Queen's cousin opens up on secret music career after being 'terrified' to release songs

Sophie Porley has revealed she was rushed into emergency surgery to remove an ovarian cyst.The 29 year old, who is best known for portraying Ellie Nightingale on Hollyoaks, took to her Instagram feed to update her 171,00 fans, explaining that she was in the process of freezing her eggs when doctors made the discovery. Sharing a mirror selfie, she shared in the caption: "Thank you for the lovely messages I got after being MIA for 24 hours, I honestly didn’t think anyone would notice," followed by a red heart emoji.

Fran Parman has spoken out on how her body has changed since undergoing a lifestyle transformation and shedding 3.5 stone. After unveiling how her face has slimmed down since dropping down from 12.5 to 9 stone in a year and a half, Fran exclusive spoke to OK! on her efforts to tighten her skin. "I am slimmer, it's not what I used to be when I was a child but I don't know if that's because I'm getting older again," she started before explaining that she does gruelling workouts to try and get more definition around her stomach and midriff.The TOWIE star shared: "I'm trying to figure out something to kind of get that that six pack back.

It's nearly festival season and we need all the best products to freshen up. The Reviews Club has realised that most of us revert to using the most popular range of dry shampoos, like Batiste, but the beauty world now has various different brands on the market, so we put them to the test.

Cynthia Nixon showcased her chic style as she attended the33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards on Friday.The 56-year-old actress rocked a mustard yellow leather pantsuit at the event, which was held at the Hilton Midtown in New York City.The And Just Like That star accessorized her suit with a bright turquoise blue ampersand pin on the right lapel. Colorful: Cynthia Nixon showcased her chic style as she attended the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards on FridayThe Sex and the City alum sported black suede shoes and large gold hoop earrings along with several rings.

Sophie Turner admitted that she knew Joe Jonas was the one for her the first time they met and 'wept' after he left her apartment, following their first unofficial date.The Game of Thrones star, 26, opened up to hostJimmy Fallon, 47, during her Friday appearance on The Tonight Show, revealing the details of the couple's first meeting.'I remember he left my apartment, and it may have been the alcohol, but I just wept to my brother. I was like, "I love this man so much." And I knew.

Laverne Cox cut a glamorous figure in a brown gown with a massive black statement necklace to the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards on Friday.While arriving to the red carpet ahead of the star-studded event at the New York Hilton Midtown,located in the heart of Manhattan, the49-year-old actress made acheerful entrance as she beamed at photographers.The Orange Is the New Black star, 49, completed her plunging dress with a pair of semi-sheer black rhinestones gloves and hair in a sleek half-up, half-down style, which included a poofy bump. Dressed to impress: Laverne Cox cut a glamorous figure in a brown gown with a massive black statement necklace to the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards on FridayCox served as a presenter during the ceremony, whichhonors media 'for fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues,' according toGLAAD's website.

Ashlee Simpson looked relaxed as she stepped out with her husband Evan Ross for a shopping trip in Los Angeles on Friday afternoon.The singer, 37, rocked a black tank top bodysuit beneath a stylish brown blazer and a pair of distressed denim jeans.She strolled down the sidewalk in fuzzy brown slippers and toted her new additions in two colorful shopping bags from nearby stores. At ease:Ashlee Simpson looked relaxed as she stepped out with her husband Evan Ross for a shopping trip in Los Angeles on Friday afternoonThe Pieces of Me singer protected her eyes from the harsh California sun with black sunglasses that clung to her slender face.

You’re tempted to take a risk in business or finance. Before you do, be sure the odds are in your favour. Whether it is money, romance or your future happiness that’s at stake, risks only of the calculated variety should be made.

puppy lovingly described as 'part giraffe' has been sent back to an RSPCA shelter only 48 hours after he was adopted. Fidget, a lurcher, moved in to what was supposed to be his permanent home after spending four months in fostering, reports The Mirror.

Fernando Torres for Andy CarrollTorres was an absolute sensation at Liverpool, scoring 81 goals in 142 games over four years with the club. He was so good in a red shirt that Chelsea decided to break the bank for him midway through the 2010/11 season.After a protracted transfer saga, Torres eventually moved to west London for £50million on the January transfer deadline day – a fee which made him the sixth-most expensive player in history at the time. Flush with cash, Liverpool paid £35m of that fee straight to Newcastle to sign human battering ram Carroll, who had scored 34 goals in 134 appearances for his hometown club.Perhaps predictably, it did not go well.

James Martin, 49, once dated Hollywood legend Barbara Broccoli, who is 12 years his senior.The Saturday Kitchen chef addressed why he called it quits with the James Bond producer back in 2008.James met Barbara, 61, at a charity auction and recalled how the pair “instantly clicked”.The pair went on to date for five years before they finally went their separate ways, with James admitting that there would always be “an imbalance” between them.James, who opened up about their break-up in 2008, confessed that the worlds they came from were just too different. The chef recalled often feeling starstruck in the presence of Hollywood stars like Bond Girl Halle Berry or Nicole Kidman.While James enjoyed plenty of gifts from Barabra over the years, he described how her generosity was eventually the straw that broke the camel’s back.Barbara, who has an estimated net worth of $400 million, had showered him with some incredible presents – including three genuine Picassos.But when she tried to buy James an £180,000 Aston Martin DBS with the chassis number 007, it all became too much for the British TV chef. “It wasn’t as if it was my birthday or Christmas – it was just a spur of the moment thought,” he wrote.“In the end I said, ‘If I want something, I’ll work for it. Just drop it or we’re going to fall out over this’.“It was a defining moment in our relationship.

42 Dugg has been arrested after failing to turn himself in to a West Virginia federal prison camp, Detroit News reports. The rapper was reportedly taken into custody by authorities at a Memphis airport after returning home from the Golden State Warriors game against the Memphis Grizzlies.

The first Downton Abbey film gave us Thomas Barrow, played by Rob James-Collier, a gay butler whose sexuality was explored throughout the film by way of a short-lived romance with the king’s royal dresser. However, in Downton Abbey: A New Era, currently playing in theatres, Thomas Barrow’s story gets more of a spotlight and his experiences as a gay man are presented under a warmer more optimistic light, with bright hope for his future. For LGBTQI fans of both the show and western television, the introduction of this storyline back in 2010 was a milestone moment. Thomas Barrow is an openly gay character played by an openly gay actor; while in this moment in time this alone may not be much to celebrate, in 2010 this was relatively rare in Hollywood, considering shows like Will & Grace were the height of mainstream gay representation, with straight actors playing the lead roles. At this time streaming services which have now majorly streamlined production and allowed more marginalised stories to be told, were also not yet around. Thomas Barrow.

Channel 5's The Yorkshire Vet with new episodes airing every Tuesday.The new series of The Yorkshire Vet turns viewers' attention to the new generation of surgeons.As Peter settles into his new role, he has reflected on how far the industry has come.He said: "Leaving Skeldale Veterinary Centre in Thirsk after 40 years, initially working as a veterinary assistant to James Herriot and for the last 20 years as senior partner, I am now working part-time at Grace Lane Veterinary Practice in Kirkbymoorside, a beautiful market town."My daily routine is very similar though, and I like the fact that I have retained some of the longstanding clients who have appeared on The Yorkshire Vet over the last seven years and have also been introduced to many new ones."I think it’s obvious to viewers that the warmth, humour and resilience of Yorkshire people, particularly farmers, still shines through", he added to The Yorkshire Post.Peter previously spoke to Express.co.uk about the difficult decision to leave Skeldale and the progress he made because of the opportunity.He said: "I was there from being the new boy and then I gradually became (a) partner."I then became a senior partner. I ran the practice for almost 20 years, and I have lots of happy memories of working there."But, at the same time, I am what is called a mixed practitioner.

Mel B has paid gushing praise to her "sister" Victoria Beckham after a surprise reunion of the group that transformed pop music in the Nineties. Mel B was speaking in an Instagram post after the singer received her MBE from Prince William at Buckingham Palace.

Ayrshire golfers swung into action and held a fundraising drive to boost the coffers at a local charity.

If Oldham’s final game of the League Two season on Saturday wasn’t set to be emotionally-charged enough, the club’s decision to impose ‘strong measures’ against supporters planning to attend the game will certainly increase the tension between the club and its fans.

Will Smith will be back in the public eye when he sits down for an interview with David Letterman later this month.The 53-year-old King Richard star will be making his most high-profile appearance since he slapped Chris Rock on stage on March 27 at the Academy Awards ceremony when he appears with Letterman on his Netflix series My Next Guest Needs No Introduction on May 20.However, fans hoping to hear the actor delve into the shocking moment will be disappointed, as Smith and Letterman, 75, taped their interview earlier in the year, prior the Oscars. In the spotlight again: Will Smith, 53, will appear on David Letterman's Netflix series My Next Guest Needs No Introduction on May 20, marking his most high-profile appearance since his Oscars slap; seen at the Oscars on March 27 in HollywoodSmith is among a stacked group of interviewees for Letterman, including Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Ryan Reynolds, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Kevin Durant.The Gemini Man star appeared to have filmed his interview back in January, when he was spotted chatting with Letterman byCarney's Hot Dogs in West Hollywood.

Airdrie star Dylan Easton has issued a rallying war-cry to supporters, warned Montrose will face a very different Diamonds side from Tuesday, and their Championship play-off semi-final is only at half-time.

Disney Plus has rounded out the cast of its upcoming series Percy Jackson and the Olympians.Leah Sava Jeffries and Aryan Simhadri have been added in the roles of Annabeth and Grover, Variety reported.The Disney Plus series will be based on author Rick Riordan's fantasy novel series, with production getting under way this summer. Full cast: Leah Sava Jeffries (left) and Aryan Simhadri (right) have been cast in the series Percy Jackson and the Olympians (starring Walker Scobell - center)The two child actors joinWalker Scobell as he takes on the titular role of Percy,a 12-year-old boy who is just starting to come to grips with the superhuman powers he possesses.The book series written by Rick Riordan was picked up by the streaming platform back in January.

East Kilbride boss Kevin Rutkiewicz expects goalkeeper Conor Brennan to remain focused for their Lowland League Cup semi-final against Broomhill today, ahead of his move to Stenhousemuir.