X Factor's Janet Devlin 'feared falling for women' as she struggled with sexuality

Selome Hailu Peacock has given a straight-to-series order to Jason Woliner for an untitled project in the style of his work on “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.”While plot details remain under wraps, the project is described as “mix[ing] fact and fiction to tell a bizarre and incredible tale.” Woliner, who directs and executive produces the project, has been shooting it for over a decade.Executive producers also include Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver and Loreli Alanis for Point Grey Pictures; Megan Ellison for Annapurna; and Michael Sagol and Bert Hamelinck for Caviar. Tyler Ben-Amotz also produces for Caviar.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorTennis champion Naomi Osaka has launched a new management company for athletes.Co-founded with her longtime agent Stuart Duguid, Osaka’s Evolve focuses on brand partnerships, investing, creating athlete-owned business and philanthropy.“Evolve represents the evolution of not just my business career, but also the way athletes can control their destiny,” Osaka said in an exclusive statement to Variety. “I’ve always thrived on pushing the boundaries and challenging the status quo.

Sasha Urban editorSci-fi comedy series “Upload” will return for Season 3, Amazon Studios announced Wednesday. From writer Greg Daniels (“The Office”), Season 2 of the series has remained in Amazon Prime Video’s Top 10 series list since it premiered on March 11.Set in a future where humans can choose to be “uploaded” into a cyber afterlife, “Upload” returned for Season 2 with its main character, Nathan, at a crossroads: his ex-girlfriend Ingrid has arrived in the afterworld of Lakeview, while Nathan yearns for his “customer service angel” Nora.“’Upload’ has become a bonafide hit that continues to be one of the most watched comedy originals on Prime Video,” said Vernon Sanders, head of global television at Amazon Studios.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticA public memorial service for Naomi Judd has been set for this Sunday evening at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, with CMT airing it live and commercial-free at 6 p.m. ET/3 PT.The lineup of participating artists who will perform or otherwise pay tribute will be announced in the days leading up to the event, with organizers for now promising “some of the biggest names in entertainment” will have a part in saying goodbye to the singer, who died April 30.Naomi’s daughters, Wynonna and Ashley Judd, are participating in the program, which is being co-produced by CMT and Sandbox Live.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentDisney, Amazon, Netflix and Showtime all have TV series of different types either recently shot or set to shoot in Sicily.As one of its first Italian originals, Disney+ has commissioned a still-untitled TV series about Sicily’s Florio family, who, during the 19th century, built an economic empire on the island and became known as the merchant princes of Europe.Casting is now underway for this high-end period epic, to be directed by Italy’s Paolo Genovese (“Perfect Strangers”) and produced by Rome-based Lotus Prods., a unit of Leone Film Group. The Sicilian skein, which is expected to start shooting in July, is based on local bestseller “The Lions of Sicily,” by Stefania Auci, that has been translated in several languages.

Manori Ravindran International EditorRichard Linklater is set to tell the true story of an undercover hitman, played by “Top Gun: Maverick” star Glen Powell.The Oscar-nominated “Boyhood” helmer will direct and co-write action comedy “Hitman,” which is based on a Texas Monthly magazine article by journalist Skip Hollandsworth. AGC International, the distribution arm for Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios, will launch international sales for the pic at the Cannes market.

Gabourey Sidibe isn't interested in her upcoming wedding to fiancé Brandon Frankel being traditional whatsoever. The 39-year-old actress opened up about her wedding plans in an interview for ' Style Issue cover.Although many details for the celebration are currently up in the air, Sidibe knows what she  want. For a moment, she wasn't even sure she wanted a wedding.«The entire time we have been engaged, I've always been like, 'No, we shouldn't have a wedding.' Maybe we'll throw a barbecue, get married in the bathroom, and then we’ll come out and tell everyone we're married,» the  actress said. The apprehension stems from Sidibe's childhood of attending weddings regularly with her wedding singer mom.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterSkydance Television, Concord Originals, and Jennifer Lopez’s Nuyorican Productions are teaming to develop a limited series based on Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.”Rachel Shukert will write the adaptation in addition to serving as executive producer and showrunner. Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, and Benny Medina will executive produce for Nuyorican.

Brandon Silverstein, the founder and CEO of S10 Entertainment, is partnering with Simon Fuller for scripted and unscripted projects across film, television, documentary and audio mediums under the S10 Films banner.Fuller, the founder of XIX Entertainment and creator of the “American Idol” format, will offer a pipeline to S10 clients — which include Anitta and Normani as well as business and publishing ventures with Ryan Tedder, Harv and Max Matsura — and access to additional film and television opportunities.Said Silverstein: “I’m psyched to partner with Simon, he is someone I grew up idolizing (no pun intended) and has been an incredible resource to me. We already have so much in the works, including one concept we think has all the makings of a hit, that brings together some of today’s most exciting culturally important musicians with an incredibly compelling content creator who is a specialist in making music-based moments go viral… It’s just one great idea that has come out of our relationship but this partnership is already off to a great start.” “Brandon is one of the most exciting young managers I have come across in recent years,” added Fuller.

Adam Sandler’s 13-year-old daughter, Sunny, had some big stars on hand as she celebrated her bat mitzvah! In a TikTok video, shared by user lilah.newkirk, Kid Cudi’s «Day 'n' Nite» plays as Peyton List, Taylor Lautner, Sandler and Jennifer Aniston all pose with an oversized stuffed Smarties candy.The TikToker also holds up the candy while Halsey and Charlie Puth take the stage.  In the background of the video, the dance floor is lit up in various colors and the guests are dressed to the nines.

EXCLUSIVE: Oscar winner Susan Sarandon (Thelma & Louise), Oscar nominee Bette Midler (The First Wives Club) and Emmy winner Megan Mullally (Will And Grace) are attached to star in The Fabulous Four from director Jocelyn Moorhouse (The Dressmaker).

A New York judge said that he will lift contempt order against Donald Trump, but the former president must comply by paying $110,000 in fines and fulfilling other conditions.

X Factor legend Wagner, 66, has turned down an appearance on Naked Attraction.The reality TV star explained that he was recently approached by producers to go on the programme but immediately turned down the offer, despite him having a partner.Wagner has been with Lydia, 30, since 2010 - shortly after his X Factor gig when they met after a gig when she was 19.The couple now share two young children together and have been together since.Talking to showbiz reporter Carly Hacon on a Daily Star tell-all, he said: "They invited me the other day to go on Naked Attraction. I would never go there.

The X Factor star Wagner Fiuza-Carillho joined Daily Star reporter Carly Hacon for an exclusive interview and revealed his secret connection to the royal family.Wagner first appeared on the show 12 years ago and opened up about his run-in with two very famous British princesses.He revealed the story about the high profile royal family members which had "never been documented anywhere".Wagner recalled that he was invited to sing at an event and whilst he was backstage in a changing room, "two very elegant girls" came to see him.The singer said that the women came with "big guys wearing black suits" and asked him for a photograph together. Wagner obliged and "hugged and kissed them".Eventually the women left and Wagner admitted he had "no idea" who they were, until he was told that he had just been in the presence of Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice."I said: ‘Why didn’t you take a picture for me?’ I never knew that it was them," said Wagner.He called them "lovely ladies" who were "very elegant and very well dressed".The 65-year-old then exclaimed: "Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice, please can I have the picture? I would love to have the picture!"It appears that the former X Factor contestant has had many run-ins with famous faces as he also mentioned an experience with a famous supermodel.

X Factor star Wagner Fiuza Carrilho is set to spill all during a Daily Star Facebook Live.On Tuesday, April 19, he will be chatting to showbiz reporter Carly Hacon about everything he's been up to since starring in the ITV show 12 years on.Wagner, who starred on the programme back in 2010, will be taking part in the Facebook Live event which will take place on Tuesday at 12:30pm - which readers can watch for free, here.The singer will be sharing his show experience with Daily Star readers and discuss whether the programme needs to make a TV return.Wagner came sixth in the singing show competition and rose to showbiz stardom after winning viewers around with his wild personality.The 66-year-old star will reveal whether he's stayed in touch with any of his co-stars and discuss what he's been up to since being booted off the programme.Since the show, Wagner has had two young daughters who he shares with his partner Lydia, who is 36 years younger than him, and spends his time creating some hilarious video messages for paying fans.At the time of his first daughter's birth, Wagner told love it! magazine that he was already a father to a five-year-old from a previous relationship, but that they'd unfortunately become estranged.He added: "Chances are, I have 20 or 30 years left, but there’s nothing I can do about it. If I didn’t do karate, I may as well step into a coffin now, though."Wagner and Lydia met back in 2010 when one of his former students brought her to one of his live gigs.Lydia once revealed in a 2012 interview: "He was better-looking in person, and had lovely eyes."Let’s just say his experience has paid off.

X Factor's Janet Devlin says she isn't happy with her boob job after fans gave her so much stick.The stunning musician, 27, chatted exclusively to the Daily Star ahead of her It's Not That Deep tour which kicked off this week.Janet decided to go under the knife last year in a bid to change her shape, though since she received so much backlash she is regretting her decision.Talking on a Daily Star Facebook Live, Janet said: "I usually have to explain the whole process as to why I got it done but no one believes me anyway and they're like 'you wanted big boobies so you got them'."But I have a rib condition so it means I have these really prominent ribs and it was really getting me down because every time I wore these lovely gowns and dresses the first thing your eye would go towards is my ribs because they stick out so much further than my breasts at the time, which there was none of."So, I decided instead of getting corrective rib surgery because it sounds awful getting your ribs broken, I opted to get a breast augmentation instead to take the eyes away from my ribs and to balance out my body a little bit.She continued: "But I regret every minute of it from reading comments online."At this point, I just wish got all my boobs cut off and just left it like that and got everything taken off and went full-on androgynous because the amount of pain I get from people, I'm like 'this is not worth it'.Janet added: "I've seen people send me screenshots from Subreddits all this kind of stuff where they're like 'she just got them because she wanted them to be big,' and even if I did, why is it your business?"The X Factor star also said she used to strip off for promo shoots because she "didn't have anything there" so it didn't

X Factor star Janet Devlin revealed she was a little confused by Jesy Nelson's Little Mix exit.Janet and the Little Mix ladies both shot to fame in 2011 when they starred on ITV's X Factor, with Little Mix going on to win the competition.Since the show, Janet revealed she hasn't spoken to the girls since the show but has become a big fan of their music.The stunning musician chatted exclusively to the Daily Star ahead of her It's Not That Deep tour which kicked off this week.Talking to showbiz reporter Carly Hacon on a Daily Star Facebook Live, Janet said: "I think we did one festival together since but we were both busy performing so we didn't see each other.Though Jesy's departure from the group did take her by surprise and also confused her after Jesy announced she was leaving for mental health reasons in December 2020.She added: "I think I was confused, 'I'm gonna take a break for my mental health' and then just releases a single. I was a bit confused, so I'm on the same level as everyone else."I just watch everything that happens online because I love a bit of internet drama."I love Little Mix and I'm such a massive fun and love their music, so that was the only thing that took me by surprise because I was like 'I thought you were on a break, but ok...'"Janet also went on to reveal how she nearly died multiple times.During the Facebook Live tell-all, singer Janet also spoke about the devastating effects alcohol has had on her life.Janet is now six years in recovery and now aged 27, after joining the ITV competition when she was just 16-years-old in 2011.Talking about her lowest points, Janet said: "I wasn't able to turn up for work.

Janet Devlin has revealed she's nearly died more than once as she was "constantly drunk" following her time on The X Factor.The 27 year old joined the programme in 2011 at the young age of 16 and recently spoke out about what life was like at the height of her addiction in a Facebook Live with the Daily Star. "I wasn't able to turn up for work.

X Factor star Janet Devlin has revealed how she nearly died more than once.The stunning musician chatted exclusively to the Daily Star ahead of her It's Not That Deep tour which kicks off this week.During a Facebook Live tell-all, singer Janet spoke about her reality show stint and the devastating effects alcohol has had on her life.Janet is now, fortunately, six years in recovery and now aged 27, after joining the ITV competition when she was just 16-years-old in 2011.Talking during the tell-all session about the height of her addiction, Janet said: "I wasn't able to turn up for work. I was constantly drunk.

The X Factor because of the severe abuse she received. The singer chatted exclusively to the Daily Star in a Facebook Live tell-all where she revealed the details about the abuse she received while on the ITV signing competition.

X Factor star Janet Devlin is set to spill all during a Daily Star Facebook Live.On Monday, April 11, she will be chatting to showbiz reporter Carly Hacon about everything she's been up to since starring in the ITV show 11 years on.Janet, who starred on the programme back in 2011, will be taking part in the Facebook Live event which will take place on Monday at 3:30pm - which readers can watch for free, here.The singer will be sharing her show experience with Daily Star readers and discuss whether the programme needs to make a TV return.Janet came fifth in the singing show competition and rose to showbiz stardom after winning viewers around with her endearing personality.The 27-year-old star will reveal whether she's stayed in touch with any of her co-stars and discuss what she's been up to since being booted off the programme.Nowadays, Janet is a far cry from the barefooted 16-year-old with big curly red hair and is now a confident blonde singer/songwriter.Since appearing on the programme, not only does Janet look completely different but she feels it too after going on a journey within herself.Since leaving X Factor, she has launched her successful solo singing career, toured the UK, become a popular TikTok sensation, and even become an author of her own book, My Confessional.In recent years, she has also become a mental health advocate and TikTok favourite thanks to her tell-all content.Reflecting on the 10-year anniversary of her X Factor appearance, Janet told her followers: “Today marks 10 years since my life changed. It was the day my audition track aired on national television."I could never anticipate how different my life was going to be from that moment on.“I’m grateful for the experience.