Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley dazzles as she flashes her legs in sequinned gown

BBC Breakfast star Sally Nugent shared a 12 second phone call with co-host Dan Walker before accepting her new role on the show.The 50-year-old journalist began filling in as a temporary host on the iconic red sofa 10 years ago.However, she was made main presenter on the programme since October last year following the departure of Louise Minchin. She has opened up about how she accepted her role and the question she asked Dan before agreeing to the presenting job.Speaking to The Mirror, Sally said: "I did have a 12 second conversation with Dan before all of this started where I said, 'You are staying for a bit aren't you?' And he went, 'Yeah, I think so.'"So I was like right.

1997 BRIT Awards.The former Spice Girls singer shot to fame as Ginger Spice in the star-studded girl group during the 1990s - alongside Mel B, Emma Bunton, Mel C and Victoria Beckham.However, Geri alone would go on to make modern pop history with her jaw-dropping dress at the 1997 BRIT Awards - which took place at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre on February 24 that year.The Spice Girls were at the height of their fame during the 17th edition of the glam awards ceremony, and they certainly left Britain with plenty to talk about on that evening - from wardrobe blunders to Mel C's infamous spat with Liam Gallagher.The Spice Girl ladies bagged a hefty stack of five nominations and two awards - including best Single for Wannabe and British Video of the Year for Say You'll Be There.The pop powerhouse even performed two of their hits at the ceremony - Wannabe and Who Do You Think You Are - and Geri dazzled the nation in her gorgeous dress which became forever synonymous with the Spice Girls.For Who Do You Think You Are, Geri sizzled in a tight red, white and blue mini dress designed with a huge Union Jack flag stitched all over the front - with a white CND peace symbol on the back.The next day, red-head Geri filled the front pages of newspapers around the globe in her dress - and the look has become known as one of the most memorable moments of the 1990s.She wasn't always meant to wear the Union Jack dress though, because she was originally given a black Gucci mini dress to wear, but the singer decided to take matters into her own hands as she thought it was too "boring".Instead, Halliwell wanted to opt for something that was "celebrate being British", so she asked her sister Karen to stitch a Union Jack tea towel onto the

reports the Daily Mail.In 1981, he was given a life sentence for the murder of teenager Kim Barry, 19, after he beat her and cut off her head and fingers. He was released in 1996 after just 15 years.He was nabbed again in 2010 after being connected to organised crime in Victoria and New South Wales, and he was suspected of having been recruited to carry out gangland killings.He was one of three charged over the planned murders of two men related to disputes within a drugs syndicate.But he skipped a court appearance and has been on the run since then.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here.That came to an end this week when police nicked him in a rundown shack in Ravenshoe, about 50 miles south-west of Cairns, in Queensland.

Danny Dyer is reportedly at the top of the I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! wish list this year.The reality TV show looks set to return to the Australian jungle after being held in Wales for two years because of the coronavirus pandemic, and producers think EastEnders star Danny would make the perfect camper.As the actor is set to leave Albert Square this year, it could be good timing.And it sounds as if show bosses are prepared to dig deep to book the star.A source told The Sun: "Producers think Danny would be great on the series and is their number one target."They're hoping he'll be finished in time, they'd definitely be up for a big money offer."Danny's Walford exit after nine years as Mick Carter was confirmed in January.A soap spokesperson said he would be leaving when his contract ends later this year, adding: "Danny has made Mick Carter an iconic character, which we shall always be grateful for, however we won’t be saying goodbye just yet as there's still quite some time - and plenty of explosive drama for Mick - to come before he departs Walford."I'm A Celebrity hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have recently suggested the plan is for their show – which usually airs in November - to return Down Under this year.Speaking on ITV's Lorraine last month, Ant said: "We would all like to go back.

Paul Scholes has suggested Cristiano Ronaldo would not get into Liverpool's team - and Paul Pogba is the only Manchester United star who would.Ronaldo, 37, has failed to provide the impact that many thought he would at Old Trafford this season following his blockbuster return from Juventus last summer. The Portuguese has scored nine goals in the Premier League - the same number as Sadio Mane and fewer than both Diogo Jota and the division's top scorer Mohamed Salah.

Star Wars franchise when she helms Rogue Squadron.The actor, who stars alongside Gal Gadot in the Jenkins-directed Wonder Woman 1984, said in a new interview that he believes she will be successful at reimagining the franchise.He told Collider: “I had spoken to her about, not my involvement, but the story [of Rogue Squadron]. She talked to me about it.

Daisy Ridley is opening up about her decision to keep her private life to herself.

Oscar Isaac and Pedro Pascal celebrated 2021 in good company!The stars and longtime pals rang in the new year together — and took the best photo to prove it. Isaac's wife, Elvira Lind, snapped the now-viral photo in which Pascal, 45, sits on Isaac's lap as he takes a swig of his beer.

on his Facebook page Wednesday. “About two months ago he had a left side stroke that gave him right sided weakness and damage to the speech center of his brain,” she wrote.

Star Wars actor Oscar Isaac playing in ska bands before he was famous.Names of the bands included The Worms, Closet Heterosexuals, Petrified Frogs and The Underdogs, the latter of whom once opened for Green Day and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones in the 1990s.After a photo was shared on Twitter of Isaac with The Underdogs, footage began circling of a number of his bands playing across the late ’90s and early 2000s.Still thinking about Oscar Isaac’s ska band that opened for Green Day and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones in the late 90s. pic.twitter.com/lOSOXK5Vzs— machine gun handsome_pal (@handsome_pal) December 21, 2020 “I was in a few ska bands actually,” Isaac told Jimmy Kimmel in a past interview.

This shouldn’t be a revelation, but sadly, it still seems to be. Women have a bigger uphill battle in Hollywood than their male counterparts.

Star Wars author Alan Dean Foster says that Disney told him to remove any romantic scenes between Finn and Rey in his novelisation of 2015’s The Force Awakens.Foster was recruited by JJ Abrams to write the official novelisation for the film, as he did with George Lucas’ original film in 1976, which was published under Lucas’ name but ghostwritten by Foster.Speaking to Midnight’s Edge, Foster says he put a scene that hinted at a future romance between Daisy Ridley and John Boyega’s characters in his novel, which he expected to be expanded upon in 2017’s The Last Jedi.“There were a couple of things in there, and a couple of things that happened subsequently that bothered me,” he revealed of the process of working with Disney on the novel.“I’m

Daisy Ridley recently opened up about self-doubt in the spotlight — and admitted that sometimes she’s afraid of being too enthusiastic about her work.The Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker actress, 28, covers the latest issue of Tatler magazine and got real about the pressures she faces as a woman in Hollywood. While working on 2021’s Chaos Walking — which also stars Tom Holland, Nick Jonas and Mads Mikkelsen — Ridley received a handful of negative comments about how she carries herself on set.“I’ve been told that I’m intimidating,” she told Tatler.

Daisy Ridley has felt the need to make herself “smaller” onset after learning her passion and excitement for a role can be “intimidating” to others.The Brit began doubting herself after discovering her high energy can make other people uncomfortable.She told the February issue of Tatler magazine: “I’ve been told that I’m intimidating. That was on Chaos Walking.

Daisy Ridley sometimes wonders whether she’s too enthusiastic.

Star Wars villain of all time.In a poll by the Radio Times, in which 10,000 votes were cast for 16 baddies, the dark lord of the Sith came out on top securing 33 per cent of the final tally.Sheev Palpatine – played by Ian McDiarmid – came in second place on the list, with 18 percent of the vote.Elsewhere, Darth Maul claimed six percent of the votes as did Boba Fett, who recently returned to the franchise in the second series of The Mandalorian.“Never underestimate the power of the Dark Side,” Huw Fullerton, RadioTimes.com’s Sci-Fi and Fantasy Editor said.“Over 40 years after he first wheezed his way onto our screens, it’s clear that Star Wars’ fans’ faith in Lord Vader remains stronger than ever, with a third of the thousands who voted

Lucasfilm recently revealed ten new “Star Wars” projects at their Disney Investors day coming to Disney+ in the near future (11 when you add the belatedly announced “The Book Of Boba Fett“), but a fairly significant update to one of them has been quietly unveiled. Lucasfilm’s Vice President of Film Development Rayne Roberts has been revealed to be co-developing “The Acolyte” “Star Wars” series alongside showrunner and executive producer Leslye Headland, according to her official Lucasfilm profile.

Star Wars actor David Prowse's funeral paid homage to his most famous role as Darth Vader.

Star Wars actor David Prowse died on November 28 at the age of 85, following a short illness.

Star Wars actor David Prowse's funeral was held on Monday, and mourners paid homage to his most famous role.

The Mandalorian star Giancarlo Esposito has admitted he would be keen to return as Moff Gideon in a potential spin-off show, or any of the upcoming Disney+ spin-offs.In the Mandalorian season two finale, the actor’s villainous character was captured by Din Djarin and others, losing the Darksaber in a battle with Pedro Pascal’s Mandalorian.However, after a failed attempt to kill Grogu, he tries to commit suicide before being knocked out by Cara Dune (Gina Carano), leaving his fate in the hands of the show’s heroes.Speaking to Esquire about Disney’s recent spate of Star Wars show announcements, including spin-offs for characters such as Ahsoka Tano and Lando Calrissian, Esposito seemed keen to get one as well.“I sat there and went, ‘Hey, what