, “So You Think You Can Dance” is making a comeback. Fox announced on Wednesday that the long-delayed 17th season of the dance competition series will premiere this summer.Auditions for the new season will take place in March, as the show looks for “highly skilled dancers between the ages of 18 and 30, showcasing their talents in various dance styles, including contemporary, tap, hip-hop, ballroom, animation, breaking and more.” Aspiring contestants can sign up at danceshow2022.castingcrane.com or fox.com/dance.

There's MUCH more where that came from! Want all the jaw-dropping stories from the world of showbiz and up to the minute news from TV and soaps?Well, we've got you covered with our showbiz, TV and soaps newsletters - they'll drop straight into your inbox and you can unsubscribe whenever you like.We'll bring you the inside track from telly expert Ed Gleave and soap specialist Sasha Morris. Oh, and your daily fix of Piers, Katie Price, Demi Rose and all your other Daily Star favs.You can sign up here - you won't regret it...“Not just from the world at large, but most tragically, from the people who were closest to him."In October 2021, Darren announced he and his partner Mia Swier were expecting their first child in spring 2022.For emotional support you can call the Samaritans 24-hour helpline on 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org, visit a Samaritans branch in person or go to the Samaritans website.

Kim Kardashian is officially moving on to the next chapter of her life as a single woman.After more than a year of divorce proceedings, a judge has granted the reality star’s request to end her marriage to Kanye West. Now, Kim will be known just as Kim Kardashian--the West is no more.A post shared by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian)According to reports from TMZ, the 41-year-old mother of four was on a video call for Wednesday’s court hearing, while her estranged husband was absent.

Kanye West and Tristan Thompson have a few things in common, so it’s only right they get together every once in a while.The rapper and the NBA player were spotted having dinner on Tuesday night at the Setai Hotel in Miami. In photos of the evening obtained by TMZ, the pair met up around 11pm to break bread, sitting at a table with one another and two unidentified women. A post shared by TMZ (@tmz_tv)Both Kardashian exes seemed to be in great spirits for the evening, seen smiling and laughing as they dined at one of the hotel’s many restaurants.

A tiny drop of blood, instead of a needle and a lab, and a radical idea to revolutionize medicine, disrupt the entire health care system, and maybe even change the world. This was the infamous Elizabeth Holmes/ Theranos story: a young, ambitious entrepreneur with a bold idea, inspiring a great suspension of disbelief in a lot of people dying to believe in her.

If you ever ask yourself, where are all the good movies these days? Where are all the good stories for adults? Well, as you’ve heard, they’ve all migrated to TV. But moreover, to be hyper-specific, the best ones have migrated over to the TV mini-series.

Pretty Little Liars alum Shay Mitchell showcased her bourgeoning baby bump in a glittery silver mini-dress to pre-tape the ironically titled Watch What Happens Live in Manhattan on Tuesday.The Canadian 34-year-old - who announced she was expecting her second child on February 7 - paired her plunging frock with a gold jacket and silver strappy stilettos selected by stylist Monica Rose.Hairstylist Danielle Priano coiffed Shay's (born Shannon) wet waves and make-up artist Ash K. Holm fully contoured her complexion.

Sarah Hyland said she 'felt suicidal' after her first kidney transplant failed.The Modern Family actress, 31, has kidney dysplasia, which affects the structure of the organ, and she recalled how low she felt having to undergo dialysis three times a week after her body rejected the first donated organ she had received.'That's where I felt suicidal. I would avoid going into [organ] rejection and being on dialysis at all costs,' she said during Monday's episode of the Quitters Podcast.

Frustrated Wheel Of Fortune viewers sounded off on Twitter after contestants struggled to answer an extremely common phrase on the board that had just four lettersmissing.The answer, 'Another Feather In Your Cap', was all but complete but eluded contestants who failed to immediately recognize the expression.It took multiple attempts for contestants to finally arrive at the correct answer after a number of inaccurate and maddening guesses were made. 'I am in tears': Wheel Of Fortune viewers vented on Twitter after contestants struggled to answer an extremely common expressionContestants guessed the phrase had the letters 'G' and 'D', and one contestant failed to land at the correct answer despite having multiple chances.She guessed the phrase had the words 'hat' and 'lap' before finally correctly guessing the expression had the letter 'P.' However, even after her answer, she inaccurately guessed the final word was 'map.'The expression was at last solved when one of the contestants guessed the letter 'C' and correctly said the phrase.

Casey Affleck and his girlfriend Caylee Cowan looked happier than ever on Tuesday night as she flashed what looked like a massive diamond engagement ring while watching the Los Angeles Lakers play.The lovebirds had marked a year since they first met just over a month before they sat down to watch the Lakers play the Dallas Mavericks at the Crypto.com Arena.The 46-year-old Oscar winner sweetly held hands with the Bad Detectives actress, 23, as they enjoyed the game from their courtside seats. Big news?Casey Affleck and girlfriend Caylee Cowan put on an affectionate display as she flashed what looked like a diamond engagement ring while they watched the Dallas Mavericks and the LA Lakers game at Crypto.com Arena on TuesdayCaylee held her hand aloft as she played with her lustrous raven tresses, revealing the diamond sparkler on her ring finger.

Darren Criss shared the sad news on Wednesday that his older brother Charles Criss had died by suicide last week at age 36.The 35-year-old actor revealed the somber news on Instagram in a post featuring several photos of Charles — whom he referred to as Chuck — from happier times.In a lengthy note included in his post, the stage and screen star noted his brother had been dealing with a 'severe depression welling up in him for some time.' Saying goodbye: Darren Criss shared the sad news on Wednesday that his older brother Charles Criss had died by suicide last week at age 36'It break my heart beyond measure to say that my beloved brother Charles has left us,' Darren began his note.'He called his brother's death a 'colossal shock' and noted that he left behind 'a debilitating fracture in the lives of his mother, his brother, his three small children, and their respective mothers.' The actor added that he had been trying to wrap his head around the tragedy,which he suspected he would be 'attempting to do for the rest of my life.'He said it put him at 'peace' to share details with others about his brother's life and what led to his death.If you or someone you know is exhibiting warning signs of suicide, seek help from a professional and call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-TALK (8255).

Hollyoaks star Gregory Finnegan has teased that James Nightingale could be leaving the village imminently.The 47-year-old actor has played the scheming lawyer in the Channel 4 soap since 2016.Over the years, James has been involved in plenty of dramatic storylines including a historical abuse storyline with his father Mac Nightingale (David Easter).However, fans are set to witness James spiral out of control as he continues to use gambling as a misguided escape from his feelings of grief following the death of his beloved mother Marnie Nightingale.Things go from bad to worse for the villager when he loses Marine's inheritance, causing a huge family rift.Speaking to Daily Star, Gregory explained :"He really does press the nuclear button and it's going to get worse for him and more dramatic."He's going to break everything around him and I think we're going to see him at the lowest we've ever seen him in the village, to the point where he may not even be in the village anymore."I love playing the character and we'll have to see if it continues."In upcoming scenes, James arrives at the casino with Luis, the sex worker who recently spent the night with John Paul McQueen (James Sutton).Luis seems concerned about James's behaviour, but there's seemingly no talking him round.As his luck has recently started to run out, this could all end in disaster if the outcome doesn't go his way.The soap star said: "These new characters James meets are on the seedier side and there's a bit of darkness going on there."He's carousing with prostitutes and all sorts so it's fun stuff to film but tragic to watch."James basically doesn't care anymore.

Fortnite maker Epic Games.Badcamp announced the news today (March 2) in a lengthy statement on its website.Bandcamp co-founder and CEO Ethan Diamond said: “Bandcamp will keep operating as a standalone marketplace and music community, and I will continue to lead our team.”He continued: “The products and services you depend on aren’t going anywhere, we’ll continue to build Bandcamp around our artists-first revenue model (where artists net an average of 82% of every sale), you’ll still have the same control over how you offer your music, Bandcamp Fridays will continue as planned, and the Daily will keep highlighting the diverse, amazing music on the site.“However, behind the scenes we’re working with Epic to expand internationally and push development forward across Bandcamp, from basics like our album pages, mobile apps, merch tools, payment system, and search and discovery features, to newer initiatives like our vinyl pressing and live streaming services.”Bandcamp is joining Epic Games! Read more here: https://t.co/dvLEhURZYG pic.twitter.com/4t1MRvugmG— bandcamp (@Bandcamp) March 2, 2022He added: “Bandcamp’s mission is to help spread the healing power of music by building a community where artists thrive through the direct support of their fans.

Amanda Seyfried delivers another award-worthy performance thanks to her portrayal of disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, who was convicted of fraud, in Hulu’s true-crime miniseries,. Most notably, the 36-year-old actress recreates her real-life counterpart’s distinct baritone voice and signature style, which included a black turtleneck sweater accessorized with a green juice smoothie. The key, Seyfried and showrunner Elizabeth Meriwether tell ET, was to make sure the actress’ portrayal was not to make a joke of Holmes, which has already been done countless times by comedic performers, including star Chloe Fineman.

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Paul Dano was ready to commit to his first-ever big-budget movie role in “The Batman”.

Two prisoners wore fake suicide belts and shouted "Allahu Akbar" as they tried to kill a prison officer during a "terrorist attack" at a maximum security jail, a court has heard.