6 days agoLatest NewsComments Off on Jack Fincham’s girlfriend Chloe Brockett treats herself to some retail therapy after his jail threat trauma
JACK Fincham’s girlfriend Chloe Brockett treats herself to some retail therapy after his jail threat trauma.
Tearful Towie star Chloe, 24, had to be ushered out of court as Love Island’s Jack, 33, was jailed for six weeks after pleading guilty to two counts of being in charge of a dangerously out-of-control dog.
Andrew StyczynskiJack Fincham’s girlfriend Chloe Brockett treats herself to some retail therapy after his jail threat trauma[/caption]
Chloe proved she’s standing by her man as he faces up to six weeks in prisonInstagram
He was released on bail on Wednesday, pending an appeal.
Yesterday, Chloe put the court case behind her as she shopped at Lakeside, near her Essex home.
Chloe proved she’s standing by her man as he faces up to six weeks in prison.
He was convicted of a number of dangerous dog offences this week after his cane corso, Elvis, mauled a runner and attacked a woman in two separate attacks.
6 days agoLatest NewsComments Off on One Direction reunion hopes boosted after Zayn Malik & Louis Tomlinson end bitter feud following Liam Payne’s death
AFTER I revealed that Brit Awards bosses are planning a tribute to Liam Payne, his former One Direction bandmates Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik have called time on their rumoured feud.
Louis showed up to cheer on Zayn this week as he played in Los Angeles for his Stairway To The Sky solo world tour.
Louis WoodLouis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik have called time on their rumoured feud[/caption]
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Chuffed Zayn announced on stage: “Tonight is special — an old friend of mine is here supporting me. I don’t want to give his location away but Louis is here tonight.”
Meanwhile ideas for how the Brits bash on March 1 can honour Liam, who died in October, are now being discussed, and fans are hoping his old 1D bandmates might be involved.
The music showcase at London’s O2 will be hosted for a fifth time by Liam’s pal Jack Whitehall who was known to enjoy jokes with the singer.
A music source said: “The tribute for Liam is in the early stages, with possibilities being explored, but there is a buzz around celebrating the singer.
Of course, fans hope the remaining One Direction bandmates could come together on stage — it would be unforgettable.”
‘Beautiful, wonderful boy’
Liam will also be honoured during the In Memoriam section of tonight’s Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in LA — but the 1D lads will not be reuniting there.
For Ben Winston, executive producer of the Grammys show, who worked with the boys on music videos including Night Changes, You & I and Midnight Memories, the Liam tribute will be a moving moment.
He said: “It is a very difficult time. Losing Liam was very, very tough. No doubt about it. But, no, there will be no One Direction performance.
“He was the most beautiful, wonderful boy and I love him very, very much. He is in, of course, our ‘in memoriam’, without question.
“And actually that is a very sad thing for me — when you are going through rehearsals and seeing the clips and a guy that was sat in this office four weeks before that tragedy happened.
“Seeing him up on that screen is not something that I would ever have imagined. It is extra sad for people — not just me who loved Liam, but for many.”
Liam was 31 when he died, after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentine capital Buenos Aires.
His former bandmates Zayn and Louis as well as Harry Styles, and Niall Horan attended his November funeral in Amersham, Bucks.
Liam won seven Brits with One Direction and performed at the event twice with the band and two times solo.
So I reckon a mash-up of his 1D hits and solo songs during the upcoming Brits would be a great way to give thanks.
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Olly: I’m worthy, Glasto
OLLY MURS is on a mission to fulfil his dream of playing Glastonbury – so he finally gets recognition from the industry’s biggest stars.
The singer, who’s had four No1 singles and five chart-topping albums, reckons he doesn’t get the credit he deserves for his hit career.
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He’s never won a Brit Award, despite being nominated, and wishes he got more acknowledgement – which might change if he bags a slot at Worthy Farm.
He said: “If I could do Glastonbury, that would be cool. I don’t care what stage.
“My mates say to me every year, ‘Are we going?’, and I’m like, ‘Nah’. I’ve been there as a fan, but now I’m a singer, I’m waiting for that call and when it comes, we’re going.”
Olly told Mo Gilligan’s podcast that he “wouldn’t change anything about my career” – but admitted: “To be in my actual industry of peers, I’d like it if people at the top of music would say, ‘Nobody gives Olly Murs that credit’.”
He certainly ticks all the boxes for me.
Mel eyes film rights to brave SAS hero’s story
HOLLYWOOD actor Mel Gibson has his sights set on making a film about SAS hero Christian Craighead.
The pair met at an event in Nashville, Tennessee, in December, where Braveheart actor Mel expressed his gratitude to Christian for rescuing victims of a 2019 terror attack.
The former soldier, who was off-duty at the time, raced towards the DusitD2 hotel in Kenya’s capital Nairobi amid fierce fighting to lead survivors to safety.
He was later awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for his bravery.
A pal said: “Mel felt really humbled by meeting Christian. He told him he’d love to make a movie about his story and his only regret was that he was too old to play Christian himself.
“Certainly, Christian has had a lot of interest in his story being made into a film, so who knows what will happen.”
Model's back in fashion
EIGHT years after it was axed, I can reveal Britain’s Next Top Model could be making a comeback.
Channel 4 is in the early stages of resurrecting the popular catty reality fashion series, which was previously hosted by Abbey Clancy, Lisa Snowdon and Elle Macpherson.
A TV insider tells me: “It’s in the very early stages, but there are discussions about bringing back the hit series with execs looking at possibilities to host it.
“The franchise would need modernising and producers are looking at opening the competition to all sexes, which could lead to some interesting storylines and backstage scenes.”
Wannabes better get practising their strut.
So great to chia, Kooks
THEY were the soundtrack to The Noughties.
But it seems that The Kooks frontmen Luke Pritchard and Hugh Harris have taken a leaf out of the Gen-Z wellness book when it comes to touring these days.
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The indie band, who released new single Never Know on Friday, have ditched the wild parties of their youth for chia seeds and celery sticks.
Speaking to Biz on Sunday backstage at London’s Notting Hill Arts Club, Luke said: “I’m quite militant about my die. I eat the same breakfast every day – chia soaked in warm water and lime, yogurt, berries and dark chocolate.
“Hugh does fasting but I don’t.
Hugh said: “Well, fasting is a funny one, isn’t it? Because it’s just not eating, basically. So half the time I’m quite sad because I can’t eat and the other half I have got loads of energy because I’m in autophagy (when the body is starved of food and breaks down its own cells for energy).
“We definitely don’t party as much as we used to. We’re a bit more boring, I suppose, but the world is kind of going in that direction.”
Depressingly so, Hugh.
Our Green Day pleasant land
AMERICAN celebs have been deserting the States for our shores in their droves since Donald Trump’s return to power.
I can reveal the latest to pitch up on this side of the Pond is Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, who has snapped up a £1.7million four-bedroom house in London.
GettyGreen Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong has snapped up a £1.7million four-bedroom house in London[/caption]
A source said: “Billie Joe adores the UK and the anonymity that he gets while over here.
“He hates Trump, even changing his lyrics to many of his songs, and was gutted when he won the presidential election. So snapping up a London property has given him some much-needed freedom, and space to clear his head.
“Of course, he is still in the States a lot for work, and to see his family and friends, so Billie Joe, right, has not cut off ties completely with his homeland.”
Other A-listers to cross from the US to the UK have included comic Ellen DeGeneres as well as actresses Portia De Rossi and America Ferrera.
Speaking about his love of Blighty last year, Dilemna singer Billie Joe said: “Yeah, I’ve been spending a lot of time there this past year and a half. I’ve really grown to love London and hanging out in Islington.
“I’ve been going to a lot of soccer games also. I saw Millwall, I saw Arsenal, I saw Leyton Orient. I love seeing the fans lose their s**t.”
I would probably keep that last bit to yourself mate, otherwise you might just find you are on the receiving end of some of it.
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6 days agoLatest NewsComments Off on Beware the Dry Jan danger zone! 6 tips to stay on the wagon after a month off booze
DRY January is finally over.
And if you decided to ban booze last month, your body and mind will be thanking you big time, especially if “silly season” was a little sillier than planned.
The World Health Organization says there is no safe amount of alcoholAlcohol can impair memory, judgment, coordination and give you a nasty hangoverA timeline of what happens when you go sober
But before you start knocking back pints to celebrate, remember that the World Health Organization says there is no safe amount of alcohol.
Not only can it impair memory, judgment, coordination and give you a nasty hangover, it also increases your risk of liver disease, heart disease, mental health problems and cancer.
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that just a single glass of alcohol each week could increase your risk of at least six types of cancer — stomach, breast, liver, mouth, oesophageal, and bowel.
But quitting booze for five to nine years was shown to reduce mouth cancer risk by 34 per cent.
Separate research by Oxford University found that moderate drinkers (those who consume about six to nine pints a week) were three times more likely to have hippocampal atrophy, a marker for Alzheimer’s disease, compared to abstainers.
Plus, when you go sober, you save serious calories — and cash.
The average UK pint now costs just under £5 and contains around 200 calories, while a standard 175ml glass of wine will set you back £4.80 and packs around 150 calories.
So it’s safe to say that staying on the wagon will support your health and wallet.
But if booze is entrenched in your life, then giving up can be hard. So whether you conquered Dry January or not, here’s how to cut back and keep at it . . .
FIND YOUR ‘WHY’
WHY exactly do you want to reduce your alcohol intake? Is it for your health? To save money? To lose some weight?
Victoria Lawson, clinical lead for psychology at NHS weight management provider Oviva, tells Sun on Sunday Health: “Write down your reason and share it with someone you trust for extra accountability.”
You can even stick a note on your fridge for a constant reminder.
SPICE THINGS UP
PINPOINT the times you typically reach for a drink. Maybe it’s after work on a Friday, Saturday night at the pub, or over Sunday dinner at home. Then think about how you can spice up your alternatives.
Victoria says: “When you’re at home, perhaps you could trade your wine for an alcohol-free version, or make your soft drinks feel special by serving them in your favourite glass, adding ice, or garnishing with dried lemon slices, fresh fruit or a sprig of rosemary.
“When you’re out, explore the mocktail menu or selection of zero per cent beers.”
There’s no need to stick to plain water or lemonade.
GET ’APPY
TRACK your booze-free days with an app such as Try Dry or Drink Less.
Try Dry (free, iOS and Android), created by Alcohol Change UK, tracks your units, calories and money saved, and also helps you to understand your drinking patterns and cravings.
Research shows that using the app can double your chances of having a month totally alcohol-free.
Millie Gooch, founder of the Sober Society, says: “It’s packed with features to help you stay motivated to cut back or ditch alcohol altogether.”
Drink Less (free iOS), developed at University College London, monitors your progress, and a report published this week suggested it could reduce alcohol-related deaths by 4,600 and hospital admissions by 188,400 over the next 20 years, saving the NHS £590million.
In his Sun column, TV and radio presenter Adrian Chiles said he used the app to reduce his intake from 100 units (about 44 pints) per week to 20 units (about nine pints) after a doctor told him that he had signs of liver damage.
PLAN FOR CURVEBALLS
NO ONE is perfect, and it’s only human to slip up a little.
That’s especially true if you turn to booze when you are stressed or you always drink at social occasions.
Victoria says: “Practise feeling confident in saying, ‘I’m not drinking tonight’ in advance, or let people know you’re off the booze straight away.”
If stress is a trigger, Victoria says that calming exercises such as walking, talking to a friend, mindfulness, or deep breathing can help to distract your mind.
Millie adds: “Bring your favourite alcohol-free drink to a party or pick venues that don’t revolve around booze, such as board game bars or crazy golf.”
MARK YOUR MILESTONES
WHETHER it’s your first weekend alcohol-free or you’ve managed 28 consecutive days, you deserve to recognise your achievements. “Staying teetotal is no small feat, so celebrate your milestones,” Millie says.
“Use the money you’re saving to treat yourself, whether it’s a fancy coffee, or even a bigger splurge at the end of the month.
“Positive reinforcement can make the journey feel more rewarding and keep you motivated to see it through.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE
IF you completed Dry January and noticed improvements in your sleep, skin, energy, focus and overall health, then why would you not continue?
“Notice how sobriety impacts your body and mind,” says Millie. “Keeping benefits in mind can help you maintain healthier habits beyond January.”
Janette Manrara, who stepped back from performing on Strictly in 2021 to co-host It Takes Two, has announced she will take on the iconic role of Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago from March, marking her West End debut.
Meanwhile, Strictly’s reigning pro Dianne Buswell, who won the 2024 series with Chris McCausland, has teased a major fashion deal with popular clothing brand InTheStyle.
She’s also branching into broadcasting, hosting a brand-new podcast alongside comedian Chris.
In a Reddit forum, Strictly fans predicted Dianne won’t be on the show for much longer.
One wrote: “I can see Dianne leaving,” as another said, “I don’t think she’ll be able to top this partnership and this series.”
A third mused: “I wouldn’t be surprised if Dianne left to focus either on other career developments or family,” and one more wrote: “I can see Dianne is pulling the classic (move) of leaving right after winning.”
The pair join a long list of Strictly stars who have gone on to conquer new challenges after leaving the series.
Oti Mabuse left the show after winning with Bill Bailey and is now a judge on Dancing On Ice.
Elsewhere, Giovanni made a return to UK TV screens in Channel 4’s Celebrity Hunted, with the Italian star revealing he thought that has his career was ‘over’ after leaving Strictly.
In an interview with the Sunday Mirror, he explained the potential new career move as he revealed he wants to try out acting and singing – making him a triple threat alongside his dancing skills.
He said: “That’s something I’ve always wanted to do, but obviously English is not my first language, so we have to see.
“I need to go to English school first of all to learn English properly.”
Giovanni won the 2021 series of Strictly with EastEnders’ Rose Ayling-EllisGettyChannel 4 - check copyrightGiovanni is currently starring on Channel 4’s Celebrity Hunted with Kai Widdrington[/caption]
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News imagesThe nail had to be prised out by a member of staff during the German Masters[/caption]
But not before play had to be stopped because of a nail sticking out of the arena’s carpet.
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