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Leona Lewis and her adorable 23-month-old daughter were the spitting image of each other as they donned matching princess dresses for a wedding.The mother-daughter duo was captured in their coordinating bright yellow tulle outfits as they attended the wedding of Leona's music manager, Nicola Carson. Both Leona and little Carmel - who she shares with her husband Dennis Jauch of five years - looked absolutely stunning in the vibrant attire, their smiles lighting up the Instagram snaps.

Ronan Keating and his first wife Yvonne Connolly were all set to start a new chapter in their lives back in 2010. After 12 years of wedded bliss and three kids, they had just accepted an offer on their dream £3.5million mansion near Dublin. But as Yvonne, 46, was getting ready for the move, she stumbled upon something that would change everything.

Former The X Factor star, Craig Colton looks unrecognisable following an incredible transformation, 13 years after appearing on the show.The aspiring pop star was only 22 when he wowed the judges with his vocal prowess and he finished the 2011 series in sixth place. Craig competed against winners Little Mix and was mentored by Take That's Gary Barlow before his time on the talent show came to an end during week seven of the live shows. Despite the setback, the finalist built a career in the music industry and wrote several songs, including Katie Price's I Got U song.

Singer-songwriter Anne-Marie may have given birth to her first baby back in March, but the Essex pop princess is already back on stage, having just performed to a huge crowd of adoring fans at Glastonbury festival.The 33 year old, who welcomed her little girl, Seven, with her rapper partner Slowthai in March, tells us that being on stage is her ‘happy place.’ But she admits it’s more of a juggling act now that she has to balance being a superstar and life with a newborn. Luckily, she tells us she’s been blessed with the “best baby possible” who, just like her mum, can’t get enough of music. Asking her how she is managing to juggle it all since welcoming her little one, she giggles, “I have no idea,” before confessing that she’s had to take a lot of time over the last couple of months ‘learning’ the ropes of motherhood.

Simon Cowell has shared his fears that no one will turn up to audition for his latest talent quest.The entertainment tycoon, who's on the hunt for a new pop sensation akin to One Direction, a band he famously put together on The X Factor 14 years ago is launching a brand-new show to find fresh musical talent. Despite his track record, Simon is feeling the pressure in this social media age, worrying that young hopefuls might prefer to stay in their bedrooms rather than step onto the stage.

Rylan Clark has revealed that he might turn his life into a TV series, as there is so much to go into it.The TV presenter who rose to fame on The X-Factor in 2012 gave a candid interview to The Standard, where he said there was enough in his autobiography to warrant a TV adaptation. His book, Ten: The Decade That Changed My Future, which came out in 2022 - ten years after he became a household name from X-Factor - opened up about his high highs and his very low lows in the spotlight.

I’m A Celeb star and X Factor winner Myles Stephenson has shared an update with his fans about the health of his young son, Shiloh.The two year old suffers from Hemiplegic cerebral palsy, and last year Myles revealed that his little boy had had an unseen stroke which had irreversibly damaged his brain. Myles took to social media late on Thursday 4 July to deliver an update on Shiloh’s progress, and sadly the news was upsetting, and Myles’s emotion was visible in his post.

Nicole Scherzinger has revealed her excitement about becoming a mum, but insists that it will have to wait until after her award-winning performance as Norma Desmond in the West End show Sunset Boulevard.The 45 year old singer, who is engaged to former rugby star Thom Evans, whom she met on The X Factor, shared her desire to start a family in a recent interview. She said: "Oh my gosh, I would love to. I've never shied away from that.

EastEnders has welcomed a fresh face to the Mitchell family, with Elijah Holloway stepping into the role of Harry Mitchell. The BBC soap this week saw Stevie Mitchell's second family, including Teddy, Harry, and Barney, making their entrance to Albert Square, with acting heavyweight Roland Manookian cast as Teddy, while Elijah and Lewis Bridgeman fill the roles of Harry and Barney. Elijah, portraying Harry, teased what viewers can expect from his character: "Harry has a lot of charm and swagger, but he's got a bit of a temper, too.

X Factor star Lucy Spraggan has tied the knot with her long-term friend turned girlfriend, Emilia Smith - and BGT judge Simon Cowell walked Lucy down the aisle. Also amongst the celebrity guests were Bimini Bon-Boulash, Tom Turgoose,. Love Island's Adam Collard and Simon's partner Lauren Silverman.

Singer James Arthur can transcend listeners to a happy place with his vocals. But ‘happy’ isn’t a word that James has always been familiar with. Not many can say they shared the stage with a Pussycat Doll aged 24, with 8 million people watching.

Loose Women star Brenda Edwards has candidly declared she's too busy for love right now. The 55 year old television personality, known for her role on the daytime show has opened up about her personal life, stating in an interview with Woman's Own: "No, I'm single and loving it. I don't need a man, or a woman.

Pop singer Olly Murs is sadly missing his very first Father’s Day with his newborn, Madi. Olly’s daughter was born just nine weeks ago in April and in an emotional post, the star declared they wouldn't be spending Sunday 16 June together - but for a good reason. In a social media post with lots of snaps together, Olly wrote: “Dear Madi, one day you might be allowed an Instagram account and you will see this but today is a very special day.

James Arthur has reportedly parted ways with his long-term girlfriend, Jessica Grist, for the third time.The X Factor winner has been in an on-off relationship with the dancer Jessica since 2012, and they share a daughter named Emily. After initially splitting in 2015 for two years and again in 2021, they rekindled their romance in 2022 and welcomed baby Emily in November. that year.

This Morning's Ben Shephard has given his fans a sneak peek into his luxurious home in South-West London.The 49 year old ITV host shares the lavish Richmond property with his wife, interior designer Annie Shephard, and their two sons, Sam, 18, and Jack, 15.The couple, who have been together since 1995 and tied the knot in 2004, spent a year renovating their dream house before moving in back in 2016.The property is estimated to be worth an impressive £4 million. It's rare to get an insight into Ben's family life with his wife Annie and rarely-seen teen sons, Sam and Jack.

This year’s King’s Birthday Honours list has been announced, and there are a host of familiar names who have been recognised. Duran Duran lead singer Simon Le Bon and former X Factor star Rebecca Ferguson have been awarded MBEs, along with Countdown’s Susie Dent and Strictly Come Dancing ’s Amy Dowden.

Stacey Solomon has shared with her fans that her 'heart can't cope' as she posted about a new milestone moment with her eldest son.The Loose Women presenter gave birth to Zachary when she was just 17, a few years before she became famous on The X Factor in 2009. Now 34, Stacey is a joyful mother-of-five after welcoming her second daughter, Belle, last February with her husband Joe Swash.The pair also have a son Rex and a daughter Rose, while Stacey is also mum to her teenage son Leighton and Joe has a teenage son Harry from a previous relationship. On Mother's Day last year, Stacey spoke candidly about her experience as a young mum and reflected on her journey so far.

Simon Cowell was visibly moved to tears while appearing on the Diary of a CEO podcast with Dragons Den star Steven Bartlett.The music and TV icon had to pause the interview as he recounted the heart-wrenching moment he learned of his father's passing. The Britain's Got Talent judge opened up about the emotional turmoil he faced while celebrating his early career triumphs, only to receive the devastating news. Simon shared: "I think someone told my mum, 'Don't tell Simon' [while he was celebrating].

Like any frazzled mum, Stacey Solomon has her hands full, juggling a successful career with five kids and a hubby. But now Stacey, 34, has told pals she’s ready to get away from it all to enjoy some much-needed downtime away from her family obligations.

Declan Donnelly couldn't resist a playful dig at Simon Cowell during Friday's semi-final of Britain's Got Talent, suggesting the judge has had 'some work done'.The Geordie presenting duo were introducing magician Trixy when Dec, 48, made the cheeky comment to the music mogul. Dec, who recently left King Charles in stitches with a hilarious comment about Ant McPartlin and his newborn son, introduced Trixy by saying: “Next up is a magician whose audition featured an old car that belonged to Simon Cowell back in the 1990s.” Ant chimed in and said: “Your face when you saw that beautiful car!” Dec then quipped: “Of course it had a lot of work done since the 1990s,” leading Ant to ask: “The car?", and Dec to cheekily responded: “If you like!” It appeared Simon took the joke in good humour, after previously denying having a facelift, although he did admit to using Botox and fillers in the past.

Olly Murs has confessed to feeling a deep sense of loneliness following his 15 year bitter feud with his twin brother.The X Factor star, who hasn't seen his sibling, Ben, since a heated argument in 2009, missed his brother's wedding and best man duties to appear as a contestant on the ITV show. While he's been relatively quiet about his relationship with Ben, Olly has now shared that he felt intensely lonely for years. However, some of this sadness eased after meeting his wife and mother of his child, Amelia Tank.