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Prince Harry could avoid this summer's Platinum Jubilee celebrations because he 'won't be able to face' the Royal Family after writing a secret-spilling book about them, according to a royal expert.The Duke of Sussex will release his memoir later this year, promising to tell an "accurate and wholly truthful" account of his "highs and lows, the mistakes, the lessons learned".His announcement of the ghost-written book in a $20million (£15million) deal reportedly blindsided his family as the 37-year-old royal added: “I’m writing this not as the Prince I was born but as the man I have become."Rumours have swirled in the last few months that Harry, who now lives in California with Meghan Markle and his two children, would snub the Queen's official Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June and opt to stay in America instead.His presence at the events was put into additional doubt in January when he demanded 'unprecedented' protection from the Metropolitan Police over fears for his own safety — which he is no longer entitled to as an ex-royal.Now, royal biographer Tom Bower has claimed that the plea for police protection is an "excuse" that hides his reluctance to see his family before he drops the bombshell book.He told Closer magazine: “I think the notion that he’s worried about his own security and needs the Met Police is an excuse, and that, sadly, we won’t see him or Meghan back in the UK anytime soon." "And I think Harry won’t come back because he knows he cannot face his family, and be pleasant with them, knowing what he’s written about them in that book.”Mr Bower added that it would be difficult for Harry to "come back and pretend it’s all fine" as he will have to "justify the money he’s been paid" to go public about royal

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Shanna Moakler, 46, and her daughter Alabama Barker have made some big strides! The Celebrity Big Brother 3 star posted a sweet selfie of her and her estranged daughter on her Instagram Story. Shanna threw up a “rock on” sign and rocked a beanie and makeup-free look as she cozied up next to her 16-year-old daughter. She also tagged her Alabama in the story who beamed at the camera.

Grammy-winning singer Ciara rocked a leopard double-slit gown with a sexy leather harness belt on a date night with football star husband Russell Wilson at the 2022 Billboard Women in Music Awards in Los Angeles, California.As the pair walked down the lavender carpet together, the36-year-oldLevel Up hitmaker put on a leggy display in her daring leopard dress, which she accessorize with a pair of open-toed black heels and various gold bangles.For the annual ceremony on Wednesday,held at the YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park, the mother-of-three, who is serving as the evening's host,debuted a very short hairstyle. Leggy display: Grammy-winning singer Ciara rocked a leopard double-slit gown with a sexy leather harness belt on a date night with football star husband Russell Wilson at the 2022 Billboard Women in Music Awards in Los Angeles, California The Love Sex Magic crooner, who earned Billboard's Woman Of The Year title back in 2009, opted for a glamorous makeup look, which included apink smokey eye, black liquid liner and a glossy nude lipstick.

Saweetie turned up the heat on the red carpet at the Billboard Women In Music Awards in Los Angeles this Wednesday.She arrived at the YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in a plunging black gown that put her ample endowments on display.The 28-year-old singer, whose Christian name is Diamonte Harper, was there to be presented with the Game Changer Award. Looking fab:Saweetie turned up the heat on the red carpet at the Billboard Women In Music Awards in Los Angeles this WednesdayAbove the waist, her red carpet look was entirely sheer except for the artfully placed black trim around the neckline.The top allowed her to flaunt not only her generous cleavage but also her enviably taut midriff as she strutted her stuff around the venue.

Karol G turned up the glam factor when she strutted her stuff to the Billboard Music Awards in Los Angeles this Wednesday.The 31-year-old singing sensation, who hails from Medellin, Colombia, was being given the Rule Breaker Award that evening.She swung by the YouTube Theater at SoFi Stadium in a throwback chic ensemble that she revealed on Instagram was inspired by Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman. Making it happen:Karol G turned up the glam factor when she strutted her stuff to the Billboard Music Awards in Los Angeles this Wednesday Only the best:She swung by the YouTube Theater at SoFi Stadium in a throwback chic ensemble that she revealed on Instagram was inspired by Julia Roberts in Pretty WomanKarol opted for an off-the-shoulder red gown that emphasized her amply endowed cleavage and featured a thigh slit enabling her to flash a bit of leg.

She is a new mother after welcoming a baby daughter via surrogate weeks ago.And Priyanka Chopra got a little break from mommy duty on her latest outing.The 39-year-old actress was seen dressed for comfort on an errand run in West Hollywood on Wednesday. Comfortable Customer: Priyanka Choprawas seen dressed for comfort on an errand run in West Hollywood on WednesdayThe A-list star donned a green camouflage zip-up hoodie over a black top from the 2016 Global Citizen Festival and a pair of blue clinging three-quarter length leggings.

Khloe Kardashian enjoyed a lunch with lifestyle that her mother Kris Jenner hosted at her home in Southern California Wednesday.Kardashian, 37, took to Instagram with a series of pics from the get-together, including multiple shots of herself posed in between the lifestyle entrepreneur, 80, and reality TV matriarch, 66.'My mom surprised me and we had lunch with the ICON, the QUEEN herself, @marthastewart48,' the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star said the caption. 'Queen Martha has always been someone I have adored.' The latest: Khloe Kardashian, 37, enjoyed a lunch with lifestyle icon Martha Stewart, 80, that her mother Kris Jenner, 66, hosted at her home in Southern California WednesdayKardashian, who is mother to daughter True, three, with ex Tristan Thompson, listed a series of positive traits about Stewart following the gathering.'She’s ambitious, motivated, kind, funny as hell, she’s bad a**!' she said.

Phoebe Bridgers cut a classy look as she walked the red carpet at the Billboard Women in Music event on Wednesday.The singer-songwriter, 27, stepped out in a fashionable white pantsuit as she prepared to receive an award at the event.Underneath her smart blazer, she wore a ruffled white shirt, a white bowtie and a pair of shiny black shoes. Dressed up:Phoebe Bridgers cut a classy look as she walked the red carpet at the Billboard Women in music event on WednesdayHer hair was dyed a metallic gray, and she wore light pink lipstick that showed brightly on her upturned smile.

Robert Pattinson had just a few months to get into shape to play Bruce Wayne/Batman in The Batman, revealing some of his intriguing techniques.The 35-year-old London native opened up about some of his fitness secrets for getting into Batman shape in a new interview with People.The former Twilight heartthrob revealed one of his techniques was even limiting his sips of water to make his physique stand out that much more. In shape: Robert Pattinson had just a few months to get into shape to play Bruce Wayne/Batman in The Batman, revealing some of his intriguing techniques'I had about three months before the movie started, and then you're working out before and after work all the time,' Pattinson revealed.'You just cut down and cut down and cut down before the couple of scenes with your shirt off, and you're counting sips of water,' the actor added.

Terry Flores The VIEW Conference, in partnership with OGR, presents a full slate of free virtual PreVIEW panels in March featuring an array of Oscar nominees.First, on Friday, March 4, at 10 a.m. PT, will be a talk with the filmmakers behind the five nominees for animated feature.

hotel dubbed the 'filthiest ever' has been slammed for having 'poo-stained towels' by fuming guests. The Airport Inn, based in the upmarket village of Wilmslow at Manchester Airport, has received a barrage of one-star reviews on TripAdvisor. The Britannia-owned establishment is just 10 minutes away from the busy airport and is described as 'perfect' for travellers by Britannia.

Emmerdale actor Jeff Hordley has revealed why he had a break from the ITV soap.Jeff played the Dales hard-man Cain Dingle for more than two decades after making his debut appearance in 2000.The actor, 61, first exited the soap in 2006 but made his comeback as Cain in 2009.After six years of playing Cain the actor decided it was time to spread his wings and try other roles.Explaining why he took time out from the role, he spoke on the Ego Podcast with host Mik Artistik.He said: "I think I just got to a point where I wanted a [change] because I'd only been four years out of drama school so I kind of thought I had not quite ticked all the boxes I wanted to."I wanted to work in London and things like that and I left wanting to fulfil those things."During those three years out of it, I kind of managed to do that."After just three years away from his Cain role, Jeff returned in 2009 and has been fan favourite ever since. Jeff later revealed he never imagined his Emmerdale character Cain would become so infamous.

Liverpool fans reckon Georginio Wijnaldum is missing life at his old club after trawling through his Twitter likes. The Netherlands international called time on his five-year stint at Anfield last summer when his contract expired.

H.E.R. is gearing up to for her first major film role and the celebrated songstress is seriously looking forward to the opportunity to finally dive into acting.The singer spoke with ET's Lauren Zima at the Billboard Women in Music Awards at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California, on Wednesday, and opened up about being cast in the upcoming  movie, adapted from the Broadway musical.«Oh my gosh, I couldn't believe it,» the singer said of finding out she'd been tapped to play Squeak in the film.

modelling agency. ITV Britain's Got Talent star Amanda has spoken of her pride.

Lady Gaga is coming to the rescue. The Academy Award winner has stepped up and will take over hosting duties at Elton John's annual Oscars party, set for March 27.

Bridgerton season 2… but Nicola Coughlan is already teasing a spellbinding finale. Fans of the steamy period drama across the globe are desperate to watch the new episodes, as Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) meets newcomer Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley) on his quest for a wife.

cancer in 2014 in order to help others be aware of the disease, after revealing he had ‘no symptoms’.  The musician and TV star, 64, is hoping to raise more awareness of the risk of prostate cancer, which was diagnosed following a routine blood test.  He has teamed up with men’s health charity Prostate Cancer UK for a musical event called Raise the Roof, which will see stars including Paul Weller and Spice Girl Melanie C take to the stage at the Royal Albert Hall on June 22.

Katie Price's terminally ill mum Amy is reportedly concerned her daughter will MARRY Carl Woods while on holiday. Amy has reportedly voiced her fears Katie will tie the knot with Carl.

Back in October 1995 a new soap opera was born in the UK.