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FINALLY, the day has arrived where Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner are Instagram official.

The Wonka actor, 30, has finally posted a photo of Kylie Jenner, 28, on his Instagram page after three years of dating.

The couple stepped out at the Golden Globes on Sunday night as the acting sensation scooped an award for his role in Marty Supreme.

He won the best actor (musical or comedy) award at the 83rd Golden Globes for playing the iconic table-tennis champion in the sports drama movie.

He attended the event with Kylie, who he began dating in April 2023, with the pair looking smitten as they sat beside each other on a big table at the ceremony.

Taking to his Instagram the day after winning the Golden Globe award for best actor, Timothee finally shared a glimpse of his other half.

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He uploaded a photo of him holding the golden gong and looking into the camera.

Someone else’s hands were on the gong – his girlfriend’s hand, Kylie.

Kylie’s perfect manicure was visible as she gripped onto the award.

Fans have since reacted to the Instagram post on Reddit.

One person said, “Soft launching your ‘partner of 3 years’ with a hand on ig is a little weird.”

“He’s still allergic to saying her name in public,” penned a second.

“It’s literally just her hand, lmao. The fact that he used all those emojis and didn’t even tag her is hilarious,” said a third.

And when somebody said he was embarrassed of her, someone else clapped back.

“He took her to all his major events, he was smiling ear to ear,” they said, adding, “He’s not embarrassed”.

While at the award ceremony, fans speculated that Kylie’s table place name tag might have a different name on it.

The couple could be seen looking at one another and laughing as Kylie showed her boyfriend her table place name tag.

Fans then speculated that the tag might have said Kylie Jenner-Chalamet, which sparked marriage rumors.

But in one snap, it appeared Kylie’s place name tag was completely blank, though it might have been upside down.

The couple were first linked in April 2023, and have since sparked a slew of rumors involving marriage, breaking up and pregnancy.

US Marshals have joined the search for missing actor Timothy Busfield who is facing child sexual abuse charges.

A warrant is out for the star who appeared in the shows The West Wing and Thirtysomething.

Officials at a New Mexico hospital claimed two boys, 11, were groomed on the set of The Cleaning Lady – a series where Busfield, 68, worked as a director. 

Busfield allegedly told the children to “call him uncle Tim.”

Cops started to investigate the abuse claims after receiving a report from a doctor.

One boy claimed Busfield inappropriately touched him when he was seven and eight years of age, according to an affidavit seen by the Los Angeles Times.

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The alleged victim claimed he was afraid to report the abuse.

He was worried that “Tim” would get mad at him.

A second child star claimed Busfield touched him during the first two years they worked on The Cleaning Lady.

Albuquerque cops are working with US Marshals, a police spokesperson told Deadline. 

Fox and Warner Bros officials have spoken out amid the probe.

“The health and safety of our cast and crew is always our top priority, especially the safety of minors on our productions,” they said.

“We take all allegations of misconduct very seriously and have systems in place to promptly and thoroughly investigate and, when needed, take appropriate action.”

Busfield has not yet been arrested.

He has more than 700 credits as an actor, director and producer to his name.

Busfield won an Emmy for his role as Elliot Weston on Thirtysomething in 1991.

He starred as Danny Concannon in several series of the West Wing.

The actor and director tied the knot with Melissa Gilbert in 2013.

Gilbert suddenly deleted her social media in light of the ongoing police probe.

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Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated a historic $45 million to The Trevor Project.

The exciting news was announced in a statement from the LGBTQIA+ nonprofit’s CEO, Jaymes Black, who revealed that it was the “single largest one-time donation” in the organisation’s 27-year history.

“This extraordinary contribution comes at a pivotal moment for our organisation and the LGBTQ+ young people we serve. Major gifts of this magnitude are backed by rigorous vetting and thoughtful approaches to philanthropy,” they said.

“A $45 million investment in The Trevor Project reflects deep confidence in our mission, impact, operations, and long-term vision. We were also fortunate to receive a $6 million gift from MacKenzie Scott in 2020, and remain grateful for the continued trust this new donation represents.”

“We are committed to investing this funding with great care. Over the coming months, we will roadmap a strategic and thoughtful investment plan focused on strengthening our core crisis services, improving long-term sustainability, and accelerating our progress toward a world where every LGBTQ+ young person knows they are loved and supported.”

Towards the end of their statement, Black described Scott’s generous support as a powerful message to LGBTQIA+ young people that “the world is full of people fighting for their safety and well-being.”

Scott’s donation comes at a time when conservative public figures, right-winged lawmakers and various world leaders have increased their efforts to target LGBTQIA+ youth through archaic legislation and dangerous rhetoric.

Unsurprisingly, this influx of political hostility and stigma has had a noticeable effect on the daily lives of queer and trans youth.

In October, The Trevor Project shared an alarming study that revealed the rise of mental distress amongst LGBTQIA+ young people in the US.  

The report, which was published on 16 October, followed 1,689 LGBTQIA+ people aged 13 to 24, from September 2023 to March 2025. Participants completed a 139-question survey on various risk and protective factors across three sessions at six-month intervals.⁠

Researchers found mental health distress increased significantly over the first year. Anxiety symptoms rose from 57% to 68%, and depression from 48% to 54%. Suicidal ideation increased from 41% to 47%

⁠However, the data also showed that LGBTQIA+ youth living in affirming homes had 37% lower odds of experiencing suicidal thoughts. Strong family support reduced those odds even further, by 62%, after accounting for age, gender identity, sexual orientation, and race or ethnicity.⁠

⁠The study also highlighted the ongoing harm of conversion therapy, which remains a significant contributor to mental health distress. Reports of being threatened with the practice doubled, and exposure rose from 9% to 15%.⁠

⁠Trans and non-binary youth aged 13 to 17 reported the poorest mental health outcomes, consistently showing double the rates of anxiety and suicidal thoughts compared to cisgender peers.⁠

⁠While suicide attempts declined from 11% to 7% for LGBTQIA+ youth, the rate remains higher than national estimates for cisgender heterosexual youth.⁠

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LAUREN Goodger has revealed the huge amount of money she turned down to spend the night with a fan.

The Towie legend, 39, talks openly about her conflicted relationship with OnlyFans in the new series of Olivia Attwood‘s Getting Filthy Rich.

While she never really wanted to share steamy content on the subscription platform in the first place, she can’t deny the financial benefits her content has brought her over the past five years.

Every now and then she’ll receive special requests from fans that go beyond the topless snaps and sultry poses that she posts for a fee of $50 a month.

Revealing the most lucrative offer she’s ever received, single mum Lauren told Olivia she said no to £150,000, though admitted it was tough amount of money to reject.

She says: “I’ve been offered 150 grand for the night, that’s another whole world. Never. Not being wrong, it’s hard to turn down but I couldn’t. I can’t even sleep with a guy in real life.”

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Lauren does cater to custom requests though, which she prices at around £6,500.

One of these saw her strip topless and suck her thumb, an act she admitted made her feel embarrassed.

Revealing her fraught relationship with the site, she explains: “Way back years ago when I was doing more TV work I was like ‘I’m never doing OnlyFans’ that’s not me.

“A few years later we went into Covid lockdown there’s no photo shoots, there’s no filming. Had these big bills come in and was like I have to pay this off so I sort of got backed into a corner. I was like I’m just gonna have to do it.”

In her early days on the platform, Lauren said she was coining in £30,000-a-month.

Since then, her content has got saucier as fans tire of standard underwear poses, but she refuses to go fully naked.

The reality favourite shows Olivia a topless video of herself in the bath that she says earned her a few grand.

“I wouldn’t want to sit here and be like I absolutely love it,” she says. “Do I really want these men to have these pictures? Do I really want to do this for how long and everyone knowing about it?

“And people looking at me thinking gosh she’s a successful lovely girl why she’s doing that but that’s the stigma around it. I can’t tell the world it’s not what you think.”

Lauren’s high subscription cost is by design. She prefers to limit the number of eyes on her account and receive more for it, than reduce the cost and expose herself to a wider audience.

The average age of her subscribers is between 30 and 35, with the youngest only 19, which she says is “too young”.

Some of her friends have encouraged her to delete the site, but for Lauren it’s a crucial source of income that allows her and daughter Larose, four, to live a certain lifestyle.

She says: “One of my friends did say ‘Lauren please delete, you don’t need to do it, you’re so much better than this’. 

“Without Only Fans I wouldn’t be able to pay all my bills. I have my house, my car, my child so don’t judge me. I’m not doing it so I can buy a Chanel handbag. I need the money. I’m only doing it so I can support myself. I need to live.”

Reflecting on the episode ahead of its release, host Olivia said Lauren’s attitude to the site differs from fellow celeb users like Katie Price and Kerry Katona, both of which have made fortunes from it.

Katie was a lads’ mag favourite for years while went naked as a lapdancer during her days in pop group Atomic Kitten.

Olivia says: “But with Lauren, she’s like a self-proclaimed like prude.

“Like she’s not someone that’s ever done topless modelling or she doesn’t consider herself an overly sexualised character. So I think she has more internal struggle with like the judgement that comes with it.”

KERRY Katona, Katie Price and Lauren Goodger have revealed the eye-popping amount of money they’re raking in on OnlyFans.

The trio, along with Love Island‘s Hannah Elizabeth, appear in the first episode of the new series of Olivia Attwood‘s Getting Filthy Rich.

And they lay bare the realities of stripping off on the subscription platform and the reasons none of them will ever go fully naked.

Kerry, 45, couldn’t believe it when she turned to the platform while facing the prospect of her third bankruptcy and raked in £175,000 in her first month.

She tells Olivia: “Because of OnlyFans I got offered a mortgage by a high street lender and I wouldn’t be able to do any of that if I did not get my t*ts out on OnlyFans.”

In total, she’s made millions from the site and the predominantly middle-aged men who crave her content.

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When Olivia probes if she reveals everything on the site, Kerry jokes: “Who wants to see that after five kids? I might have to pay them.”

Kerry’s content, which is occasionally shot by her mum, is proudly unfiltered, with strictly no airbrushing.

“It’s all just real,” she says.

The former Atomic Kitten star paved the way for other celebs to follow, notably pal Katie Price, who she introduced to the platform.

“I didn’t think I’d ever get work on TV again,” admits Kerry. “I think I was the first celeb in Britain to be so open and honest about it. I normalised it for people to be doing.”

Being on OnlyFans has come at a cost though.

Her daughter was bullied in the street by teens who branded Kerry a “s**g”.

“My kids are never going to have it easy because Kerry Katona’s their mum,” she says.

“When we first moved here this bunch of lads followed her saying ‘your mum’s a s**g, she’s on OnlyFans’ and she came home crying, heartbroken, and it killed me.

“I said next time you see them turn around and say ‘well tell your dad to stop f**king subscribing then’, and she did.

“All I care about is providing for the kids. I had nothing I was on ketchup butties while my mum was out on the p*ss. I’d be 8 years of age cashing my mum’s giro. It’s just making sure I can provide for my children.”

Despite her earnings, Kerry wants her girls to steer clear of doing OnlyFans themselves.

“I’d be devastated,” she says. “They’re the best five parts of me. That’s why I’ve done what I’ve done so they don’t have to.”

Lauren, 39, was a reluctant user of the site and only had a change of heart after feeling the pinch during the coronavirus pandemic.

She currently has 500 subscribers who shell out $50 a month for her content.

Her cost is significantly higher than Kerry’s, but Lauren would rather fewer eyes were on her account rather than lowering the fee for a wider audience to see.

To date, her most lucrative month saw her earn £30,000, which helped to support her and daughter Larose, four.

“Way back years ago when I was doing more TV work I was like ‘I’m never doing OnlyFans’ that’s not me,” she says.

“A few years later we went into Covid lockdown there’s no photo shoots, there’s no filming. Had these big bills come in and was like I have to pay this off so I sort of got backed into a corner. I was like I’m just gonna have to do it.”

To this day, she’s still conflicted about it.

“I wouldn’t want to sit here and be like I absolutely love it,” she admits. “Do I really want these men to have these pictures? Do I really want to do this for how long and everyone knowing about it? And people looking at me thinking gosh she’s a successful lovely girl why she’s doing that but that’s the stigma around it. I can’t tell the world it’s not what you think.”

Lauren refuses to go fully nude, but she has upped the sexiness of her content as time has gone on, and she shows Olivia a topless video of her in the bath that earned her a “few grand”.

She says: “There’s only so many pictures in stockings and underwear sets you can sell. It’s more boobs, bum a few videos.”

Larger amounts of money come in through custom requests, for which Lauren charges around £6.5K.

One saw her topless sucking her thumb, which she said made her feel embarrassed.

Her fanbase is slightly younger than Kerry’s, averaging between 30 and 35, though one man as young as 19 has signed up.

She says: “One of my friends did say ‘Lauren please delete, you don’t need to do it, you’re so much better than this’. 

“Without OnlyFans I wouldn’t be able to pay all my bills. I have my house, my car, my child so don’t judge me. I’m not doing it so I can buy a Chanel handbag. I need the money. I’m only doing it so I can support myself. I need to live.”

Savvy Katie Price, 47, is embracing new technology to monetise herself in a way others aren’t… yet.

She’s the first celeb in the UK to put out her own AI app that allows fans to interact, and even talk dirty to, her alter-ego Jordan.

The most expensive subscription for the app costs £30 a month while the lowest is just £4.99.

Eventually, mum-of-five Katie says it could earn the equivalent of her OnlyFans content, which she says makes between £50K and £80K a month.

Again, she won’t go fully naked, nor will she allow her AI ‘twin’ to either.

“I have to think of Junior and Princess,” she says. “Imagine his mates if they saw everything. That’s not fair on him or Princess. Not only that, I’ve always said ‘I’d never do it’.”

Katie’s content creation to earnings ratio is insane.

She only shoots once a month and makes more than most do in a year.

“If I do content every day, it’s ridiculous money,” she says. “But I don’t. I’m so lazy with it. I’m not greedy either. I’ve had the Ferrari. I’ve had everything.”

After hearing from all four ladies on the show, Olivia walks away with mixed feelings.

She said ahead of the episode’s release: “Our stance is always very neutral. And that’s why when I do my think piece after meeting people, we have to kind of, we have to explore both sides of the coin.

“Because I definitely don’t want Getting Filthy Rich to ever, you know, come from the standpoint of like glamorizing or encouraging people to pursue this line of work who it might not be suitable for.”

Record executive Antonio “L.A.” Reid has settled a sexual assault lawsuit from former employee Drew Dixon, avoiding a jury trial that was set to begin Monday.

In 2023, Dixon filed a lawsuit under the New York Adult Survivors Act, alleging abuse from Reid including sexual harassment, assault and retaliation while she worked under him as an A&R representative at Arista Records.

Dixon alleged in her suit that Reid “digitally penetrated her vulva without her consent” on a private plane in 2001, and groped and kissed her against her will in another incident months later. She claims in her suit that Reid retaliated against her after she spurned his advances, berating her in front of staff after she brought in a young Kanye West for a label audition.

Reid said in court filings that he “adamantly denies the allegations,” but they contributed to the former mogul’s declining reputation within the music industry, after Reid left Epic Records in 2017 following separate claims of harassment.

Reid’s attorney Imran H. Ansari said in a statement to The Times that “Mr. Reid has amicably resolved this matter with Ms. Dixon without any admission of liability.” Terms of the settlement were not disclosed.

In a statement to The Times, Dixon said that “I hope my work as an advocate for the Adult Survivors Act helps to bring us closer to a safer music business for everyone. In a world where good news is often hard to find, I hope for survivors that today is a ray of light peeking through the clouds. Music has always been my greatest source of comfort and joy. Even as a kid, I had an uncanny knack for predicting the next cool artist or album, the more eclectic the better. While I have focused on sexual assault advocacy in recent years, I have never stopped fighting for my place in this industry.”

The jury trial was slated to have testimony from some high-profile figures including John Legend, whom Dixon had tried to sign to the label. Dixon also accused the Def Jam mogul Russell Simmons of sexual assault in a 2017 New York Times article and in the 2020 documentary “On The Record.”

Soap spoilers for next week tease Emmerdale’s Ray’s killer, Coronation Street’s Jodie’s mystery past and EastEnders tease a double exit, amid big scenes for Hollyoaks and Home and Away

The soaps are lining up some big twists and turns next week, with new spoilers revealing a killer reveal and secrets are exposed.

On Emmerdale, we finally find out who killed Ray Walters. A flashback week reveals all the suspects and Ray’s final moments, before confirming what led to his demise.

On Coronation Street, there’s bombshells, a mystery new character and Jodie’s past is explored. There’s also a decision to be made for Carla Connor and Roy Cropper.

In EastEnders fans will see Kat Moon back in Walford, while Nugget wants answers after his attack. A deal is struck, and one character is secretly struggling.

On Hollyoaks, there’s some familiar faces from Brookside back in scenes. Meanwhile, Home and Away’s Leah Patterson-Baker is sparking concern as she continues to grieve.

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A flashback special reveals what happened to Ray, offering different perspectives on the dramatic events that led to his death. As the suspects take centre-stage, the truth about who killed Ray is exposed.

We see Laurel’s decision to let him walk away has deadly consequences, especially when Arthur resolves to make Ray pay. Rhona is in despair over April’s disappearance, while Marlon continues to spiral. Rhona home alone when a shadowy figure looms behind her.

Marlon is convinced that Ray has April, and armed with a knife and murderous intent, he sets out to find him. Paddy is devastated to learn the full horror of Bear’s captivity and is left speechless when Ray brutally delivers the news that his father is dead. Ross is seen with the gun, while we see Ray prepare to dispose of Celia’s body.

Thursday’s episode appears to play the death of Ray out in fall, with a confrontation teased. In the fallout, the killer faces the grim reality of moving a corpse. After bundling Ray into the back of Jai’s depot van, a slip-up means the corpse is driven away by an oblivious Jai.

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Leanne calls round and suggests to Maggie that she’d like to buy her out of the pub. Maggie rounds on Eva and accuses her of plotting. Ben heads off to deal with the beer delivery but he clutches his chest in pain. When Ben admits that he’s been suffering heart palpitations, Eva calls an ambulance.

Will is already at A&E with Megan who is feeling unwell. Megan later explains to Will that she’s going away for a while, and a runner called Lee seeks out Will and reminds him they used to race against each other. Megan asks Lee to meet her in the ginnel.

Elsewhere, Jodie wastes no time in tackling Shona about their past, and she drips poison into Lily’s ear about Shona. Shona quizzes Jodie and Kit about how they know each other, with Kit revealing what happened in the woods.

Jodie goes to a domestic violence support group at the community centre. Shona is tempted to try and track down their Dad. Betsy tells Carla she and Lisa still love her very much. Roy also urges Carla to patch things up as Hayley would want her to be happy.

Carla points out that Hayley would want him to be happy too. Lisa gets the wrong idea when Carla ghosts her after a lunch invite. Drunken Lisa barges her way into the hotel restaurant and lambasts Carla for standing her up. It’s teased Carla gets her woman, so does this and a new image seal their reunion?

Kevin confides in Tyrone that he’s at the end of his tether. Carl comes out of the bathroom and is shocked to find Tyrone waiting for him and wielding his crutch, as Tyrone demands the truth.

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Kat’s back, and Jasmine goes with Kat to visit Zoe in prison, where Zoe explains she’s decided to plead guilty. Kat insists that they tell the police about Chrissie, but Zoe refuses. Jasmine plots to leave Walford with Oscar.

Nugget pushes Ravi for answers about why he didn’t visit him in the hospital. Honey plays matchmaker between Nicola and George. Linda and Elaine go to The Vic to remember Mick on his birthday. Max and Jasmine argue, and soon an accusation is made.

Max denies Jasmine’s claims but Jasmine doubles down on her lie. Ricky arranges a surprise birthday party for Phil and Sam finally shares her diagnosis with her son. George is disappointed when his offer on Walford East is refused. Sam tries to talk Phil out of taking Nigel to Portugal. Elsewhere, Ian is incensed to hear that Elaine has struck a deal with Councillor Barker and decides to fight fire with fire.

Suki and Eve attempt to rally Priya and Ravi, but the family are unaware of just how much Ravi is struggling. When Ian and Elaine’s feud steps up another gear, Harvey intervenes to try to strike a truce.

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Sienna is convinced someone is after their family. She confronts Tinhead for being at the allotment, while later, Cleo tells Sienna she just needs space but that she does love her. Leela reaches out to Cleo. Seeing she’s struggling, Leela invites her to join her and baby Clara at a baby group.

Cleo soon becomes overwhelmed when Joseph won’t stop crying. Tinhead meets with Nikki. Theresa attempts to plan some much-needed alone time with Dodger, but he repeatedly dodges it, inviting Liberty and Tinhead over to join their date night.

An incident with Ant during detention leads John Paul to call the police. Lucas tells Rex he’s going to London for a fresh start. Ste later tells Rex he isn’t ready to face Lucas and asks him to keep him hidden in the garage so he can face the consequences in trial.

There’s danger though when Ste tries to calm and distract Lucas, but his son is fixated on getting answers about Ste’s affair with Dillon. Misbah and Donny continue to live separate lives. Gemma and Vicky refuse to give up on their dad.

Dodger tries to help Donny, who has turned back to drinking. Still raw from his trauma, Donny lashes out. Dodger reminds him he’s the only one who truly understands what he’s been through.

Home and Away

Justin catches up to Leah, but she’s not ready to hear him out. Justin unpacks with Sonny the fact Leah’s referred to him as Theo. Cash and Eden are excited as their wedding photo album arrives, including the last photo ever taken of Theo.

Mackenzie, Abigail and Bree discuss the fact Levi is currently at his trial regarding his assault on a patient. Jo and Eddie are reconnecting she explains the series of events that landed their family together in Summer Bay. Tane goes to Salt where Mackenzie unloads about her day, but he’s upfront with her – she’s clearly avoiding her issues and wants to jump right back into IVF.

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“Basta ya” — “that’s enough” — has long been used as a cry of resistance in Spanish-speaking countries.

Argentine songwriter Atahualpa Yupanqui’s 1951 anti-imperialist track, “Basta Ya,” called for the end of social inequalities in his homeland — and for improved conditions of the country’s working class.

In the ‘90s, the cry was used by the Mexican Zapatista Army of National Liberation during its armed struggle against the Mexican government. The motto was also employed by Spanish citizens in the ‘90s and early 2000s to call for nonviolence from the Basque separatist group ETA.

In November 2025, artists Cain Culto and Xiuhtezcatl evoked the phrase to call for resistance against imperialistic powers in the U.S. and abroad in their single “¡Basta Ya!”

The track has gained traction as an anti-ICE anthem after Renee Nicole Good was killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent during an operation Wednesday in Minneapolis.

Culto, a queer Latinx artist with Colombian and Nicaraguan roots based in Santa Ana, posted an Instagram video following Good’s killing, which showed him burning three piñatas that spelled out “ICE” as “¡Basta Ya!” played in the background.

“Justice for Renee Nicole Good,” the post’s caption read. “ICE out of LA. ICE out of OC.”

The song, however, was originally conceived of as a cry for a different cause.

“The original concept of the song came to me about two years ago,” Culto said. “I wrote that hook and started producing it towards the beginning of Israel’s genocide of Gaza. The hook came to me out of frustration, but then I showed the beat to a couple people and kind of forgot about the song.”

As the Trump administration continued its crackdown on undocumented immigrants and their communities in L.A. last year, Culto came back to the song from a different angle.

“I remembered the song, the anger and the need and want to create something, to encourage people to protest and channel that into something productive,” he said.

“Imperialism oppresses overseas and when you’re at home. The song’s message will last hopefully for any resistance. It feels great to see that people are relating to it and feeling encouraged in this frustrating time just seeing the violent imagery, seeing the footage. It can feel heavy on people’s hearts, so I felt like this song hopefully channels all that frustration into something that can lead to resistance.”

Part of the resistance for Culto was making sure that the track made use of several musical genres to reflect its message.

“It’s merengue and hyper pop, but it has distortion, which adds this punk element,” Culto said. “I knew that the message had to carry, not only cultural pride, but also this essence of calling out the system and just demanding ceasefire, demanding just an end to oppression.”

The 28-year-old singer called on the activist/hip-hop artist Xiuhtezcatl to further help carry out the single’s message.

Xiuhtezcatl has been advocating for environmental justice and human rights causes at a local and international level since he was 9 years old. At 13, he gave a TED Talk about how communities can embrace environmental activism and the importance of Indigenous voices in that process. At 15, he spoke in front of the UN General Assembly about climate change in 2015.

“Cain and I just found each other online, we started messaging back and forth, and he sent me a version of the song to show me what he was working on doing and I said, ‘This is amazing,’” Xiuhtezcatl said. “It just really speaks to how intersectional so many of these struggles for liberation are from Palestine to Sudan to Mexico and to migrant communities across North America that have such a shared struggle.”

The constant stream of videos showing ICE agents taking people from their homes and places of work left the 25-year-old activist in a perpetual state of rage, anger and grief.

“This song was like a catharsis for being able to express some of that angst in a generative way,” he said.

Following the killing of Good last week, he posted a clip of the track’s music video on Instagram.

“ICE out of our communities,” he wrote. “We must resist the politics of death this administration and its henchmen embody. Another world is possible. Power to the communities who are resisting and to those that are still standing.”

Speaking on the song’s renewed thematic relevance and usage, Xiuhtezcatl noted that there will likely be a number of occasions in the near future where the single will feel especially pertinent.

“It’s beautiful to have the affirmation that we’re creating art that is valuable outside of just entertainment,” he said. “I think the greatest artists have always had a foot in that world of being able to speak and be a reflection of the political realities of our communities, of our countries and of the people who we make our art for.”

As someone with Latinx and Indigenous roots, Xiuhtezcatl has also been disturbed at how his communities have been targeted by ICE, as several Indigenous people were detained by agents last week in a Minneapolis raid.

“We’re seeing Native American tribal citizens being abducted by ICE, it’s just crazy how connected the struggle is,” he said. “I think this moment speaks to how our political awareness is growing to be more international, as well how we understand these violence that we’re seeing at home. It’s what the U.S. has been exporting internationally for generations. Those lines of solidarity and connectivity are really valuable.”

A MUSIC star has shared the tragic news that his son has died following a fatal motorbike crash.

Eighties star Paul Hardcastle announced his 35-year-old son’s death through a heartbreaking Instagram post on Monday night, January 12.

Over an old picture of his son, Paul Hardcastle Jnr, the composer and record producer wrote: “Just to let you know that my super talented son Paul Hardcastle Jnr was in a fatal motorcycle accident earlier and has sadly died. RIP son love Dad.”

Paul Jnr followed in his dad’s footsteps and also became a successful musician, playing the saxophone and DJing.

He features on his father’s 2008 album Hardcastle 5, appearing on the final track, Take 1 and worked on the 2022 release, Hardcastle X.

Paul Senior, 68, is most well known for his 1985 number one hit about soldiers in the Vietnam War, 19.

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The song was so successful it became number one in 13 countries and every time he stepped out of the house someone would hum its eponymous chorus “N-n-n-n-nineteen, nineteen.”

His career has spanned decades and genres, Paul Snr is a prolific electronic producer, keyboardist and composer who has enjoyed popularity with dance, R&B, and jazz-influenced albums since the eighties.

Paul Jnr’s 2010 debut single, Touch and Go, produced by his father, reached number one in the USA Billboard Jazz Chart.

His website describes him as “a billboard chart-topping and Grammy-nominated saxophonist who has enjoyed a successful career across music. “

The saxophonist has performed in places such as Dubai, The Maldives, The Seychelles, Monaco, Spain, Italy, Greece & many more.

At just 16, Paul began performing his first professional shows in London as a saxophonist for celebrity parties, corporate launches, super-clubs, nightclubs, functions & bars all over the U.K.

Followers have flooded the comments of his dad’s post announcing the heartbreaking news with tributes to his fellow talented son.

Former TOWIE star James Argent shared his condolences.

“I’m so sorry mate, thinking of you all. Heartbreaking.” the reality star wrote with a broken heart emoji at the end.

Presenter Hayley Palmer said: “Paul, I don’t even have the words – I am so so sorry to hear this. Heartbreaking. Am thinking of you Paul xx”

MAURA Higgins took the Golden Globes by storm as she goes all out to crack America.

The former Love Island star mingled with A-listers and was collared by rapper Snoop Dogg for a backstage selfie.

Maura, 35, is on a roll after landing a place in The Traitors US — and insiders said she was determined to break into films.

A source said: “Being invited to the Golden Globes is massive and she used that opportunity wisely.

“Maura is serious about acting and wants to break through into her next role.”

Other stars on the red carpet at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in LA included Jennifer Lawrence, Jennifer Lopez and Jenna Ortega.

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J-Lo’s sheer vintage Jean-Louis Scherrer by Stephane Rolland gown turned heads while Jennifer Lawrence’s custom-made Givenchy number drew comparisons to one of the designer’s dresses worn by Beyoncé to the 2015 Met Ball.

Wednesday actress Jenna’s Dilara Findikoglu outfit was demure at the front but daring at the side.

Emma Stone chose a butter yellow top and sparkly skirt from Louis Vuitton while Emily Blunt opted for a one-sleeve gown from the French fashion house.

Selena Gomez wore a classic black Chanel gown, with a white feather trim, while Irish actress Jessie Buckley chose a blue silk Dior dress.

Hedda actress Tessa Thompson was in a metallic green dress from Balenciaga, which she wore with jewellery from Bulgari, and Kate Hudson chose a custom-made Giorgio Armani Privé gown with Swarovski rhinestones on the neckline.

But it was Maura who stole the show.

Since finding fame in Love Island in 2019, she has carved out a career as a model and influencer.

Three years ago she landed a debut role in Irish feelgood film The Spin — and was tipped for success by director Michael Head.

At the end of last year she signed up in the US to Creative Artists Agency, which looks after stars including Zendaya and Ariana Grande.

Maura also switched her publicity team from respected British agency Dundas to American heavyweight Align.

The source said: “Maura means business and is laser-focused.

“She’s incredibly bright and very charming and makes it hard for people not to like her — and that will take her far in Hollywood.

“There is potential for her to split her time between the US and London, where she has a home.

“She couldn’t be more excited for the future.”

Meanwhile, fans watching on TV declared “skinny” was back in fashion amid the fat jabs craze.

Screen veteran Kathy Bates, 77, has credited Ozempic for helping her shift the last 20lb in her 100lb weight drop.

One viewer wrote online: “Did everybody leave their waists at home?”

Another added: “Damn, everybody looking skinny as f***.”

HARRY Styles has sent fans into meltdown with huge ‘hints’ about his fourth solo album – amid rumours of a huge US residency. 

The One Direction alum, 31, released his last record Harry’s House in 2022 and took a break from the spotlight after wrapping his Love On Tour shows in 2023. 

But fans are convinced Harry is gearing up to drop new music after the appearance of mysterious new website webelongtogether.co, which features a clip of a concert crowd. 

The banner includes details for Sony Music Entertainment – Harry’s label – and drives people to text a number belonging to ‘HSHQ’. 

And Page Six reports Harry is set to perform a residency at New York City’s Madison Square Garden this year.

The outlet claims that, while it’s unclear how many nights he’ll play at the iconic venue, he’ll be there for a ‘significant chunk of time’.

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Fans have also noticed posters popping up in cities including Rome, Manchester and Sao Paulo with the words ‘We Belong Together’. 

All of the ‘hints’ drove Harry’s supporters to take to social media, convinced an announcement is imminent. 

One wrote: “These are popping up all over, is this him telling us that’s where he will be touring. There is definitely a reason these are in certain locations.”

Someone else said: “The fact we can get an announcement any day now is really killing me. HS4 is really upon us; HARRY STYLES IS COMING BACK.”

Another commented: “I just wanna say that this is another reason to love Harry Styles because in a time where everyone really does need to come together, he shows up again.”

And a fourth added: “I have been ready for HS4 since my arrival on this planet earth, pls give it to me Harry, I beg.”

It comes after Harry’s One Direction band mate Louis Tomlinson heaped praise on him for his musical achievements.

In a new interview, Louis, 34, called Harry a “great, great artist”.

He said: “I always knew Harry was going to go on and do what he’s done.

“I’m sure it’s superseded his own expectations in the way he’s taken over the world but we all knew that deep down.

“He’s got everything that it takes to be a great, great artist.”

Emma Willis is set to take over Zoe Ball’s BBC Radio 2 Saturday show

Emma Willis has opened up about the “pressure” surrounding her latest career move. The 49 year old television personality is preparing to take over Zoe Ball’s BBC Radio 2 Saturday lunchtime slot after the broadcaster announced her departure last month.

Every Saturday afternoon from 1-3pm, Emma will host a programme filled with conversations featuring special guests and listeners, alongside a carefully curated selection of top-quality music.

Speaking ahead of her Radio 2 debut, Emma joined Monday’s (January 12) edition of BBC The One Show, where presenters Roman Kemp and Clara Amfo quizzed her about the upcoming venture.

Roman wasted no time addressing the elephant in the room, asking: “You’re taking over from Zoe Ball, feeling any nerves?”, reports Wales Online.

Emma confessed: “I’m super excited but I’m a bit nervous because it’s Zoe Ball. Taking over her show but I just have to think it’s not taking over her show, let’s not think of it like that because that would terrify me.”

She added: “Zoe is the queen of Radio 2.” Roman interjected: “Sounds like you’re already over thinking it. I can’t lie, it sounds like you are already over thinking it.”

Laughter erupted in the studio as Emma revealed: “She sent me a message ‘it’s going to be great, you’re going to be fine’ and I said ‘ok, thank you’. People love Zoe don’t they? So there is that bit of pressure.”

Looking visibly anxious, the presenter remarked: “It’s two hours of radio, what could possibly go wrong.” Roman offered words of encouragement, telling her: “They love you.”

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Emma went on to say: “It is a lovely slot one till three – I’m super excited. I have been on Radio 2 for a couple of years so it’s familiar territory but I just want it to be all about the listeners.”

For six years, Emma has co-hosted Sunday mornings on Heart Radio with Stephen Mulhern. Since 2019, she has become a familiar voice on Radio 2, often stepping in for Sara Cox, Claudia Winkleman and Romesh Ranganathan.

Helen Thomas, Head of Radio 2, expressed her delight, saying: “Emma is one of the UK’s most popular broadcasters, so I’m thrilled that she’s joining the all-star Radio 2 family of presenters. I’m certain that our loyal listeners will welcome her with open arms.

“I can’t wait to hear Emma’s new show as a part of our Superstar Saturday weekend schedule, which features Tony Blackburn, Dermot O’Leary, Romesh Ranganathan, Rylan, Liza Tarbuck, Gary Davies and Fearne Cotton.”

The One Show airs weekdays from 7pm on BBC One and iPlayer

Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin, a founding guitarist of the acclaimed London post-punk band Black Midi, has died. He was 26.

In statement from the guitarist’s family, posted by band’s label Rough Trade on Monday, they said, “It is with deep sadness that we as a family regret to inform you that Matthew Kwasniewski-Kelvin has died after a long battle with his mental health. A talented musician and a kind, loving young man finally succumbed; despite all efforts.”

Kwasniewski-Kelvin met his Black Midi bandmates as a teen at the London performing arts academy BRIT School. The band performed alongside a loose crew of like-minded acts like Black Country, New Road, Shame and Squid who were experimenting with noise, free jazz and textured art-rock, centered around the Brixton venue the Windmill.

Known for its live-wire performances and Kwasniewski-Kelvin’s avant-garde approach to guitar, the band’s 2019 debut LP “Schlagenheim” was a defining statement from their scene and shortlisted for the Mercury Prize. They took an omnivorous approach to recording, performing spoken-word jams and a radio play and covering Bruce Springsteen and Christmas standards.

Kwasniewski-Kelvin announced a hiatus from the group for mental health reasons in 2021, and did not perform on its 2021 follow-up LP “Cavalcade,” though he did co-write some songs. The band released one more album, 2022’s “Hellfire,” before parting ways.

In 2024, Kwasniewski-Kelvin released a solo single, “Paedophile Ring [Free Palestine] [End the holocaust] [End the war now],”on Bandcamp.

“He will always be loved,” the family’s statement continued. “Please take a moment check in with your love ones so we can stop this happening to our young men.”

BROOKLYN Beckham marked his wife’s birthday the same way estranged dad David has celebrated with Posh.

The wannabe chef, 26, followed Goldenballs’ example for Nicola Peltz’s 31st — with the same wine and flowers his mum was treated to.

He and Nicola, locked in a feud with his parents, enjoyed a £4,300 bottle of Californian sauvignon blanc from Screaming Eagle — Victoria’s favourite label.

Sharing a photograph of their half-drunk glasses and bottle, he wrote on Instagram: “Special bottle for a special day.”

Just before Christmas 2017, Posh shared a pic of Screaming Eagle as she and Becks were with their son, 26, in happier times.

Brooklyn also appears to have blown hundreds of dollars on a box of white roses for Nicola.

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The actress shared a shot of him beaming as he held the luxury flowers.

It raised eyebrows — because ex-England footie superstar Sir David bought an identical bouquet for Victoria’s 51st in April

Both Nicola’s birthday pics have been overshadowed by the family rift, sparked by tensions between her and Victoria.

A fan wrote: “Tell him to talk to his parents”. Another added: “Team Victoria Beckham.”

Brooklyn has blocked his parents and brothers Cruz and Romeo on social media.

Last week, we revealed that relations had become so bad he sent them a legal letter warning them not to interact with him online.

Lucy and Stephen’s toxic romance returns to our screens in just a few hours

Fans of Tell Me Lies are eagerly awaiting the return of Lucy Albright and Stephen DeMarco.

Adapted from Carola Lovering’s bestselling novel, the gripping drama follows the toxic romance between Lucy (portrayed by Grace Van Patten) and Stephen (Jackson White). After crossing paths at university, the pair become entangled in an intense sexual relationship, which soon bleeds into every corner of their lives.

The series operates across two timelines, alternating between present-day scenes in 2015 and the characters’ university years spanning 2007 to 2008. Its debut series launched to favourable reviews in 2022, securing a 75% rating from Rotten Tomatoes critics.

The second season, whilst not receiving a critics’ rating on the platform, was awarded an impressive 90% score by viewers. Whether series three will garner comparable acclaim remains to be seen, but it certainly appears fans are in for plenty of drama.

Disney Plus’ official synopsis hints: “Season three follows Lucy Albright and Stephen DeMarco as they’ve rekindled their tumultuous romance in time for spring semester at Baird College,” reports the Manchester Evening News.

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It adds: “While they promise things will be different this time, past indiscretions hinder their best intentions, and Lucy finds herself embroiled in a controversy she wants nothing to do with.

“Meanwhile, the disastrous repercussions from the previous year also force Lucy and Stephen’s friends to face their own destructive behaviours. As scandalous secrets fester around campus, vicious consequences threaten Lucy and everyone in her circle.”

A trailer was unveiled in December 2025, offering a sneak peek of the drama to come. The footage begins with an emotional Lucy recording a heartfelt apology video.

“I need to apologise to everyone, so I am making this tape to say that I am so sorry,” she declares.

Is Tell Me Lies Season 3 being released all at once?

Unfortunately, fans won’t be able to binge-watch this season. The first two episodes will be released on Tuesday, January 13, with the rest of the series set to drop weekly.

What is the release schedule for Tell Me Lies Season 3?

• Episode 1 – January 13
• Episode 2 – January 13
• Episode 3 – January 20
• Episode 4 – January 27
• Episode 5 – February 3
• Episode 6 – February 10
• Episode 7 – February 17
• Episode 8 – February 24

Tell Me Lies Season 3 premieres on Disney+ on Tuesday, January 13.

Amanda Collier says that the medical she received prior to filming the BBC show revealed she had a serious heart problem

The former senior detective who was banished from The Traitors last week has told how being selected for the show potentially saved her life.

Amanda Collier, a former Detective Chief Inspector with the Metropolitan Police, was given the routine medical check provided for all contestants before taking part on the programme – and was told she had a serious heart condition

The retired cop, who is originally from Bolton but now lives in Brighton, said she was diagnosed with “quite serious heart disease” after she had a CT scan before filming started.

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The 57-year-old said the condition runs in her family and said she was “very, very grateful” to the programme-makers, saying that without the “due diligence” of the production team from Studio Lambert she would never have known the extent of her health problem.

She said the news has enabled her to get medication and change her lifestyle in order to stay healthy. “If I hadn’t had the scan I would still be running around doing what I’ve always done – such as half marathons which put a massive strain on your heart,” she told the BBC. “The good news is that I’m now on a course of drugs and I’ve changed my lifestyle, and I’m regularly checked by the NHS so I’m in a good place.”

Since leaving The Traitors series four, which was filmed in the summer, said has changed the way she stays fit, replacing long-distance running with short bursts of exercise like HIIT classes. The now retired senior Metropolitan Police detective added: “I’m very, very grateful for the show.”

In the programme she bonded with Traitor Rachel Duffy after learning that the latter’s mother has dementia, and she now works with an organisation which takes those with disabilities or conditions such as dementia on trips.

She has also become an advocate for the British Heart Foundation, and is keen to use her platform to raise awareness of heart disease. “I want to tell people heart disease doesn’t have an age… young people get it,” she said. “It doesn’t have to stop you doing what you love”.

Amanda was banished from the show, becoming the seventh player to leave, during the round table in last Thursday’s episode. Before she left, she unwittingly caused huge drama by confiding in her closest pal Rachel that she had had a long career in the police force

As well as receiving her potentially life-changing diagnosis, Collier said she had an “amazing” time on the show, despite not successfully picking out any Traitoes, instead focusing on Jade Scott and Sam Little – who are both Faithful. She described being in the programme as “intense, fun and nerve-wracking” and said the missions were “absolutely hilarious”.

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LOVE Island star Leah Taylor has quietly split from her England football ace boyfriend just weeks after they enjoyed a romantic trip to the Cotswolds.

The 29-year-old shared a whirlwind romance with Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers.

After having been on a string of dates, the Love Island beauty soft launched their relationship while at the Cowley Manor Hotel, Cheltenham.

She shared an Instagram story of Morgan, 23, walking off in the distance.

The influencer captioned the post: “I like it here.”

But it now seems their relationship has come to an end, The Sun can reveal.

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A source said: ” It’s all over and they’ve unfollowed each other.”

It appears to be quite the abrupt end to the pair’s relationship.

The couple kept their relationship almost entirely private and are said to have been seeing each other for roughly three months.

It’s understood Morgan wasn’t keen on being posted online, as a source close to the ace previously told us he wanted to keep the romance under wraps.

The source said: “It’s early days but they’re already getting close.

“They’ve been on a few dates and it’s going really well but it’s nothing serious yet.

“He wants to keep it under wraps, but Leah just couldn’t help herself.”

They added: “She has already posted a pic of Morgan from behind on Instagram — she’s due a bit of luck in love after her nightmare on Love Island.”

The social media marketer entered ITV2‘s Mallorca villa back in 2023, appearing on season 10 of the hit show.

She made waves as the brunette stunner entered as a bombshell on day eight.

Leah, who is best pals with TV personality Maura Higgins, originally coupled up with Tyrique Hyde, then Mitchel Taylor, before finding a stronger connection with Montel McKenzie.

The model remained loyal to Montel during the famed Casa Amour but it was later revealed he had shared a kiss with another bombshell, Tink.

They remained a strong couple despite the brutal snub and were dumped from the Island after being voted the “least compatible”.

It’s fair to say they didn’t last long on the outside, officially splitting just two weeks later.

Now all eyes will be on Leah to see if she will make a shock return to the All Stars villa in the wake of her break-up.

The star’s split with prem ace, Morgan, appears to have closely coincided with the show’s launch – which has now been pushed back due to raging wildfires in South Africa.

The hit BBC period drama shared an emotional tribute to a beloved friend and colleague on Sunday

Call the Midwife paid a heartfelt tribute at the end of Sunday night’s (January 11) episode.

The popular period drama has made its return to BBC One for its 15th series, which follows the sisters and nurses at Nonnatus House as they navigate the NHS and Women’s Liberation Movement in 1971.

After a gripping season opener, the cherished show paused to honour a former friend and colleague who had tragically died. As the credits rolled, a poignant message flashed on screen, stating: “In memory of Nico Clarkson, a much loved friend and colleague.”

A memorial tribute was subsequently shared on social media, stating: “It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that family, friends and fans announce the sudden passing of Nico Clarkson. Known for his talent, kindness and engaging personality, Nico’s unexpected death has left a profound void in the lives of all who knew him,” reports the Express.

The latest series of Call the Midwife is expected to explore numerous issues and themes, including the Women’s Liberation Movement, premature birth, placenta previa, kidney cancer, tuberculosis and slavery.

The first episode saw the Nonnatus team become progressively worried about the wellbeing of four young children. Meanwhile, Sister Catherine (Molly Vevers) confronted her first solo delivery, and the midwives participated in a Women’s Liberation meeting.

Fan favourites including Sister Monica Joan (Judy Parfitt), Sister Julienne (Jenny Agutter), Shelagh Turner (Laura Main), Trixie Aylward (Helen George), Fred Buckle (Cliff Parisi), Dr Turner (Stephen McGann), Nurse Crane (Linda Bassett), Violet Buckle (Annabelle Apsion), and Miss Higgins (Georgie Glen) have all returned to screens.

The cast also features Cyril Robinson (Zephryn Taitte), Sister Veronica (Rebecca Gethings), Reggie Jackson (Daniel Laurie), Joyce Highland (Renee Bailey), Rosalind Clifford (Natalie Quarry), Timothy Turner (Max Macmillan), Angela Turner (Alice Brown), May Tang (April Rae Hoang), and Teddy Turner (Edward Shaw).

Prior to her return, Jenny Agutter, who has portrayed Sister Julienne since the show launched in 2012, candidly discussed the changing landscape of Nonnatus House and its place in Poplar.

“It all looks as if they’ll have to fall in line with the NHS and what the council want of them. One of their requests is that they not wear habits but uniforms. Well, that’s fine in itself but it’s actually a bigger question which is that Sister Julienne sees the nuns as being missionaries in the East End, serving a community,” the actress previously revealed.

“And she, as a nun, is very much aware of the fact that the first service they have is to God, a higher order than the council. The habit is very much to do with showing that they are a part of serving the community. So, it’s not just a matter of identification, it’s a matter of knowing what one’s role is and what they’re meant to be doing and feeling that one’s no longer wanted.”

She concluded: “So, it’s a conundrum because if Nonnatus House goes, then a lot of the services that are a part of it go too. But I think that she also sees that this is something coming anyway.”

Call the Midwife is available to stream on BBC iPlayer

MADE IN Chelsea star Sam Thompson has revealed he’s undergoing surgery which will leave him unable to speak.

The reality TV favourite, 33, made his stark confession on his Staying Relevant podcast with BFF Pete Wicks, 37.

The pair had a de-brief about their festive periods before talk turned to their health.

Pete, who has spoken previously about issues with his vision and his eye, told how he was heading for an appointment this month.

He had taken a tumble at home during the festive period and, after missing a scheduled appointment last month, is heading for advice.

After his reveal, Sam chipped in: “That’s two men who are going for surgery this year,” before Pete clarified: “Yes, because Sam …

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“I don’t know if we are allowed to talk about it, it was one of the announcements we were going to wait for later, Sam is looking to go into music.

“So he is having some surgery on his vocal chords.”

Sam gave the game away that the potential music career was pure banter and repeated: “Music?”

Then becoming serious, Pete said: No, you’re having vocal chord surgery?”

Sam replied: “Yeah, I genuinely am.

“I’ve got a cyst on my vocal chords.

“I’m having that taken out, which is going to be mad because it means I have three days of vocal rest.”

A vocal cord cyst is a benign lesion which may cause a hoarse voice.

They often occur in those who over-use their voice, such as singers, professional speakers and broadcasters and the cysts happen when glands that produce mucus in the throat get blocked up.

According to NHS after-care advice from London-based Guys and St Thomas’, they state: “For the first three days after the operation, we recommend that you do not speak or use your voice at all.

“This is to allow healing time for the surface of your vocal cord or cords around the site of the surgery.”

They state whispering, laughing or humming should also be avoided.

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Fans will no doubt be left disappointed by the after-effects of his surgery, as Sam tends to spill all the juicy detail in his podcast chats.

Recently, after months of dating, Sam announced at the beginning of December that he and girlfriend Talitha Balinska had made things “official”.

Speaking to Pete on their podcast, Sam confirmed they had taken their romance to the next level.

He said excitedly: “I’ve got a girlfriend. I’ve got a girlfriend!”

Sam then revealed the moment he asked Talitha out on a dinner date, explaining: “Yeah, I just, I just said, ‘Look, I really like you. I mean, I really, really like you and you make me feel really… comfortable.’”

Continuing, the star said: “You know, I wouldn’t be dating someone this amount of time if I didn’t think it had legs to last.

“So will you be my girlfriend?’ And she said ‘yes’. And so I said, ‘great’”.

Yet fans recently suspected the pair had split following a cryptic message from Sam on his page.

OWEN Cooper may have been one of the Golden Globes’ biggest winners, but the starstruck schoolboy spent the night posing for selfies with his favourite A-list celebs at the exclusive bash.

The Adolescence actor, who turned 16 just last month, made history during the ceremony as he became the youngest ever star to win the supporting actor gong.

Owen is currently studying for his GCSE’s, but took a night off to mingle with Hollywood’s finest, and grabbed plenty of pictures to impress his mates back home.

In a behind-the-scenes snap, the young actor looked starstruck as he chatted to legendary star George Clooney.

From Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to Leonardo DiCaprio, Owen stopped plenty of actors for a selfie inside the bash – sharing them to his Instagram page.

Alongside The Rock and Leonardo, Owen grabbed selfies with Queen Latifah, Sean Penn, Emily Blunt and her husband John Krasinski, Michael B Jordan, Kevin Hart, and Stranger Things’ Joe Keery inside the Beverly Hills event.

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It didn’t stop there, with Owen smiling alongside Jeremy Allen White during the event’s afterparty and sticking close to Jacob Elordi.

With those selfies, and undoubtably plenty more in his locker, Owen will be returning to school with plenty to talk about from his stateside trip.

But while he’s brushing shoulders with Hollywood royalty and winning gongs, Owen isn’t off the hook from reality.

Last week, it was reported that Owen was sitting his mock GCSE exams from abroad, at the same time as his classmates.

Year 11 students at his school are thought to have sat their RE,  Biology and English Literature exams last week, with Owen doing the same.

“He’s taken his mock exams remotely under controlled conditions, with a moderator, as agreed with licensing and his school,” a source told the Daily Mail, adding that he takes school “very seriously”.

Alongside his win last night, Netflix series Adolescence took home several gongs from the TV categories at the glitzy event, with two of Owen’s co-stars also picking up awards.

Stephen Graham was named best actor in a TV mini series, while Erin Doherty scooped best supporting actress.

Golden Globes viewers were quick to react to Owen’s win, with many flocking to social media.

One person said: “I couldn’t think of anyone more deserving! I can see an Oscar in his future for his next film!”

Another added: “Kid’s out here making the rest of us look bad at 16.”

A third said: “16 years old and already sweeping the Emmy, Golden Globe, and Critics Choice… Owen Cooper is officially a prodigy. Future Hollywood legend in the making.”

Adolescence was Owen’s first foray into TV, with the whopping debut leading to a string of gongs for the young star.

JODIE Marsh shared a tearful video as she broke her silence after a fire on her farm killed two of her beloved animals.

The star turned her back on fame to run Fripps Farm in Essex where she cares for an abundance of animals.

But in heartbreaking news, a fire took hold over the weekend causing the deaths of two of Jodie’s marmosets.

The former model has revealed she will be moving “far far away” following the incident, which also saw her lose her valuables.

She said: “I’ve given up my whole life for them, and those babies meant everything to me.

“I am so broken, so broken.

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“I don’t care about my house being destroyed. I have lost everything that’s valuable to me – but I don’t care.

“The only thing I care about is that I lost two baby marmosets, and the reason I had them in the bedroom is because their mum died giving birth, and I had to take them and hand rear them. 

“They meant everything to me.

“That’s the biggest loss for me.”

This [her property] is just stuff that can be replaced. The babies dying, has broken me beyond belief. Because I do everything for these animals.”

An emotional Jodie said she now plans to start afresh after the tragic loss.

“I will be going far, far away. I don’t care about my house being destroyed, all I care about is losing two marmosets,” she tearfully said.

The two animals died after a fire broke out on the first floor of the farm, according to reports.

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service raced to the scene shortly before 5pm on Saturday afternoon.

A spokesperson for Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said: “Firefighters were called at 4.56pm to a fire in Lindsell, Dunmow.

“On arrival, the property was full of smoke and crews discovered a fire in the upstairs bedroom. 

“Crews worked hard to extinguish the fire and stop it from spreading.

“The cause of the fire has been recorded as accidental, started by an electrical item.”

Fripps Farm is located just north of Dunmow in the North Essex countryside and Jodie has become known for housing many rescued animals at the five acre property.

Just some of the animals that Josie cares for include emus, alpacas, pigs, llamas, goats, deer, sheep and cows.

Fripps Farm hasn’t been without its controversies amid neighbour rows and court battles.

In June of this year, she was left in tears of joy after winning a court battle to keep lemurs at the sanctuary.

She had appealed against a council’s decision to refuse her application for a wild animal licence.

Concerns had been raised about her taking a meerkat to the pub.

Former glamour model Marsh, 46, said trolls were behind much of the criticism.

At a previous hearing, clips of screeching zoo lemurs were played to Chelmsford magistrates’ court.

But Judge Christopher Williams dismissed the council’s argument about the animals’ noise.

Sunday morning might be early for sex talk. However, the Self-Help Smut Club, gathered at the Black Cat Fables bookstore in Monrovia, doesn’t think so. Before noon, the group has already deliberated on all types of bedroom activities that might make one blush.

“A man with a mattress on the ground has a whole lot of nerve,” says Cherisse Yanit-Nadal, one of the book club members, while discussing the characters of “Late Bloomer” by Mazey Eddings.

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The book club regularly meets to discuss romance novels in all their sticky, sweaty, throbbing passions. The lively group discusses romantic — often very sexy — fiction to spark nuanced conversations about self-discovery. Caitlin Harrison, a marriage and family therapist, founded the club after noticing the rise of romantic fiction on BookTok– a large and boisterous corner of TikTok that shares opinions and recommendations of books — and considering its therapeutic value.

“As a therapist who has a focus in sex therapy, I think it’s really unique and helpful that we can see character arcs really well through sex,” says Harrison. “It allows for very rich, honest conversations about what comes up for us.”

Caitlin Harrison smiles as Ella Rodriguez shares with the group.

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Romance novels on display at Black Cat Fables in Monrovia.

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It’s worth noting that smut and romance novels have soared in popularity in recent years, becoming the highest-grossing fiction genre in recent years. Stigmas around “chick-lit” have faded as TikTok has accumulated over 1 million posts under the hashtag SmutTok. The wildy popular romance and fantasy series “A Court of Thorns and Roses” is a #1 New York Times bestseller, selling millions of copies. On Goodreads, the romance novel “Onyx Storm” dominated reading lists in 2025.

At one point during the book meetup, children wandered through the bookstore, prompting the club to adopt playfully coded, child-friendly language about pubic-hair grooming.

“She had let the weeds grow,” Yanit-Nadal said of a character in “Late Bloomer.” “You can grow the garden however you want to grow the garden.”

Open since October 2024, Black Cat Fables is a community bookstore and event space. Nicole Fabry opened it with two close friends. “We all met working for a public library, so it was kind of meant to be an extension of a public library,” Fabry said. “We definitely wanted it to be community-focused and to become more of a third space for people.” While libraries offer programming for children and seniors, Fabry noticed a gap in literary events for people ages 20 to 50 and sought to fill it.

Alexa Palomo, left, and Ashley Bagwell chat after the Self-Help Smut Club.

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The bookstore now hosts a variety of community-minded events, including Harrison’s club.

“She leads a group discussion around the importance of pleasure, how self-care and community care are linked, and why it’s important to discuss sex and pleasure and intimacy with others in a safe space,” Fabry said. “There’s a lot of giggling in the corner, which is always fun. They have a really good time.”

During the hour, conversation glided seamlessly between topics like the late-bloomer-to-kink pipeline, the virtues of being selfish in bed and a spate of other sexy encounters. Yet the group also ventured into deeper territory — boundaries, mental health, body image and community.

“There are a lot of oppressive systems right now, and it actually is all the more reason to engage with smut, pleasure, joy, so that we can build a discipline of hope,” Harrison said.

Having begun her own practice in April, Harrison centers pleasure and desire in her work. She has observed that many of her patients — overachieving, ambitious women — struggle to embrace pleasure. “I work with a lot of high-power, girl-boss types, eldest daughters who are running themselves into the ground, struggling with perfectionism. So my focus is on helping folks recover from perfectionism,” she said.

In place of productivity hacks and self-help podcasts, she offers different advice. “Pick up some smut and engage with a different part of yourself so that you can get back into your body and get out of your head,” she said.

After discovering her local bookstore, Harrison approached the owner about hosting a Self-Help Smut Club that would put the principles of her work into practice.

“Reading is an isolated activity,” she said. “Being able to meet in real life, connect in a community space, makes this even more juicy and important.”

Ella Rodriguez covers her mouth and laughs as she participates in a group discussion. She says, “I don’t want just to yearn. I also want the reward of pleasure, sex or romance.”

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One club member, Ella Rodriguez, was traveling through Europe when she saw Black Cat Fables’ Instagram post about the group. “As soon as I get back home, I’m going straight there. I literally landed and then came here a week later,” she said.

Rodriguez said she admires Harrison’s approach, which leads to open-ended discussions. “I loved how Caitlin asks people about our experiences and how that reflects in our own internal world, and how we think of our sexuality and our self-esteem.”

Discussing the sex lives of fictional characters invites deeper reflection on readers’ own desires. Rodriguez elaborated on the tension between yearning and payoff. “I don’t want just to yearn. I also want the reward of pleasure, sex or romance,” she said.

Ashley Bagwell — another licensed therapist who attends the club — commented on the novelty of a smut-focused group.

“I had also been getting into smutty books, and it just felt like divine timing,” Bagwell said. “There aren’t smutty book clubs really anywhere. You can find a book club anywhere, but a smutty one, specifically? Not really. I was really excited about that, and tying in the mental health piece was also something I’m interested in.”

Licensed marriage and family therapist Caitlin Harrison leads the Self-Help Smut Club.

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Harrison hopes ongoing conversations about romantic fiction will make it easier for women to feel empowered in their sex lives.“I love the BookTok of it all,” says Harrison. “I think that there’s continually more and more breaking down of taboo around being able to talk about what is exciting and pleasurable.”

At the end of the meeting, Harrison closed with a new motto: “2026? More like 2020-sex!” The women began excitedly pitching book titles to match the theme.

Connors is a writer living in Los Angeles. She hosts the literary reading “Unreliable Narrators” at Nico’s Wine every month.