BROOKLYN Beckham cut a stern figure as he took a long phone call outside of a hotel in Los Angeles.
The estranged son of Victoria and David Beckham paced outside of the steps of the hotel while on the 30-minute call during a day out with wife Nicola Peltz.
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Brooklyn Beckham seemed to be taking a tense phone callCredit: BackGridThe nepo baby was on a day out with his wife Nicola PeltzCredit: BackGridBrooklyn was on the phone call for around 30 minutesCredit: BackGridBrooklyn has been feuding with his famous familyCredit: Instagram
Brooklyn was dressed casually in a black t-shirt and Nike baseball cap outside the Sunset Plaza Hotel in West Hollywood on Friday.
He completed the look with black Doc Martens and black jeans.
Brooklyn confirmed he had severed all ties in January in an explosive six-page statement.
His tense phone call comes after it was reported that the couple has been approached by an US streamer for a tell-all series to rival his estranged parents’ Netflix deal.
His American management teams are said to be in early talks with production heads at Hulu.
An insider said: “Brooklyn is keen. Alongside documenting his culinary business venture, Hulu bosses will hope he will open up about the bombshell rift with his parents.
“This isn’t just any platform. Hulu which is owned by Disney is home to global smash hits like The Kardashians.
“They’d be instantly propelled firmly into the big leagues and in direct competition with Netflix, which, of course, has its own Beckham ties having run authored documentaries by both of his parents.
Brooklyn and Nicola were married in 2022Credit: Instagram/ @nicolaannepeltzbeckham
“Brooklyn and Nicola have been offered big money interviews before but turned them all down.
“When they do decide to speak, it will be on their own terms.
“They also want to make it clear they are not being controlled by the Peltz family and that they make their own decisions.”
Actress Nicola, 31, has appeared in several Hulu productions including The Beauty and When The Streetlights Go On.
Steps singer Lee Latchford-Evans has revealed his wife has given birth to a second childCredit: InstagramIt is the second child for the coupleCredit: InstagramLee confirmed the news on Instagram todayCredit: Instagram
Taking to Instagram, Lee, 51, tagged his wife, Kerry Lucy, as he shared a snap of himself walking out of the hospital and carrying the newborn in a baby travel seat.
Lee captioned the snap: “Here we go again!”
He added both a blue and purple love heart as to keep his fans guessing over the gender of the newborn.
Kerry later re-shared the post to her own Instagram story.
The couple were immediately met with well-wishes from fans as one penned: “Oh this is wonderful news!! Congratulations!! X.”
With another writing: “Congratulations on your baby news.”
Lee’s Steps bandmate, Faye Tozer, also commented to say: “Bursting with joy for you all! Can’t wait to meet little one.”
It is the second baby for married couple Lee and Kerry.
Leeand Kerry-Lucy welcomed their first son Leo in July 2021.
The couple, who have been together since 2007, had previously suffered a devastating miscarriage.
In an interview with the Daily Mail, Lee opened up on how he and Kerry went through a period of time where they felt “resentment” towards their friends who were expecting or already had babies.
“We’ve wanted a baby for so long. We did start thinking, “Why isn’t this working for us? What’s wrong with us?”
“You doubt each other slightly, but luckily we have a very strong relationship.
“We went through a time where all of our friends were pregnant and people were always walking past us with prams and I guess we hated that and had a bit of resentment towards them, which I know we shouldn’t have.
Scott Mills’ ‘work wife’ Tina Daheley has broken her silence on an ‘awful week’Credit: InstagramScott was fired this week over allegations surrounding his ‘personal conduct’Credit: BBCTina shared a photo of her in bed as she recovered from fluCredit: Instagram
The Sun understands that his contract was terminated within five days of the complaint being made.
“I’ve had for the past week (being parent to a primary school aged child is like having a subscription service to viruses!).”
Tina then revealed when she would be returning to her hosting duties.
“Good news is I’m over the worst of it and looking forward to spending two weeks with my family over the Easter hols from tomorrow after what’s been an incredibly difficult past week,” she said.
His Mercedes-Benz Vans Under the Bonnet: On the Road podcast has also been taken off Spotify.
The four part series created in 2025 with the Under the Bonnet report, shone the spotlight on varying issues for van drivers including everything from road conditions to mental health.
It comes after it transpired the broadcaster was questioned by police under caution in 2018 – when he was in his 40s, the Mirror reports.
The interview was related to alleged offences which took place between 1997 and 2000.
The case was dropped in full due to a lack of evidence.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson told The Mirror: “In December 2016, the Met began an investigation following a referral from another police force.
“The investigation related to allegations of serious sexual offences against a teenage boy.”
The spokesperson said a man, who was in his 40s at the time of the interview, was questioned by police under caution in July 2018.
“A full file of evidence was submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service, who determined the evidential threshold had not been met to bring charges,” the Met said.
“Following this advice, the investigation was closed in May 2019.”
The allegations, which did not result in any charges, were reported to have taken place between 1997 and 2000.
Scott began at Radio 1 in 1998 presenting the early morning slot before earning his own breakfast show The Scott Mills Show.
A BBC spokesperson told The Sun: “While we do not comment on matters relating to individuals, we can confirm Scott Mills is no longer contracted to work with the BBC.”
Scott’s pals have also claimed they ‘can’t reach him’ amid the ‘teen boy sex probe’Credit: Splash
The ex-Made in Chelsea star is set to join Clare Balding and Ade Adepitan to host The CHANEL J12 Boat Race this Saturday (April 4).
Broadcasting live from the banks of the River Thames, they’ll be stationed in a fresh studio at the starting line in Putney.
Oxford University Boat Club and Cambridge University Boat Club will battle it out oar-to-oar in one of the globe’s oldest and most prestigious amateur sporting events.
Alex Jacques will helm lead commentary, with Olympic gold-medal winning rower Martin Cross and Olympic silver-medal winning rower Jess Eddie as co-commentators, while three-time Olympic gold medallist Pete Reed OBE will serve as pundit, reports OK!.
Broadcaster and mathematician Hannah Fry will also be present to delve into the science of rowing, as well as championing Cambridge Men and Women in her capacity as Professor of Public Understanding of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge.
Coverage of The Boat Race will air from 13:30 to 16:30 on Channel 4 and Channel 4 Streaming, where Oxford and Cambridge Men and Women will tackle the iconic Championship Course, a 4.25-mile stretch of tidal Thames from Putney to Mortlake.
In addition to broadcasting the historic races between the two universities, Channel 4 will also spotlight the Youth Boat Race for the first time on British TV.
The Youth Boat Race, backed by the Oxford and Cambridge Rowing Foundation, is scheduled for Friday 3 April, with coverage included in Saturday’s broadcast.
Discussing his new role, Jamie confessed he “can’t wait”, stating: “The Boat Race is always such a brilliant day, it’s London’s party by the river. Joining Clare, Ade and the team to present coverage of such an iconic occasion is a pure thrill.”
The presenter and podcaster further added: “I can’t wait to meet the incredible athletes taking part and get in amongst the action with the fans on the banks of the Thames and at the finish line to celebrate the amazing accomplishments of the crews.”
This news comes as Jamie and his wife Sophie Habboo prepare to offer their fans a sneak peek into their private life in a new reality show.
The couple, who got hitched in April 2023, are set to feature in a brand new series on Disney+, which is slated to premiere on Thursday (April 2).
The programme will track the reality star couple during Sophie’s pregnancy and the birth of their son Ziggy. Ahead of the three-part series’ release, fans have been given a preview of what they can anticipate from the show.
In a teaser clip, the pair are seen having a heated argument, with Sophie labelling her husband’s behaviour as “unacceptable”. Jaime is shown standing in the doorway as Sophie becomes tearful during the dispute.
He stated: “I’m stressed, I am tired.” Sophie could be heard retorting: “But you just go behind my back, that’s so unacceptable.”
Elsewhere the couple were dealt a “bad news” blow during a hospital visit. Jamie revealed: “Bad news is that the baby, his arm is through the cervix. She (Sophie) needs to have an emergency c-section.”
The smitten duo are seen tearfully supporting each other during the birth of their first child. Jamie tenderly kisses Sophie’s forehead, reassuring her with the words, “It’s alright you got this. You got this”
The CHANEL J12 Boat Race 2026 will air on Channel 4 on Saturday, April 4 from 1.30pm and Raising Chelsea is available to watch on Disney+ from Thursday, April 4
Tom Frith tragically died in July last year from the brain swelling condition, encephalitis. However, he spent a month in the hospital before his death after he was first admitted with flu-like symptoms and confusion.
Initially, Julia claims her husband spent over 30 hours in a corridor bed as A&E was overrun. His family was told he wasn’t able to have a vital MRI scan because it was the weekend. Tragically, after he eventually had an MRI scan, it confirmed Tom had a brain clot, and he died weeks later.
Speaking to ITV stars Kate and Paul on Good Morning Britain, Julia broke down in tears, speaking about her grief and anger at the care her husband didn’t receive. She commented, “I’m doing my best, I’m trying to find a new normal.
“I have to have a voice for Tom, because he’s not here. I’m learning to live with Tom here (her heart) rather than here (physically), and when you take that away, that’s a big hole to fill. He was the love of my life, and yeah, he was failed, I think.
“He might not have survived encephalitis, but if he’d been given a fighting chance, he could have. He was in critical care for seven weeks after that, but the damage was done, the damage was done in the first week. It was too late.”
As she became overcome with emotion speaking about Tom, Kate was seen grabbing for tissues to give to Julia as she wiped her tears away.
However, while speaking to the ITV stars, Julia shared that her anger isn’t with the NHS staff, as she told the duo that it takes a certain person to take on a caring role.
She said: “When they’re in an environment where they can’t deliver that, without the resource, the personnel, the finance, it must be absolutely demoralising for them.
“I saw the look on the nurses’ faces there. On Sunday afternoon, I left Tom for half an hour, and I asked a nurse to watch him for me because he couldn’t go to the toilet on his own.
“He was getting very agitated. I left and came back, and he was leaning against the side of the bed. He’d ripped his ID band off, and he’d relieved himself in his jeans, a grown man. I said to a nurse, ‘What is this?’
“She said, ‘I’m so sorry’, and she had tears in her eyes. I said, ‘This isn’t care’. He didn’t get a bed until the Monday morning.”
Now, Julia is taking legal action against the trust for medical negligence.
Kate read a statement from Dr Clare Hammell, the Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, who said, “My thoughts are with Tom’s family and loved ones.”
It said: “We are very sorry for the distress that they’ve experienced as a legal claim has now been issued, it wouldn’t be appropriate for the Trust to comment on the specific circumstances of Mr Frith’s care or the allegations that have been raised.”
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A BITTERLY fought five-year dispute between an EastEnders star, his wife and their neighbours over a dog bite on a Lord’s estate has finally ended.
TV actor and film star John Blundell and his wife Mercina were locked in a bitter legal fight with neighbouring lodge owners Alison and Andrew Girdiefski after the row over their tiny pooch Ziggy.
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Mercina and John Blundell are now selling their holiday lodge after the Girdiefski’s made their lives’ hellCredit: B176Alison and Andrew Girdiefski ended up settling out of courtCredit: FacebookZiggy, the Chinese crested dog, that caused a four year feud was placed on the dangerous dogs registerCredit: Instagram/Alison Girdiefski
The Sun can now confirm that Mercina and John have finally seen a closure in their favour, with an out of court payment after bringing a civil court case.
John – who also starred in Quadrophenia and Scum – and his wife are understood to be delighted by the result.
The long-running saga dates back to 2021 at the plush Fritton Lake estate in Norfolk, a 5,000-acre retreat owned by aristocrats Hugh and Lara Crossley, Lord and Lady Somerleyton.
The row all kicked off when Mercina had been visiting her neighbours’ lodge to admire renovation work when she says their small hairless Chinese crested dog, Ziggy, suddenly bit her on the wrist.
The attack, they claimed, left her with a half an in inch wound that later scarred, with the actor’s wife needing hospital treatment.
With the row spiralling out of control – John and Mercina then launched a civil case at Norwich County Court seeking damages.
The Sun has now confirmed the long-running dispute has been settled out of court.
It brings to an end to years of acrimony.
Court officials told The Sun the matter was settled out of court using a Part 36 offer – a formal settlement under the law.
A source close to the couple told us: “While the couple are selling their property at Fritton they are reluctant to talk.
“It has been a very difficult few years for the Blundell’s, who really have done nothing wrong at all.”
Back in 2021, what should have been a tranquil countryside getaway quickly spiralled into a toxic feud involving police, lawyers and estate bosses.
Relations between the couples then soured dramatically.
Lord Somerleyton – pictured with his wife Lara – even tried to mediate between the Blundell’s and Girdiefski’sCredit: ArchantThe 115 lodges at the resort, owned by Lord Somerleyton, sell for up to £350,000 and are set in secluded locations in the 5,000-acre groundsCredit: Fritton LodgeThere is a floating sauna on Fritton Lake as part of the resortCredit: TripAdvisor
The dispute even drew in Norfolk Police, with officers speaking to both sides.
Ziggy was added to a register of dangerous dogs, but no further action was taken due to the time elapsed.
Complaints of harassment were also investigated by Norfolk Police – but no offences were ultimately found.
Mercina also accused the pair of taunting them by singing “who let the dogs out” and filming them nearby.
Frustrated, the Blundells launched civil action – setting them for a court showdown.
The pair even recruited James McNally – known as “The Dog Bite Solicitor” who specialises in getting civil damages on dog attacks.
The Blundells said at the time they had been quoted £1,500 for a plastic surgeon to fix Mercina’s wrist – and were believed to be seeking up to £30k in costs and damages.
And the Girdiefskis had said ahead of the looming case that they found the figures “ridiculous”.
“The sort of money you would expect to be paying somebody who has had their face ripped off by a dog, not this mere 1.2cm cut,” said Alison in July 2025.
Speaking at the time, she added: “From day one, we have accepted responsibility.
“Our Ziggy did bite Mercina and we have never denied this.”
But the dramatic court clash never happened after the Girdiefskis agreed to settle.
A court spokesperson said: “This case was settled out of court by way of accepting a Part 36 offer, therefore there is no final order or settlement details to provide.
“Both sides had solicitors so in the end the court was not involved.”
John said the retreat, meant to be a peaceful escape, had instead become “a living nightmare”.
Both couples are now trying to sell their lodges on the exclusive estate.
The Girdiefski’s and Blundells have been approached for comment.
The Sun have also contacted Lord Somerleyton.
John Blundell starred in Quadrophenia, The Bill and EastendersCredit: IMDBJohn Blundell in The Bill, 1987Credit: ITVJohn Blundell as PC WILLIS in soap EastendersCredit: BBCJohn Blundell playing Banks in film ScumCredit: BBCJohn playing the leader of the rocker gang in cult film Quadrophenia
Two days after reality TV personality Joseph Duggar was arrested on suspicion of molesting a minor, Arkansas police arrested his wife, Kendra Duggar, on misdemeanor child abuse charges.
Kendra Duggar, 27, as well as Joseph Duggar, 31, face four counts each of endangering the welfare of a minor and second-degree false imprisonment.
According to KNWA, the Tontitown Police Department confirmed that the Duggars’ charges in Arkansas were unrelated to Joseph Duggar’s case in Florida. The news outlet reported that Tontitown police said this separate investigation was “launched on the heels of the alleged incident in Florida.”
People Magazine reported that a source close to the family told the outlet that the arrest was “the result of a home inspection, and the door locks being on the exterior of the doors. “
A spokesperson for the family told People that the charges filed against Kendra Duggar were “totally unrelated” to Joseph Duggar’s case in Florida. “She’s not suspected or accused of participating in his alleged crime.”
Last week, Joseph Duggar, known for the TLC series “19 Kids and Counting,” was arrested in Arkansas by local law enforcement on suspicion of molesting a minor in Florida, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office announced in a statement.
The Sheriff’s Office said it received a report on Wednesday of past sexual abuse involving Duggar and a 14-year-old girl. The girl alleged several incidents of abuse including one when she was 9 years old, police said.
The teenager, according to law enforcement, accused Duggar of molesting her in 2020 while she was vacationing with family and staying at a residence in Panama City Beach.
According to the statement, the victim said Duggar “eventually apologized” for the abuse. Duggar also “admitted his actions to the girl’s father and to Tontitown detectives” in Arkansas, Duggar’s home state, law officials said. The city’s Police Department confirmed Duggar’s arrest in a separate statement, noting it acted on a warrant issued by the Bay County Sheriff’s Office.
The former reality star was charged with molestation of a victim younger than 12 and “lewd and lascivious behavior conducted” by an adult. Duggar, who is currently jailed at the Washington County Detention Center, awaits extradition to Florida. He could not immediately be reached for comment.
Joseph Duggar, his parents, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, and his siblings garnered reality TV fame in 2008 with the launch of TLC’s “19 Kids and Counting.” The series followed the Christian fundamentalist clan who used their television platform to preach purity, modesty and religious devotion. The family’s facade shattered in 2015 when Josh, the firstborn Duggar child, was accused of molesting five younger girls — four of whom were his sisters — when he was 15. The series was canceled that year.
In a separate case, Josh was convicted on two counts of possessing and receiving child pornography in December 2021. He was sentenced to 12½ years in prison in 2022. The Supreme Court rejected his efforts to appeal his case last June.
Amy Duggar Kind, a cousin of Joseph and Josh Duggar and series regular on “19 Kids and Counting,” released a statement prior to the arrest of Kendra Duggar “praying for Joseph’s wife, Kendra, as she begins to process this, and for the protection of their children,” and then a follow-up statement once news of Kendra’s arrest went public.
“My statement released on Friday, March 20th was written and submitted before I had any knowledge of Kendra Duggar’s arrest,” she wrote.
“When I wrote that I was praying for Kendra ‘as she begins to process this,’ I was speaking to what I believed at the time — that she was a wife and mother blindsided by devastating news about her husband. I want that context to be unambiguous. Those words were written in a different moment, with different information. The world changed a few hours later.
“I have now learned that Kendra Duggar was arrested on Friday on four counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of second-degree false imprisonment. These are serious charges. They are not the same as Joseph’s charges, but they are not small, and I will not treat them as small.
“I am not going to rush to conclusions about what Kendra knew, when she knew it, or what her role was in any of this. That is the job of law enforcement and the courts, and I trust that process to unfold. What I will say is this: the moment a person faces criminal charges for the endangerment of children, my prayers shift. They shift entirely and without apology to the children.
“To the four children in that home — I see you. I pray for you. None of this is your fault, and none of this is your burden to carry.
“To the original victim, who is now fourteen years old and has watched this story explode across every screen in the country: I am so deeply sorry. You did an incredibly brave thing by coming forward. You deserve to have every institution around you work on your behalf — not to protect the people who hurt you, and not to protect the image of a family. You. I am still praying for you and your family above all else.”
Kendra Duggar was booked into the Washington County Detention Center on March 20 and released on a $1,470 bond the same day.
Times staff writer Alexandra Del Rosario contributed to this report.
A soccer star has accused a pop star of making the daughter of a movie star cry.
Chappell Roan — who, in recent years, called out fans’ “creepy behavior” and said she “pumped the brakes” on fame to protect her own privacy — was accused over the weekend by soccer star Jorginho of rough treatment of his family.
Roan (letting up on the brakes?) headlined Lollapalooza Brazil over the weekend, and Jorginho was in attendance along with his wife and child. While there, as outlined by People, the footballer said the 11-year-old was thrilled to see the singer while they were dining at their São Paulo hotel. The girl walked by the 28-year-old “Pink Pony Club” singer’s table “to confirm it was her, smiled, and went back to sit with her mum. She didn’t say anything, didn’t ask for anything,” he wrote.
Jorginho of Brazil’s Flamengo celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal, from the penalty spot, during the Recopa Sudamericana second leg final soccer match against Argentina’s Lanus in Rio de Janeiro, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.
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Jorginho alleged that, after the girl sat down, a “large security guard” came over and interrupted their breakfast to generally make their lives miserable. The guard allegedly told the girl’s mother “she shouldn’t allow [her] daughter to ‘disrespect’ or ‘harass’ other people.”
The girl was “extremely shaken and cried a lot,” said Jorginho, a player for the Brazilian club Flamengo whose legal name is Jorge Luiz Frello Filho.
Jorginho knows what it’s like to be famous and have fans. (Jude Law also has a little experience in that department.)
Jorginho told his nearly 5 million Instagram followers that he knew what it was like when fans didn’t respect boundaries, and “[w]hat happened there was not that.”
On Sunday, Roan responded on Instagram. She said the guard was not her personal security and that no one — including a starry-eyed 11-year-old girl — had bothered her.
“I did not ask the security guard to go up and talk to this mother and child. … They did not come up to me. They weren’t doing anything.”
“I do not hate people who are fans of my music. I do not hate children.”
She expressed her regrets to the girl and her mom. A representative for the artist did not immediately respond to The Times’ request for further comment.
Roan has shown that she’s not afraid to speak out when she does feel a fan has overstepped. This incident comes after an episode this month in Paris when the singer filmed herself in selfie mode as a swarm of people shouted behind her.
“I’m just trying to go to dinner,” she tells the camera in a video captured by an onlooker, “and I’ve asked these people several times to get away from me.”
Even as she calmly reprimands them, one man continues to ask for her autograph.
Katie Price’s husband Lee Andrews has revealed the gifts from his wife for his birthdayCredit: Instagram/@wesleeeandrewsThe star showed off presents that appeared to be from KatieCredit: Instagram/@wesleeeandrewsThe star is currently on her way back to Dubai to see him – despite the ongoing Middle East conflictCredit: BackGrid
However, Lee has taken to social media to reveal that Katie did indeed send him some birthday gifts ahead of her arrival.
On social media, he showed off a custom-made card from Katie that featured pictures of them both.
The card also contained the message: “Husband, you complete me.”
Katie also appeared to have got him a matching mug.
A Louis Vuitton gift bag could also be seen in the background as Lee added the caption: “Wife is just the best.”
It appears to be the first time that Katie has splashed out on her husband with the star previously telling The Sun that she has never paid for anything during their marriage.
She insisted Lee had always paid for everything they did, including her flights out to see him.
Lee then shared a snap of another sentimental gift from his wife.
It was a small pin which featured the design of a man and woman embracing with the names Katie and Lee emblazoned on it.
Lee said of the gift: “The smallest thoughts mean the most.”
He went on to share a look at the words Katie had written for him in his card, which said: “To my forever husband!
“Happy Birthday! I will share your whole life celebrating with you!
“I love you to infinity love from your wife Katie x.”
Katie has been spotted at the airport heading to see Lee after a few weeks back in the UK.
He shared a peek inside the card that she had sent to himCredit: Instagram/@wesleeeandrewsThe star is due to reunite with him later todayCredit: BackGrid
The airline took this decision due to the “uncertainty of the situation in the Middle East”.
Other companies are running limited flights whilst the fighting continues.
Katie is heading to Dubai one day after his birthdayCredit: BackGridThe couple are continuing to prove that their marriage is the real dealCredit: mistraesthetics/Instagram
METALLICA’S James Hetfield is engaged to his stunning girlfriend Adriana Gillett, four years after his divorce from his wife of 25 years.
The musician, 62, proposed to his other half underwater while swimming with sharks in an elaborate proposal.
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Metallica icon James Hetfield has proposed to his girlfriend, Adriana GillettCredit: GettyThe singer popped the question while swimming with whale sharksCredit: Instagram
She took to her Instagram to share the exciting news along with some pretty cool pictures.
In the snap, both can be seen wearing snorkelling gear in the water as James holds up a sign that reads: “Adriana Gillett will you marry me?”
A second picture shows a huge fish as they get up close to the sea creatures during their expedition.
Adriana captioned it: “The BEST birthday trip surprise. Swimming with whale sharks on Friday the 13th with the most unique, special and romantic proposal a Pisces could ever imagine.
“In a sea full of fish, we caught each other. Thank you God for putting us together.”
Fans rushed to the comments section to send the couple their well-wishes as they enter this amazing new chapter.
One person gushed: “This ROCKS and makes me so happy!! Congratulations Addy & James!!”
Another enthused: “YES!!!! Fantastic!!! It’s been incredible to see the beautiful journey you both have been on and continue to travel. Much love and congratulations to you both!!!”
Somebody else commented: “Congratulations to the two of you! We are so happy for you.”
Yet another said: “Congratulations! No surprise, you two are one in a million.”
While a fifth follower added: “What a whale of a tale this is!!! Congratulations you two!!!”
The couple began dating in 2023 following his divorce from Francesca Tomasi the previous year.
The pair had been married since 1997 and have three children together – Cali, Castor and Marcella.
They filed for divorce in 2022, citing irreconcilable differences.
He was previously married to Francesca Tomasi and they share three children togetherCredit: Getty
This led to Metallica having to postpone their tour dates in Australia and New Zealand.
Sharing a statement on social media at the time, the band penned: “We are truly sorry to inform our fans and friends that we must postpone our upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand.
“As most of you probably know, our brother James has been struggling with addiction on and off for many years.
“He has no, unfortunately had to re-enter a treatment program to work on his recovery again
“We are devastated that we have inconvenienced so many of you, especially our most loyal fans who travel great distances to experience our shows.”
The iconic heavy metal band was formed in Los Angeles in 1981 by James and drummer Lars Ulrich.
The current lineup is comprised of the founding members along with longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo.
They’ve released 11 albums over the last four decades and are one of the most commercially successful bands’ of all time.
Metallica have been going strong for over four decadesCredit: Getty
ROB Reiner’s friends held back tears at the Oscars as the ceremony honored the late director and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, after their tragic deaths.
The couple died in December 2025 after being brutally attacked in their Los Angeles home, and their son, Nick Reiner, is the primary suspect in their murders.
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Rob Reiner’s famous friends held back tears at the Oscars as the ceremony honored the late director and his wife, Michele Singer ReinerCredit: Instagram/michelereinerBilly Crystal gave a speech honoring the late couple Sunday nightCredit: ABCRob and his wife received a special tribute from longtime friend Billy CrystalCredit: GettyRob and his wife Michele died on December 14, 2025Credit: ABC
Hollywood was shocked by the loss of Rob, 78, and Michele, 70, and it was expected that there would be a special tribute to them at the 98th Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday.
Rob famously rewrote the ending of When Harry Met Sally after meeting his wife, Michele, while shooting the film.
“I first met Rob Reiner in 1975. When I was cast as his best friend in an episode of All in the Family,” Billy’s began in his tribute.
“Rob said, it was fun playing your best friend, why don’t we keep it going. And it was a thrill to see him evolve from a great comic actor to a master storyteller.
“His first film was This Is Spinal Tap. You could stop right there … The comedy was turned up to an 11.”
Billy went on to discuss Rob’s other iconic films, including Stand By Me.
“Audiences then lined up to see his funny, charming films, so he gave them misery!” Billy continued.
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“My friend Rob’s movies will last for lifetimes. Because they were about what makes us laugh and cry and what we aspire to be, far better in his eyes, far kinder, far funnier, far more human.”
“And when Michele Singer entered his life, they were unstoppable. A gifted photographer, she not only produced films with Rob, but it was her energy that had them working tirelessly to fight social injustice in the country that they both loved.
“Rob and Michele Reiner became the driving force in the landmark decision for marriage equality across the United States. And their loss is immeasurable.”
He said Rob told him several times that “it meant everything to him that his work meant something to you.”
“And for us, who had the privilege of working with and knowing him and loving him, all we can say is, ‘Buddy, what fun we had storming the castle.”
Billy’s speech concluded with several actors joining him on stage, including Kathy Bates, Demi Moore and Mandy Patinkin.
More late stars honored at the Oscars
Diane Keaton was also honored at the Oscars’ In Memoriam tribute.
Rachel McAdams, who starred alongside the late actress in The Family Stone, took the stage to honor Diane.
“For over 50 years, luminous on screen and indelible in life, believe me when I say there isn’t an actress of my generation who is not inspired by and enthralled with her absolute singularity,” she said.
“She wore so many hats, literally and figuratively, actress, artist, author, activist, but no hat more important to her than being a mother to her two children.
“She meant so much to so many of us. I remember she used to sing this old Girl Scout song on set, which is just so her: ‘Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver, and the other is gold. A circle is round, it has no end. That’s how long I’ll be your friend.’
“And so to our friend, Diane Keaton, celebrating a life in silver and gold, a legend with no end.”
Diane, a four-time Academy Award nominee, died in October 2025 of bacterial pneumonia.
Other stars were honored during the In memoriam segment, including Robert Duvall, known for his roles in The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, Robert Redford, known for All the President’s Men and The Sting and Catherine O’Hara, known for her role in Home Alone and Schitt’s Creek.
“She made us laugh until we cried,” Rachel said of Catherine at the Oscars.
Diane Keaton died in October 2025 of bacterial pneumoniaCredit: Getty ImagesCatherine O’Hara died in January 2026 at the age of 71 after being rushed to the hospital while having difficulty breathingCredit: REUTERSRobert Duvall, known for his role in The Godfather, died at the age of 95 in February 2026Credit: AFP via Getty Images
The death of Rob Reiner
Corey Feldman, who portrayed Teddy Duchamp in Stand by Me, was reportedly not asked to participate in the tribute to Rob, despite being one of the main characters alongside Jerry and Wil.
A source recently told the Daily Mail that Corey was “devastated” by the apparent snub and “wanted nothing more than to honor Rob.”
In January, Rob was subtly recognized at the Golden Globes by host Nikki Glaser, who ended the show wearing a Spinal Tap cap, a reference to the filmmaker’s 1984 film, This Is Spinal Tap.
The comedian also closed the ceremony, saying, “This one went to 11. Thank you, guys, for an amazing night,” a reference to the movie’s famous moments between Rob and co-star Christopher Guest.
Rob and Michele allegedly had their throats slit while lying in bed, and Nick, who had been diagnosed with schizophrenia and was battling a drug addiction, has been charged with their murders.
The incident occurred hours after the trio attended Conan O’Brien’s holiday party, where Rob and Nick had an explosive fight about Nick’s behavior.
Last month, Conan O’Brien, host of the 98th Academy Awards, broke his silence about the tragedy during a sit-down with The New Yorker.
“I knew Rob and Michele, and then increasingly got closer and closer to them, and I was seeing them a lot,” the talk show host said.
“My wife and I were seeing them a lot, and they were so — they were just such lovely people.
Most Awarded Oscar Winners of All Time
Best Director:
John Ford — 4 wins
The Informer (1935)
The Grapes of Wrath (1940)
How Green Was My Valley (1941)
The Quiet Man (1952)
Frank Capra — 3 wins
It Happened One Night (1934)
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936)
You Can’t Take It with You (1938)
William Wyler —3 wins
Mrs. Miniver (1942)
The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)
Ben-Hur (1959)
Best Actor in a Leading Role:
Daniel Day‑Lewis — 3 wins (most in history)
My Left Foot (1989)
There Will Be Blood (2007)
Lincoln (2012)
A slew of actors are tied in second place having won 2 Oscars, including: Marlon Brando, Tom Hanks, Dustin Hoffman, Sean Penn, Anthony Hopkins, and more.
Best Actress in a Leading Role:
Katharine Hepburn — 4 wins
Morning Glory (1933)
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967)
The Lion in Winter (1968)
On Golden Pond (1981)
Frances McDormand — 3 wins
Fargo (1996)
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)
Nomadland (2020)
Meryl Streep — 3 wins (two lead, one supporting)
Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) — Supporting Actress
Sophie’s Choice (1982) — Lead Actress
The Iron Lady (2011) — Lead Actress
Best Actor in a Supporting Role:
Walter Brennan — 3 wins
Come and Get It (1936)
Kentucky (1938)
The Westerner (1940)
Many actors are tied for the second place honor with 2 nominations, including: Michael Caine, Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, Jack Nicholson, Christoph Waltz, and Mahershala Ali.
Best Actress in a Supporting Role:
Dianne Wiest —2 wins
Hannah and Her Sisters (1986)
Bullets Over Broadway (1994)
Shelley Winters — 2 wins
The Diary of Anne Frank (1959)
A Patch of Blue (1965)
Maggie Smith — 2 wins
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) — Lead Actress
California Suite (1978) — Supporting Actress
“And to have that experience of saying goodnight to somebody and having them leave and then find out the next day that they’re gone. … I think I was in shock for quite a while afterward. I mean, there’s no other word for it. It’s just very — it’s so awful. It’s just so awful.”
Conan also admitted that it was still “hard for me to comprehend” what happened to his friends.
The U.S. Sun exclusively revealed that Nick could inherit his family’s $196million fortune even if he’s found guilty of his parents’ deaths.
This would be the case if Nick is found legally insane, which, by California law, would still entitle him to the inheritance.
Nick has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and faces a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted.
Rob and Michele were murdered in their Los Angeles home in December 2025Credit: GettyTheir son, Nick, was accused of their killings and has been charged with has been charged with two counts of first-degree murderCredit: Instagram/romyreinerNick pleaded not guilty to the murders in court earlier this weekCredit: Getty
JACK Osbourne has proudly welcomed a baby girl with his wife and revealed her sweet name which is a touching tribute to his dad Ozzy.
The formerMTVreality TV star, 40, confirmed the happy news in a post on Instagram.
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Jack Osbourne revealed he has named his newborn baby after late dad OzzyCredit: InstagramJack Osbourne and wife Aree Earhart revealed their pregnancy in DecemberCredit: Brian RobertsMuch-loved Ozzy with his son Jack in 2011Credit: Getty
And Jack revealed her name was Ozzy Matilda Osbourne in a sweet nod to his late father.
The tot was pictured lying peacefully next to what appeared to be a bat plushie and a badge that said ‘Hello World’.
Jack captioned the post: “She’s arrived and she’s perfect.”
Ozzy Matilda was born om March 5 just before 9am according to the duck-themed sticker.
Rock legend Ozzy, who died in July aged 76, had been told he was going to be a grandfather again before his death.
Jack previously revealed he and Aree’s tot was giving him hope while grieving for his Black Sabbath rock legend dad Ozzy.
The proud dad has three daughters from his previous marriage – while his and Aree’s firstborn is three-year-old Maple.
Fans were quick to congratulate Jack after his latest annoucement.
One said: “Yay, we have another Ozzy Osbourne! The world is right again.”
Another wrote: “Oh my goodness congratulations I love her name I’m sure ozzy is smiling.”
A third said: “The most perfect name she could have ever received!! Congratulations to you all…I am sure her birth is what everyone’s heart needed!!”
Jack and Aree have welcomed Ozzy Matilda into the worldCredit: Michelle BellerHis dad Ozzy died just 17 days after his farewell gig Back to the Beginning in BirminghamCredit: Ross HalfinJack’s family has grown with another baby
Speaking publicly for the first time about the happy pregnancy news back in December, Jack said it has been the joy his family – including his mum Sharon, 73 – have needed after such a tough year.
In an exclusive interview with The Sun on Sunday he said: “It’s awesome.
“I think it’s been partly a healthy distraction, partly healing – probably in that kind of ‘full cycle’ category, in a weird way.
“It’s very much taken energy out of the grieving side of things and parked in a bit more hopefulness.
“It’s been easy for me – I think it’s been a lot harder for my wife!
“We’re super-excited. It was sort of planned, I should say. It was maybe a little earlier than expected.
“But it’s definitely something that we were wanting to pursue and somehow it happened, miraculously.”
He lasted 21 days in camp and proved to be hugely popular among his campmates.
Ozzy’s death, following a six year battle with Parkinson’s Disease, reshaped Jack’s perception of their relationship with him now saying he is “really cherishing moments” – even the difficult ones.
Jack first rose to fame in 2002 after starring in the hit series, The Osbournes.
He received worldwide attention for his television tenure alongside his family, which included sister Kelly, and parents Sharon and Ozzy.
Ozzy spending Christmas with son Jack and four daughtersJack with Ozzy in the second season of The OsbournesCredit: MTVOzzy would often take Jack and the kids on tour with his band Black SabbathCredit: Rex
Ore Oduba’s wife Portia has revealed her heartbreak as the star puts home on the marketCredit: ShutterstockPortia said their two young kids are devastated as the house goes on saleCredit: Getty
The pair share a son, Roman, eight and four-year-old daughter Genie together.
The TV presenter’s new-build family home in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, is now up for sale but Portia admitted it has left their kids heartbroken.
She said on social media: “I told the children that we are selling the house.
“It’s hard, especially for Roman, to have these conversations. He’s really upset.
“I wanted to let the kids know, I tried to explain why.
“It’s gutting, and I’ve known for a while.”
The family have been living in the property since 2022.
Last November, Portia appeared to take a swipe at Ore after he revealed his porn addiction battle.
Portia shared a photo as she posed with her two children either side of her during an autumn day out.
The lyrics talk about a partner who is “young, wayward and lost in the cold” and includes the phrases “you pulled the wrong trigger”.
Appearing on the We Need to Talk podcast with MAFS expert Paul C Brunson, Ore told how his addiction struggles have spanned three decades.
He candidly said: “I was nine when I was introduced to pornography. That’s when my addiction started.”
Ore added: “While I wouldn’t say the addiction set in immediately, the intrigue started immediately and it didn’t take long for that intrigue to start running my mind over.
Ore revealed last year that he’s been battling a three decade porn addictionCredit: Alamy
“It was the thing that was destroying my life from the inside out.
“But it was a thing I was running to from an early age as a response to the trauma.”
He told Paul he was speaking out as he wanted to “guide my own children.”
The London-based TV and radio anchor shares two children with ex wife Portia, son Roman born in 2018 and daughter Genie, born in 2021.
Ore, who admitted he had become a “master masker” during his childhood due to fears his father would send him back to Nigeria, told of the personal “shame” he had been struck by.
He then told how his brave confessions were for his family.
He said: “I’m sharing this to save my kids.
“Shame kept me silent for 30 years. It took me 30 years, two deaths, and a divorce to finally go: here’s what’s happening.”
He added: “The reason I felt like I needed to speak out on this, is because I wanted to guide my own children when it comes to it, when it comes to them seeing stuff that is going to be there.
“They’re going to come across it.”
Ore then confessed: “I never imagine I’d ever share this with anyone but in the last year I’ve spoken to friends and family and some amazing, supporting people in my working world who have all shown so much love and pride in me talking about something that is a problem for so many of us.”
The couple announced they were ending their nine-year marriage in October, with presenter Ore then confirming the news on Instagram.
The couple’s break-up shocked longtime followers of the pair, who have watched on as they got engaged, married and welcomed two children.
They first met in 2010 when they were studying at Loughborough University.
Portia was also a prominent support for Ore when he competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2016, eventually lifting the glitterball alongside pro partner Joanne Clifton.
Swerving rumours of the long-derided “Strictly curse”, Ore made sure Portia bonded with Joanne throughout their time on the show together.
Yet he revealed their sad spit in an emotional message to fans.
The statement read: “Hi guys. Portia and I are sad to announce that we separated earlier this year [2024].
“We’re so grateful for all the love you’ve shared with us both over the years.
“And we want to thank you in advance for respecting our privacy as we navigated this difficult transition.
“We will be making no further comment. Be kind, always.”
Ore and Portia ended their nine year marriage in October 2024Credit: Getty
The 60-year-old star is perhaps most recognised for playing the lead character in the BBC mystery drama series Jonathan Creek, which aired from 1997 through to 2016. He’s also been the only regular panellist on the BBC quiz show QI since it launched in 2003, remaining longer than its initial presenter, Stephen Fry.
Alan launched his career in stand-up comedy, and has embarked on numerous live tours, with his latest taking place last year. The entertainer has also penned three well-received memoirs: My Favourite People and Me (2009), Just Ignore Him (2020), and White Male Stand-Up (2025).
Alan is scheduled to feature on James Martin’s Saturday Morning later today (March 7). Today’s instalment will also showcase chef Sami Tamimi and horticulturist David Domoney, alongside James preparing dishes in his Hampshire kitchen, reports the Express.
Ahead of his appearance on James Martin’s ITV programme, fans might be intrigued to discover that Alan has a famous wife.
The comic is married to writer and former literary agent Katie Maskell. Katie studied English and Drama at Warwick University, before finishing a one-year postgraduate qualification at London drama school, East 15.
She notably won Waterstones’ £5,000 Children’s Book Prize in 2010 for her novel, The Great Hamster Massacre. Alan and Katie’s paths crossed backstage during a QI recording in 2005, with the couple getting engaged six months later.
Their wedding took place in 2007, with comedian and Strictly Come Dancing champion Bill Bailey serving as Alan’s best man. The pair share three children. Their eldest daughter, Susie, arrived in 2009, their son, Robert, in 2011, and their youngest, Francis, was born in 2016.
Alan previously revealed how he first met his wife during an appearance on The One Show last year. In the episode, presenter Alex Jones remarked: “Everybody loves, of course, QI. And we heard the story that that’s where you actually met your wife.”
“Yeah, it’s true. 20 years ago,” Alan confirmed. An image of the couple then flashed up on screen, prompting Alex to joke: “She’s beautiful. [You’re] punching, Alan… She’s stunning.”
Alan then elaborated: “I saw her in the audience at QI and just as I saw her, this is what happened right, we had a stunt set up with a sugar glass, which is a glass that can smash, right? And then Arthur Smith, a brilliant comedian, was on the other team and he had a glass, and he thought that was a sugar glass. It wasn’t a sugar glass.
“He threw it in our direction, I forget who was on my team. And as it came towards me, I thought, ‘I’ve just spotted someone in the audience I wanna talk to afterwards and this could end my career. This could finish me.'”
The star concluded: “I nearly died, but in fact, it hit the desk and broke. It was very funny, and I met her in the green room afterwards. Luckily for me, she wasn’t wearing her glasses, so she couldn’t see what I looked like.”
James Martin’s Saturday Morning will air at 9.30am on ITV1 today (Saturday, March 7), whilst QI is available to stream on BBC iPlayer
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