RHOC star Rachel Lugo opens up about her new-found independence inspired by her daughters

Contenders Film: The Nominees, a one-stop-shop experience featuring a smörgåsbord of Oscar-nominated talent discussing their top-tier projects, kicks off Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. PT as a virtual event, the latest in Deadline’s rapidly expanding Contenders series. Stars, creatives and craftspeople behind 24 films will take part in moderated panels discussing the roads that led them to the doorstep of the Academy Awards.

Oprah Winfrey has her eyes on the ongoing battle in Ukraine.

Cowboy cool! Yellowstone has taken TV by storm since its 2018 debut on Paramount, but many of its stars are not new to the acting world.

The band’s initial concert was meant to be in 2020 but had been postponed on numerous occasions due to lockdown and coronavirus issues. Long Covid is the extension of coronavirus symptoms, which end up lasting weeks or months following the initial contracting of the virus. Common symptoms include fatigue, breathlessness and heart palpitations. Following Wednesday’s concert, Simply Red took to Instagram to thank fans for attending. Alongside a picture of the crowd, they wrote the caption: “Oh what a night!“Thank you so VERY MUCH! We felt the love.”A day earlier, they credited their fans again, while adding: “Much appreciated after all we've been through.”The band previously posted an update a month ago, after having to delay due to another group member getting Covid.They insisted: “Simply Red are 100% committed to complete this tour. “Whether you are now unable to attend or not, we are determined to be there for You."It was also cancelled a further time due to Storm Eunice blowing the roof off the O2 in February.Mick also said: “Not long ago, I did a full vocal warm-up for the first time in three years. My wife and daughter had to leave the house because I was making so much noise. “But I was so happy with the results.

Stacey wrote in view of her five million followers: ”So glad I got to see them off this morning... “Leighton didn't tell me what he was going as so his dad ordered it and he surprised me this morning - it made my morning," she captioned the Instagram story.The star said that her son asked her to add it to her social media page as he was “pleased with it".She added: "He asked me to put it on my stories because he was so pleased with it. “Rex of course was only ever going to be a Dino or Spiderman.So he's in his PJs.”Stacey welcomed Leighton in 2012 with ex-fiancé Aaron Barham, with whom she split in 2014. Stacey shares Rex with fiancé Joe Swash.She also gave birth to the couple's second baby, Rose, in October. On being the stepfather of Stacey’s eldest children, Joe told The Sun last year: "You know, I love Stacey's boys. I love my boys. "I hate saying it like that because by saying that there's a separation. “I’m really honoured to be able to say I am their stepdad.”On Tuesday, Stacey took to her Instagram to explain her absence from home, away from Joe and her children. The Loose Women star said that she was busy filming for the next series of Bake Off: The Professionals alongside Liam Charles, Benoit Ben and Cherish Finden. She wrote on Instagram: “I’ve been so rubbish today.

The star also addressed Strictly Come Dancing duo John Whaite and Johannes Radebe's performance of the salsa to the band's iconic hit, We Are Family.Speaking about the performance, the Sister Sledge ft.Sledgendary singer shared her thoughts on the dance, despite not having seen the moment yet.She said: "That song comes on and it's just an automatic celebration."It sounds beautiful."That's exactly what happens though."Everybody just- it's a celebration immediately."It's always been that way," she gushed.

Sean Penn has a tremendous amount of respect for Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Britney Spears has sent fans wild as she drops huge “clue” she has married fiancé Sam Asghari on the couple’s tropical romantic holiday. Britney is on holiday with her fitness trainer beau Sam, who she’s been with 2016 after meeting on the set of her ‘Slumber Party’ music video.The Oops I Did It Again singer, 40, shared a video on her Instagram of baby turtles leaving their hatch and heading to the sea. She dropped the marriage clue in her caption of the post.

Despite being one of the most acclaimed and iconic American filmmakers to ever grace the medium, Terrence Malick remains a pretty big mystery to many film fans. This, largely, has to do with the fact that Malick is reluctant to do any sort of press and doesn’t make massive Hollywood blockbusters.

Kane Brown is broadening his palate.

Joe Jonas is enjoying a sunny day in Miami!

Gogglebox’s Sophie Sandiford had viewers in tears this week as she began sobbing whilst taking in the footage of the war in Ukraine.

A puzzling symbol written by posties has been clarified by one Royal Mail employee.

HE might have been dubbed the 'emo' Batman, but Robert Pattinson has had to up the hunk-factor to play the caped crusader. As The Batman hits cinemas, the 35-year-old Twilight star clearly hit the gym to get the superhero look - despite previously vowing he'd never put himself through punishing fitness regimes.

DRAKE is flying high as he's been traveling inside of a $200M baby blue private jet, which comes with big-screen TVs, leather seating, and other gold details. The 35-year-old is one of the few rich and famous celebrities who has their own luxury jet to fly around in.  The Certified Lover Boy star shared a nearly two-minute video of the jet on Instagram.  The rap star stared at the Air Drake name on the side engine and said: "I don't know.

RHIAN Sugden showed off her incredible curves in figure-hugging nightwear. The 35-year-old glamour model left fans hot under the collar as she stripped down to high-waisted underwear and a matching crop top which showed a glimpse of her ample assets. .

BEING forced to cancel a sold-out tour due to a knee op and spending six months with his feet up might cause some pop stars to slump into despair. But cheeky chappie Olly Murs admits there are some perks to his plight after his stunning girlfriend Amelia Tank stepped in to nurse him through his pain. In an exclusive interview about his trauma, Olly jokes that while he can’t play his beloved football and his sex life is on hold — he does at least  get breakfast in bed.

KOURTNEY Kardashian's fans are convinced she dropped another clue that she has secretly married Travis Barker. The Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum, 42, got viewers talking when she doodled "Kourtney Mary Kardashian Barker" on a notepad in a video shot for Bustle.

After “American Honey” won the Jury Prize at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, Andrea Arnold launched from a director of note to one of England’s premiere cinematic talents. Since then, however, Arnold’s taken a pivot to the small screen.

all the latest gossip from the villa straight to your inbox with our Love Island newsletterLaura Whitmore brought the most recent season of Love Island to a dramatic ending on Monday night, with Millie Court and Liam Reardon being crowned the winning couple.Shortly before the show came to an official end, the presenter announced that applications are now open for those hoping to find love in the villa next year.Now, businesswoman and Real Housewives of Cheshire star Rachel Lugo, 46, has exclusively told Daily Star that her daughter Sophia, 18, is hoping to make a name for herself in the reality television world.Rachel has been open about her own quest for love, discussing her dating life on the hit ITVBe programme, before finding her

all the latest gossip from the villa straight to your inbox with our Love Island newsletterLove Island viewers were left stunned following Monday's dramatic grand finale which saw Millie Court and Liam Reardon take home the title of winners.Alongside their victory, Millie and Liam each bagged £25,000 each, after she decided to chase "love" rather than stealing the total £50,00.While they may be head over heels in love with one another, their relationship wasn't always so dandy with Liam being led astray during the Casa Amor plot twist.Liam, 22, was seen embracing Geordie babe Lillie Haynes, as they got to know one another, exchanging a few passionate kisses before sharing a bed together for the night.Meanwhile, Liam's girlfriend Millie, 24,